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AP formation day debate rages again: No celebrations by Naidu govt even as ally BJP honours 1 November

For 58 yrs until bifurcation in 2014, 1 November was observed as Andhra Pradesh formation day. Naidu's return reignited debate over whether it should be observed on 1 Oct, 1 Nov or 2 June.

Jagan’s ‘welfare volunteers’ in lurch as Naidu quiet about their future, poll promise to double honorarium

Weeks ahead of the Andhra Pradesh polls on 13 May, the volunteers had come under the Election Commission’s scrutiny following complaints that they doubled as agents of YSRCP.

Political rivalry & now an NCLT plea over ‘illegal share transfer’. YSR siblings’ bitter feud baffles AP

Rival TDP portrayed Jagan as an 'evil brother' snatching away sister’s share, but YSRCP leaders say their leader is only acting on legal advice.

Naidu in soup over ‘TDP yellow’ paint for Anna Canteens. Shoe on other foot after YSRCP colours fiasco

The Jagan-led govt had painted panchayat buildings in party colours after taking over in 2019, which was slammed by TDP back then. Now, the ruling party has been accused of doing the same.

Naidu’s Tirupati laddu claim under scrutiny. ‘Adulterated ghee arrived in July, never used,’ says TTD

Tirupati temple trust’s executive officer says tankers of contaminated ghee were turned away after samples were tested. Oppn says CM 'making controversy from rejected stock’s test report'.

Animal fat in prasad: Jagan govt desecrated Tirumala, clean-up has begun, says Andhra CM Naidu

Naidu said the YSRCP govt had served substandard food to undermine its holiness and hurt devotee sentiments.

Two YSRCP leaders resign from Rajya Sabha, likely to move to TDP

Beedha Mastan Rao Jadhav and Venkataramana Rao Mopidevi tendered their resignation to the House Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on 23 August.

Sabotage or coincidence? Political sparks fly as spate of office fires in AP keeps state police busy

TDP-JSP leaders accuse YSRCP & officials close to previous govt of being behind fires at govt offices to erase evidence of misdeeds. YSRCP calls it grand drama to distract public.

‘Deliberate delay’ — YSRCP questions Naidu government over vote on account budget

The TDP alleges it is facing financial constraints due to YSRCP misrule; Jagan says Andhra Pradesh government is trying to evade fulfilling election promises.

In 5th white paper, Naidu trains guns at Jagan’s ‘deceptive’ excise policy. ‘Will seek CID, ED probe’

Unlike previous white papers, Andhra Pradesh CM presented this one in assembly, saying YSRCP govt's excise policy impacted state revenues, pegging losses at Rs 18,860 crore.

On Camera

Buying Russian oil, misreading Trump—3 points will define India’s next energy strategy

India should have secured greater savings by pressing Russia for prices nearer the cap while sustaining high volumes. This would have preserved strategic autonomy and served economic logic.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of dodgy & undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.