Telugu Desam Party (TDP): News

RGV calls legal case linked to CM Naidu a 'conspiracy'

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is in legal trouble for a social media post allegedly targeting Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.

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.

Why Andhra government is cracking down on opposition sympathizers 

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led government in Andhra Pradesh has launched a major crackdown on social media activists and sympathizers of the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).

Why TDP leader filed defamation suit against RGV 

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, popularly known as RGV, is in legal trouble in Andhra Pradesh. A case of online defamation has been registered against him after a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader filed a complaint.

TV5 owner BR Naidu appointed Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board chairman

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced the new 24-member governing board for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

'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.

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 Reddy cancels Tirupati temple visit amid animal fat row

YSR Congress president Jagan Mohan Reddy has called off his scheduled visit to the Tirumala temple on Saturday.

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.

Amid Tirupati laddu row, Karnataka uses GPS to track ghee

The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has installed a geo-positioning system (GPS) on its vehicles that deliver ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which oversees the Tirupati temple, in Andhra Pradesh.

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 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.

Union Health Minister seeks report on Tirupati laddoos

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has sought a report from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu regarding allegations of animal fat usage in the famous Tirupati laddoos.

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.

Naidu claims animal fat used in Tirupati laddoos, YSRCP refutes

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that the previous Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) government used animal fat in the preparation of Tirupati laddoos.

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.

Budget 2024: What economic analysts expect from Modi government 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha on July 23.

Jagan Reddy, former IPS officers booked for attempt to murder 

Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, along with two senior IPS officials, have been booked on charges of attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy, and criminal intimidation.

Modi's advice to NDA MPs after ruckus over Rahul's remarks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs to uphold parliamentary rules and maintain exemplary behavior in the House.

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.

NDA's Om Birla wins rare contest for Lok Sabha speaker

The first election for the Lok Sabha speaker in almost 50 years took place on Wednesday, following failed negotiations between the government and the opposition over the deputy speaker's position.

YSRCP's central office on 'illegally occupied' land demolished 

The under-construction office building of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) in Tadepalli, Guntur district, was demolished by the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) early Saturday.

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.

INDIA bloc may back TDP in Lok Sabha speaker's election 

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut declared on Sunday that the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc will support the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) if it fields a candidate for the Lok Sabha speaker's election.

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

Race for Speaker's post heats up in Modi 3.0 Cabinet

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently deliberating on the appointment of the Lok Sabha Speaker following portfolio allocations in the Modi 3.0 government.

Modi Cabinet 3.0: No change in Big 4; key takeaways

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assigned portfolios to the Cabinet colleagues of his new National Democratic Alliance government, maintaining continuity in the big four ministries.

PM Modi-led NDA to stake claim to form government today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to present his claim to form a new coalition government on Friday, following a meeting with the newly elected MPs of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

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.

BJP falls short of majority: 2 coalition-era veterans emerge kingmakers

The Election Commission of India (ECI) declared results for all 543 Lok Sabha seats on Tuesday.

BJP fails to get majority: Cabinet, NDA, INDIA meetings today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to form the government for a third consecutive term after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a simple majority in the 543-member Lok Sabha.

Andhra polls: Naidu set to be CM for fourth time

After the impressive performance of the Telugu Desam Party in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, party chief N Chandrababu Naidu will be sworn in as the chief minister of the state on Sunday.

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.

ECI summons top Andhra officials over post-poll violence

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has summoned the chief secretary and director general of police of Andhra Pradesh to "personally explain" the state's failure in preventing multiple incidents of violence following the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls held on Monday.

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.

ECI rescues 3 abducted TDP polling agents in Andhra Pradesh

Three Telugu Desam Party (TDP) polling agents—who were reportedly abducted in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh—have been located and secured, state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Kumar Meena said on Monday.

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.

With ₹5785 crore assets, TDP candidate stirs poll attention 

P Chandra Sekhar, the Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) candidate for the Guntur Lok Sabha seat, has stirred up the current electoral race with his family asset declaration.

TDP, BJP, JanaSena form alliance for Lok Sabha, assembly polls 

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), led by N Chandrababu Naidu, has joined forces with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the JanaSena Party (JSP) for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections.

Chandrababu Naidu may return to NDA after 6 years: Report

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is reportedly set to return to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

LS polls: Modi chairs BJP meet to finalize 1st list 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s late-night meeting of the Central Election Commission (CEC) held to finalize the first list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

Fibernet scam: CID names Chandrababu Naidu main accused

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Andhra Pradesh Police has named Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu as the primary suspect in a chargesheet related to the Rs. 114-crore Andhra Pradesh Fibernet Scam case.

Chandrababu Naidu granted regular bail in AP skill development case

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday granted regular bail to former chief minister and leader of the opposition N Chandrababu Naidu in the alleged Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) scam case.

AP skill development scam: Chandrababu Naidu gets 4-week interim bail

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday reportedly granted four-week interim bail on medical grounds to former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in a corruption case.

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.

Chandrababu Naidu alleges political motive behind arrest in scam case

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) head and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, arrested in connection with an alleged scam, was reportedly produced at the Vijayawada Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court on Sunday morning.

Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu arrested in corruption case

The Andhra Pradesh Police's Crime Investigation Department (CID) apprehended Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo and former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday morning in connection with an alleged corruption case.

On NTR's centenary anniversary, North Carolina observes Telugu Heritage Week 

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao was a pillar of Telugu films and was one of the most famous Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. On his 100th birth anniversary, the State of North Carolina, US declared the May 28-June 2, 2023 week as the Telugu Heritage Week.