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Jagan Bail Plea Rejected

The CBI court on Thursday rejected anticipatory bail plea filed by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in the alleged illegal assets case. Speculation is rife that he may be arrested three days before he is scheduled to appear in the CBI court on May 28. The CBI had also summoned the Kadapa legislator on Friday for questioning. Fearing a breakdown of law and order in view of the likely arrest of YSR Congress Party leader YS Jaganmohan Reddy in the alleged illegal assets case, police in Hyderabad imposed prohibitory orders in Hyderabad till 30th of this month. The prohibitory orders under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, banning assembly of five or more persons, came into force on Thursday. Hyderabad police commissioner Anurag Sharma said the orders would be in force till May 29. There will be no permission for meetings, rallies and processions during the period.

Y S Vivekananda Meets Y S Jagan

Y S Vivekananda Reddy, younger brother of the late Chief Minister Dr. Y S Rajasekhara Reddy who has resigned from the Congress on Wednesday, has met his brother’s son and YSR Congress chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday.   Viveka met Jagan in Lakshmipuram of Guntur district where the latter was campaigning for his party. Viveka is expected to join the YSRC and the announcement is likely to be made later in the day.   Viveka has said he was quitting the Congress as he was unable to bear the criticism being leveled by Congress leaders against his late brother who brought the party into power twice both at the centre and in the state.  

High Alert in Hyderabad For Next Five Days

High alert is being observed in Hyderabad for the next five days in view of Kadapa MP and YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy's likely appearance before CBI on 25th and before CBI Special Courts at Nampally on 28th of this month. Prohibitory orders have been issued and police pickets put in place at all entry/exit points in the city. As YSR Congress party reportedly toying with the idea of mobilising people to express solidarity with their leader, police fear law and order might go out of hand. Hyderabad police commissioner Anurag Sharma on Wednesday issued prohibitory orders preventing gathering of five or more persons under section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The orders would be in force from 6 am on May 24 to 6 am on May 29. District superintendents of police (SPs) have been asked to stay alert and control mass movement of Jagan supporters to the state capital. Police have also stepped up surveillance on YSR Congress leaders. According to sources, Jagan is likely to start from his Lotus Pond residence in Jubilee Hills and head to Dilkusha guest house to appear before CBI officers, traffic restrictions, especially to keep crowd away from Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Punjagutta, Somajiguda, Green Lands, Assembly, Upper Tank Bund and Abids, have been issued. The restrictions would be in place especially at the AP high court, Nampally courts, City Civil Court at Old City and Secunderabad Civil Court. The orders clearly states that traffic restrictions and prohibitory orders have been put in place given the likelihood of trouble. In view of prohibitory orders, police have put up check-posts at all entry/exit points to the city, mainly from Rayalaseema and Andhra regions. Check-posts have been put in place at Malakpet, Uppal, Habsiguda, Lalapet, Amberpet, Saidabad, Santosh Nagar, Kanchanbagh, Shaikpet, Attapur, Bahadurpura and Bowenpally. The entire Raj Bhavan Road is likely to be blocked for normal vehicular movement on May 26.   

Massive Petrol Price Hike: 81.44 Rupees in Hyderabad

The price of petrol would have gone up by more than Rs 7.50 a litre across the country. The increase, the steepest-ever, came a day after Parliament's budget session ended and PM Manmohan Singh talked about the need for "difficult decisions".   after adding state taxes, petrol will cost Rs 81.44 a litre in Hyderabad, Rs 73.18 in Delhi, Rs 78.57 in Mumbai, Rs 77.88 in Kolkata and Rs 77.53 a litre in Chennai. This marks an increase of around 10% and puts a squeeze of roughly Rs 6,000 a year on a family that spends an average of Rs 5,000 per month on petrol.    

