Tirupati
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Tirupati stampede: 6 devotees dead, 40 injured at Vaikuntha Ekadashi token counters, PM Modi mourns
India | Jan 09, 2025, 12:03 AM ISTTirupati stampede: A tragic stampede at Tirupati’s token counters for Vaikuntha Ekadashi resulted in the death of six devotees and injuries to at least 40 others. The chaos unfolded as thousands gathered for darshan tokens at various centres.
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Tirupati Laddu row: CBI forms SIT to probe into the adulteration allegations
India | Nov 05, 2024, 06:26 PM ISTEarlier on October 4, the Supreme Court ordered the formation of a new independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations related to the use of animal fat in laddu served at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh.
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Tirupati ISKCON temple receives bomb threat after hoax mails to hotels
India | Oct 28, 2024, 10:16 AM ISTThe temple received bomb threats in the wake of similar threats issued to Tirputai-based hotels in the last three days.
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Three hotels in Tirupati receive bomb threats through email
India | Oct 25, 2024, 12:00 PM ISTThree hotels in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, received bomb threats via email, leading to extensive searches by local police and sniffer dogs. Authorities confirmed the threats were a hoax. Investigations are underway to trace the source of the threats linked to drug kingpin Jaffer Sidiq.
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Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu inaugurates centralised kitchen in Tirumala amid Tirupati Laddu row
India | Oct 05, 2024, 10:36 AM ISTThe centralised kitchen in Tirupati has been established amid the ongoing row over the allegations that animal fats were utilised in making the laddus all through the previous Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy administration.
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Supreme Court orders fresh SIT investigation into Tirupati laddu 'animal fat' row
India | Oct 04, 2024, 02:13 PM ISTThe Supreme Court of India has ordered the formation of a new Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations related to the use of animal fats in laddu served at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh.
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Tirupati laddu row: SIT investigation suspended until October 3 amid SC hearing
India | Oct 01, 2024, 03:27 PM ISTThe Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Tirupati Laddu prasadam case has paused its investigation until October 3, following a Supreme Court hearing. Andhra Pradesh DGP, Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, confirmed the suspension as a precautionary measure to safeguard the investigation's integrity.
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Tirupati Laddu Row: 5 Key Things Supreme Court Said About Tirupati Laddu Issue
Originals | Sep 30, 2024, 11:42 PM ISTThe Supreme Court of India addressed serious concerns regarding the alleged use of contaminated ghee in the preparation of Tirupati laddus, a beloved offering at Hindu temples.
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Tirupati Laddu row: TTD files complaint against AR Dairy for adulteration of ghee, probe underway
Business | Sep 25, 2024, 03:30 PM ISTTirupati Laddu row: Earlier, the government had formed an SIT under the leadership of senior police officer Sarveshwar Tripathi which will investigate this adulteration case.
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Tirupati laddus row: Devotee claims tobacco found in prasadam, TTD denies reports
India | Sep 24, 2024, 06:40 PM ISTA devotee at Tirupati claims to have found tobacco wrapped in paper inside a laddu, amidst previous allegations of animal fat in the prasadam. The TTD has denied these claims, emphasising their strict preparation processes.
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Samples of food items collected in Mathura, Vrindavan amid Tirupati laddu row, one sent for testing
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 24, 2024, 08:37 AM ISTAfter the case of adulteration in the prasad of Tirupati came to light, the administration in Uttar Pradesh has heightened its vigilance. A total of 43 samples have been taken from 15 shops and suspicious 'pedas' have been sent for testing.
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Tirupati laddu row: Centre issues show cause notice to ghee supplier
India | Sep 24, 2024, 07:30 AM ISTA 'purification' ritual, Shanti Homam was performed on September 23 as per the tenets of Vaikhanasa Agama in the Yagashala of Tirumala temple.
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Tirupati Laddu row: Former TTD chairman files plea in SC, seeks retd Judge-led probe
India | Sep 23, 2024, 03:42 PM ISTFormer Chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Trust YV Subba Reddy has demanded an independent investigation under a committee led by a retired Supreme Court judge. Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh government has formed an SIT to investigate the matter.
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Tirupati laddu row: Four-hour ritualistic sanitisation held at Tirumala temple | VIDEO
India | Sep 23, 2024, 11:40 AM ISTAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister earlier announced the formation of the SIT to probe into the alleged incident in which famous 'prasadam' contained "animal fat".
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Tirupati laddu row: Andhra Pradesh govt forms SIT to investigate ghee adulteration allegations
India | Sep 22, 2024, 09:49 PM ISTTTD has introduced a ghee testing system for the first time to ensure the purity of ingredients used in the famous Tirupati laddu prasadam. This initiative, led by Executive Officer Shamala Rao, addresses concerns about adulteration and will blacklist suppliers providing impure products.
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Amid Tirupati laddu row, UP FSDA collects samples from Banke Bihari temple | Here's what unfolded
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 22, 2024, 08:45 PM ISTAmid the Tirupati laddu controversy, UP's FSDA collected prasadam samples from Vrindavan's Banke Bihari Temple, Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi, and Govardhan temples to test for adulteration. A district-wide campaign on food safety in temples is underway.
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Tirupati laddu controversy: Jagan Reddy calls CM Naidu a 'habitual liar' in letter to PM Modi
India | Sep 22, 2024, 03:44 PM ISTFormer Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy wrote an eight-page letter to PM Modi seeking his intervention in Tirupati Laddu adulteration issue.
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PIL filed in Supreme Court seeking SIT probe into Tirupati laddu controversy
India | Sep 22, 2024, 03:39 PM ISTA PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking an SIT probe into allegations of animal fat being used in Tirupati laddus, sparking a major controversy involving religious sentiments and political accusations.
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Pawan Kalyan to undertake 11-day penance to propitiate Lord Venkateswara amid Tirupati laddoo row
India | Sep 22, 2024, 10:17 AM ISTTirupati laddoo row: Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu accused the previous government of using substandard ingredients, including animal fat, in Tirupati laddus, sparking a political debate.
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Tirupati row: Sanctity of 'laddu prasadam' restored, unblemished now, says TTD
India | Sep 21, 2024, 12:20 PM ISTAndhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu accused the previous government of using substandard ingredients, including animal fat, in Tirupati laddus, sparking a political debate.