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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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Andhra CM Naidu reviews ongoing infra projects with Gautam Adani

The chief minister noted that the meeting focused on major developments planned in Amaravati and the potential to accelerate growth through collaborative initiatives

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 9:54 AM IST

Andhra CM Naidu sees Google investment boosting $1 trn growth drive

Describing the US-India spat as a 'temporary setback', Naidu said a deal between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi should come very soon

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Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 9:46 AM IST

CM Naidu bets on 'Brand Naidu' to reignite investor confidence in Andhra

From Google to Ambani and Adani, a slate of global and Indian majors has already lined up a record $150 billion in investment commitments

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2025 | 1:54 PM IST

H1-B curbs temporary setback, cost advantage will bring US around: AP CM

Indian tech professionals continue to be in high demand across geographies as they offer a strong mix of advanced skills and cost advantages, said AP CM Naidu

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2025 | 10:40 AM IST

Google to lift India's data hub plan above $15 billion, says Naidu

He added that Andhra Pradesh has commitments to build 5.5 GW of data centers from companies including Reliance Industries Ltd

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2025 | 3:01 PM IST

Andhra CM Naidu inaugurates 5 units in Sri City, approves 12 more projects

The upcoming projects spanning the sectors of engineering, food processing and pharmaceuticals are expected to generate 12,365 jobs

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2025 | 1:55 PM IST

Andhra to seek $1 trn investments over a decade, committed to deep tech: CM

State's innovation efforts include plans to launch India's first drone taxis in two years, says Chandrababu Naidu

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2025 | 2:17 PM IST

Andhra eyeing investments worth ₹40 trn by 2029: N Chandrababu Naidu

Naidu outlines a tech-driven roadmap for the state - from AI data centers and quantum computing to green hydrogen and MSME-led industrial growth

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Updated On : 13 Nov 2025 | 10:43 PM IST

How an Uttarakhand dairy supplied fake ghee worth ₹250 cr to Tirupati temple

The Bhole Baba Organic Dairy allegedly never procured a drop of milk or butter from anywhere, yet managed to supply 6.8 million kg of ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams

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Updated On : 10 Nov 2025 | 12:50 PM IST

Modi correcting all structural deficiencies: Chandrababu Naidu in London

We have some advantages in India: One is economic reforms, second is around first mover advantages of IT, and third, we have a very strong leader Narendra Modi as prime minister, said Naidu

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Updated On : 05 Nov 2025 | 10:54 PM IST

Nine dead in Andhra temple stampede; PM Modi announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia

Rush of devotees during Ekadashi triggered the stampede at the Kasibugga temple in Srikakulam district; CM Naidu expressed condolences and ordered urgent medical care, other relief efforts

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2025 | 3:44 PM IST

At least 20 dead as Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus catches fire near Kurnool

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep sorrow over the deaths. He has directed officials to supervise rescue and relief operations, ensure best medical care and provide supp

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Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 1:58 PM IST

Andhra CM on 3-day tour of UAE to invite investors for Partnership Summit

The southern state is inviting industrialists overseas and foreign government officials for the summit

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Updated On : 22 Oct 2025 | 12:38 PM IST

PM Modi to visit Andhra Pradesh to inaugurate projects worth ₹13,430 crore

PM Modi will begin his visit at around 11.15 am with pooja and darshan at Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Srisailam, Nandyal district

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Updated On : 16 Oct 2025 | 10:11 AM IST

Google to pour $10 bn into Visakhapatnam for massive data hub cluster

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu is set to approve Google's $10 billion investment plan in the data centre hub. This will be Google's largest-ever direct investment in India's digital economy

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Updated On : 08 Oct 2025 | 9:10 AM IST

Jagan hits out at CM Naidu as Karnataka clears Almatti Dam expansion

The opposition leader alleged that despite the grave threat to Andhra Pradesh's irrigation and drinking water needs, Naidu has failed to act

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Updated On : 02 Oct 2025 | 12:23 PM IST

Andhra govt unveils ₹4,500 crore plan to upgrade 15,000 km of roads

The plan also includes upgrades to an additional 2,104 km of state highways and other roads at a cost of ₹1,000 crore, along with similar improvements to 4,233 km of roads at ₹2,000 crore

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2025 | 8:58 PM IST

Amaravati makes a 'quantum' leap to build and export computers in 2 years

Chandrababu Naidu said Amaravati Quantum Valley will build India's first quantum computers and begin exports within two years, with $1 billion investment by 2029

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Updated On : 22 Sep 2025 | 9:54 PM IST

US tariffs cause ₹25,000 cr loss to Andhra's shrimp industry: CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh accounts for 80 per cent of the country's shrimp exports and 34 per cent of marine exports, valued at around ₹21,246 crore annually, Naidu said

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Updated On : 15 Sep 2025 | 2:56 PM IST

Andhra CM calls for ecosystem to transform India into no 1 nation globally

Addressing the fourth district collectors conference at the secretariat, the Chief Minister praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for moving the Indian economy from the 11th position to the fourth

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Updated On : 15 Sep 2025 | 12:59 PM IST