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TopicTirupati laddoo

Topic: Tirupati laddoo

Ingredients of Tirupati laddu row—Christian Jagan, Hindu temple, and beef panic

A humble laddu shook politics this week. Add India’s richest Hindu temple and beef panic to the mix, and things quickly became inflammatory. And Andhra Pradesh...

In Tirupati laddu row, Naidu’s bid to project Jagan as ‘anti-Hindu’, co-opt BJP’s Hindutva plank

Naidu asked Jagan why he is ‘hiding’ his religious beliefs. This was in response to YSRCP chief’s remarks that he reads Bible within confines of home and respects all religions.

How TTD plans to avoid Tirupati laddu row repeat: affidavit from ghee suppliers, audits & lab

On Monday, TTD, on CM Naidu’s directions, held an elaborate purification ritual called ‘shanti-homam’, inside temple, to ward-off ‘doshas’, & to shield devotees from any harm

How AAP can trump BJP, bigly & the laddu grows in the telling

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Tirupati god was originally offered pongal. North Indian pilgrims brought laddus

Tirumala was once a minor shrine with only local devotees. It grew as an investment destination for Vijayanagara elites in the 16th century.

Chandrababu Naidu’s Tirupati charade won’t work. Andhra Pradesh is not Gujarat

Luckily for the YSR Congress Party—and for the Opposition in Andhra Pradesh—Jagan Mohan Reddy, although a dynast, is no Rahul Gandhi.

Naidu’s Tirupati laddu claim under scrutiny. ‘Adulterated ghee arrived in July, never used,’ says TTD

Tirupati temple trust’s executive officer says tankers of contaminated ghee were turned away after samples were tested. Oppn says CM 'making controversy from rejected stock’s test report'.

TTD backs Naidu’s ‘animal fat’ in Tirupati laddus claim. ‘Ghee tested after CM said to ensure quality’

Andhra CM Naidu alleges the ghee used for the laddus was adulterated with animal fat during ex-CM Jagan's regime. Jagan points out samples were taken after Naidu took over as CM.

Tirupati laddu row: Centre seeks report, Health Minister Nadda promises ‘suitable action’

Andhra CM Naidu has claimed animal fat was used for making Tirupati laddus during previous Jagan Mohan Reddy government.

Naidu’s ‘animal fat’ in Tirupati laddu claim sets off political row, YSRCP denies allegation

TDP cited report from National Dairy Development Board as 'evidence' for Naidu's allegation that ghee used in preparation of Tirupati laddu was adulterated with animal fat.

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Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.