Andhra Pradesh

Karnataka mandates Nandini ghee for all state-run temples after the Tirupati temple's ghee controversy. The official circular stated that temple workers must always guarantee that the quality of 'prasada' is not compromised. Read more.

Jr NTR's Devara: Part 1 will be released in theatres on September 27. In preparation for its release, the Andhra Pradesh government has allowed a ticket price hike of Rs 60 to Rs 135 for this action-packed film.

The Tirupati Laddu, or Srivari Laddu, is more than just a sweet offered at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh—it holds immense cultural, spiritual, and economic significance.

Speaking to the media, Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized the TDP's claims, saying that the controversy over the quality of ghee used in the laddoos stems from a report dated back to July, during the tenure of former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Reddy stressed that the lab report cited by the TDP is outdated and pertains to a time when Naidu was still in office.

Union Health Minister Nadda stated on Friday that he had contacted Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to request a comprehensive report on the Tirupati laddoo controversy.

Visiting the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is often regarded as a spiritual pilgrimage that holds immense significance in Hindu culture. Nestled in the picturesque Tirumala hills, this temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and attracts millions of devotees each year.

Food Minister Pralhad Joshi called for an investigation on Friday into allegations made by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu regarding the use of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos, a claim that has raised concerns among devotees.

Speaking at a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) legislature meeting in Amravati, CM Naidu said, "Even the Tirumala laddoo was made with substandard ingredients... they used animal fat instead of ghee."

Celebrities have been pouring financial aid to help the two Telugu-speaking states. Tamil star Silambarasan aka Simbu announced a contribution of Rs 6 lakh to the Chief Ministers’ Relief Funds.

In a chaotic scene that unfolded recently in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur, a large crowd surged into a dumping yard where illicit liquor bottles, confiscated by the police for disposal, were being destroyed.