Articles by Deepika Amirapu
Tirupati: The world’s richest temple body is a battleground for politicians
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam is the world’s richest temple body, and it has been the battleground for politicians since its inception 92 years ago.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 08:15 AM IST
Tirupati temple body initiates legal action against supplier
The Tirupati Devasthanam has blacklisted AR Dairy and initiated legal proceedings against it for allegedly supplying adulterated ghee, the temple board’s executive officer J Syamala Rao said.
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 08:24 AM IST
Deepika Amirapu, Hyderabad
Centre steps in as row over Tirupati laddus explodes
Controversy erupts over Tirumala laddus containing alleged animal fats; Andhra CM blames predecessor, prompting federal investigation and public outrage.
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Deepika Amirapu, Hyderabad
Karnataka: Congress in disarray as state leaders wait for central leadership
Congress party’s dilemma is that a change of guard in Karnataka will not send the right political signal to party members or the electorate.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 08:15 AM IST
Southern Lights: What the 3 emerging political power centres in Tamil Nadu offer
The three emerging parties could impact the 2026 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu and attract voters who feel restricted between the two major parties
Published on Sep 13, 2024 06:54 PM IST
Release report on women’s safety in Telugu film industry, demand actors
The committee, which included government officials, women police officers, and film industry professionals was formed at the behest of the Telangana HC.
Published on Sep 05, 2024 06:57 PM IST
Malayalam film industry needs reforms from within, not cosmetic changes
The real plight of ‘banned workers’ - women who have complained and are now being forced to pay a price through the denial of work - must be addressed
Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:52 PM IST
Key RSS meet in Kerala will focus on the road ahead for the organisation, BJP
The organisation president and the general secretary of each of the 32 organisations will be present at the annual meeting scheduled for three days from Aug 31
Published on Aug 27, 2024 08:00 AM IST
TDP in a bind over NDA’s stand on Waqf board, fears backlash in the state
Leaders from the party said they were not consulted on the recent debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill, which suggested changes to the functioning of Waqf board
Published on Aug 22, 2024 08:31 PM IST
Southern Lights | CM Siddaramaiah’s legal and political woes
The Congress has made it clear that Siddaramiah will not step down as CM. But there is pressure from within and from the opposition calling for his resignation.
Published on Aug 21, 2024 08:00 AM IST
‘We need to know impact on civilians if the UCC is passed’: TDP minority cell general secretary Fathullah Mohammad
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) needs to consult stakeholders, educators, and religious heads of the Muslim community before introducing changes to the Waqf Amendment Bill, and should have discussed with its alliance partners before calling for a discussion on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Fathullah Mohammad, the general secretary of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) minority cell, said in an interview with Hindustan Times.
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Deepika Amirapu, Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh: Strategic alignments, Centre's push help BJP expand in the state
BJP sees a need to grow out of TDP’s shadow to strengthen itself. It has gained in popularity but has to brush off the image that it is under Naidu’s control
Published on Aug 15, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Fissures appear in BJP-JDS alliance days before joint campaign
Although the JDS is aware that it is the nominal partner in the alliance, it would not want to concede space to the BJP in the Mysore region.
Published on Aug 03, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Siddaramaiah is the target as BJP goes on the offensive in the MUDA scam case
What is surprising — amid these allegations against the CM — is the meek response from the Congress in defence of Siddaramaiah.
Published on Aug 01, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Southern Lights | Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s existential crisis
While the party is making attempts to be more visible, KCR’s failing health and alleged family rifts have led to the cadre feeling disenchanted
Published on Jul 30, 2024 08:15 AM IST
₹15k crore grant for Amaravati should hinge on functionality, not grandiosity
The new capital city should cater to the following basic needs— potable drinking water, sanitation, waste management, and access to urban transport
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:38 PM IST
Meet Usha Vance's 96-year-old grandaunt: A genius in physics, Vedic maths
Usha Chilukuri's 96-year-old grandaunt, Prof Shantamma, shares family's academic legacy. Usha, wife of Ohio Senator JD Vance, urged to bridge US-India ties.
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 11:01 AM IST
Deepika Amirapu, Hyderabad
Karnataka reservation bill for locals puts the ruling Congress in a bind
The bill caused much confusion within Karnataka Congress with some of its ministers justifying it and others calling for protecting rights of all stakeholders
Published on Jul 19, 2024 08:22 PM IST
Ban on a Karnataka TV channel raises questions on freedom of press, SC steps in
In 2020, the channel was forced to go off-air for a week after the Bangalore police blocked access to its social media platforms in a blackmail case.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 09:08 PM IST
BJP chief Annamalai’s 12-week absence could help firm up political tie-ups
Annamalai’s announcement that he would attend a course at Oxford led many to speculate whether he was to be discharged from his responsibilities prematurely.
Published on Jul 15, 2024 10:42 PM IST
Priyanka Gandhi's candidature in Wayanad could strengthen the Cong's position
Congress banks on Priyanka Gandhi's campaign efforts to reclaim key seats in Kerala's by-elections, amid strong competition from BJP and CPM.
Published on Jul 06, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Karnataka Congress’ internecine strife spills out into the open
Seven of the nine seats the party won in the state are from Kalyana Karnataka, the region to which Mallikarjun Kharge belongs
Published on Jul 01, 2024 11:41 PM IST
Road from Kerala to Keralam laid over a path of cultural identity, politics
Cultural discrepancies are coming to the fore in Kerala only now, and the name change signals the transition of cultural expression from one class to another.
Published on Jun 28, 2024 08:15 AM IST
With two ministers from Telangana in Cabinet, the BJP's focus on the state
The BJP's story in Telangana is far beyond the eight seats it won. The party’s vote share increased from 19.45% in 2019 to 35.08% this year.
Published on Jun 26, 2024 07:00 AM IST
₹500 crore sea view mansion built by Jagan Reddy govt in focus under TDP rule
Former ministers in Reddy’s government suggest only ₹450 crore was spent on the sea-facing property which overlooks famous Ramakrishna beach in Visakhapatnam
Published on Jun 20, 2024 11:34 PM IST
The BJP’s ‘look south’ policy sees a dozen southern ministers in Cabinet
The choice of ministers who are young and well-qualified reflects a seeming focus on federalism
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 09:27 PM IST
DMK's Tamil nationalism and welfare policy poll planks led to INDIA bloc's win
Welfare schemes, a strong emphasis on Tamil culture and identity, and the strong anti-BJP sentiment in the state cemented INDIA bloc's win in the state
Published on Jun 07, 2024 01:13 AM IST
TDP seeks five cabinet berths at Centre, two for its ally Jana Sena
The TDP in the recently concluded general election won 16 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats, the Jana Sena two, and the BJP won three as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 05:32 PM IST
BJP plans reforms ahead of 2026 assembly elections in southern states
The BJP's reorganisation aims to address longstanding issues, reflect regional diversity, and strengthen the party's presence
Published on Jun 05, 2024 09:00 AM IST
How Naidu’s triumphant return to power was scripted by Pawan Kalyan' JSP
In a dramatic turnaround, N Chandrababu Naidu's TDP, in alliance with JSP and BJP, has won over 160 assembly seats in the state
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 05:37 AM IST