IPL 5 Eliminator: Dhoni at His Best as Chennai Beat Mumbai

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed an unbeaten half-century as two-time defending champion Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 38 runs on Wednesday to ensure a clash with Delhi Daredevils for a place in the Indian Premier League final.     Dhoni top-scored with 51 off 20 balls to help Chennai win the "eliminator" game - the equivalent of a quarterfinal - as it amassed an imposing 187-5 and then restricted Mumbai to 149-9. Mumbai's reply started with West Indian Dwayne Smith, promoted as opener, showing flourish in his 22-ball 38. But the tempo could not be maintained as the Chennai bowlers made Mumbai struggle for runs and were also backed by some good fielding. After Tendulkar was run out early on, Morkel had Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma caught behind off successive overs. Dwayne Bravo also picked up two crucial wickets as Mumbai's hopes of seeing big-hitting Kieron Pollard pull off the improbable crashed when he was bowled by Hilfenhaus for 16 in the 18th over. Delhi had lost the first "qualifier" game - played between the top two teams of the league - to Kolkata Knight Riders, but gets another chance to make the final in the second "qualifier" against Chennai on Friday.

Kiran Makes a Dent in Chandrababu Bastion

Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy succceeded in making a visible dent in Chandrababu Naidu's bastion in Chittoor district. He lured Chandrababu loyalist and former Tirupathi municipal chairman Kandati Shankar Reddy into the Congress fold. Kandati Shankar Reddy, considered to be a staunch follower of Chandrababu Naidu, was an active member of TDP for the past 25 years. He commands a good following in Chittoor district. Even Naidu got impressed by his popularity and gave him party ticket for 2009 elections. Later, somehow gap widened between Shankar Reddy and Babu. Kiran took advantage of the situation and used Adikeshavulu Naidu to lure Shankar Reddy in to the Congress Party. Amidst huge fanfare, Shankar Reddy formally joined Congress at Tirupathi on Wednesday in presence of the chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy. Speaking on the occasion, CM said "People are joining the Congress party impressed by the welfare schemes the party is implementing. Though some mentally deranged people are saying that the June 12 byelections will be withheld, but that's not true. The bypolls will take place as scheduled and Congress will win majority of the seats."      

Bomb Blast in Allahabad: 6 Died, 15 Injured

Allahabad Bomb Blast: At least six people were killed and 15 others were injured in a crude bomb explosion in Allahabad on Wednesday afternoon. Media reports said that the crude bombs exploded inside a garbage heap at around 4 p.m. The incident took place in the Kareli area of Allahabad. The children were playing near a garbage dump when the explosion took place Police personnel rushed to the spot following the explosion. The nature of the explosive device could not be ascertained yet.      

Army Helicopter Crashed in Siachen: Pilot Died

According to Army Headquarters' reports, an Indian Army officer was killed and another killed when the helicopter they were piloting crashed on the Siachen glacier. The chopper was on a routine supply sortie, when it crashed in Siachen, known as the highest battle field in the world. The two officer-pilots were trying to land the chopper at the Bhim post helipad in northern glacier area at 11.45 a.m. when they lost control of the flying machine and it crashed 400 metres short of the helipad, an officer in the army headquarters said. "The pilot Chandrasekhar was killed and the co-pilot was badly injured. The army is evacuating the injured officer to a military hospital," the officer said.

HC Relief to Jagan: Sakshi Accounts Not to be Frozen

In a major relief to Kadapa MP and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the High Court has ruled that the accounts of Sakshi Media can not be frozen. Jagan Mohan reddy's Sakshi Media owns a TV Channel and Newspaper of the same name in Andhra Pradesh. However, the court said that Jagan Mohan Reddy cannot sell any assets owned by Sakshi during the investigation that's being conducted by the CBI into his business empire. It also said that all payments for the media empire must be made by cheque. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is the son of former chief minister late YS Rajasekhar Reddy and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting investigation in to his disproportionate assets following HC order since last year. The CBI alleges that while YSR was in office, he influenced entrepreneurs to invest in his son's companies; in return, they were granted licenses and other permissions required for their businesses. Earlier the CBI said that the accounts of his businesses would remain frozen pending the investigation.  

