#ByeByeAP to #LuluBackInAP: Naidu’s moves to make Andhra ‘business friendly’ & woo back investors
The Jagan Reddy govt has been accused of scuppering various investment deals. Under Naidu, the govt, is trying to make AP a top investment destination, officials and industrialists say. Key Points
ThePrintSome matters settled, but many squabbles persist — AP-Telangana ties 10 yrs after bifurcation
Telangana was formed on 2 June, 2014. As anniversary of the bifurcation approaches, both states continue to grapple with challenges related to asset division & outstanding power dues. Key Points
ThePrint2 voter IDs, 2 ration cards — welcome to Kotia, cluster of disputed villages on Andhra-Odisha border
Residents of these 21 villages they can vote for 2 state govts & cast 2 votes for central govt. Both Odisha and Andhra govts function here & villagers get benefits from both. Key Points
ThePrintLok Sabha Election in Andhra Pradesh 2024: Date, schedule, constituency details
India News: YSRCP and TDP won seats in 2019. Jana Sena, BJP, TDP alliance in Andhra. BJP to contest 6, TDP 17. TDP candidates: Challa, Vemireddy, Rajya Sabha memb Key Points
Times Of India'Will never play for Andhra again' — cricketer Hanuma Vihari's allegations set off political storm
Former captain says he was humiliated by Andhra Cricket Association. TDP supports Vihari, brings up his Kapu caste, slams YSRCP for its ‘vindictive politics’ and ‘henchmen’ in cricket body. Key Points
ThePrint
Cyclone Michaung: Landfall process starts on Andhra's coast, to last for three hours; NDRF, relief teams on standby
The state government has issued alerts for eight districts -- Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema and Kakinada. CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed NDRF officials and relief to be on high alert for taking up relief measures. Key Points
Business TodayCyclone Michaung to hit Andhra coast; PM Modi connects with CM Jagan Reddy, assures all possible assistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached out to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Reddy, offering the central government's full support in relief and rescue efforts. Key Points
Business TodayAmara Raja to Lulu: How 'push out, pull in' factors are driving investors out of Andhra & into Telangana
Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group launched a grand mall in Telangana’s Hyderabad Wednesday, 4 years after acrimonious Andhra exit. It's not the only investor to make such a switch. Key Points
ThePrintAmid uncertainty over its return to NDA fold, TDP plans freebies to counter ruling YSRCP in Andhra
In Andhra Pradesh, which will see Assembly & Lok Sabha polls next year, N. Chandrababu Naidu-led party is gearing up to announce at least 6 poll sops targeted at women, youth & farmers. Key Points
ThePrintReliance to set up 10 gigawatt solar energy project in Andhra: Mukesh Ambani
"I would like to assure you that Reliance will continue to be an unflinching partner to the people and the Government of Andhra Pradesh in your state’s all-around accelerated progress. This morning, I am happy to announce that we will continue our investments and we will invest in 10 gigawatts of renewable solar energy in the state of Andhra Pradesh,” Ambani said. Key Points
Hindustan Times
Midnight Ops: How 400 Andhra policemen took control of Nagarjuna Dam when Telangana was busy in polls
In a surprising turn of events, the Andhra Pradesh Special Police took control of the Nagarjuna Sagar dam and released water from the right canal. The incident, which caught the Telangana police off guard, has raised tensions between the two states. The operational control of the dam lies with Telangana for the Srisailam dam and with Andhra Pradesh for the Nagarjuna Sagar dam. Key Points
Economic TimesRam Gopal Varma joins politics, to contest Lok Sabha election from Andhra Pradesh's Pithapuram
Earlier in the day, the Telugu Desam Party and Bharatiya Janata Party-Jana Sena Party (JSP) declared their alliance. Under the new deal, it was decided that Tollywood actor and JSP chief Pawan Kalyan would be fielded from the Pithapuram seat. Key Points
Business TodayBudget: Chandrababu Naidu meets FM Nirmala Sitharaman, seeks financial aid for debt-ridden Andhra Pradesh
Budget 2024: According to the state government data, the public debt of Andhra Pradesh has increased from 31.02 per cent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in 2019-20 to 33.32 per cent in 2023-24 fiscal, indicating deterioration in the fiscal health of the state in the last five years. Key Points
