YS JAGANMOHAN REDDY
Lok Sabha Speaker poll: Om Birla vs K Suresh; key points
The Speaker election in the Indian Parliament showcases a dynamic interplay of political strategies and alliances. With the BJP-led NDA government holding a numerical advantage, the Opposition's attempts to rally support for their candidates underscore the competitive nature of the electoral process. Key figures like Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah are pivotal in shaping the unfolding events, while the support announcements from various parties add layers of complexity to the proceedings.
How pending oath of seven MPs could impact Lok Sabha Speaker election
The Lok Sabha Speaker election is scheduled for today, June 26, but there is a notable issue as seven Members of Parliament (MPs) have not taken their oath. Five of these MPs belong to the Opposition, and two are independents, which will prevent them from participating in the election, potentially weakening the Opposition's influence.
Can Kiran Reddy get the BJP a foothold in Andhra Pradesh?
Reddy has joined the BJP when both the BJP and the Congress, the biggest national parties, count as the smallest ones in the state. In the 2019 state elections, both the parties had a vote share of nearly 1 per cent each and neither could win a single seat.
Andhra Pradesh: YS Jaganmohan Reddy-led govt withdraws controversial 3-capital bill
Andhra Pradesh: The YS Jaganmohan Reddy-led government in Andhra Pradesh has withdrawn the controversial three-capital bill after a spate of legal hurdles. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, however, said his government would bring a "comprehensive, complete and be...
Jindal Steel and Power to invest Rs 7,500 crore, set up steel plant in Andhra Pradesh
The State Investment Promotion Board on Tuesday said it has approved the allotment of 860 acres of land at a lower price for the plant which is proposed to be established near Momidi and Tamminapatnam villages of Chillakuru Mandal in Nellore district.
Sedition law: Is your disaffection just healthy disapprobation, or something more sinister?
So, what does disaffection mean? Is it, as the dictionary has it, the loss or absence of affection for something or someone? Or is it something less of an estrangement with something one was fond of, and more of an engagement with something one has grown to detest? Instead of getting waylaid in the jalebi twists of Sunday semantics, it’s best to find out what the levelheaded men of law have to say.
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Vizag steel plant privatisation row: CM has offered better solutions, says Vijayasai Reddy
At the protest which was held on Friday, Reddy also hit out at the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), who have also expressed opposition against the same and participated in the bandh.
Judges should be fearless in their decisions: SC's Justice N V Ramana
Justice Ramana's comments hold importance in the backdrop of a recent unprecedented move by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of making allegations against him in a letter to Chief Justice of India S A Bobde.
PFC adjusts Andhra Pradesh discoms’ dues of about Rs 600 crore with green companies
Problems had surfaced after the YSR Congress government, which came to power in the state in May 2019 led by YS Jaganmohan Reddy, alleged that the previous regime of N Chandrababu Naidu had signed contracts with the renewable energy developers at inflated tariffs, and refused to honour them.
Jagan government introduces Bill in AP Assembly to give shape to plan of having 3 capitals
The AP Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Bill, 2020, also provides for dividing the state into various zones and establishing zonal planning and development boards. The Cabinet also approved the recommendations of the High-Power Committee of ministers and bureaucrats on the capitals issue.
JP, JSP form alliance; to fight for Amaravati
The new political alliance would contest local body elections in Andhra till the 2024 general elections
TDP, BJP eye gains as Andhra Pradesh sees religious shifts
TDP, known traditionally for its secular stand, in the recent general elections also attempted to polarise Muslim minority votes against its erstwhile saffron ally. The party, which was part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the 2014 elections and shared power at both the Centre and the state, severed ties with the BJP in March last year.
Chandrababu Naidu urges YS Jaganmohan Reddy not to waffle on Amaravati
Countering the smear campaign carried out by the ruling YSR Congress government on the progress achieved at Amaravati, Naidu took the national media to various roads, buildings and trunk infrastructure built over 34,000 acres he had managed to obtain from farmers under land pooling.
YS Jaganmohan Reddy restarts works at Amaravati
Ahead of N Chandrababu Naidu's tour scheduled for Thursday, chief minister Reddy held a meeting of the Capital Region Development Authority on Monday, and ordered officials to resume construction works at Amaravati based on priorities and budgets. The state government has indirectly indicated that Amaravati would remain the capital, albeit in a pruned down version.
Singapore consortium pulls out of Andhra’s Startup Area Project
The AP government said in a statement that the Singapore consortium pulled out of the project with mutual consent after the state government raised concerns over the benefits of the project and also questioned the delay in starting work.
Andhra Pradesh contests HC order prohibiting revision of PPAs
In an appeal filed in the high court, the government said it has the right to negotiate power tariffs. It said the single-judge bench erred in ruling that the government being a third party, had no power to issue the July 1order that directed a high-level committee to renegotiate agreements and submit report to the state in 45 days.
Andhra Pradesh government retrieves 4,700 acres from Krishnapatnam Infratech’s SEZ
The YSR Congress govt had earlier cancelled Navayuga group's Polavaram irrigation and Machilipatnam seaport contracts alleging irregularities in allotment of contracts by Chandrababu Naidu's govt and delays in execution.
Uproar over Jaganmohan government’s order to sue media houses
Andhra CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy draws flak from parties and civil bodies for his move to sue the media houses for ‘baseless’ reports and defamatory news appearing in print, electronic and social media that comes in the wake of attacks on journalists.
Naidu govt forced power regulator to accept high wind tariffs, says Andhra minister
The state's new chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has been attempting to renegotiate wind and solar tariffs because he believes they were signed at rates higher than in other states.
Andhra Pradesh discoms need to clear dues soon: Power Minister
Andhra Pradesh has a commissioned capacity of 7,257 MW of renewable energy, with solar at 3,279 MW and wind at 3,978 MW, according to Bridge To India, a consultancy firm.
Polavaram authority says project not under Andhra panel purview
The YSR Congress govt had decided to terminate and re-tender the Polavaram irrigation and hydel power plant works being executed by Navayuga Engineering.
Prima facie no signs of bias in PPAs by Chandrababu Naidu govt: Centre
Power and renewable energy minister RK Singh said Reddy’s letter was forwarded to the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE), which is examining the issues.
Andhra takes U-turn on PPAs, to move ERC
YS Jagan plans to renegotiate his predecessor, Chandrababu Naidu's power purchase agreements, over suspected violations.
Andhra passes Bill giving 75% job reservation for locals
Jagan says skill development centres will be set up to train locals; industry leaders term decision regressive.
Andhra Pradesh to issue recovery notices to all wind, solar power gencos
A committee is reviewing all wind and solar power purchase agreements signed by the previous government.
View: YS Jagan Reddy has won a major battle, but the war lies ahead
The electoral win of Mr Reddy in Andhra Pradesh would have been far more propitious for himself, and his state, had Narendra Modi not scripted history across the country.
This trinity may decide who forms the next govt at the Centre
Three satraps — neither with NDA nor with any anti-BJP front — will hog limelight in case of a hung verdict.
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