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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicTelugu Desam Party

Topic: Telugu Desam Party

Why TDP’s a party in trouble: Demoralised cadre, ageing Naidu & not-yet-ready Nara Lokesh

The Telugu Desam Party is in tatters in Andhra, and its 71-year-old chief Chandrababu Naidu is grappling with such diminished status, that his visit to Delhi last week hardly created a flutter. 

With a stubble, slippers & weight loss, Chandrababu’s son Nara Lokesh aims to lose ‘Pappu’ tag

Nara Lokesh is a Stanford University alum who held IT ministry — besides panchayati raj and rural development — during his father’s tenure as Andhra Pradesh CM.

The 30-year-old tradition behind TDP’s decision to not contest an Andhra bypoll

The Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party has decided not to field any candidate for the bypoll at Badvel, scheduled for 30 October.    

‘Terrorising judiciary, bench-hunting’ — How Andhra CM’s charges against SC judge are being seen

The Jagan Mohan Reddy government held an unprecedented press conference Saturday, levelling allegations of corruption & bias against Justice N.V. Ramana.

BJP, TDP target CM Jagan over spate of attacks on temples in Andhra Pradesh

The CM’s visit to Tirupati temple has fuelled opposition demands that Jagan Mohan Reddy, a devout Christian, sign a faith declaration form.

New Andhra CM Jagan Reddy reverses Naidu govt order, opens up state to CBI probes

The previous Chandrababu Naidu govt had in November 2018 withdrawn the 'general consent' accorded to the CBI to carry out investigations in the state.

Pre-poll alliance of Congress, TDP, RJD & Trinamool a possibility: Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu says the parties can contest alone in the states but join hands nationally, clarifies that it is still only an 'idea'.

Mahagathbandhan is an incoherent alliance of rich dynasties, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also termed it an unholy alliance of various political parties for personal survival.

Chandrababu Naidu within his rights to withdraw blanket consent to CBI probes, experts say

CM Chandrababu Naidu alleges Modi govt has used agencies such CBI & ED to threaten his ministers for demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh.

Maoists gun down TDP MLA, ex-legislator in Andhra Pradesh

Araku MLA Kidari Sarveswara Rao and his predecessor Siveri Soma were shot dead by Maoists at Dumbriguda mandal, close to the Odisha border.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.