PV: Andhra Jyothi MD Mr. Radha Krishna is in deep trouble now. He has entered into an agreement with CNN IBN for launching a Telugu channel but had to pay more than 50 percent for his 50 percent share. Apart from losing money, there are numerous problems with his own staff. Some of them are willing to move to the channel with a view to get more salary while he wanted some of them to stay put with the newspaper. The unhappiness among the staff grew when an ex employee of the newspaper ( now in a leading channel ) was invited with a salary more than 1 lakh. Though there is no indication of acceptance of the offer, the print seniors are worried about working under him and the thought itself caused resentment among the staff. Now Mr. RK is unable to solve the problem of recruitments. On the otherhand, Mr. Sekhar Reddy and Mr. Ramarao at NEW TV haveprepared a list of probable staff to be poached from Andhra Jyothi and are said to be waiting for the final nod of their boss Mr. IVR...

PV: Chiranjeevi pulled crowds to his party office stating that there would be party announcement. But he didn't announce completely and only given a pilot appearance. He declared that everything will be declared only on 26th of August. Let us see what he announced today.This is an unforgettable day in my life. This day is turning my life from film industry to political field. This day is the day of destiny that is gifted by God to take oath for service to society. This day is a great boon for me which garlands only a few. I lead a very peaceful life as an actor for the last 30 years. And now I'm stepping into the field where I cannot act but only live. I live for people and with people. I got a very big push from all corners of society. I met many scholars before taking decision. I had a very long discussion with APJ Abdul Kalam who inspired me a lot. He said that many students in India are showing interest to become doctors, engineers, astronauts and scientists but not politicians. The image of a politician in India is very bad. That should be changed. And here I'm there to bring that change. And I salute Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao or inspiring me a lot as a leader from cine industry. I ardently salute Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, Ambedkar and Phule who have dedicated their lives from better Indian society. I announce my party name, flag and agenda on 26th of August"

PV: When NTR launched the Telugu Desam in 1982, the top Kammas in the State have rallied round together. The big families from business, industry, media, film and every field, the Kammas stood firm behind NTR all through the campaign. Those in Congress, including Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, teamed up with NTR to fight the dominating Reddy group in politics and they succeeded.  But, this time, when Chiranjeevi is launching the party, the situation appears to be different. Not many of the Kapus – prominent ones – have come out in open to support the Megastar. Neither the Megastar is interested in associating himself with the Kapus. 

PV: Chiranjeevi is going to announce his party tomorrow afternoon at 3 pm. According to sources he is supposed to launch his party tomorrow morning. But due to some astrology experts suggestions, he postponed for afternoon.....There is a relationship between the number 8 and Chiru's political moves.He will announce his party on 17 (1+7=8), first party meeting will be held on 26 (2+6=8).  There are 26(2+6=8) committees to look after meeting arrangements. The party office was opened at 12.50 am (1+2+5+0=8).  Even the press meet time is 2.33 pm (2+3+3=8).  The month is August which is numerically 8 in the calendar.

PV: Unrelenting rain and flash floods killed 31 people including 11 in the capital. The government put the toll at 22 since Friday night. Reports from districts said 11 people had died in the twin cities, six in Krishna district, four in Guntur, three each in Medak and Nalgonda districts, two in Nizamabad, and one person each in Karimnagar and West Godavari districts.
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PV: Officials began evacuating families downstream of the Hussainsagar after the lake filled up following the continuing downpour on Saturday. Earlier, many residents began leaving by themselves to avoid a repeat of August 2000 when they were stranded by water from the lake. Water level in Hussainsagar crossed the full tank level of 513.4 feet. It stood at 513.9 feet at 7 pm on Saturday even as the lake continued to receive inflows due to torrential rains.

PV: Congress leader and the former chairman of the APSRTC, Mr Gone Prakash Rao, asked the Hyderabad police commissioner to take action against the Nizamabad MP, Mr Madhu Yashki, for allegedly abetting his family members to go to the US on "fake" educational certificates. He claimed that even the police knew that some of the educational certificates submitted by Vivekananda and Amarjyoti (the MP's brothers) are fake. "I have obtained a copy of the police inquiry report under the RTI Act. The DCP of the detective wing, stated that some of the educational certificates are fake," Mr Rao said. Stating that he would also lodge a complaint against Mr Yashki with Ms Sonia Gandhi and Mr Rahul Gandhi...