Economic TimesThe second going of N Kiran Kumar Reddy: Ex-Andhra CM remained out of favour in Congress
The last CM of united Andhra Pradesh, Reddy quit the Congress for the first time in 2014 after the state was bifurcated. He returned in 2018 but stayed on the margins of the party. Key Points
The Indian ExpressChandrababu's arrest unfair, Modi did same with same firms in Gujarat, says TDP chief's son Lokesh
N Chandrababu Naidu was arrested in September in alleged skill development scam. TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh says there's no proof of 'money trail to him or his family members'. Key Points
ThePrint
BJP gets 6 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra poll pact with Chandrababu Naidu's TDP
According to the seat-sharing agreement, the BJP will contest on six Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh, while the TDP will contest on 17 seats. Jana Sena Party will contest on the remaining two seats. Key Points
India TodayJagan Reddy meets PM Modi day after rival Chandrababu Naidu meets Amit Shah
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, only a day after Telugu Desam Party president N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J.P Nadda, stirring speculation that the two parties may join hands in Andhra Pradesh for the upcoming elections. Key Points
India TodayAndhra family found dead in Varanasi ashram, suicide note recovered
The family was scheduled to return to Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. However, when there was no sign of activity from their room by the evening, concerns were raised. Key Points
India TodayBJP LS Polls 2024 Second Candidate List: Here are likely names that may be included or dropped
BJP conducted its second central election committee meeting, possibly the last one, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders present. The meeting extended into late hours on Monday, and the party is expected to reveal candidates for over 150 seats on Tuesday. Last week, after the initial central election committee (CEC) meeting, the party had already disclosed a list of 195 candidates. States like Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Haryana were deliberated upon, covering approximately 100 seats where discussions took place in the first CEC, although candidate announcements were deferred. Key Points
Economic TimesFormer cricketer Ambati Rayudu quits Jagan Reddy’s party 8 days after joining
Eight days after joining the ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) in Andhra Pradesh, cricketer-turned-politician, Ambati Rayudu announced his decision to quit the party. He also mentioned that he has decided to stay out of politics for a while. Key Points
India Today
BJP’s Sangamam politics: What is driving Modi govt projects highlighting north-south links
Youth exchange programmes are part of the Union government’s sustained effort to connect disparate regions such as Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh and Varanasi based on historical links. It is seen as an attempt to deepen the BJP's southern base. Key Points
The Indian ExpressStoking ‘public sentiments’ before polls? YSRCP leader wants Hyderabad to remain common capital
From 2 June, Andhra will have no entitlement over Hyderabad. Opposition has dismissed YSRCP leader Subba Reddy's call to extend deadline till Vizag's set up as capital as 'ridiculous'. Key Points
ThePrintCongress party's agenda is to use and throw its allies, says PM Modi
Modi criticized Congress for 'use and throw', praised NDA's inclusivity. Mentioned poverty reduction, Lok Sabha polls, 'Viksit Bharat'. Addressed corruption in Andhra, dislodging state government. Key Points
Economic TimesChandrababu Naidu's party to fight on 151 seats in Andhra, Jana Sena gets rest
Chandrababu Naidu's party will fight for 151 seats in the assembly polls while Jana Sena will contest on the rest 24. There are 175 assembly segments in Andhra Pradesh. Key Points
India TodayMore leaders will join BJP, says G.V.L. Narasimha Rao
Welcoming the joining of former Chief Minister of unified Andhra Pradesh N. Kiran Kumar Reddy into the BJP, its Rajya Sabha member G.V.L. Narasimha Rao says Key Points
The Hindu
Cyclone Michaung effect: Heavy rain lashes Chennai, people asked to remain indoors | Top points
