Chandrababu Naidu

Tirupati stampede: 6 devotees in darshan ticket queue killed, TTD doubts temple administration

At least six people died and dozens other injured after hundreds of devotees jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills on Wednesday night

Nearly 700 notices, 147 cases, 49 arrests: Andhra government’s massive crackdown on social media

In Andhra Pradesh, the Telugu Desam Party-led NDA government has begun a major crackdown on YSR Congress Party supporters and social media activists. Last week, the state police reportedly issued 680 notices, registered 147 cases, and made 49 arrests. The clampdown comes a week after CM N Chandrababu Naidu warned that defaming women is not acceptable under the right to free expression

This Week in Explainers: Why thaw in India-China ties will benefit both sides

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with China's Xi Jinping for the first time in five years. The talks came days after the two Asian giants reached a deal on ‘patrolling arrangements’ along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Here’s all this and more in our weekly wrap from India

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin bats for more kids for more Lok Sabha say. How are the two linked?

Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu CMs have advised people in their respective states to have more children. While Chandrababu Naidu cited the ageing population, MK Stalin referred to the impending delimitation that could put southern states at a disadvantage in the Lok Sabha. Here’s how the seats are distributed in the lower house

How is Tirupati laddu made? Who supplied ‘adulterated’ ghee for prasad?

The Tirupati laddu, also called the ‘Srivari Laddu’ has been offered to Lord Venkateswara for more than 300 years. It is believed that this sweet is the deity's favourite. According to reports, the temple board purchases ghee to prepare the laddu through an e-tender that is announced every six months

Tirupati laddoo row: Centre asks Andhra CM to immediately send report for detailed investigation

Tirupati laddoo row: Health Minister JP Nadda said, 'Suitable action will be take as per the food safety standards and as per law. FSSAI will examine the report and then we will take action'

Was Pablo Escobar Chandrababu's friend, he must be: Jagan's counter after being compared to drug lord

Referring to the seven white papers released by Naidu, he called them 'erroneous papers' and alleged that the TDP-led government failed to convince the public that the state’s debt was as high Rs 14 lakh crore, and so it was revised down to Rs 10 lakh crore

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu compares Jagan Reddy with Pablo Escobar, says Andhra turned into 'ganja capital' under his administration

The newly formed Telegu Desam Party-led Andhra government on Thursday released a White Paper in the assembly on the excise policy formulated by the previous government

Chandrababu Naidu takes oath as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union ministers Amit Shah, JP Nadda and Nitin Gadkari among others. The event was also attended by several celebrities from the film industry including Rajinikanth, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun and Chiranjeevi

N Chandrababu Naidu's swearing-in: Who’s attending? Which ministers are taking oaths?

TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu is all set to be sworn in as Andhra Pradesh chief minister, for a fourth term. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Health Minister JP Nadda, along with several other chief ministers, are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony. Other attendees include prominent figures from the entertainment industry