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Topic: YSRCP

Jagan revives Andhra capital row, pitches ‘Amaravati Vs MaViGun’ as central poll plank for 2029

YSRCP chief has proposed Machilipatnam-Vijayawada-Guntur corridor (MaViGun) as an alternative to Amaravati, drawing sharp criticism from ruling TDP and investors.

Ex-RS MP Vijayasai Reddy, once a trusted Jagan ally, eyes political re-entry, this time with a media push   

His foray into media industry & plan for starting political outfit come little over a year after he resigned as RS MP, & announced he was stepping away from politics. 

‘Devil’s army’: Sharmila attacks Jagan’s YSCRP as property dispute gets messier after mother’s letter

In a notarised document Friday, Vijayamma stated that her late husband YSR’s wealth was never fairly apportioned to daughter Sharmila and her four grandchildren.

After 2019 polls, YSRCP govt junked automated liquor supply system to favour firms paying ‘kickbacks’—ED

The agency made the allegations on Friday after announcing the attachment of movable and immovable assets worth Rs 441.63 crore belonging to three prime accused.

YSRCP on offensive after SIT finds no proof of animal fat in Tirupati laddu ghee, Naidu apology sought

SIT found that 5,971 tonnes of adulterated ghee were supplied to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams between 2019 & 2024, but no evidence of animal fat, such as fish oil or lard.

Centre backs Andhra’s PPP push to build new medical colleges—the model & political row over it

In a letter to Andhra Pradesh's medical & health minister last month, JP Nadda wrote that states, ‘by strategically adopting PPP models’, could accelerate healthcare reforms.

Jagan’s Rushikonda ‘palace’ lying unused, Naidu faces flak over plans for new Raj Bhavan, CM camp office

Naidu govt has approved plans for new Raj Bhavan to be built at a cost of Rs 212 cr, with similar complex for CM in the pipeline. YSRCP has questioned its ‘misplaced priorities’.

In Andhra Pradesh, CM Naidu’s PPP bid to build medical colleges planned by Jagan draws Oppn’s ire

After reinstatement of name of Vijayawada's YSR University of Health Sciences back to NTRUHS, Naidu's decision is being seen by YSRCP as altering Jagan's blueprint for health sector.

As cricketer Hanuma Vihari walks off Andhra pitch again to pad up for Tripura, YSRCP & TDP trade blame

Vihari had announced exit from Andhra Cricket Association last year too, alleging political interference when YSRCP was in power. Ruling TDP now under fire for the same.

How ‘troublemaker’ TDP MLAs are irking Naidu, giving YSRCP ammo to target ruling NDA

The opposition YSRCP has been cashing in on the controversies of TDP MLAs to present them as 'a disturbing picture of the ruling party’s leadership.'

On Camera

Indian politicians need to learn to take a joke

From stand-up comics facing FIRs to political leaders bristling at memes, India remains deeply uncomfortable with the freedom to mock.

India’s crude import bill jumped by 57% year-on-year to $63.4 bn in April-July as oil prices rose

India’s crude import volumes remained largely unchanged in April-July, but higher oil prices sharply increased the import bill, with renewed US-Iran tensions raising the risk of another rise in costs.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one woman fighter pilot were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman