Badvel rural police arrested two brothers for murdering a lender in Srinivasapuram village. The accused borrowed Rs 20 lakh and killed the lender after failing to repay, with one victim surviving to report the crime.
Lord Malayappa Swamy performed a royal hunting ritual in Seshachalam forests during Paruveta Utsavam at Tirumala, accompanied by priests and devotees.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu announces plans to develop Tirupati as India's preferred wedding destination through beautification projects, homestays, and infrastructure upgrades.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu announces AP FIRST in Tirupati, a research and innovation hub with IIT Tirupati and IISER to boost aerospace, AI, and startups.
A 65-year-old man consumed pesticide near Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu's residence in Tirupati. He was protesting unresolved land disputes. The man is now receiving medical treatment.
The Bhogi festival marked the start of Sankranthi celebrations across Rayalaseema and Nellore districts. Devotees at Tirumala, CM Naidu, and political leaders participated in traditional festivities.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams introduces QR code-based footwear counters to solve long-standing pilgrim issues, improving retrieval rates to 99%.
Kadapa police have invoked the Preventive Detention Act against Dumpala Vinod Kumar, a repeat offender involved in 26 theft cases since 2012, following a report to the district collector.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for the Neeva branch canal-Kalyani dam linkage project worth ₹126 crore during his visit to Naravaripalli. He also inaugurated several development works.
Actor Arun Vijay visited Tirupati temple with family, confirmed upcoming release of 'Borrder' after 3 years, and announced new collaboration with director Muthaiah.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court refused bail to an official in the Tirupati adulterated ghee case, noting the act defiled sentiments of crores of devotees worldwide and could obstruct the investigation.
IIT Tirupati's 2024 placement season shows major improvement with 83.82% BTech placement rate. CSE leads with 91.3% and highest package of Rs 41.64 LPA. Compare 2023 vs 2024 data here.
NSE MD & CEO Ashish Chauhan's family pilgrimage to Tirumala coincided with SEBI's signal for the NSE IPO. The CEO called it a divine sign. Read the full story.
Tirupati police arrest Veehan Foods MD & managers for cheating 500 people via fake franchise schemes. Victims lured with promises of rent, salary & high commissions. Read the full investigation details.
The two-day Flamingo Festival began near Pulicat Lake & Nelapattu sanctuary, celebrating migratory birds & boosting Andhra Pradesh's ecotourism. Explore the vibrant events!
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath offered prayers at Tirumala ahead of the PSLV-C62 mission, carrying India's advanced RISAT-1A radar satellite. Read about the spiritual pre-launch tradition.
Andhra Pradesh forest officials arrested six red sanders smugglers and seized 3.4 tons of logs in Kadapa district raids. Read the full details of the operation here.
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.
Chittoor police arrest K Ganesh for murdering C Kavitha after promising marriage. The victim was a differently-abled woman. Read the full investigation details.
A record 7.83 lakh devotees visited Tirumala for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam in 2026, with unprecedented daily footfalls and hundi collections. Discover the historic spiritual surge.
South Central Railway rolls out nearly 150 special trains for Makar Sankranti 2026 to manage festive travel. Plan your trip to Tirupati and other destinations.
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.
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.
A tragic murder-suicide in Tirupati's Maruthi Nagar leaves a man and a woman dead after a heated argument. Police investigate the case. Read the full details.
Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy chairs DISHA meeting, directs optimal use of central funds to speed up district projects. Reviews progress on highways, MSMEs, and Mudra loans.
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.
Chennai's Rs 78 crore Pattabiram flyover remains incomplete, causing daily traffic chaos on Tirupati Highway. The government has now sanctioned an extra Rs 13.5 crore to finish the project and ease commuter woes.
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