Telugu Desam Party

'I Have Failed': Angry Telugu Desam Party Lawmaker Says He Will Resign

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

Telugu Desam Party lawmaker JC Diwakar Reddy, who is miffed over "unfulfilled promises" for his drought-hit Anantapur constituency, today said he would resign as he had "failed" to serve his people.

Unruly Fliers Could Be Banned For Life: No-Fly Rules In 10 Points

India News | Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Friday September 8, 2017

Under new no-fly rules framed by the government, unruly passengers face a ban on flying from a minimum three months to a lifetime, depending on the nature of the misdemeanour. The new rules will apply to foreign carriers as well, the civil aviation ministry said today. They were expedited after a Shiv Sena lawmaker assaulted an Air India official e...

TDP Bags Kakinada Civic Body

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 1, 2017

The ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) bagged the Kakinada Municipal Corporation (KMC) by a thumping majority today, winning 32 out 48 civic divisions. The opposition YSR Congress had to be content with just ten seats.

'Got Punched, Will Wait Our Turn': Jagan Mohan Reddy On Loss In By-Elections In Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Monday August 28, 2017

The by-election in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal was won through threats and bribes, said the YSR Congress, which lost by a massive margin to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party. YSRC chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said though they got "punched" today, they will also get a chance to reciprocate.

TDP Wins By 27,000 Votes In Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal By-Poll

Andhra Pradesh News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Tuesday August 29, 2017

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party is leading by a big margin in the bitterly fought Nandyal assembly by-election, with its candidate Bhuma Brahmananda Reddy ahead by over 26,000 votes after 15 rounds of counting this morning

TDP Seeks Action Against Jaganmohan Reddy Over Chandrababu Naidu Remark

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 5, 2017

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has asked the Election Commission to take action against YSR Congress Party chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy for his controversial remark that "there is nothing wrong if (Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister) N Chandrababu Naidu is shot dead on the road".

Pawan Kalyan To Become Fully Active In Politics From October

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 1, 2017

Popular Telugu film actor and Jana Sena party chief Pawan Kalyan on Monday announced that he will become fully active in politics from October.

'Are You Mad,' Says Chandrababu Naidu To Man Who Asked About Power Cuts

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Wednesday July 26, 2017

For the second time in as many months, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has been caught on camera losing his cool and landing in a controversy. Like last month, he was campaigning for a by-election in Nandyal in his state yesterday, when he pulled up a man who asked him about power cuts in the area.

Telugu Desam Party Lawmaker Moves Hyderabad High Court Against Flying Ban

Hyderabad News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 12, 2017

TDP MP from Andhra Pradesh JC Diwakar Reddy, who was banned by most of the domestic airlines from flying owing to his alleged unruly behaviour, on Tuesday filed a petition in the Hyderabad High Court, requesting it rule that the ban on him was illegal.

TruJet Denies Ticket To TDP Lawmaker JC Diwakar Reddy, Apologises Later

South | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 9, 2017

Telugu Desam Party lawmaker JC Diwakar Reddy, who created ruckus at Visakhapatnam airport last month after he was denied boarding by IndiGo for allegedly reaching late, was today denied a ticket to Vijayawada from Hyderabad by regional airline TruJet

Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju Orders Investigation Into Vizag Airport Row

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 16, 2017

Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju today said he will get the entire incident involving Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP JC Diwakar Reddy at Vizag airport "enquired into" and will ensure that "lawful outcomes" follow.

No Apology From TDP Lawmaker Banned By 6 Airlines After Row At Airport

India News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Saturday June 17, 2017

JC Diwakar Reddy, the Telugu Desam Party lawmaker who created a ruckus at the Visakhapatnam airport on Thursday after being denied a boarding pass for arriving late by IndiGo, refused to apologise for his behaviour.

TDP Lawmaker JC Diwakar Reddy Banned By 4 Airlines After Ruckus At Visakhapatnam Airport

India News | Reported by Uma Sudhir; Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Friday June 16, 2017

JC Diwakar Reddy, the Telugu Desam Party lawmaker who damaged airport property and created a ruckus at the Visakhapatnam airport on Thursday morning after being denied a boarding pass for arriving late, has been banned by IndiGo, Air India SpiceJet and Jet Airways

TDP Lawmaker JC Diwakar Reddy, Denied Boarding Pass For Late Entry, Creates Ruckus At Airport

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Thursday June 15, 2017

Telugu Desam Party lawmaker JC Diwakar Reddy today created a huge ruckus at the Visakhapatnam airport after he was denied a boarding pass for arriving late for his flight.

