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How does Chandrababu Naidu fare against Jaganmohan Reddy?

How does Chandrababu Naidu fare against Jaganmohan Reddy?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

TDP's Chandrababu Naidu and YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy battle it out for power from Kuppam and Pulivendula respectively. Vicky Nanjappa compares the two areas to see how both of them fare.

Modi barely escaped SIMI-IM attack in Patna

Modi barely escaped SIMI-IM attack in Patna

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Flawed execution by SIMI operatives resulted in many bombs, including the one under Narendra Modi's stage during his Hunkar rally in Patna in October 2013, not going off

In Andhra, candidates using theatrics and food to curry favour

In Andhra, candidates using theatrics and food to curry favour

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Politicos are making sure they are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that their party wins in the area. Vicky Nanjappa reports on these unconventional and sometimes, amusing methods being used

'Extra marital affairs being converted into rape cases'

'Extra marital affairs being converted into rape cases'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

A Delhi court has taken strong exception to a large number of extra marital affairs being converted into rape cases. A court in Delhi has acquitted a man accused of raping a married woman on the false promise of marriage.

Rift with Naidu could prove costly for NTR's daughter

Rift with Naidu could prove costly for NTR's daughter

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu's sister-in-law Purandeswari maybe fighting a losing battle in Rajampet, says Vicky Nanjappa

BJP leaders fear fallout from Naidu-Pawan Kalyan cold vibes

BJP leaders fear fallout from Naidu-Pawan Kalyan cold vibes

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The two shared cold vibes and failed to talk to each other at the Hyderabad rally along with Narendra Modi. Vicky Nanjappa reports how their lack of camaraderie could be their doom in Seemandhra.

Lok Sabha polls 7th phase: 341 crorepatis in fray

Lok Sabha polls 7th phase: 341 crorepatis in fray

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The ADR report states that 222 out of the total 1295 candidates in the fray in the 7th phase of polls have criminal records. There are also 341 crorepati candidates in the list.

This election is not about math but chemistry: Modi

This election is not about math but chemistry: Modi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu, actor Pawan Kalyan and I will come together to get 111 seats in Andhra Pradesh, says Narendra Modi in Hyderabad. Vicky Nanjappa report

In Telangana, Modi proves he's a Pawan Kalyan fan

In Telangana, Modi proves he's a Pawan Kalyan fan

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was in all praises for Telugu superstar turned politician Pawan Kalyan. Sharing the stage with him at a rally in Nizamabad, Modi said, "As long as there are people like Pawan, the Telugu spirit will never die."

Despite differences, BJP and TDP put up a united front

Despite differences, BJP and TDP put up a united front

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

It was a picture of unity at Mahboobnagar where Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Telugu Desam Party Chandrababu Naidu shared the stage.

Is terror group SIMI regrouping for a new attack?

Is terror group SIMI regrouping for a new attack?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

IB sources say the arrests of top Indian Mujahideen operatives and trouble brewing within the terror group has led to the re-emergence of SIMI, who is planning a fiery attack. Vicky Nanjappa reports on this new terror threat.

Will Chandrababu Naidu relent?

Will Chandrababu Naidu relent?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Even as Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate commences his Telangana campaign on Tuesday, there is still no concrete word from Chandrababu Naidu on whether he would withdraw the three TDP candidates he has pitched against his ally BJP.

Chandrababu Naidu faces Modi's heat, asked to withdraw 3 candidates

Chandrababu Naidu faces Modi's heat, asked to withdraw 3 candidates

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Miffed over the TDP's decision to field candidates from same constituencies as the BJP, the senior leadership has directed Naidu to pull them out or steer clear of the rally on Tuesday. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Candidate declares he purchased minor for prostitution

Candidate declares he purchased minor for prostitution

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

The Association for Democratic Reforms came out with the figures in a report after analysing affidavits of the candidates of 12 Lok Sabha seats that are going to polls. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Javadekar meets Naidu in Hyderabad; TDP-BJP alliance safe

Javadekar meets Naidu in Hyderabad; TDP-BJP alliance safe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

After stating openly that the Telugu Desam Party would fight the elections without the Bharatiya Janata Party in Seemandhra, TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu has now agreed to keep the alliance alive.

Naidu vs Jagan: Using the Congress' fallen legacy

Naidu vs Jagan: Using the Congress' fallen legacy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

In what started off as a one-sided skirmish in Seemandhra now is promising to become a full-fledged battle. There are only two players here -- the Telugu Desam Party and the YSR Congress Party -- and it is going to be a direct battle between them. Vicky Nanjappa reveals finds out the ground level situation for these two parties, and more interestingly how they are both fighting for the fallen legacy of the Congress in order to win the battle.

TDP-BJP stalemate: Who needs who more?

TDP-BJP stalemate: Who needs who more?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Following the Bharatiya Janata Party-Telugu Desam Party alliance, tempers are flying high, with each side saying that they could manage without another. BJP supporters often question as to why their leadership does not break the alliance instead of putting up with TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu's tantrums. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Now TDP says talk of 'breaking' alliance with BJP misinterpreted

Now TDP says talk of 'breaking' alliance with BJP misinterpreted

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Barely a few hours after Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu said at a rally that his party would fight alone in Seema-Andhra, the TDP has gone into damage control mode and says the statement was misinterpreted.

As ties sour with TDP, BJP eyes YSR Congress in Andhra

As ties sour with TDP, BJP eyes YSR Congress in Andhra

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Despite having an alliance with the TDP, the BJP is considering a post-poll alliance with Jaganmohan Reddy's party. Vicky Nanjappa reports how the saffron party is considering a situation similar to UP where the BSP and SP lent their support to the UPA

'Sonia's delayed visit to Telangana has given TRS an edge'

'Sonia's delayed visit to Telangana has given TRS an edge'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Congress leaders and political analysts feel that Congress president Sonia Gandhi should have visited Telangana after the Parliament passed the Telangana Bill and after the Telangana Rashtra Samithi refused to ally with the Congress. Vicky Nanjappa reports

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