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AIADMK hints it may not back TDP's no-confidence motion, DMK comes out in 'moral support'
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Thursday hinted his party AIADMK might not back the no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government.

Chandrababu Naidu says Narendra Modi survives only on publicity, asserts regional parties will form govt in 2019
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday mounted a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he survives only on publicity.

Chandrababu Naidu to observe fast on his birthday next week to seek special status for Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will observe a day-long fast on 20 April to protest the Narendra Modi-led Central government's refusal to grant special category status to the state

YSR Congress' YS Vijayamma says Centre ignoring demand for Andhra Pradesh special status due to disunity among MPs
Ruing lack of unity among the Andhra Pradesh MPs over the fight for special category status to the state, YSR Congress party said the Centre was not heeding to the demand seriously due to the disunity

Andhra Pradesh special status row: Sitaram Yechury extends support to YSR Congress MPs' hunger strike
CPM leader Sitaram Yechury on Saturday visited Andhra Pradesh Bhavan in Delhi and extended his support to YSR Congress Party legislators

Budget Session ends as both Houses of Parliament adjourn indefinitely; Rajya Sabha lost 120 hours
Both Houses of the Parliament were adjourned indefinitely on Friday bringing an end to the Budget Session — half of which was completely washed out in disruptions.

Budget Session of Parliament: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha disrupted for 21st consecutive day as protests continue
The proceedings of the both the houses of Parliament remained disrupted for the 20th consecutive day on Wednesday due to protest by Opposition parties

YSR Congress says five of its MPs will resign from Lok Sabha tomorrow over special category status to Andhra Pradesh
Five MPs of the YSR Congress Party on Thursday announced that they will resign from the Lok Sabha on Thursday to protest the "failure" of the NDA government

BJP refutes Chandrababu Naidu's allegation of betraying people of Andhra Pradesh, says it is not in our DNA
The BJP on Wednesday refuted allegations of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu that it had betrayed the people of the state

Chandrababu Naidu meets leaders from BJP allies, Opposition to garner support for TDP's no-confidence motion
Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu has held meetings with several personalities across the political spectrum; the latest being the one with Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.

'Narendra Modi govt left no stone unturned in Andhra Pradesh': BJP national spokesperson slams TDP for calling off alliance
BJP national spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao attacked the TDP's decision to call off its four-year alliance with the BJP, calling the exit "unfortunate and unilateral"

Disruption in Lok Sabha continues as TDP, TRS, AIADMK protest over Andhra special status row, Cauvery dispute
The proceedings of the Lok Sabha were disrupted for the 13th day on Wednesday as the TDP, YSR Congress, TRS and AIADMK continued their noisy protests.

BJP's attempt to duck no-confidence motion despite having the numbers indicates reluctance to take on Opposition
The BJP-led government does not really fear the numbers in the event of a no-confidence motion. However, it would not want to expose itself to criticism through this.

Andhra Special Status row: YSRC to move no confidence motion; TDP may support move, walk out of NDA tomorrow
Telegu Desam Party (TDP) is also expected to support the motion and the party may even sever ties with the NDA

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3 pm after Congress, TDP clash; Lok Sabha stalled over PNB scam, Andhra Pradesh special status
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday amid sharp exchanges between former Union minister from the TDP, YS Chowdary, and the Congress members over the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh

After Andhra Pradesh special status row, Centre reviews progress in establishing institutions, division of assets
Another official said the union home secretary has assured that the proposals (draft Bills) for establishing a central university and a horticulture university in Andhra Pradesh would be placed before the Union Cabinet for approval before being tabled in Parliament.

Odisha to continue demand for special category status, says CM Naveen Patnaik
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said his government and the ruling BJD will pursue its demand for according special category status for the state

Andhra Pradesh special status row: TDP ministers walk out of Modi govt but NDA remains intact; say unfair to say Centre did nothing
However, even as TDP walked out of the government, it signalled that the possibility of a patch up is not ruled out.

Andhra Pradesh special status row updates: TDP ministers quit govt, but say unfair to claim Centre did nothing
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday night asked his party's two central ministers to resign amid the growing strain in ties between his TDP and the BJP.

Budget Session LIVE updates: Both Houses adjourned as Andhra Pradesh issue rocks Parliament
The proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were washed out for the third straight day on Wednesday, and is likely to see a stormy session on Thursday.