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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: TDP

As Chandrababu is re-elected TDP head, a look at his rise that began with a coup three decades ago

Cementing his position as the party’s undisputed leader, Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday was re-elected as president of Telugu Desam Party for another two-year term.

As TDP gears up for convention on YSR turf, why all eyes are on Lokesh’s elevation as heir apparent

TDP leaders say Lokesh is already de facto working president with father Naidu deputing him to run most affairs. Now, he may formally get title of ‘working’ or ‘executive’ president.

SubscriberWrites: Strategic shift in Andhra—TDP targets YSRCP’s leaders before moving to bigger fish

In Andhra Pradesh, the TDP's strategy to dismantle YSRCP's power is unfolding quietly—focusing on sidelining key leaders before targeting the party's big fish.

How Rajesh Kilaru, Nara Lokesh’s classmate, has emerged as No.3 in TDP

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu is learnt to have delegated much of his authority to his son, with Kilaru playing a key role in supporting Nara Lokesh through the transition.

Why CM Naidu wants Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act amended to insert the word Amaravati

Endorsement comes days after PM Modi re-inaugurated capital project, launching works worth Rs 49,000 cr, including those of Assembly, Secretariat & High Court buildings.

With ‘Hindu staff-only’ declaration, Naidu revives 7-yr-old pitch to move non-Hindus out of Tirumala

CM’s statement is an endorsement of TTD's action in February, when it barred 18 non-Hindus from employment at the temple. TDP-led NDA govt had pursued the matter in previous term, too.

School uniforms, schemes & scholarships. AP education policy is all about political ‘branding’

Naidu-led NDA govt in Andhra Pradesh has unveiled new cream and olive green uniform for govt school students. Previous YSRCP govt had brought in lavender-purple and blue uniforms.

Naidu 6th, Nara Lokesh 8th, Pawan Kalyan 10th. Why Andhra CM’s ministerial ranking upset deputy’s JSP

The performance rankings, conducted by the Naidu govt from time to time, follow last month’s TDP-JSP clash over who would succeed him as chief minister.

On TTD barring non-Hindus from temple service, Owaisi cites waqf bill to slam Chandrababu’s ‘hypocrisy’

As BJP ally TDP supported temple board's move as well as amended waqf law, Owaisi asks, ‘if only Hindus should govern Hindu endowments, why the discrimination against Muslim waqfs?'

From more funds for Amaravati to interest-free loan, what’s on Naidu & Nitish’s budget wishlist

Bihar's request can play in Centre’s mind as the state heads to polls in October-November. Last year, Opposition had dubbed Budget as ‘kursi bachao’ (cling to power) exercise.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.