Chandrababu Naidu: News

Chandrababu Naidu's brother Nara Ramamurthy Naidu dies at 72

Nara Ramamurthy Naidu, the younger brother of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and a former Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA, passed away on Saturday after suffering a heart attack.

'Have 2+ kids...': Chandrababu Naidu's condition for future poll candidates

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has urged families in the state to have at least two or more children to increase the birth rate.

Naidu inaugurates ₹13.4cr kitchen at Tirumala; can serve 1.25L people

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Vakulamatha centralized kitchen at Tirumala, which can serve up to 1.25 lakh people daily, on Saturday.

'Wait and see...': Udhayanidhi on Pawan Kalyan's 'Sanatan Dharm' challenge

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has responded to Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan's recent challenge concerning his controversial "sanatan dharm is like malaria, dengue" remark.

Pawan Kalyan vs DMK over 'Sanatan Dharm like virus' remark

The controversy over the alleged presence of animal fat in the ghee used for making Tirupati laddus intensified after Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan referenced his "Sanatan dharm" pledge, indirectly targeting the DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin from Tamil Nadu.

Pawan Kalyan reaches Tirupati temple on foot amid laddu row 

Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan walked to Tirumala temple on foot on Wednesday as part of his 11-day penance over the alleged adulteration of the temple laddus with animal fat.

SIT probe into Tirupati laddus 'adulteration' temporarily stalled: Andhra DGP

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged "adulteration" of Tirupati laddus has been temporarily halted, as the case is now under the Supreme Court's jurisdiction.

'Keep Gods out of politics...': SC on Tirupati laddu row

The Supreme Court on Monday talked about the importance of separating religion and politics while hearing petitions about claims of animal fat in the ghee used for making laddus at Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati temple.

Jagan may be issued notice ahead of Tirupati temple visit

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is expected to receive a notice from the police—advising him not to violate prohibitory orders—ahead of his planned visit to the Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala Hills on Friday.

Explained: Row over mice on Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple's prasad packets

Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak Temple has found itself embroiled in a controversy following the circulation of a video allegedly showing mice crawling on torn packets of prasad.

Hindu Mahasabha calls for Gwalior Bandh during India-Bangladesh test match

The Hindu Mahasabha has called for a bandh in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on October 6 to protest the upcoming India-Bangladesh cricket match, citing "atrocities" against Hindus in the neighboring country.

Naidu announces 'cleansing' of Andhra temples amid Tirupati laddoo row

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced a "cleansing" process for all state temples following the controversy over alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos.

Tirupati laddu row: Pawan Kalyan undertakes 11-day 'Prayaschitta Diksha' 

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan began his 11-day penance at the Sri Dashavatara Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Nambur on Sunday over the alleged adulteration of Tirumala's laddu prasadam.

Tirupati laddoo row spotlights why ghee is prone to adulteration

The recent controversy over the alleged use of animal fat in laddoos distributed at the Tirupati temple has brought to light a key issue in India's dairy industry: ghee adulteration.

Tirupati laddus were distributed during Ayodhya Ram temple's consecration: Priest

Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, has confirmed that "prasad" from the Tirupati temple was distributed at the Ram Temple earlier this year.

Tirupati laddoo row: Lawyer moves SC to 'protect religious rights'

The controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in the preparation of Tirupati laddoos has now reached the Supreme Court.

Pawan Kalyan proposes 'Sanatana Dharma Board' amid Tirupati laddoos row 

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has called for the establishment of a "Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board" at the national level amid controvresy over the ingredients used in Tirupati laddoos.

Explained: The Tirupati laddoo row and the political controversy

The Tirupati temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, is currently embroiled in a controversy over its sacred laddoos that are offered as a prasad.

Amid row, Tirupati temple forms committee to examine ghee quality

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has formed a four-member committee to examine the quality of ghee used in its prasad laddoos.

Change in ghee quality behind 'Tirupati laddu prasadam' controversy? 

A controversy erupted in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday after Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged the use of animal fat in the preparation of the famous Tirupati laddu prasadam at Tirumala.

Animal fat in Tirupati laddoos row: Naidu government cites report 

Andhra Pradesh's ruling Telugu Desam Party has criticized the YSR Congress Party for the use of ghee containing animal fats in the preparation of laddoos offered as prasad at the Tirupati Temple.

Andhra Pradesh: 8 dead, several injured in Chittoor bus accident

At least eight people were killed and several others injured when a government bus collided with a lorry on the Chittoor-Bangalore Highway near Mogili Ghat in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh.

What caused Andhra factory explosion that killed 17

The death toll from the devastating explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, has risen to 17.

