‘Felt like a parting gift’: Shantanu Naidu shares how bear hugs from Mumbai cops comforted him at Ratan Tata’s funeral
Naidu’s relationship with Tata went beyond a professional connection. Their bond started when Naidu sought support for his initiative, Motopaws, which aimed to protect stray dogs by providing them with reflective collars. Key Points
Business TodayChandrababu's son says TDP chief's life under threat. 'Jagan govt trying to give him steroids'
Nara Lokesh makes allegation day after he said Amit Shah 'sees Chandrababu's arrest as a bid to frame BJP'. He had met the home minister Wednesday. Key Points
ThePrint'Immediate threat to Chandrababu Naidu's life', alleges son Nara Lokesh
Chandrababu Naidu's son and TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh has expressed concerns about the safety and health of his father, who is currently in jail. Lokesh alleged there was an immediate threat to Naidu's life. Key Points
India Today‘Hero in Tamil Nadu, zero in Andhra' — praise for Chandrababu lands Rajinikanth in TDP-YRSCP slugfest
Actor praised ex-CM Naidu at NTR's birth centenary celebrations, following which he was targeted by YSRCP leaders. Naidu defended Rajnikanth and sought apology from 'Jagan’s crooked gang'. Key Points
ThePrintIn Tirupati laddu row, Naidu’s bid to project Jagan as ‘anti-Hindu’, co-opt BJP’s Hindutva plank
Naidu asked Jagan why he is ‘hiding’ his religious beliefs. This was in response to YSRCP chief’s remarks that he reads Bible within confines of home and respects all religions. Key Points
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Andhra Pradesh HC gives Chandrababu Naidu 4-week bail on medical grounds after 52 days in jail
HC allows TDP chief Naidu to go for cataract surgery in Hyderabad. He has been in judicial custody in connection with alleged skills development project scam since 10 September. Key Points
ThePrintRana Naidu review: Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh star in an unpalatable series
Rana Naidu review: Rana Naidu seems to celebrate its depravity. The premise of the show-two men with few redeeming qualities going up against each other-had a lot of promise but the potential remains untapped. Key Points
The Indian ExpressBJP undecided between Jagan & Naidu, TDP-JSP announce candidates on 118 seats for Andhra Pradesh polls
Telugu Desam Party has revealed names of all 94 candidates, while Jana Sena Party has revealed only 5. Announcement comes amid suspense over old ally BJP's entry into the alliance. Key Points
ThePrintPawan Kalyan to contest Andhra Pradesh polls from Pithanpuram
Jana Sena president Pawan Kalyan announced his candidacy for the Andhra Pradesh elections from Pithapuram constituency. The decision was made following the recent seat-sharing agreement between his party, BJP, and TDP, led by Chandrababu Naidu. The NDA partners settled on a formula allocating seats for Lok Sabha and state polls, with BJP, TDP, and JanaSena claiming significant stakes. This marks a historic collaboration for the upcoming elections, with further candidate announcements expected. Key Points
Economic TimesBudget: 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
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#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
ThePrintChandrababu'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
ThePrintModi’s top coalition ally Chandrababu Naidu seeks more than Rs 1 lakh crore handout
Key allies in Modi's coalition government, N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar, are seeking substantial financial support for their states. The demands include funds for building a new capital and infrastructure projects. This puts pressure on the national budget and raises concerns about increasing debt. Key Points
Economic TimesA.P. BJP files chargesheet against sand mafia who caused Annamayya dam breach
Aiming at “exposing the corruption” that allegedly took place during the last four years of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) rule, BJP State secretary N. Ramesh Naidu on Saturday filed a chargesheet in Rajampet police station in Kadapa district against the local sand mafia. Key Points
The Hindu'Just a courtesy meet...': Prashant Kishor meets ex-Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu
Chandrababu Naidu has been out of power since 2019, when YS Jagan Mohan Reddy YSRCP snatched power by winning 151 of 175 seats with nearly 50 per cent votes. Interestingly, Kishor had managed YSRCP's campaign in 2019. Key Points
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Prasanth Kishor's meeting with Chandrababu Naidu ahead of Andhra elections fuels speculations