Police Identify Accused In Murder Of 2 TDP Workers

Telangana News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 21, 2017

Police have identified three persons for their alleged role in the murder of two Telugu Desam Party workers in Vemavaram village of Prakasam district.

TDP Leader And Former Andhra Minister Devineni Rajasekhar Dies

Andhra Pradesh News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 17, 2017

Former Andhra Pradesh minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Devineni Nehru died of cardiac arrest today, his family members said. He was 65.

Actor-Politician Pawan Kalyan Hits Out At TDP Over Special Category Status To Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 13, 2017

Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan today made a scathing attack on the Telugu Desam Party saying it was losing its moral high ground at the Centre over the special category status (SCS) and warned that it had no right to "compromise" on the issue.

TDP Legislator Bhuma Nagi Reddy Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

South | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 12, 2017

Telugu Desam Party legislator Bhuma Nagi Reddy, 53, died after suffering a cardiac arrest today morning. He is survived by a son and two daughters - one of whom, Akhila Priya, is also a legislator.

I Can Explain, Says TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu's Son Nara Lokesh About Very Good Fortune

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Friday March 10, 2017

Politician Nara Lokesh says a reported quantum leap in his fortune is being widely misunderstood and distorted. The Stanford graduate's father, Chandrababu Naidu, is the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, which has brought special scrutiny to his declared assets.

3 Opposition Members In Telangana Assembly Suspended, Action Revoked Later

Telangana News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 27, 2016

hree members belonging to Opposition TDP and Congress were today suspended from the Telangana Legislative Assembly over the SC categorisation issue, but it was withdrawn following an appeal from the Opposition leaders.

Andhra MP, Using Outfit To Make Point On Notes Ban, Greets LK Advani

India News | Written by Sandeep Phukan, Ketki Angre | Wednesday November 30, 2016

Despite the shouting and the rushing around of angrily protesting members of the Lok Sabha, one member stood out.

Telugu Desam Party MP Offers Kidney To Sushma Swaraj

South | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 19, 2016

Telugu Desam Party MP Rayapati Sambasiva Rao on Friday offered one of his kidneys to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who is undergoing treatment for renal failure.

Leave No Space For Opposition, Chandrababu Naidu Tells Colleagues

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 15, 2016

Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today directed his party leaders to ensure no space is left for "opposition" and the TDP remains in power for the next 20 years in the state.

723 Killed In Heatwave In Andhra Pradesh This Year: Deputy Chief Minister

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 8, 2016

723 people died of extreme heatwave conditions in Andhra Pradesh in the last four months, Deputy Chief Minister N China Rajappa has said.

'Attack Me, Shoot Me, Not Dalits': PM Modi's Message In Hyderabad

Telangana News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday August 8, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent out a hard-hitting message today, calling for the protection of Dalits and punishment for fake cow vigilantes -- issues over which his party, the BJP, has been facing opposition fire.

YSR Congress MPs Protests Over Special Status To Andhra Pradesh

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 3, 2016

Despite an assurance from the government that a solution will be found to Andhra Pradesh's demand for special status, members of the YSR Congress on Wednesday continued their protest in the Lok Sabha - the assurance has, however, convinced NDA ally Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to stay away from the demonstration.

TDP, YSR Congress Lawmakers Seek Special Status For Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 1, 2016

Members from NDA partner TDP and opposition YSR Congress today virtually joined hands in Lok Sabha to demand special category status for Andhra Pradesh.

Telugu Desam Party Seeks PM's Help For Special Category Status To Andhra

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 1, 2016

After hinting at reviewing its ties with ally BJP, the ruling TDP today decided to seek Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for granting special category status to Andhra Pradesh, saying they are "life and death" issues for the state.

Venkaiah Naidu Thanks TDP For Support To Suresh Prabhu's Candidature

Andhra Pradesh News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday May 30, 2016

Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu has thanked the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for support to the candidature of Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu for a Rajya Sabha seat from Andhra Pradesh.

Haven't Received Any Proposal From BJP For Rajya Sabha Seat: Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 23, 2016

Even as notification for the biennial polls to Rajya Sabha is set to be issued tomorrow, Telugu Desam Party is yet to receive any proposal for a seat in Andhra Pradesh from its ally, BJP.