Lokeswara Rao

Youth found murdered in Telangana’s Sangareddy, honour killing suspected

September 26, 2020

In a shocking case of alleged honour killing, a youth from Hyderabad was kidnapped and murdered allegedly by the family members of his wife for marrying her against their wish. The body of Hemant Kumar, 28, was found in Sangareddy district near Hyderabad. Hemant and his wife Avanti were kidnapped...

Andhra BJP seeks minister Kodali Nani’s resignation for his remarks against Hindu gods and PM Modi

September 25, 2020

A political row has erupted in Andhra Pradesh after the civil supplies minister Kodali Nani’s “objectionable” comments on Hindu gods, PM Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. When opposition questioned why Jagan Mohan Reddy did not go to Lord Venkateswara Temple of Tirumala along with his wife, Kodali...

RTC bus services resume in Andhra Pradesh

September 25, 2020

The Road Transport Corporation (RTC) of Andhra Pradesh has resumed its services in the state, advising the passengers to take care of themselves from coronavirus. The statewide operations started with “Whatever possible social distancing among passengers” warning. The RTC authorities pointed out that it is going to follow norms in...

Is Chandrababu Naidu batting for Hindu sentiments in Andhra to impress BJP?

September 25, 2020

Is TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu trying to mend fences with NDA and, for that matter, the BJP? This is the question dominating the political circles in Andhra Pradesh, with Naidu repeatedly targeting Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy over incidents of vandalisation of places belonging to Hindu religion. Over the past...

Bharat Biotech inks deal with US varsity for Covid-19 intranasal vaccine

September 24, 2020

Bharat Biotech has today announced a licensing agreement with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for a novel chimp-adenovirus, single dose intranasal vaccine for Covid-19. Bharat Biotech owns the rights to distribute the vaccine in all markets except USA, Japan and Europe. While the Phase I trials will...

Amid political row, Jagan visits Tirumala without signing faith declaration

September 24, 2020

Despite political controversy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday entered the Tirumala shrine (Lord Venkateswara Swamy) without signing the faith declaration form. Various opposition parties, mainly the BJP, TDP and Jana Sena asserted that a Chief Minister who got elected as per the provisions of...

Retired govt doctor denied loan for ‘not knowing Hindi’ in Tamil Nadu

September 23, 2020

A doctor, who is retired from a government hospital, was denied a loan by an Indian Overseas Bank manager of the GangaiKonda Chozha Branch in Ariyalur district for not knowing Hindi . Dr C. Balasubramanian, 76, has worked at various hospitals for the past 25 years and retired from Jayamkondaan...

Atchannaidu appointed TDP president of Andhra Pradesh wing

September 23, 2020

TDP MLA and former Labour Minister Atchannaidu, who has been recently arrested in the ESI scam and on bail now, has been appointed as the President of Telugu Desam Party of AP wing. Atchannaidu is from Srikakulam District and won as MLA in the last election also. He will replace...

Sign ‘faith declaration’ before visit to Tirumala temple: BJP to Jagan

September 23, 2020

Another political controversy has erupted in Andhra Pradesh involving the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. Controversy erupted when TTD chairman Y.V. Subba Reddy reportedly said there is no need for the chief minister to sign a declaration to prove his faith in Lord Venkateswara. Andhra Pradesh CM Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy is scheduled...

Jagan’s Delhi visit amidst HC and temple troubles in Andhra

September 23, 2020

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy’s unexpected visit to New Delhi to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah has raised many eyebrows in the political arena. Amidst the ongoing row involving Reddy’s visit to Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, which was opposed by the opposing TDP on-grounds of him being a...

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