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Deepika Amirapu
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Tirupati: The world’s richest temple body is a battleground for politicians

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam is the world’s richest temple body, and it has been the battleground for politicians since its inception 92 years ago.

**EDS: SCRENSHOT VIA PTI VIDEOS** Tirupati: A priest performs the purification ritual 'Shanti Homam Panchagavya Prokshana' to undo the alleged desecrations that occurred at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple during YSRCP government, at Tirumala in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI09_23_2024_000107B)(PTI)
Published on Sep 24, 2024 08:15 AM IST

Tirupati temple body initiates legal action against supplier

The Tirupati Devasthanam has blacklisted AR Dairy and initiated legal proceedings against it for allegedly supplying adulterated ghee, the temple board’s executive officer J Syamala Rao said.

Hindu devotees visit the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams temple. (AFP)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 08:24 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Centre steps in as row over Tirupati laddus explodes

Controversy erupts over Tirumala laddus containing alleged animal fats; Andhra CM blames predecessor, prompting federal investigation and public outrage.

The AR Dairy Foods in Dindigul, (Taminl Nadu) that had supplied ghee for Laddu Prasadam at Tirupati, which is now at the centre of a controversy. (ANI)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 05:00 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Karnataka: Congress in disarray as state leaders wait for central leadership

Congress party’s dilemma is that a change of guard in Karnataka will not send the right political signal to party members or the electorate.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Congress leaders stage a 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' march in protest against the central government over the sanction granted by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to investigate and prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam, in Bengaluru, Saturday, Aug 31, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI08_31_2024_000069B)(PTI)
Published on Sep 20, 2024 08:15 AM IST

Southern Lights: What the 3 emerging political power centres in Tamil Nadu offer

The three emerging parties could impact the 2026 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu and attract voters who feel restricted between the two major parties

Chennai: Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President Vijay unveils party's flag at party headquarters, on the outskirts of Chennai, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)(PTI)
Published on Sep 13, 2024 06:54 PM IST

Release report on women’s safety in Telugu film industry, demand actors

The committee, which included government officials, women police officers, and film industry professionals was formed at the behest of the Telangana HC.

Many female activists and feminists who joined the protest filed petitions in the Telangana high court and an order was passed to constitute a special sub-committee (Shutterstock)
Published on Sep 05, 2024 06:57 PM IST

Malayalam film industry needs reforms from within, not cosmetic changes

The real plight of ‘banned workers’ - women who have complained and are now being forced to pay a price through the denial of work - must be addressed

Kochi: Media persons outside the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) office, in Kochi, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI)
Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:52 PM IST

Key RSS meet in Kerala will focus on the road ahead for the organisation, BJP

The organisation president and the general secretary of each of the 32 organisations will be present at the annual meeting scheduled for three days from Aug 31

RSS disassociates itself from electoral politics, but its cadre is known to drum up support for BJP on ideological issues. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Aug 27, 2024 08:00 AM IST

TDP in a bind over NDA’s stand on Waqf board, fears backlash in the state

Leaders from the party said they were not consulted on the recent debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill, which suggested changes to the functioning of Waqf board

New Delhi, June 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party Chief Pawan Kalyan during the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting, at his residence, 7, LKM, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)(Tharun Vinny)
Published on Aug 22, 2024 08:31 PM IST

Southern Lights | CM Siddaramaiah’s legal and political woes

The Congress has made it clear that Siddaramiah will not step down as CM. But there is pressure from within and from the opposition calling for his resignation.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addresses a press conference after a cabinet meeting over Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's decision to grant sanction for the prosecution of the CM in the MUDA site allotment 'scam'. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Aug 21, 2024 08:00 AM IST

‘We need to know impact on civilians if the UCC is passed’: TDP minority cell general secretary Fathullah Mohammad

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) needs to consult stakeholders, educators, and religious heads of the Muslim community before introducing changes to the Waqf Amendment Bill, and should have discussed with its alliance partners before calling for a discussion on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Fathullah Mohammad, the general secretary of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) minority cell, said in an interview with Hindustan Times.

We need to know what aspects of civilian life will be impacted if the UCC is passed, said Fathullah Mohammad (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 05:34 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Andhra Pradesh: Strategic alignments, Centre's push help BJP expand in the state

BJP sees a need to grow out of TDP’s shadow to strengthen itself. It has gained in popularity but has to brush off the image that it is under Naidu’s control

The sudden rise in popularity of the BJP has surprised leaders( AFP)
Published on Aug 15, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Fissures appear in BJP-JDS alliance days before joint campaign

Although the JDS is aware that it is the nominal partner in the alliance, it would not want to concede space to the BJP in the Mysore region.

Bengaluru: Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and senior BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa during the felicitation ceremony of NDA MPs from Karnataka, in Bengaluru, Saturday, June 22, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI)
Published on Aug 03, 2024 08:20 AM IST

Siddaramaiah is the target as BJP goes on the offensive in the MUDA scam case

What is surprising — amid these allegations against the CM — is the meek response from the Congress in defence of Siddaramaiah.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar (PTI Photo) (PTI)
Published on Aug 01, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Southern Lights | Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s existential crisis

While the party is making attempts to be more visible, KCR’s failing health and alleged family rifts have led to the cadre feeling disenchanted

Bharat Rashtra Samithi president lambasted the judicial probe into alleged irregularities in power sector during his regime. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Jul 30, 2024 08:15 AM IST

15k crore grant for Amaravati should hinge on functionality, not grandiosity

The new capital city should cater to the following basic needs— potable drinking water, sanitation, waste management, and access to urban transport

Amaravati, Jun 20 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu during his visit to Andhra Pradesh Capital Region, in Amaravati on Thursday. (ANI Photo)(N Chandrababu Naidu-X)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:38 PM IST

Meet Usha Vance's 96-year-old grandaunt: A genius in physics, Vedic maths

Usha Chilukuri's 96-year-old grandaunt, Prof Shantamma, shares family's academic legacy. Usha, wife of Ohio Senator JD Vance, urged to bridge US-India ties.

