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Who is N Chandrababu Naidu?

N Chandrababu Naidu

About N Chandrababu Naidu

Who is N Chandrababu Naidu?

Nara Chandrababu Naidu is an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (1995–2004 and 2014–19). He is the leader of Opposition of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. He is the National President of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and has also served as the convenor of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) during 1999 general elections.
 
Naida has been the longest-served CM of Andhra Pradesh.
 
Early life and education
N Chandrababu Naidu was born on April 20, 1950, in Naravaripalle, a small village in Andhra Pradesh. His father, N Kharjura Naidu was a farmer and his mother Ammanamma was a housewife.
 
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Naidu eyes AP as green energy hub with ₹14 trn investment pipeline

As Naidu completes a year in office, Andhra Pradesh has attracted ₹14 trillion in investments, led by clean energy, with ₹9.2 trillion already cleared or incentivised

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Updated On : 11 Jun 2025 | 8:36 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves establishment of state Quantum Mission

The Cabinet cleared the Quantum Mission proposed by the IT Department; a Quantum Valley will be developed in Amaravati with 50 acres earmarked for infrastructure

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Updated On : 04 Jun 2025 | 11:09 PM IST

Help turn Amaravati into another Hyderabad, Andhra CM Naidu urges industry

Andhra CM pitches Amaravati as a greenfield capital at CII summit, seeks investment support and outlines inclusive vision based on responsible capitalism and public partnerships

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Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 10:56 PM IST

Two firms to set up industrial units in Kuppam, create 8K jobs: Andhra CM

These investments are part of a broader agreement previously signed with the Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA) to support inclusive development in the region, Naidu said

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Updated On : 26 May 2025 | 1:13 PM IST

Andhra CM Naidu seeks Centre's support for solar and defence projects

The state's Clean Energy Policy 2024-29 targets an additional 72.6 GW of renewable energy, including 40 GW of solar power.

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Updated On : 23 May 2025 | 3:05 PM IST

YS Sharmila slams BJP over privatisation plans for Vizag Steel Plant

The APCC Chief said that Congress condemned the decision of the Centre, asserting that the party would "fight to the death" if it came to saving the Visakhapatnam steel plant.

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Updated On : 23 May 2025 | 9:50 AM IST

YSRCP alleges political vendetta by CM Naidu over ex-bureaucrats' arrest

Opposition leader slammed the duo's arrest as political vengeance by the TDP-led NDA government, calling it a dangerous assault on democratic institutions in the state

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Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 11:10 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh govt reboots power sector with management overhaul

State has appointed 16 new directors in one go to revamp finances, operations of five state power utilities

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Updated On : 05 May 2025 | 12:10 AM IST

Andhra CM announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for victims of Pahalgam attack

Two residents of Andhra Pradesh, a retired bank employee, JS Chandramouli and an IT professional, Madhusudan from Kavali, were among 26 who were killed in Pahalgam

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Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 6:46 AM IST

Southern states' declining fertility signal future ageing shift: Panagariya

The Commission embarked on a four-day tour of Andhra Pradesh from April 15 to 18 and held wide-ranging deliberations with the TDP-led NDA government

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2025 | 11:55 PM IST

Andhra CM Naidu urges 50% share in central taxes from 16th Fin Commission

Andhra Pradesh's share in horizontal devolution is below its share in the national GDP and population, causing a 'fiscal disadvantage'

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2025 | 10:59 PM IST

Meet 14-yr-old Indian-origin teen whose app detects heart disease in 7 secs

Dallas-based Siddharth Nandyala's app 'Circadian AI' detects heart ailments in seven seconds, boasting over 96 per cent accuracy across US and Indian patient trials

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Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 2:33 PM IST

Centre, Andhra framing joint action plan to strengthen Vizag Steel Plant

A delegation from the Union Ministry of Steel held discussions with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at his residence in Undavalli, Guntur district, on Monday

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2025 | 10:06 PM IST

Will uplift poor Muslims financially, protect Waqf Board properties: Naidu

The chief minister joined Muslims in their prayers and reaffirmed his commitment to uplifting poor Muslims and protecting Waqf Board properties in the state

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Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 6:55 AM IST

Recruitment of over 16k teachers will begin in 1st week of April: Andhra CM

Chief Minister said the teacher recruitment process should commence in early April and conclude with their appointment before schools reopen for the next academic year in June

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2025 | 7:37 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh bags nearly Rs 4 trillion green investments in 8 months

According to a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) roadmap, of the targeted 500 gigawatts (Gw) generation capacity from non-fossil fuel resources by 2030, 86 Gw of RE potential is in South India

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2025 | 11:04 PM IST

Only Hindus should be employed in Tirumala Temple: CM Chandrababu Naidu

Regarding the commercial activities near the Seven Hills area, Naidu mentioned that permission had previously been granted for the Mumtaz Hotel adjacent to the area, now the govt has decided to cancel

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Updated On : 21 Mar 2025 | 2:46 PM IST

Bill Gates discusses healthcare, tech with JP Nadda, Andhra CM Naidu

Gates also visited Parliament on Wednesday where the Budget Session is presently underway

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 3:27 PM IST

Andhra govt approves over Rs 1.21 trn in investments from 10 companies

The Andhra CM instructed officials to establish MSME parks in all 175 constituencies, starting with one park in each district

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2025 | 9:08 PM IST

Will lay foundation for ₹1 trn investments in Amaravati soon: Andhra CM

Naidu stated that he would invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to relaunch infrastructure and development programmes in Amaravati

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Updated On : 11 Mar 2025 | 10:40 PM IST