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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
TopicYSR Congress

Topic: YSR Congress

Why Jagan sister Sharmila’s new party is just what BJP needs to gain ground in Telangana

Second political venture from ‘House of YSR’ likely to spirit away traditional Reddy vote from Congress, to focus on jobless youth angry with KCR.

SC grants bail to rebel YSR Congress MP K Raju in sedition case lodged by Andhra Police

The top court imposed several bail conditions on Raju, which includes not giving an interview to the media with regard to the case.

Jagan govt says sedition case against Andhra MP justified, claims his speeches stoked unrest

In 100-page affidavit to Supreme Court, Andhra Pradesh govt says K.R. Krishnam Raju's criticism of CM Jagan Reddy manifested into actual violence. But document does not detail any incident.

SC orders medical examination of rebel YSR Congress MP K Raju in sedition case

A vacation bench of Justices Vineet Saran and B R Gavai directed that K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju be kept at the Army hospital at Secunderabad, Telangana, till further orders.

Why playing up Jagan candidate’s ‘Christian faith’ didn’t work for BJP in temple town Tirupati

In Tirupati Lok Sabha bypoll, BJP’s K. Ratnaprabha finished a distant third, accounting for just 5.17% of the vote-share. YSRCP's Maddila Gurumoorthy is the new MP.

YSR Congress secures victory by record margin in Tirupati Lok Sabha bypoll

A political novice, YSR Congress' M Gurumoorthy defeated former Union Minister of State Panabaka Lakshmi of the Telugu Desam Party by a margin of over 2.70 lakh votes.

Why BJP, TDP are making ‘Christian CM’ Jagan Reddy’s faith a political flashpoint in Andhra

Since May 2019, when Jagan Reddy took over as CM, he and his government have been under constant attack for allegedly turning a blind eye to 'threat to Hinduism' in Andhra.

Andhra CM Jagan’s sister Sharmila hints at Telangana political entry — without her brother 

YS Sharmila, younger sister of Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy, held a political meeting in Hyderabad Tuesday without the backing of her brother or his YSR Congress Party. 

Jagan govt seals Rs 8.15 cr deal with Times Group to boost image of Andhra & its leaders

The deal between Andhra govt & Times Group aims to enhance image of state & its leaders on national stage by creating awareness on its policies & schemes.

Andhra Pradesh HC asks CBI to probe alleged ‘derogatory’ comments made by YSRCP leaders

The court expressed displeasure over the investigation by the state CID and commented that cases had not been registered against the YSRC leaders only to save them.

On Camera

BJP 2024 manifesto on investment, farm income, panchayati raj—lack of clarity is worrying

Promises tend to become irrelevant if care is not taken to create necessary enabling conditions to make them feasible. This is even truer of electoral promises.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.