Election strategist Prasanth Kishor met TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu here on Saturday. However, it was not clear what the agenda was, and it raised eyebrows among political circles in Andhra Pradesh. Kishor, TDP general secretary Lokesh and three more persons landed at Gannavaram Airport near Vijayawada around 3 pm today in a private jet. Key Points
Economic TimesAmaravati will remain as capital of Andhra Pradesh and no scope for three capitals: Chandrababu Naidu
Stating that the Amaravati will remain as only capital for Andhra Pradesh forever, Telugu Desam Party president N. Chandrababu Naidu criticised that Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy was cheating the public in the name of corruption in the capital city Key Points
The HinduShah’s meet with Chandrababu sets off talk of BJP-TDP reunion. Jagan’s Delhi trip thickens Andhra buzz
Indication is that TDP chief Naidu is offering 30 assembly seats & around 6 Lok Sabha seats to BJP & Jana Sena. Meet comes soon after BJP reconciliation with Nitish in Bihar. Key Points
ThePrintTDP and Janasena announce first joint list of 118 candidates for Assembly polls
TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu and Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan announced a joint list of 118 candidates for the Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls, with TDP contesting 94 seats and Janasena 24. The alliance aims to accommodate the BJP if it joins. Naidu emphasized the union's importance for the state's future. Discussions are ongoing for the remaining seats and a possible pre-poll alliance with the BJP. Janasena will also contest three Lok Sabha seats in the state. Key Points
Economic TimesRana Naidu review: Netflix series brings out the best in Rana Daggubati
Rana Naidu review: If there’s one thing that Rana Naidu really succeeds in, it’s extracting the best out of Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh in a fashion you haven’t witnessed before. The Netflix series also features Sushant Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, Gaurav Chopra and Aditya Menon. | Web Series Key Points
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ED officials say no proof on Naidu yet as agency freezes Rs 23.54-cr assets in AP skill development scam
Assets attached linked to Siemens Industry Software (India) & DesignTech Systems executives. CM Chandrababu Naidu was arrested by CID in connection with the scam & granted bail last yr. Key Points
ThePrintCouple among three dead in Vizag as speeding car hits two-wheeler
Three people, including a couple, died here when a speeding car with six partying youngsters onboard allegedly crashed into a two-wheeler, police said on Tuesday. The accident occurred late on Monday night near Radisson Hotel on the beach road leading to Bheemili from the port city. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaTelugu Desam Party's ‘contingency plan’ in place after Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest
Telugu Desam Party leaders believe that after Chandrababu Naidu, the state agencies would go after his son, Nara Lokesh. Hence, to avert an imminent leadership vacuum, the TDP has already prepared a contingency plan. Key Points
India TodayTDP-JSP announces first list of 99 candidates for Andhra Pradesh polls
TDP and JSP announce combined list of 99 candidates for Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections. BJP alliance still pending. YSRCP criticizes JSP's role. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesYSRCP-linked influencers face unprecedented crackdown by AP Police amid 'en masse' attack on Naidu govt
YSRCP chief claims 680 notices issued, 147 cases filed against party supporters & 49 arrested. Andhra home minister says ruling combine's leaders & families getting 'rape threats', abuse'. Key Points
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Chandrababu 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 TodayGaurav Chopra: I realised roles being offered to me were burdened by my stardom
Actor Gaurav Chopra is determined to show his versatility as a performer and break free from the burden of his previous successful roles. His recent web show, Rana Naidu, allowed him to showcase his range and challenge himself with unconventional roles. Chopra hopes to expand his opportunities beyond television and prove to the industry that he is capable of more challenging roles in films and OTT platforms. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan Times‘Naidu unable to digest effective implementation of volunteers system’: P. Rajanna Dora
Deputy Chief Minister (Tribal Welfare) P. Rajanna Dora on Friday said that Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president N. Chandrababu Naidu was unable to digest the “effective functioning of the volunteer system” in the State. Key Points
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