Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu To Lead Collectors’ Meet On December 11-12

11 Dec 2024

A two-day gathering for Collectors is scheduled at the Velagapudi Secretariat on December 11 and 12, headed by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. The assembly will provide guidance on various subjects, including development and welfare initiatives from the last six months, the Swarna Andhra Vision 2047 document, and newly enacted policies,...

Andhra Govt Dissolves Waqf Board

01 Dec 2024

The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has dissolved the state Waqf Board constituted during the previous YSR Congress regime. This decision, formalised in an order dated November 30, comes amid ongoing debates surrounding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The dissolved Waqf Board comprised 11 members—three...

Why Andhra Pradesh Says Goodbye to Its 30-Year-Old Two-Child Policy

19 Nov 2024

The Andhra Pradesh government has revoked the rule barring candidates with more than two children from contesting local body elections. This move, enacted through the Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, signifies a transition from population control measures to a...

‘Moment of Pride for Telugus’: Chandrababu Naidu Celebrates Usha Vance as Future US Second Lady

07 Nov 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu hailed the victory of US Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, in the 2024 US Presidential election as a historic and proud moment for the Telugu community worldwide. With JD Vance’s win, Usha Vance, whose family has roots in...

Tirupati Laddu Row: Chandrababu Naidu Welcomes Supreme Court’s Decision on SIT

04 Oct 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu expressed his approval of the Supreme Court's decision to establish a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged adulteration of Tirupati's prasadam. In a post on X, Naidu stated, "I welcome the Honourable Supreme Court's order of setting up SIT, comprising officers...

SC Orders SIT To Investigate into Tirupati Laddus Controversy

04 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court mandated a special investigation team (SIT) on Friday to investigate claims that the former Andhra Pradesh government utilized substandard ghee containing animal fat in the preparation of Tirupati laddus. The SIT will operate under the supervision of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and will include two...

Ladoo Raw: Chandrababu Naidu and Jagan Reddy Clash Over Cancelled Tirupati Temple Visit

27 Sep 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has refuted claims made by YSR Congress president Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing the latter of spreading false information about being blocked from visiting the Tirumala temple. Naidu denied any obstruction by his government, challenging Reddy to present evidence of such notices. "Did anyone stop...

The Untold Drama Behind Jagan Reddy’s Abrupt Tirumala Visit Cancellation

27 Sep 2024

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s planned visit to the Tirumala Lord Venkateshwara Temple on September 27, 2024, has been abruptly cancelled, sparking significant political debate. His visit, heavily publicized as part of a broader campaign by the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) to atone for perceived missteps...

Tirupati Laddu Scandal: ‘Not Blaming Him’ Says Andhra Deputy CM Over Jagan Reddy Denying Allegations

23 Sep 2024

In a recent statement, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan called for the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in resolving issues related to accountability in governance. Kalyan suggested that as a former Chief Minister, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy should allow the new government to take corrective measures and...