YS Vivekananda Reddy to Join YSR Congress

Miffed with the Congress Party for ignoring him and labelling his brother and former chief minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy as corrupt, YS Vivekananda is all set to join YSR Congress Party, inform the sources. Other than attending a campaign meeting with Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, Vivekananda Reddy has been keeping a distance with the Congress affairs in the recent times. Congress party's increased attack on Jagan and late YSR as part of its bypolls campaign has pained him much and compelled him to take the decision. Moreover, the YSR family also for some time has been making it conducive for Viveka to return to its fold. Sources said that family members have arranged for a meeting between uncle Viveka and nephew Jagan during the death anniversary of Y.S. Raja Reddy on May 23. According to YSR Congress sources, Vivekananda Reddy is likely to announce his future course of action after the meeting with Jagan today.      

Petrol Price Hike Likely Soon

Fuel is set to catch fire in the coming days. Get ready for a petrol price hike this week followed by an increase in diesel prices along with restrictions on the use of subsidised LPG by higher income groups early next month. With losses on petrol sales mounting to Rs. 8 a litre, oil companies want consumers to pay Rs. 4-5 a litre more. There is also talk of a litre of diesel getting expensive by a Rs. 3-4 and an LPG cylinder by Rs. 50.     Decisions on raising the two prices and restricting the use of subsidised LPG by those who can afford the market rate are expected when the empowered group of ministers (EGoM) on fuel prices meets later this month. The market price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder is around Rs. 880 but is available to domestic consumers at a subsidised rate of R400. While the government will hold consultations to evolve a consensus on the hike, a government official said, "Caution will be exercised while raising diesel prices as it runs the risk of further stoking inflationary pressures." The EGoM is expected to take up a proposal restricting subsidised LPG for those with an income of Rs. 50,000 a month or more. The possibility of passing a Rs. 3-4 a litre hike in diesel prices and R50 on an LPG cylinder would also be looked into. Oil companies claim to be losing Rs. 13.64 on every litre of diesel and Rs. 480 on an LPG cylinder.

CBSE Class 10 Results on May 24

The class X results of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be declared on May 24. The results will be declared at 4 pm on May 24, said a statement issued by CBSE on Wednesday. It said the results will be available on the website www.results.nic.in, www.cbseresults.nic.in, and www.cbse.nic.in   Students can also get their results on their e-mail address by registering themselves on these websites. Besides, they can also get the results by dialing 011-24357276 or 011-28127030.  

Jagan Letter to Prime Minister on Congress Conspiracy

Kadapa MP and YSR Congress president, Jagan Mohan Reddy wrote a letter to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and sought his intervention to prevent conspiracy being hatched against him by the Congress in collusion with the Telugu Desam Party and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The YSR Congress president alleged that Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan too was being made party to the conspiracy, aimed at arresting him and getting the June 12 by-elections in the state put off. In his letter, Jagan requested the prime minister saying "I sincerely request you to use your good offices and get to the bottom of the undemocratic and shameful conspiracy and prevent it."   The CBI says that Jagan was able to build his colossal empire - his assets were worth 365 crore rupees last year - because his father used his position as chief minister to pressure companies to invest in Jagan's firms. But Jagan alleges that the Centre has misused CBI against him in the assets case. He slammed the Opposition after the CBI moved to freeze accounts of his companies. He alleged that the move was an attempt to politically stifle him ahead of the by-elections in the state. He also questioned the CBI's action against his companies.  

AP SSC Results 2012 11am Tomorrow

SSC Results 2012: As many as 13 lakh students have been waiting for the results of SSC examinations of Andhra Pradesh which were conducted earlier this year, however students have been left baffled about the date of these results. As per the official press release earlier, results were supposed to be published today i.e. 23rd May at around 11:00 am but now there are conflicting reports doing the rounds which are suggesting the results would be announced on 24th May'2012.     students can check the results at various results portals like www.manabadi.co.in and www.schools9.com or can get these results by SMS, type SSC(space)ROLL NUMBER and send to 56263.

