Tirupati
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Indian Railways launches new train from Bihar to Tirupati: Check route, stoppages and schedule
Business | Jun 01, 2026, 08:17 PM ISTPilgrims travelling to Tirupati Balaji Temple from Bihar and Jharkhand will now have improved rail connectivity, as Indian Railways has launched a new train service connecting the regions with Tirupati.
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Tirupati Laddu row: CBI files chargesheet naming 36 in ghastly ghee adulteration racket
India | Jan 24, 2026, 11:56 AM ISTTirupati Laddu row: TTD officials lead the chargesheet roster: retired Procurement GM Pralaya Kaveri Murali Krishna (flipped from complainant to accused), ex-Procurement GM RSSVR Subramaniam (nabbed for supplier collusion), and Chinna Appanna, aide to ex-Chairman YV Subba Reddy.
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Drunk man named Tirupati climbs atop Govindarajaswamy Temple in Tirupati, demands liquor | VIDEO
India | Jan 03, 2026, 11:33 AM ISTThe accused, identified as Kuttadi Tirupati, evaded security and climbed atop the temple after it was closed and created huge drama while demanding more liquor when asked to come down. He was finally brought down after around three hours.
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Tirumala Tirupati Darshan March 2026: How and when to book seva tickets online
Spirituality | Dec 24, 2025, 01:18 PM ISTTirumala TTD has opened online seva and darshan bookings for March 2026. Here’s when bookings begin, which rituals are available, and how devotees can secure their slots.
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Tirupati temple laddu row: Former TTD Chief Subba Reddy to seek Supreme Court gag order | Video
India | Nov 28, 2025, 07:38 AM ISTTirupati temple laddu row: The Special Investigation Team confirmed that during the Chandrababu Naidu govt period (2019-2024), suspicious ghee tankers supplied to Tirupati were rejected and rerouted without ever being used in laddu production.
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TTD terminates services of two outsourced employees for consuming non-vegetarian food near Alipiri
India | Nov 10, 2025, 02:32 PM ISTTirupati temple case: The case was registered under section 114 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Endowments Act, and an investigation has been initiated, police said.
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Mukesh Ambani to build state-of-the-art kitchen at Tirumala for Sri Venkateswara Anna Prasadam Trust
India | Nov 09, 2025, 02:36 PM ISTTirumala symbolises unwavering faith, compassion, and dedicated selfless service. Through this initiative, Mukesh Ambani supports the enduring vision of expanding the Anna Seva tradition across all Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams temples.
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Bomb threat emails trigger alarm in Tirupati; police launch intensive search operation
India | Oct 03, 2025, 05:57 PM ISTThe police inspected the RTC bus stand, Srinivasam, Vishnu Nivasam, Kapila Tirutham and Govindarajula Swamy temple areas. They also checked the residential complexes of judges and court premises.
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Indigo's Tirupati-Hyderabad flight hovers mid-air for 40 minutes after technical glitch
India | Jul 21, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTFollowing the incident, the last flight from Tirupati to Hyderabad was cancelled. This led to frustration among several passengers. Several videos have surfaced on social media showing angry travellers confronting IndiGo staff at the airport.
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Fire breaks out near Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple in Tirupati | Video
India | Jul 03, 2025, 09:50 AM ISTTwo fire tenders were immediately rushed to the scene, and fire department personnel were seen working to bring the blaze under control. A video from the site shows flames emerging from the affected shop as firefighters doused the fire.
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SpiceJet flight from Hyderabad to Tirupati returns mid-air due to technical snag
India | Jun 19, 2025, 02:15 PM ISTA SpiceJet flight from Hyderabad to Tirupati returned to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a suspected technical snag, sources said on Thursday.
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Bengaluru devotees donate giant silver lamps to Tirupati temple
Karnataka | May 11, 2025, 03:47 AM ISTThree Bengaluru devotees donated four giant silver lamps to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Saturday. The lamps were presented to a temple official at the Mahadwaram.
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What Led TTD to Initiate Action Against 18 Christian Workers? Explained
Originals | Feb 06, 2025, 07:16 PM ISTIn a recent development, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has taken disciplinary action against 18 of its employees for allegedly practising non-Hindu faiths.
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Know why Tirupati temple board sacks 18 staffers for violating 'Hindu tradition' policy
Chennai | Feb 06, 2025, 12:52 PM ISTTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) dismissed 18 employees for violating the Hindu-only employment policy. Know why non-Hindu employees were removed and the political reactions surrounding this decision.
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Tirupati temple board takes action against 18 non-Hindu employees
India | Feb 05, 2025, 07:40 PM ISTThe Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has initiated action against employees adhering to non-Hindu religious practices while working in the institution.
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Fire breaks out at laddu distribution counter at Tirumala Temple in Tirupati | Video
India | Jan 13, 2025, 04:26 PM ISTThe fire broke out at the laddu distribution counter days after the stampede at the ticket counter led to six casualties while over 40 people were injured.
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Tirupati stampede: Andhra govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for victims' families
India | Jan 09, 2025, 01:48 PM ISTTirupati stampede: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will be visiting Tirupati later in the day to call on the families of the victims and visit the hospitals, where the injured were undergoing treatment. The Chief Minister condoled the loss of lives in the tragedy and ordered an investigation.
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Tirupati stampede updates: Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra CM, inspects spot at Tirumala | VIDEO
India | Jan 09, 2025, 02:24 PM ISTTirupati stampede: CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed his deep shock over the death of devotees in the stampede that took place near Vishnu Niwasam in Tirupati for 'darshan' tokens at Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara.
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Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for darshan tickets
India | Jan 09, 2025, 06:45 AM ISTTirupati stampede: Videos of the incident shared on social media show police administering CPR on a couple of woman devotees and injured persons being shifted in ambulances from the spot.
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Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati today, reviews situation with top officials
India | Jan 08, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTAt least six devotees, including three women died and several more were injured in a stampede on Wednesday night as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills.