JBS Umanadh 

JBS Umanadh is a Deputy Editor at NewTAP. He is a seasoned journalist with over 25 years of experience in print and electronic journalism, and corporate communications. He worked for Newstime, ETV, The Hindu, Sakshi TV, ICRISAT, Deccan Herald, Telangana Today, and Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd. He is passionate about writing on subjects such as irrigation, agriculture, and climate change. He is also an avid animal rights supporter.

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    YSRCP fails to register single victory in eight districts, alliance dominates in almost all districts

    YSRCP fails to register single victory in eight districts, alliance dominates in almost all districts

    4 Jun 2024 11:23 AM GMT

    The available trends indicate that the YSRCP failed to register its presence in at least eight districts. The party’s candidates were in the lead on one or two Assembly Constituencies in other...

    Andhra Pradesh hands ‘capital’ punishment to Jagan Mohan Reddy

    Andhra Pradesh hands ‘capital’ punishment to Jagan Mohan Reddy

    4 Jun 2024 2:11 PM GMT

    Several factors influenced the defeat of YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh. The main reason was the inability of the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s Government to decide on a capital and develop it accordingly.

    Chandrababu Naidu bounces back, set to be kingmaker in Delhi

    Chandrababu Naidu bounces back, set to be kingmaker in Delhi

    4 Jun 2024 9:17 AM GMT

    With the BJP losing its sheen and forced to depend more on its NDA partners, a resurgent Nara Chandrababu Naidu could play an important role in the formation of a stable NDA Government at the centre.

    Jagan cabinet colleagues trailing: Dharmana, Botsa, Amaranath, Ambati, Roja, Buggana among others

    Jagan cabinet colleagues trailing: Dharmana, Botsa, Amaranath, Ambati, Roja, Buggana among others

    4 Jun 2024 6:20 AM GMT

    Several YCP leaders including ministers are trailing against their NDA rivals in the AP Assembly elections.

    TDP-JSP-BJP alliance establishes early lead in counting of AP Assembly, Lok Sabha votes

    TDP-JSP-BJP alliance establishes early lead in counting of AP Assembly, Lok Sabha votes

    4 Jun 2024 4:45 AM GMT

    According to unconfirmed reports, TDP is leading in 114 seats out of the 175 Assembly seats in the State, followed by JSP with 17 seats, BJP with 5, and the ruling YSRCP with 20 seats

    Stage set for counting in AP: 5,600 central forces, social media under watch, CRPF IG in Vijayawada

    Stage set for counting in AP: 5,600 central forces, social media under watch, CRPF IG in Vijayawada

    3 Jun 2024 10:22 AM GMT

    An unprecedented security blanket was implemented to count votes in Andhra Pradesh peacefully. The ECI took extra care to count votes on June 4, after the unabated post-poll violence in parts of AP.

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    Supreme Court dismisses YSRCP plea against ECI order on postal ballots

    3 Jun 2024 7:24 AM GMT

    Supreme Court refused to interfere in the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s order dismissing the writ petition filed by the YSRCP against the Election Commission's order regarding the postal ballots.

    Supreme Court restricts Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy from entering counting centre on June 4

    Supreme Court restricts Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy from entering counting centre on June 4

    3 Jun 2024 7:02 AM GMT

    The Apex court also directed the MLA to submit an affidavit that he would obey the direction of the Court.

    Telugu student Niteesha Kandula missing in Los Angeles,USA

    Telugu student Niteesha Kandula missing in Los Angeles,USA

    3 Jun 2024 6:14 AM GMT

    A 23-year-old Hyderabad student, identified as Niteesha Kandula has gone missing in California. Police have been searching for her for the past week.

    Rouse Avenue Court extends BRS MLC Kavitha’s judicial custody till July 3 in ED case

    Rouse Avenue Court extends BRS MLC Kavitha’s judicial custody till July 3 in ED case

    3 Jun 2024 5:43 AM GMT

    The Rouse Avenue Court here on Monday extended judicial custody of BRS MLC K Kavitha till July 3 in the Delhi Excise Policy scam case investigated by the Enforcement Directorate.

    KCR hands over cheque for Rs 25 lakh for Telangana martyr constable Kishtaiahs daughters PG medical education

    KCR hands over cheque for Rs 25 lakh for Telangana martyr constable Kishtaiah's daughter's PG medical...

    2 Jun 2024 11:18 AM GMT

    BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao stood by the bereaved family and ensured that Kishtaiah’s children Rahul and Priyanka studied well without any interruption for want of money.

    BRS will lead yet another agitation to protect interests of Telangana: KCR on formation day

    BRS will lead yet another agitation to protect interests of Telangana: KCR on formation day

    2 Jun 2024 9:10 AM GMT

    KCR who spearheaded the 25-year-long final phase of the Telangana agitation said that he is strong enough to take up yet another agitation to protect the interests of the people of Telangana, whom he...