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TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu elected NDA’s chief ministerial candidate for Andhra Pradesh

MLAs from Telugu Desam Party, Janasena and BJP legislators in a meeting Tuesday, which was held in Vijayawada, elected Naidu unanimously.

Chandrababu Naidu confidant, women’s rights advocate Ram Mohan is youngest minister in Modi 3.0

Party leaders see Ram Mohan's selection as recognition of allegiance to TDP & a reflection of his deep ties with Naidu family. He follows in footsteps of father Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu.

Chandrababu Naidu to be sworn in as Andhra Pradesh CM for the 3rd time on 12 June

Naidu first became chief minister nearly 30 years ago in 1995 and went on to rule till 2004. He was replaced by late Y S Rajasekhar Reddy.

BJP gambit pays off, but Naidu holds trump card. Focus shifts to TDP chief’s demands & dependability

BJP leaders say 2019 acrimony is a thing of the past, while TDP asserts Naidu will strive for what's best for Andhra Pradesh, 'be it Special Category Status or something better'.

From time-tested friends to foes — how BJD, YSRCP fell victim to BJP’s expansion plans

BJP ended 24-year BJD rule in Odisha after alliance talks failed, while NDA ally TDP dislodged YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh. Both BJD & YSRCP had backed BJP’s legislative agenda.

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan going strong in Pulivendula assembly seat, leads by 54,000-plus votes

Jagan is two-time MLA (2014 & 2019) from high-profile seat, which was held previously by his father & ex-CM of united AP, YSR, until his demise in helicopter crash in 2009.

Kuppam elects Chandrababu for eighth time, TDP chief to become Andhra Pradesh CM for fourth time

Naidu has represented Kuppam as TDP MLA since 1989. This year, he improved his poll percentage to 60 percent this time.

Chandrababu’s TDP set to form govt in Andhra Pradesh, Jagan’s YSRCP on cusp of big defeat

TDP alone is leading in 130 seats in southern state, while JSP & BJP are leading in 20 & 7 seats.

Absconding Macherla MLA puts YSRCP in tight spot, 2nd party legislator under lens for poll violence

Pinnelli Rama Krishna Reddy is on the run since damaging an EVM. Earlier, YSRCP's Annabathuni Siva Kumar had slapped a voter for reportedly objecting to him jumping the queue.

Fact Check: Chandrababu Naidu didn’t say CM Jagan will come back to power. He was talking about TDP

Chandrababu Naidu was asked if TDP will win in Andhra Pradesh, not Jagan Mohan Reddy or YSRCP.

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Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.