RIL's PMS Prasad Donates Rs 3 Crore to TTD
Reliance Industries' PMS Prasad donates Rs 3 crore to TTD. EO Anil Kumar Singhal reviews tech initiatives like VR, AR apps for temple outreach and Annadanam expansion.
Reliance Industries' PMS Prasad donates Rs 3 crore to TTD. EO Anil Kumar Singhal reviews tech initiatives like VR, AR apps for temple outreach and Annadanam expansion.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams faces backlash as online-only darshan leads to low pilgrim turnout in first 3 days of Vaikunta Ekadasi festival. Read about the criticism and the shift back to offline mode.
Tamil Nadu's inaugural jallikattu of 2024 was held in Pudukkottai's Thachankurichi village. Over 500 bulls and 361 tamers participated, resulting in 78 injuries but no fatalities. Read the full report.
A shocking security breach at Tirupati's Govindaraja Swamy Temple as a drunk man climbs the Rajagopuram. YSRCP condemns the incident as sacrilege. Read the full report.
A drunk man sneaked into Tirupati's Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple, climbed a gopuram, and tried to break kalasams, exposing major security lapses. Read the full report.
A drunk man caused chaos by climbing the Govindarajaswamy Temple in Tirupati, demanding more liquor. Police arrested him after a tense standoff. Watch the viral video.
The iconic Srivari Laddu from Tirumala sees record sales in 2025, with over 5 lakh sold in a single day. Devotees report better shelf life and taste as TTD focuses on quality ingredients. Discover the faith behind the prasadam.
Sri Sathya Sai district police arrested four ganja smugglers near Kadiri, seizing 1.2 kg. Ten addicts detained, 15 others counselled. Crackdown continues.
Several injured as bull runs wild during an unpermitted Jallikattu event in Tirupati's Chandragiri mandal. Police question organisers for flouting rules. Read the full report.
A leopard entered a residential area in Srisailam, Tirupati, early Friday. CCTV captured the animal in Satya Narayana's backyard near Nallamala forest. Officials warn locals.
Madurai veterinary teams have started the week-long process of checking bulls and issuing fitness certificates for the upcoming Pongal jallikattu events. Only six indigenous breeds qualify.
Delhi High Court refuses interim relief to former TTD chairman in Tirupati laddu case. Justice Bansal says it's premature before hearing defendants. Read the latest details.
Tamil Nadu's inaugural organised Jallikattu of 2026 Pongal season kicks off Jan 3 in Pudukottai. Over 600 bulls & 300 tamers expected. Read about safety measures & prize.
Lavu Rathaiah of Vignan institutions donated Rs 1 crore to TTD's Vidya Dana trust. The donation coincided with grand Chakrasnanam rituals at Tirumala during Vaikunta Dwadasi. Read more about this spiritual and philanthropic event.
TTD-managed Lord Venkateswara temples across India witnessed a massive turnout of 12.7 lakh pilgrims on Vaikunta Ekadasi. Discover the surprising footfall trends and key collection figures from this major festival.
Relive the drama behind Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's iconic 2007 wedding. Discover why one photo dominated headlines and led to a historic paparazzi ban. Read the full story.
A devotee from Andhra Pradesh's Guntur, Karanam Nagaraju, donated Rs 1 crore to the TTD's Sri Venkateswara Vidyadan Trust for education of poor students. Read about this act of devotion.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy and family visited Tirumala for Vaikunta Ekadasi prayers. The festival saw massive devotee turnout across Andhra and Telangana temples. Read more.
Chittoor district reports a significant 26% decline in overall crime in 2025, with 5,216 cases. SP Tushar Dudi highlights effective policing, though POCSO cases see a rise. Read the full report.
The first day of Vaikunta Ekadasi at Tirumala witnessed a low pilgrim turnout due to strict curbs and online ticketing. Over 3,000 police were deployed as VIP influx caused delays. Read the full report.
The sacred Vaikuntha Dwaram darshan at Tirumala's Venkateswara Temple has commenced for a 21-day period. Devotees can witness the celestial event until January 18. Learn about the rituals and significance.
Timely rainfall lifts spirits of Madurai farmers ahead of Pongal. Meanwhile, bull owners intensify unique training regimes for the 2026 Jallikattu season. Discover their traditional methods.
Trichy's Jallikattu protection committee petitions district collector to abolish online token distribution, alleging it sidelines local bulls. They demand 70% reservation for locals and a monthly incentive for owners.
Discover how Tirupati Kiran is making Ruskin Bond's stories accessible in Kannada, Telugu & Tamil. His publishing house and mobile library plan inspire young readers across India. Read his inspiring journey!
Tirupati district's 2025 crime data shows less than 1% overall increase. Key highlights: 22% drop in cybercrime, 5.4% rise in property crime, and a decline in road accidents. Read the full analysis.
TTD inaugurates a crucial first aid centre at Alipiri's 7th mile for pilgrims' safety. Learn how this facility aids the 20,000-30,000 daily devotees on the sacred trek.
TTD prepares for Vaikunta Ekadasi from Dec 30 to Jan 8. New crowd management, food & water facilities in place. Check token rules for darshan.
Tirupati's anti-smuggling task force had a landmark 2025, arresting 263, seizing 35 tons of red sanders logs worth Rs 47 crore, and nabbing 10 most-wanted smugglers. Read the full story.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, at a science conclave in Tirupati, urged youth to embrace Indian epics over Western superheroes, highlighting Hanuman and Arjuna. He also credited Vajpayee and Modi for national development.
A mini-bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims overturned near Sambepalli, injuring 15. Police provided immediate aid and arranged alternate travel. Read the full report.