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AP CID seeks custody of ex-CM Naidu for probe, order on custody likely

The Andhra Pradesh Police Crime Investigation Department (CID) has filed a petition in the court seeking 15 days of custody of former chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody in a multi-crore scam, said an official. However, a decision on this petition, which was filed on Monday is expected to come up for a hearing on Wednesday, said the official. Most probably the day after tomorrow (Wednesday) the petition will come for hearing, Additional Advocate General Ponnavolu Sudhakar Reddy told PTI. Reddy said they asked for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief's custody for 15 days but observed that it is the discretion of the court to take a call on the duration of custody. We can only seek police custody for some days but finally when it comes to hearing the court will decide, he said. On Monday, Naidu's legal team filed a petition to secure an early release for him from the jail and procure house custody. The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB

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TDP bandh evokes response, several leaders taken into preventive custody

The statewide bandh call given by Telugu Desam Party in protest against the arrest of former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu saw lukewarm response on Monday with business as usual at many parts of the state during morning hours. According to Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Shankha Brata Bagchi, the situation is peaceful in the state and no untoward incident has been reported. "Situation is peaceful, depending on the situation, the local authorities have promulgated prohibitory orders," Bagchi told PTI. A local Court in Vijayawada on Sunday remanded TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu in judicial custody for 14 days in an alleged multi-crore corruption scam. The Telugu Desam Party had called for a statewide bandh on Monday in protest against the arrest of its leader. East Godavari SP P Jagadeesh said security has been tightened in Rajamahendravaram in East Godavari district and around the central prison where Naidu is currently lodged. Police were seen dispersing

TDP chief, ex-Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu reaches Rajamundry central jail

According to the police, the former CM has been allotted an upper block in Sneha Wing of the jail to reside until further procedure alongside prisoner number 7691

Chandrababu Naidu sent to 14-day judicial custody in skill development scam

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday sent to 14 days judicial custody till September 23, in connection with an alleged Skill Development Corporation scam.Vijayawada ACB court Judge Himabindu read out the judgment on former CM Chandrababu's case.The judge ordered the remand of Naidu for 14 days to judicial custody and suggested to take former CM to Rajahmundry central jail.Earlier on Sunday morning, Naidu was produced before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court in Vijayawada in connection with an alleged Skill Development Corporation scam.According to the officials, the former CM was produced before the court within 24 hours of his arrest.On Saturday, Chandrababu Naidu was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection to an alleged corruption case.According to officials, the case pertains to the establishment of clusters of Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in the state of Andhra Pradesh, with a total estimated project value ..

No force on earth can stop me, says Chandrababu Naidu after arrest

Hours after his arrest in connection with alleged multi-crore skill development scam, TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said he was prepared to sacrifice his life to safeguard the interests of Telugu people, and no force can stop him. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the former Andhra Pradesh CM said, "For the past 45 years, I have selflessly served Telugu people. I am prepared to sacrifice my life to safeguard the interests of Telugu people. No force on earth can stop me from serving Telugu people, my #AndhraPradesh and my motherland." During his arrest, he appealed to people and party cadre to exercise restraint. "Finally, truth and dharma will triumph. Whatever they do to me, I will march forward for the people," he said. Naidu was arrested in an early morning police operation, which involved officers knocking on the door of the caravan in which he was asleep. The leader of opposition was arrested by the CID around 6 am from a marriage hall (outside which his caravan

CID arrested me without proper information: TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu

As police arrived early this morning to arrest the TDP Chief, they faced resistance from TDP cadres. A minor scuffle also broke out between officials and Naidu's supporters during his arrest

Chandrababu Naidu arrested: Understanding the skill development scam

Several other TDP leaders have also been put under house arrest following the arrest of Naidu

TDP chief, former Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu arrested in corruption case

Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu was arrested here in a case of alleged corruption on Saturday morning, the Andhra Pradesh Police said. The former chief minister was arrested by the CID around 6 am from R K Function Hall at Gnanapuram in Nandyala town, an official said. In a notice served to Naidu, the Deputy Superintendent of Police of the CID's Economic Offences Wing (EOW), M Dhanunjayudu, said, "It is to inform you that you have been arrested... at 6 am at R K Function Hall, Gnanapuram, H/o Moolasagaram, Nandyala town and it is a non-bailable offence." The former Andhra Pradesh chief minister has been arrested under relevant IPC sections, including Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) and 465 (forgery), according to the notice. The Andhra Pradesh CID has also invoked the Prevention of Corruption Act against him. The notice was served under CrPC Section 50 (1) (2).

Polavaram project is synonymous with Y S Rajasekhar Reddy: Andhra CM

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has no moral right to speak on the Polavaram project, which is synonymous with Y S Rajasekhar Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has said. Accusing the TDP of not following the technical order in the construction of the project, Reddy said it ended up in the diaphragm wall getting washed away due to floods. TDP chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu has no locus standi to talk about the project as he never spoke about it between 1995 and 2014, the Chief Minister said in a statement on Thursday night. Intervening in a discussion on the project in the Assembly, he made these remarks, dismissing the propaganda' by media houses which found fault with the height of the project. The CM asserted the project will be built to its original height of 45.7 metres but in the first phase it would be limited to 41.15 metres owing to technical reasons and the safety of the dam. Incidentally, Reddy is critical of the media houses which are projecting Naid

TDP leader Ayyanna Patrudu, his son arrested for alleged documents forgery

The two leaders were arrested by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) Police earlier today and moved to the Eluru district.

TDP leader accuses Andhra CM of 'wasting' public money on personal cases

TDP politburo member Bonda Umamaheswara Rao lashed out at the Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy and accused him of "wasting" public money on paying advocates to fight his personal cases

TDP to support NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu in poll

"The TDP always stood for social justice. It had in the past supported K R Narayanan and A P J Abdul Kalam for the President's post," TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu said.

TDP protest mars Governor's address to Andhra Pradesh Legislature

The Budget session of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature got off to a noisy start here as the opposition TDP members raised slogans and disrupted Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan's customary address

TDP breaks silence on Jagan govt's move to create NTR district

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Thursday said that it welcomes the move to honour its founder.

TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu tests Covid-19 positive, isolates self

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said he has tested positive for coronavirus. "I've tested positive for COVID with mild symptoms. I have quarantined myself at home and taking all the necessary precautions. I would request those who came in contact with me to get themselves tested at the earliest. Please be safe and take care," the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh said in a tweet. Chandrababu is now in home isolation at this riverfront residence at Undavalli here. Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy wished Chandrababu a speedy recovery. "Wishing a speedy recovery & good health for Sri @ncbn garu," Jagan said in a tweet. Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan said it was sad that Chandrababu was infected with the coronavirus. "I pray for his speedy recovery," Kalyan said in a statement. On Monday, Chandrababu's son and member of Legislative Council, Nara Lokesh, too tested positive for the virus.

Another party: But does it even matter?

Aditi Phadnis analyses whether the launch of yet another party by Sharmila, the daughter of undivided AP, the late YS Rajashekhar Reddy, will make a difference to the complex politics of Telangana

Modi-Shah's Ashwamedha Yagna with NDA almost complete

Modi and Shah's BJP doesn't need the NDA anymore. Advani's experiment is over, used and discarded

Parliament: Congress, TDP, BJD MPs give zero hour notices in Rajya Sabha

Three Rajya Sabha MPs--one from the Congress, one from Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and one from Biju Janata Dal (BJD)--have given zero hour notices in the Upper House to raise different issues

Telugu Desam Party leader demands debt waiver for farmers

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader and former MLA Tangirala Saumya has demanded debt waiver for farmers