With Cyclone Michaung closing on to the eastern coast of the country, several places in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai were hit by rainfall. Schools were declared shut in Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh's NTR district as more rain is predicted in the region. Key Points
India TodayUrvashi Rautela calls Pawan Kalyan ‘chief minister of Andhra Pradesh'
Urvashi Rautela had a goof-up, while talking about her film Bro The Avatar and her co-star Pawan Kalyan. She called Pawan the CM on Twitter, now termed X. Key Points
Hindustan TimesHanuma Vihari served show-cause notice by Andhra Cricket Association
Cricket News: Hanuma Vihari receives show-cause notice from Andhra Cricket Association post captaincy removal. Vows not to play for state. ACA seeks response, addre Key Points
Times Of IndiaIAF activates Emergency Landing Facility in Andhra Pradesh, first in peninsular India
Su-30 & Hawk fighters demonstrated the facility's operational readiness. ELFs come in handy during emergency landings, help speed up disaster relief operations. Key Points
ThePrintCBI arrests Andhra CM Jagan Reddy’s uncle Bhaskar in ex-MP Vivekananda’s murder case
The fifth person to be arrested in the case, Bhaskar is being taken to Hyderabad and will be produced before the local CBI court, officials said. He has been charged under Indian Penal Code sections 120B (conspiracy), 302 (murder) and 201 (tampering and destroying evidence). Key Points
The Indian Express
IMD issues heatwave warning for parts of Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar
The Met office had earlier predicted higher than normal temperatures across the country from April to June apart from certain areas in the peninsular region and the northwest. The IMD has already warned of abnormal temperatures in the west Himalayan and Northeast India, and bigger heatwaves are expected in other parts. Almost 380 million employees – or 75% of the nations workforce – experience heat-related stress. Key Points
Economic TimesBillionaires Ambani and Adani plan to build 25gw of clean energy in Andhra Pradesh
Reliance Industries Ltd. will build 10 gigawatts of solar power in the state, Ambani, Asias richest person, said at an investors gathering Friday organized by the state. Karan Adani, chief executive officer of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd., said his group is committed to constructing 15 gigawatts of renewables capacity across five districts over the next few years. Key Points
Economic TimesAt least 900 residents in south coastal Andhra Pradesh evacuated ahead of cyclonic storm Michaung
Bapatla district superintendent of police Vakul Jindal said 21 cyclone shelters have been set up. 10 trees were uprooted and 12 bridges and culverts are overflowing in the district. Key Points
ThePrintAndhra has 2nd highest C-section rate in India. How it’s trying to reverse trend, with midwives at helm
Pan-India, C-section increasingly becoming an elective surgery rather than one driven by medical necessity. A state govt pilot project, which has kicked off in Tenali, aims to change this. Key Points
ThePrintModi refrains from attacking Andhra CM Jagan in 1st joint rally with new allies Naidu & Kalyan
TDP chief Naidu who ditched NDA & allied with Congress in 2018 now promises to be reliable partner to BJP. Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan calls Modi 'Krishna'. Key Points
ThePrint
'Terrorist, traitor, namak haram'—Why BJP is befriending TDP's Naidu even after insults to Modi
Jagan must be disappointed about Modi-Shah turning from friends into frenemies. But a smart politician that he is, he can’t miss the silver lining. Key Points
ThePrintAndhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, phases, constituencies, candidates, other detail
Andhra Pradesh has presented difficulties for national parties in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections due to its political climate and strong regional emotions. The state has seen changes in political dynamics that have a big impact on national politics, with swing votes being especially important Here are all the details about the Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Key Points
Economic TimesFormer CSK player Ambati Rayudu joins Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress
Rayudu retired from all forms of cricket after the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). He has also represented Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad in domestic cricket. Key Points
Business Today