Morning briefing: SC orders fresh probe into Tirupati laddu; Shinde govt faces legal notice over unpaid dues, and more

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Published on: Oct 5, 2024, 09:09:04 IST

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The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh investigation into claims that the famous laddu served as prasadam at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) was made with ghee adulterated with animal fat. The court emphasized that the matter should not become a "political drama," aiming to address the concerns and sentiments of millions of devotees worldwide. A bench comprising Justices Bhushan R Gavai and KV Viswanathan directed the formation of a five-member special investigation team (SIT), which will be supervised by the director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The SIT will include two CBI officers, two Andhra Police officers, and a member from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Dig Deeper

The Supreme Court emphasized that the matter should not become a "political drama," (HT Photo) (HT_PRINT)

The Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government has received a legal notice from Swiss company SKAAH GmbH for alleged non-payment of ₹1.58 crore for hospitality and catering services during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. According to a report by PTI, the notice, dated August 28, claims that the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has not settled this outstanding amount. The notice, addressed to the MIDC, the Chief Minister's office, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and the WEF, also notes that this amount is the balance remaining after a previous payment of ₹3.75 crore, with supporting bills submitted for services rendered. Dig Deeper

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The third day of Navratri falls on Saturday, October 5, during which Hindu devotees worship Maa Durga and her nine avatars. These incarnations, known as the Navdurgas, include Maa Shailputri, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri, and Maa Siddhidatri. On this day, devotees honor Maa Chandraghanta, one of the nine forms of Maa Durga, who represents the planet Shukra. She is depicted riding a tigress and has ten arms, holding a lotus flower, arrow, dhanush, and japa mala in her right hands, while carrying a trishul, gada, sword, and kamandal in her left hands. Dig Deeper

(That’s all we have at this hour in our Morning briefing. Catch you in the afternoon)

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