Professor Shantamma, the nonagenarian professor of physics (File photo)
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 11:01 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Karnataka reservation bill for locals puts the ruling Congress in a bind

The bill caused much confusion within Karnataka Congress with some of its ministers justifying it and others calling for protecting rights of all stakeholders

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah with state deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar attend the proceedings on the first day of monsoon session of state assembly, in Bengaluru on Monday. (ANI)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Jul 19, 2024 08:22 PM IST

Ban on a Karnataka TV channel raises questions on freedom of press, SC steps in

In 2020, the channel was forced to go off-air for a week after the Bangalore police blocked access to its social media platforms in a blackmail case.

In the Supreme Court, a three-member bench comprising Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra heard the petition filed by Power TV’s owners. (HT Photo/Vipin Kumar)
Published on Jul 18, 2024 09:08 PM IST

BJP chief Annamalai’s 12-week absence could help firm up political tie-ups

Annamalai’s announcement that he would attend a course at Oxford led many to speculate whether he was to be discharged from his responsibilities prematurely.

Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai during the Delhi Tamil Sangamam organised by Delhi BJP, in New Delhi, Sunday, May 5, 2024. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Jul 15, 2024 10:42 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi's candidature in Wayanad could strengthen the Cong's position

Congress banks on Priyanka Gandhi's campaign efforts to reclaim key seats in Kerala's by-elections, amid strong competition from BJP and CPM.

(IMAGE VIA @priyankagandhi**) Rae Bareli: In this Tuesday, June 11, 2024 file image, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addresses a public meeting, in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh. (PTI Photo)(PTI)
Published on Jul 06, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Karnataka Congress’ internecine strife spills out into the open

Seven of the nine seats the party won in the state are from Kalyana Karnataka, the region to which Mallikarjun Kharge belongs

Congress' newly elected MP from Wayanad and Raebareli Rahul Gandhi holds a meeting with party leaders at the Congress Bhavan in Bengaluru on Friday. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and State Dy CM DK Shivakumar also seen. (ANI)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Jul 01, 2024 11:41 PM IST

Road from Kerala to Keralam laid over a path of cultural identity, politics

Cultural discrepancies are coming to the fore in Kerala only now, and the name change signals the transition of cultural expression from one class to another.

The seemingly elementary correction of renaming the southern state of Kerala to its native name ‘Keralam’ by the state assembly has many undertones (PTI)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 08:15 AM IST

With two ministers from Telangana in Cabinet, the BJP's focus on the state

The BJP's story in Telangana is far beyond the eight seats it won. The party’s vote share increased from 19.45% in 2019 to 35.08% this year.

Hyderabad, Jun 21 (ANI): Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Bandi Sanjay Kumar and others wave to the supporters during a roadshow after assuming charge as Ministers, in Hyderabad on Thursday. (ANI Photo)(Tharun Vinny )
Published on Jun 26, 2024 07:00 AM IST

500 crore sea view mansion built by Jagan Reddy govt in focus under TDP rule

Former ministers in Reddy’s government suggest only ₹450 crore was spent on the sea-facing property which overlooks famous Ramakrishna beach in Visakhapatnam

The construction of a mansion in the ecologically sensitive Rushikonda hill, Visakhapatnam. (HT photo)
Published on Jun 20, 2024 11:34 PM IST

The BJP’s ‘look south’ policy sees a dozen southern ministers in Cabinet

The choice of ministers who are young and well-qualified reflects a seeming focus on federalism

New Delhi, India. 10th June 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs first cabinet meeting after forming new government at South Block, in New Delhi on Monday. also seen. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 09:27 PM IST

DMK's Tamil nationalism and welfare policy poll planks led to INDIA bloc's win

Welfare schemes, a strong emphasis on Tamil culture and identity, and the strong anti-BJP sentiment in the state cemented INDIA bloc's win in the state

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin during a rally in support of party candidate from Chennai North Kalanidhi Veeraswamy ahead of Lok Sabha elections, in Chennai, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI04_16_2024_000053A)(PTI)
Published on Jun 07, 2024 01:13 AM IST

TDP seeks five cabinet berths at Centre, two for its ally Jana Sena

The TDP in the recently concluded general election won 16 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats, the Jana Sena two, and the BJP won three as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)

TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and BJP national president JP Nadda (File Photo)
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 05:32 PM IST

BJP plans reforms ahead of 2026 assembly elections in southern states

The BJP's reorganisation aims to address longstanding issues, reflect regional diversity, and strengthen the party's presence

To garner maximum seats and increase the vote share during the 2026 election, the BJP is undertaking organisational adjustments in Kerala and Tamil Nadu(Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times))
Published on Jun 05, 2024 09:00 AM IST

How Naidu’s triumphant return to power was scripted by Pawan Kalyan' JSP

In a dramatic turnaround, N Chandrababu Naidu's TDP, in alliance with JSP and BJP, has won over 160 assembly seats in the state

Mangalagiri, June 04 (ANI): Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan pose victory signs during his visit to Janasena Party central office, in Mangalagiri on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)(Tharun Vinny)
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 05:37 AM IST
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