Extended winter holidays in Punjab's govt schools have cut off vulnerable students from their primary food source: the mid-day meal. Parents and educators warn of a growing hunger crisis. Read more.
Haryana's Education Department directs elementary officers to ensure 28,000 cook-cum-helpers focus solely on meal preparation under PM Poshan. Read the full directive.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams sets a new record with ₹41.14 crore Hundi collection and 7.8 lakh devotees during the 10-day Vaikunta Dwara Darshan. Discover the details of this historic pilgrimage event.
Prominent BC leader Janga Krishnamurthy resigns from TTD trust board, citing cabinet's decision to cancel his Tirumala guesthouse plot allotment based on media reports. Read the full story.
Rajasthan ACB registers FIR in alleged Rs 2000 crore midday meal scam during Covid. 21 accused, including Confed officials & private firms, face charges of fraud & conspiracy. Details inside.
Rajasthan ACB registers FIR in alleged Rs 2000 crore midday meal scheme scam during Covid. 21 accused, including officials & suppliers, face charges of conspiracy & fund misuse.
Tirumala gears up for Radhasapthami on Jan 25 with grand processions of Lord Malayappa Swamy. Over 2 lakh devotees expected. Key darshans cancelled. Details inside.
Andhra Pradesh High Court orders CID to fast-track probe into TTD officer's murder, notes collusion, disproportionate assets. Hearing posted to Jan 30. Read the full story.
A sharp rise in egg prices is jeopardizing a key nutritional program for students in Hubballi. Schools and committees urge the government to revise funding to ensure children receive essential protein.
The 10-day Vaikunta Dwara darshan at Tirumala's Lord Venkateswara temple concluded, drawing over 7 lakh devotees. The sacred gate is now sealed until next year. Read the full report.
Despite the digital age, over 1.2 lakh devotees sent donations via money orders to Tirumala temple in 2025. Discover how this traditional system thrives, connecting remote devotees with Lord Venkateswara.
TTD Chairman B R Naidu launched a midday meal scheme for 436 day-scholar students at Sri Padmavathi Women's Junior College in Tirupati. He also announced new hostel blocks and inspired students with his journey. Read more.
Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool prayed at Tirumala temple. A new Vedic school in Mauritius will be established with guidance from TTD. Read the full story.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams introduces online booking for Srivani Trust VIP darshan tickets from Jan 9. Book daily 9 AM-2 PM for same-day darshan. Avoid long queues.
Anganwadi workers in Chandigarh protest the new 'Agniveer'-style rural job scheme, demanding guaranteed wages and permanent status. Read about their demands.
Mauritian President Dharambeer Gokhool visited the ancient Tiruchanoor temple near Tirupati, offering prayers to Goddess Padmavathi. He was welcomed by TTD officials and state ministers. Read about his spiritual journey.
Google scientist Peyman Milanfar's viral post about a disappointing first-class meal on United Airlines ignites a debate on premium air travel standards. Read the full story and see how Indian airlines responded.
TTD launches investigation after empty liquor bottles discovered near Tirumala's Outer Ring Road. Authorities review CCTV, promise action for security lapses threatening the shrine's sanctity.
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati will be closed from 9 AM to 7:30 PM on March 3 for a lunar eclipse. Key rituals cancelled. Details on reopening and purificatory rites inside.
Tirumala's Lord Venkateswara Temple will be closed from 9 AM to 7:30 PM on March 3 due to a lunar eclipse. Key rituals cancelled. Details on reopening and purificatory rites inside.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan initiates Rs 35.19 crore infrastructure project at Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Kondagattu, including a 96-room guesthouse. Read more about the emotional visit and development plans.
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.
Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan laid the foundation stone for a major TTD-funded accommodation complex at Telangana's Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple on January 3, 2026.
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.
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.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan visits Kondagattu Sri Anjaneya Swamy temple, fulfilling election vow. TTD sanctions Rs 35.19 crore for a pilgrims' rest house and mandapam. Read the full story.
Delhi High Court refuses interim injunction to former TTD chairman Y V Subba Reddy against publications in laddu adulteration case, warns of consequences for future articles. Read the full legal details.
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.
Delhi's new Atal Canteens offer full meals for just Rs 5, serving over 33,000 plates in two days. Explore India's growing network of subsidised community kitchens tackling urban hunger.