Srinivasa Rao is Senior Assistant Editor based out of Hyderabad covering developments in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana . He has over three decades of reporting experience.
Articles by Srinivasa Rao Apparasu
Andhra overcoming challenges with aid from Modi govt: Chandrababu Naidu
Chandrababu Naidu calls for transparency, accountability, and a strong commitment among the MLAs to the state’s development
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 03:38 AM IST
Jagan denied LoP status, YSRCP boycotts session
The YSRCP has only 11 MLAs in the 175-member state assembly, while it requires at least 18 members for a party to get the leader of opposition status in the lower house
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget
Finance minister Payyavula Kesav told the state legislative assembly that the budget included revenue expenditure of ₹2,35,916 crore and capital expenditure of ₹32,712 crore
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Nizams fighting legal battles to stake claim of ‘legitimate’ property share
Azam Jah claimed that as per the conservative estimates made by revenue department authorities, the value of these properties would be around ₹1,276 crore
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 03:55 AM IST
Naidu launches seaplane on Krishna, calls for innovation in every field
The chief minister said revolutionary changes introduced through seaplane connectivity will boost both transportation and tourism sectors, paving the way for the state’s development
Updated on Nov 10, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Incorporate caste survey in national census: Revanth
Telangana CM was in Mumbai and took part in a meeting held by the Maharashtra Congress leaders to discuss the election campaign strategy
Updated on Nov 10, 2024 06:26 AM IST
Revanth leads 3-km padayatra for Musi river rejuvenation project
Reddy embarked on a 3 km-long padayatra for rejuvenation of Musi river from Sangem village in Nalgonda district up to Nagireddypally.
Updated on Nov 09, 2024 03:43 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Submit report on arrest of 6 YSRCP activists: Andhra HC
The Andhra Pradesh high court on Friday asked the state government to submit a report by Monday on the whereabouts of seven social media activists of the YSR Congress Party
Updated on Nov 09, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Action against Andhra Pradesh SP over handling of case involving YSRCP leaders
The Andhra Pradesh government has transferred a superintendent of police and suspended seven police personnel.
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Intn’l, CWC panels inspect Polavaram project site
On Thursday, the dam experts inspected the place where the state government proposed to build a new diaphragm wall across the river bed, on which the earth-cum-rock fill dam would be constructed.
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Andhra cabinet approves policy to boost drone manufacturing
The policy is targeting establishment of a minimum of 100 drone companies in drone manufacturing, research and development, skilling and training and service providers, says minister K Parthasarathy
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 06:08 AM IST
‘Courtesy call’, says Kalyan after meeting Shah in Delhi
It was the first meeting of Kalyan with the Union home minister after he assumed charge as the deputy chief minister of the state on June 12
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Telangana begins caste survey with house listing exercise
State backward classes welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the survey was aimed at removing inequalities and ensuring equal justice to all
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Cong committed to carry out nationwide caste census: Rahul
The Congress MP said that the caste census will decide the system of governance in the country and it would be a political instrument to define the progress of the nation
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 07:26 AM IST
6-yr-old boy dies after school gate collapses on him in Hyderabad
The incident sparked an outrage in the area as family members, relatives and local residents protested outside the school on Tuesday, accusing the school authorities of negligence
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Amaravati project cost rises after 5-year halt in work: CRDA
The officials of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) submitted a report to chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu at a meeting on Monday on the status of the constructions
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Cops operate by rule book, not political pressure: Andhra DGP
His remarks came a day after Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan took a dig at police for their lackadaisical attitude in dealing with crimes.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 04:34 AM IST
6-year-old boy child dies after school gate falls on him in Hyderabad: Police
Based on the child’s father, we have filed a case against the school authorities under section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) (inquiry into the cause of suspicious death)
Published on Nov 05, 2024 04:11 PM IST
Telangana govt constitutes panel on backward class quota in local bodies
The Telangana government, headed by chief minister A Revanth Reddy, on Monday constituted a panel to look into the proportion of reservations to be provided in local bodies.
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Four killed due to electrocution in Andhra Pradesh
Four people died of electrocution and another person was critically injured while tying hoardings to an electric pole in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh on Monday.
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh: 3-year-old raped, killed by kin in Tirupati, held
The accused, relative of the victim, allegedly lured her with chocolates and took her to nearby fields behind a local school, where he sexually assaulted her.
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Revanth: PM’s remarks on Congress-ruled states have factual errors and misconceptions
Earlier, PM Modi took a jibe at the opposition for making promises which it will never be able to deliver in their states
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Rushikonda Palace to be thrown open to public soon: CM Naidu
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu plans to open Rushikonda bungalows to public, criticizing former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's extravagant spending.
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Telangana CM retorts to PM Modi’s criticism of Congress govt
Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy said the Prime Minister’s statement had several misconceptions and factual errors
Published on Nov 02, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Naidu distributes free LPG cylinders to Andhra women
The CM addressed a gathering while launching Deepam-2 at Eedupuram village of Ichapuram block in Srikakulam district
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 07:40 AM IST
T’gana guv institutes excellence awards for individuals, institutions
Telangana's Governor Jishnu Dev Varma announces "Governor’s Awards for Excellence" to honor contributions in environment, welfare, sports, and culture.
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Man, two women killed in firecracker blasts in Andhra
At least 50 people sustained eye injuries during Diwali celebrations at Hyderabad in Telangana on Thursday night
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 07:14 AM IST
With KCR silent, BRS supremacy war rages between KTR, Harish Rao
BRS faces internal power struggle between KTR and Harish Rao post-election loss, with both leaders active but lacking a unified strategy against Congress.
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 06:58 AM IST
10 TGSP personnel dismissed from service on disciplinary grounds, cops gear up to step up stir
The dismissal of the 10 police personnel came a day after 39 special police constables were placed under suspension for resorting to agitations and dharnas in their respective battalions
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 07:38 AM IST
Appear before police in 2 days: HC to KTR’s relative
To be questioned in connection with supply of drugs at a party hosted by Pakala at his farmhouse at Janwada, on the outskirts of Hyderabad
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 07:36 AM IST