The Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister, Payyavula Keshav, presented a Budget of Rs 2,94,427 crore for the financial year 2024-25, marking a 5.40% increase from the previous year. The budget allocation includes Rs 2,35,916 crore for revenue expenditure and Rs 32,712 crore for capital expenditure. The estimated revenue deficit is around Rs 34,743 crore, with a fiscal deficit of approximately Rs 68,742 crore, accounting for 4.19% and 2.12% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) respectively.

Raghu Rama Krishna Raju (RRR), once a vocal critic and rebel MP from the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP), has experienced a major political transformation. After his fallout with YCP Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, RRR found himself ostracized, even being barred from entering Andhra Pradesh at one point. His once-promising political career was marred by hostility and isolation from both party leadership and fellow MPs. However, RRR’s fortunes took a sharp turn when he joi

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has raised concerns over the whereabouts of seven social media activists affiliated with the YSR Congress party who were reportedly arrested by the police for posting abusive messages against political rivals. The court admitted arguments on six habeas corpus petitions filed by the activists' family members and requested CCTV footage from the relevant police stations to determine the activists' status between November 4 and November 7. The state

In a scathing criticism of her brother and YSR Congress party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y S Sharmila condemned his decision to boycott the upcoming assembly session. Sharmila emphasized the importance of elected members attending the assembly to address the concerns and issues of their constituents. She called on Jagan Mohan Reddy and his party MLAs to either fulfill their responsibilities or resign from their assembly memberships. Tel

That Andhra Pradesh state IT and education minister Nara Lokesh is gradually emerging as the heir apparent of his father and chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is being established gradually in the TDP and also the government. The way the TDP ranks have been calling Lokesh the future chief minister of Andhra Pradesh on social media and the state government carrying his picture on the front page advertisements of the official programmes along with his father clearly indicated that Lokesh is em

The sudden visit of Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan to New Delhi on Wednesday to meet Union home minister Amit Shah created a lot of buzz in the mainstream as well as social media. The visit assumed significance in the wake of his latest strong comments against his cabinet colleague home minister Vangalapudi Anitha over the failure of law and order and rising crimes in the state. There were reports that Shah had called Pawan Kalyan to Delhi to k

Gold prices have been on a downward trend since the US presidential election, with December future contracts opening lower on MCX. The price of gold fell by 0.37% to Rs 76,369 per 10 grams, while silver prices also dropped by 0.24% to Rs 90,601 per kg. In the last two days, gold prices have plummeted by Rs 2,100 per 10 grams and silver prices by Rs 4,050 per kg. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA), the current prices for different carats of gold are a

In a speech delivered at her alma mater, Howard University, Kamala Harris officially conceded the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, acknowledging his victory and offering her support for a peaceful transfer of power. Despite her concession, Harris emphasized that her commitment to the causes of freedom, equality, and justice would not waver. She encouraged her supporters to "keep fighting," invoking the metaphor of stars shining in the darkness to represent hope and resili

Donald Trump is on track to make history as the first Republican in two decades to win the popular vote in a U.S. presidential election. His victories in key swing states like North Carolina and Georgia have solidified his path to the presidency, narrowing Vice President Kamala Harris's chances of reaching the White House. If confirmed, Trump would become the first Republican since George W. Bush in 2004 to win the popular vote, marking a significant milestone in American politics.

The famous election prognosticator, New York Times’s 'Needle', was projecting an 84 per cent chance of a Donald Trump victory with about 295 electoral college votes based on its data at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday (9 a.m. Wednesday in India). The 'Needle' swings as the data that comes in is analyzed in real-time and makes the projection it considers valid at that time. A little before 10 p.m., it showed Trump at nearly 290 seats before swinging down five to 285 at 10 p.m. and ris

Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is reportedly planning to reshuffle his cabinet after the Sankranti festival in January. Sources close to the power center in the state suggest that Naidu is dissatisfied with the performance of three to four ministers in the current cabinet and is considering dropping them during the reshuffle. These ministers have allegedly been given hints about their potential removal from the cabinet. One of the

In the upcoming US presidential election, the issue of abortion rights is emerging as a significant factor that is influencing Indian American women's voting preferences. This demographic group, part of the second-largest immigrant community in the United States, is showing a strong inclination towards supporting candidates who advocate for reproductive rights. Meeta Damani, an Indian American documentary filmmaker in New Jersey, emphasizes the interconnected nature of reproductive rights

As Election Day approaches, Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in a tight race, with more than 78 million American voters already casting their ballots. Both candidates have been crisscrossing the seven battleground states, delivering their closing remarks in a bid to secure crucial electoral college votes. In the national polls, Harris holds a slight lead over Trump, with a 0.9 percentage point advantage in the weighted average compiled by Fiv

YSR Congress Party has accused the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of using the police to intimidate and harass social media activists in an attempt to silence dissenting voices. The opposition party has vowed to fight back against these tactics and continue to question the actions of the ruling coalition. YSRCP Legal Cell President V. Manohar Reddy stated that they will not hesitate to file private complaints against those responsible for the illegal arrests of the party's social

Senior YSR Congress party leader Dadisetti Ramalingeshwar Rao, also known as Dadisetti Raja, is facing the possibility of arrest in the murder case of a local reporter in Tuni. The former minister from the Tuni assembly constituency in East Godavari district is under scrutiny in connection with the murder that took place in October 2019. Despite the murder case being initially filed against Dadisetti Raja by the Tuni rural police, there was little progress in the investigation due t

Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan recently launched a scathing attack on his cabinet colleague, home minister Vangalapudi Anitha, over the functioning of the police department. This move has sparked debate among analysts, who believe that Kalyan may have overstepped his boundaries as an alliance partner. While Kalyan's concerns about the breakdown of law and order and atrocities against women are valid, some analysts argue that he should have

The 2019 election results were a devastating blow to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), marking the worst electoral verdict in its history with only 23 seats won. As doubts about the party’s future circulated, the YSR Congress Party (YCP) led by Jagan Mohan Reddy intensified efforts to weaken the TDP by arresting its leader, Chandrababu Naidu, and undermining the morale of its supporters. Despite these challenges, TDP demonstrated remarkable resilience. In the 2024 elections, the p

The recent electoral defeat has left the YSR Congress party in disarray, with many senior leaders choosing to leave the ranks. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the party's leader, is grappling with internal challenges, including his sister Sharmila's claims for equitable asset distribution, compounding the party's woes. Amidst this turmoil, a surprising figure has stepped forward in support of Jagan: Posani Krishnamurali. Known for his outspoken nature, Posani has been encouraged by J

Unemployed youth in Andhra Pradesh have cause for optimism as the state government works tirelessly to attract significant investments aimed at job creation. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his son, IT Minister Nara Lokesh, have dedicated their efforts to drawing major companies to the region, setting the stage for economic growth and employment opportunities. In a landmark development, Arcelor Mittal & Nippon Steel have signed a joint venture agreement to invest ₹1.4

Mumbai Police have arrested a 24-year-old woman, Fatima Khan, in connection with a serious threat message directed at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The message warned that he would be murdered "like Baba Siddique" if he did not resign within ten days. Investigations revealed that the threat originated from Khan's phone number. Khan, who holds a BSc degree in Information Technology, resides in Thane with her family. According to police sources, she has b