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Pawan Kalyan starts Sanatana Dharma protection wing in Janasena party
Pawan Kalyan, Andhra Pradesh's deputy CM and Janasena Party chief, announced Narasimha Varahi Brigade to protect Sanatana Dharma amidst recent controversies.
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 10:19 AM IST
Owaisi on TTD chief's 'only Hindu staff' remark: ‘But PM Modi wants…’
The newly-designated chairman of TTD Board B R Naidu on October 31 had said said that all persons who work at the temple's premises should be Hindus.
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 05:42 PM IST
‘Only Hindus should work at Tirumala’: New temple chairman calls it his priority
Tirumala temple was rocked by chief minister Chandrababu Naidu's allegations that ghee contaminated with animal fat was used to prepare Laddu prasadam.
Published on Oct 31, 2024 06:08 PM IST
Tirupati laddu row: Temple authorities deny devotees' claim of insects in prasad
The claims of insects in the Tirupati temple offerings have emerged amid weeks of outrage about the alleged presence of animal fat in their infamous laddu
Published on Oct 06, 2024 11:33 AM IST
Tirupati laddu row: Supreme Court orders fresh investigation, forms 5-member SIT
Tirupati laddu row: The Supreme Court, hearing the matter, said the SIT will consist of officers of the CBI, Andhra Pradesh Police and the FSSAI.
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 12:45 PM IST
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Tirupati laddu row: Key Supreme Court hearing on independent probe plea today
Tirupati laddu row: Supreme Court said it would consider moving the probe into claims of animal fat used for laddus at Tirupati Temple to an independent agency.
Published on Oct 04, 2024 09:41 AM IST
Pawan Kalyan reaches Tirupati temple on foot as penance amid laddu row
Pawan Kalyan is on an 11-day penance over alleged adulteration of laddus at Tirupati temple, claiming it reflects broader issues in Hinduism.
Published on Oct 02, 2024 11:09 AM IST
Jagan Reddy cancels Tirumala temple visit amid Laddus row
Tirupati Laddu row: Jagan Reddy claimed that the notices threatened to take legal action against any YSRCP member found participating in the Tirumala events
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 05:18 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Tirupati laddu row: Jagan Reddy likely to be issued notice ahead of temple visit
Andhra Pradesh government has issued a notice to several leaders of the YSRCP to not defy prohibitory orders ahead of Jagan Reddy's Tirupati temple visit.
Published on Sep 27, 2024 12:47 PM IST
Tirupati Laddu row: Ram Temple chief priest calls for ban on outsourced ‘prasad’
Ram temple chief priest urged all temples nationwide to ensure that ‘prasad’ for the deities is prepared under the supervision of temple priests.
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 10:55 PM IST
Amid Tirupati laddu row, Prayagraj temples' latest move to maintain ‘purity’
Prominent temples which have enforced these restrictions include Alop Shankari Devi, Bade Hanuman temple, Mankameshwar temple and Lalita Devi temple & others.
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 03:50 PM IST
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Published on Sep 25, 2024 09:05 AM IST
‘Beef tallow’ in Tirupati laddu row: 14 lakh prasad sold in 4 days, says report
Each day, over 3 lakh laddus are made at the Tirupati temple, with pilgrims purchasing them in large quantities, often as gifts for family and friends.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 03:38 PM IST
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Tirupati laddu row: Purification ritual held, devotees assured sanctity restored
Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator issues notice to ghee supplier; purification ritual at temple; more PILs filed
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 11:56 AM IST
Tirupati Laddu row: Tirumala temple ‘sanitised’ amid animal fat controversy
Tirupati Laddu row: The four-hour Shanti Homam Panchagavya Prokshana was carried out from 6 am to 10 am at the Tirumala temple
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Tirupati row: CM Naidu attacks Jagan, orders Santhi Homam Panchagavya Prokshana
Tirupati Laddu row: Chandrababu Naidu accused Jagan Mohan Reddy of appointing people close to him as Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board members.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 07:45 AM IST
Tirupati Laddus row: Karnataka Milk Federation installs GPS to track ghee supply
The dairy cooperative, Karnataka Milk Federation, resumed supplying Nandini Ghee to TTD a month ago after being awarded the tender by the temple trust.
Published on Sep 22, 2024 08:28 PM IST
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Tirupati Laddus row: Andhra temples to undergo ‘cleansing soon,’ says CM Naidu
Tirupati Laddu row: Naidu said that government will consult with leading Hinduism experts to determine the future course of action.
Published on Sep 22, 2024 04:58 PM IST
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Tirupati laddu row explained: Did bid for lower price lead to ‘adulteration’?
TTD claimed that supplier had taken advantage of bid for lower prices. Earlier, KMF had opted out citing unviability to supply ghee at lower prices.
Published on Sep 22, 2024 02:27 PM IST
Tirupati Laddu ghee supplier's defense: ‘Fish oil expensive’
Tirumala Laddu row: A day after the TTD initiated legal action against the firm, the employee refuted the allegation that fish oil was used to prepare ghee.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 10:11 AM IST
Tirupati laddu row: Pawan Kalyan to observe ‘penance initiation’ for 11 days
In a veiled dig at former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy, Pawan Kalyan said those who indulge in such ‘crimes’ have “no faith in God and no fear” of such acts.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 08:46 AM IST
'Will consult priests…': Naidu on ‘animal fat in Tirupati laddus' row
The Andhra Pradesh CM had made the serious charge against his predecessor YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Published on Sep 21, 2024 06:26 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Prasadam row: Amul lodges FIR amid ‘misinformation campaign' against dairy giant
Some people tried to spread ‘misinformation’ that the ‘adulterated ghee' used at the Tirupati temple, was from Amul, the MD of its parent company said.
Published on Sep 21, 2024 04:57 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Tirupati Laddus row: TTD to set up in-house adulteration testing machine soon
Tirupati Laddus row: Earlier on Friday, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has reassured that the sanctity of the sacred offering has been restored.
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 04:07 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Tirupati laddu row: Who is AR Dairy owner? Its response to ‘beef tallow’ claim
AR Dairy, the Tamil Nadu-based company which supplied ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati temple, denied allegations of any animal fat being present.
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 02:19 PM IST
Tirupati laddus were distributed during Ram Temple's consecration: Chief priest
Tirupati temple's ‘prasad’ (laddus) is at centre of a massive controversy after TDP government in Andhra Pradesh alleged of the use of 'animal fat' in its ghee.
Published on Sep 21, 2024 09:28 AM IST
Tirupati Laddus row: ‘Never supplied ghee to Tirupati temple,’ says Amul
Amul's statement comes amid allegations from the TDP regarding the use of “animal fat” in Tirupati laddus during the previous YSRCP government's tenure.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 11:04 PM IST
Tirupati Laddus row: Jagan to write to PM Modi, CJI; seek action against Naidu
Chandrababu Naidu had alleged that animal fat was used for making Tirupati laddus during the previous government led by Jagan Mohan Reddy
Published on Sep 20, 2024 06:46 PM IST
Tirupati laddus row: Giriraj Singh says perpetrators ‘should be hanged’
Giriraj Singh called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe to uncover why the adulterated ghee was used to prepare Tirupati laddus.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 05:37 PM IST
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Tirupati Laddus row: Centre seeks report from Andhra govt on TDP's claims
Chandrababu Naidu alleged that the previous YSR Congress-led government used animal fat in Laddus at Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 05:12 PM IST