INDIA bloc's protest against 'discriminatory' budget in Parliament today

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance will on Wednesday stage a protest inside and outside the Parliament against the "discrimination against the opposition-ruled states" in the Union Budget 2024.

Budget 2024: What key allies Naidu and Nitish got

A month after Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party and Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) helped the Bharatiya Janata Party secure a third term, the Union Budget allocated key projects for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu seeks meeting with Telangana counterpart Revanth

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has proposed a meeting with his Telangana counterpart, Revanth Reddy.

Birla, Suresh file nomination for first LS speaker election ever 

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Om Birla and Congress MP Kondikunal Suresh on Tuesday filed nominations for the Lok Sabha speaker election after talks between the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance to build consensus failed.

Woman's naked body found near railway track in Andhra 

The body of a naked 21-year-old woman was found near a railway track on Friday in Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra: Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan takes charge as deputy CM

Janasena Party chief K Pawan Kalyan took charge as Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister on Wednesday amid vedic chants.

Ahead of Parliament session, NDA ministers' meeting at Rajnath's home

A group of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ministers are scheduled to meet at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence on Tuesday.

Explained: How's Lok Sabha Speaker elected; importance of post

The upcoming election of the Lok Sabha Speaker has sparked speculation, with the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance suggesting that the crucial role should be assigned to partners of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)—namely, the Janata Dal (United) and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

Naidu takes oath as Andhra CM for 4th term 

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time on Wednesday.

Oath-taking ceremonies in Andhra, Odisha today; PM Modi to attend

Ahead of Narendra Modi's swearing-in, opposition's warning to BJP 

On the eve of Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc said the Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition government would not last.

How will BJP accommodate JD(U), TDP in Modi 3.0 Cabinet 

All eyes will be on the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday (June 9) as Narendra Modi prepares to take the oath as prime minister for the third time at a grand ceremony.

JD(U) to get 2 cabinet berths, TDP 4: Report

The Janata Dal (United), led by Nitish Kumar, will be getting two portfolios in the new cabinet under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, NDTV reported, citing sources.

PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Who are invited

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take oath as the head of government for a historic third term on Sunday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Key BJP allies endorse Modi for PM at NDA meet 

Key members of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third consecutive term.

PM Modi's swearing-in shifted to Sunday evening

The swearing-in ceremony of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi—initially planned for Saturday—was rescheduled to Sunday evening.

NDA 3.0: BJP ally flags Agnipath resentment; may seek review

As the National Democratic Alliance gets ready to form the government for the third time with no party with full majority, Janata Dal (United)'s KC Tyagi voiced his party's intent to seek a review of the Centre's Agnipath scheme for armed forces recruitment.

Which world leaders will attend PM Modi's swearing-in?

The members of the National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday extended support to incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the government for a third time.

'Act fast...': Nitish's advice to PM Modi on government formation

The members of the National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday extended support to incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the government for a third time.

Modi may stake claim for government formation after NDA meeting

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance will likely meet President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday evening to stake claim to form the new government, reports said.

PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony likely on June 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Cabinet tendered their resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.

TDP chief Naidu says his party will remain with NDA 

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that his party will continue its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

TDP, JD(U) push for Speaker's post as insurance: Report

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Janata Dal (United)—key constituents of the National Democratic Alliance's third consecutive term—are pushing for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post, the Indian Express reported.

Naidu emerges kingmaker as TDP leads in 14 parliamentary seats 

Chandrababu Naidu, the leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), is likely to emerge as the kingmaker at the national level with his party leading in 14 out of 17 contested Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra: CM Jagan's party MLA slaps voter in polling queue

An MLA from YSR Congress Party, A Sivakumar, on Monday slapped a voter who allegedly objected to him jumping the queue during polling for the Assembly elections in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.

HC halts cash transfers in Andhra until voting on Monday 

The Andhra Pradesh High Court, on Friday, directed the ruling YSR Congress Party to stop direct cash transfers to beneficiaries of government schemes till May 13.

4% Muslim reservation will continue: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has affirmed that the 4% reservation for Muslims in the state will continue.

Pawan Kalyan-Chandrababu Naidu form alliance for 2024 State elections

Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, who leads the Jana Sena Party, has announced that he'll be allying with Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party.

Chandrababu Naidu arrested: TDP calls Andhra bandh, JSP extends support

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) called for a bandh in Andhra Pradesh on Monday in protest against the recent arrest of its party chief and former state Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

Skill development scam: Chandrababu Naidu sent to 14-day judicial custody

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu was on Sunday remanded to 14-day judicial custody by a Vijayawada court in connection with the alleged AP skill development corruption case.

AP: Stampede kills 3 in TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu's rally

In a tragic incident, three people died due to a stampede in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district during a political rally led by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President and former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.