Kolkata Knight Riders into IPL 5 Finals

IPL 5 : Kolkata Knight Riders breezed into the final of the Indian Premier League after scoring a thumping 18-run win over Delhi Daredevils in the first Qualifier on Tuesday. Kolkata Knight Riders recovered from regular blows to post a fighting 162 for four after electing to bat and then stopped Delhi to 144 for eight at Subrata Roy Sahara stadium.     Yusuf Pathan, who was going through a lean patch so far, struck form just at the right time for Kolkata as his uneaten 40 and a crucial 56-run stand with Laxmi Shukla (24 off 11) in just four overs helped his side cross 150-run mark. Delhi too paid the price of not having big partnerships as they lost wickets intermittently. Pressure gradually grew and the lower-order batsmen failed to soak in that. Mahela Jayawardene top scored for them with his 40 and for Kolkata Jacques Kallis (2/24) and Sunil Narine (2/24) shared four wickets between them. Delhi still have a chance to make the final as they will play in second Qualifier on May 25 against the winner of the Eliminator, which will be plyed between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.

Chandrababu Wants Jagan Arrested in DA Case

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday demanded the arrest of Kadapa MP and YSR Congress chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy in connection with the disproportionate assets case lodged against him.     Naidu said this while addressing a public rally during his one-day election tour at Ramachandrapuram constituency in East Godavari district ahead of the by-polls to 18 assembly segments and one Lok Sabha constituency. The former chief minister said people should neither trust the Congress not the YSR Congress, as both were "responsible for rampant corruption and had indulged in shady deals. " He demanded that tainted ministers in Andhra Pradesh should also be put behind bars. The TDP chief further said if his party came to power in Andhra Pradesh, a separate sub-plan for the welfare of backward classes would be formulated on the lines of SC/ST sub-plan. Asserting that backward classes had always stood by his party, Naidu said, "The TDP is committed for the welfare of the backward classes and other neglected sections of the society. If TDP comes to power, it would sanction Rs 500 pension to all senior citizens."  "It would be our endeavour to provide free rice to poor people. We not only propose fee reimbursement to college students, but also Rs 1,000 allowance to the unemployed in the state," he added.

CBSE 10th Class Results 2012: Chennai Zone Rocks

CBSE Results: In a smashing performance by the Chennai region, as many as 151,509 of the 152,024 students who appeared for the CBSE Class 10 exams have qualified for admission to the next level. Bangalore schools, too, have done well, with many students securing the dream score.     The results came on Monday, ending confusion over the timing of the announcement. The board uploaded the results on its website in the evening, taking schools and students by surprise. Of the 1.52 lakh candidates from the Chennai region, 54,741 opted for school-based exams. Of them, 432 are eligible to appear as eligibility for improvement of performance. They would have scored E1 and E2 grades.

Jagan Properties Aattachment: Court Rejects CBI Plea

In a big setback to the Central Bureau of Investigation probing into the alleged illegal assets case of YSR Congress party president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, the Hyderabad City Civil Court on Monday rejected its petition to attach his properties and that of N Sunil Reddy and Koneru Prasad, the prime accused in the Emaar Properties case.     The court observed that there are no valid reasons shown in the CBI petition to attach the properties of Sakshi daily, television and Janani Infra, besides the personal properties of Koneru Prasad and Sunil Reddy. “On the other hand, there are at least eight loopholes in the CBI petition. So, it does not merit any approval for attaching the properties,” the court observed. The judgement came as a big relief to Sakshi management. Already, the CBI court rejected the state government’s decision to stop advertisements to Sakshi daily and channel. So, there is no immediate threat to the publication and the channel. However, the CBI will use all its legal options to trouble Jagan.  

Jagan Must attend Personally: CBI Court

YSR Congress party president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy has no option but to attend the CBI special court personally on May 28, despite the fact that the summons issued to him clearly said he could send his lawyer to represent his case.     During arguements on Vijay Sai Reddy's pettion seeking deferment on proceedings till investigation is completed, Jagan's lawyers on monday pleaded that jagan may be allowed to represent through his lawyers on 28th may. But the court disallowed the plea and said that jagan has to present himself personally in court on 28 may as it is not possible at this stage to after the summons issued. However, Jagan can bring along his lawyers, averred the court.