India’s job crisis: Could Andhra Pradesh’s skill census be Modi 3.0’s game-changer?

India’s job crisis: Could Andhra Pradesh’s skill census be Modi 3.0’s game-changer?

India, with its booming population, is facing a gloomy job scenario. Even its 7% economic growth may not bring any cheer. The issue is not just ‘how many’ jobs are being created, but also ‘what kind of’ jobs, which presents a crisis within a crisis. Amidst this grim situation, an idea from Andhra Pradesh could … Read more

The Hindu Morning Digest: February 29, 2024

The Hindu Morning Digest: February 29, 2024

India is a consensus builder in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) by playing a key role in the process, but some countries are breaking that, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. File | Photo Credit: ANI India is consensus builder at WTO, but certain nations are breaking that on certain issues, says Goyal India … Read more

Former MLA R. Gandhi quits YSRCP, alleges ‘no respect to Dalits’

Former MLA R. Gandhi quits YSRCP, alleges ‘no respect to Dalits’

Former MLA of erstwhile Vepanjeri Assembly constituency R. Gandhi on February 5 (Monday) quit the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), alleging oppression of the Dalits in Andhra Pradesh. Mr. Gandhi was a TDP MLA between 1994 and 1999 before joining the YSRCP in 2011. Addressing the media here, Mr. Gandhi said that he would be joining … Read more

Former Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu gets Cell No 7691 in Sneha Block in Rajamundry Central Prison

Former Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu gets Cell No 7691 in Sneha Block in Rajamundry Central Prison

Former A.P. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has reportedly been allocated Cell No. 7691 on the second floor of the Sneha Block in the Rajamahendravaram Central Prison, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari.  | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Former A.P. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has reportedly been allocated Cell No. 7691 on the second floor of the … Read more

TDP chief’s arrest leaves passengers stranded in south coastal Andhra Pradesh

TDP chief’s arrest leaves passengers stranded in south coastal Andhra Pradesh

Former CM and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu was arrested in connection with an alleged Skill Development scam. | Photo Credit: PTI Tension gripped different parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh in the wake of the arrest of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at Nandyal on Saturday. Scores of TDP … Read more

Naidu should prove his innocence in I-T notice case, says Dokka

Naidu should prove his innocence in I-T notice case, says Dokka

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N Chandrababu Naidu | Photo Credit: – Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president N. Chandrababu Naidu owes an explanation to the people on the notices reportedly issued to him by the Income Tax Department, says YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Dokka Manikya Vara Prasad. Mr. Naidu should come clear on … Read more

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu turns to Hindutva to stay relevant

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu turns to Hindutva to stay relevant

HYDERABAD: Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu has of late turned quite vocal in backing the cause of Hindus amid rising attacks on temples in Andhra Pradesh, in an attempt that political analysts attributed to his efforts to stay afloat in state politics. The former chief minister has in fact accused the government led … Read more