Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli visited the Simhachalam temple in Visakhapatnam with his family. He performed the Kappasthambham Alingana ritual and received blessings. Read more about the spiritual visit.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu criticizes ex-CM YS Jagan Reddy for his comments on the sacred Tirumala Parakamani theft case, calling them unethical and hurtful to devotees. Read more.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will establish its first Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Patna, Bihar, on a 10.11-acre plot leased for 99 years at Re 1. Read about TTD's national expansion plan.
Andhra Pradesh deploys a new strategy with kumki elephants from Karnataka and potential translocation to tackle wild herds troubling Vizianagaram & Srikakulam for 15 years. Read the full plan.
Andhra Pradesh High Court stays SVU's notification for hiring academic consultants on contract, calling it exploitation of youth. Court questions legality of posts. Read full details.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hits back at BJP's Chalavadi over Cartier watch row, shows affidavit submitted to Lokayukta. He asserts his right to wear watches of his choice. Read the full story.
The 10th Salakatla Brahmotsavams of Sri Venkateswara Swamy & Goddess Bhoodevi commenced in Krishna district. The week-long festival features Vedic rituals, processions, and seeks divine blessings for prosperity.
TTD announces major eco-initiative: Replacing all conventional vehicles with electric vehicles at Tirumala to reduce pollution. 10-year plan to increase forest cover from 32% to 45%.
Srikakulam district plans a grand 7-day Arasavalli Rathasapthami from Jan 19-25, 2026. New online tickets & enhanced facilities for smooth darshan. Read more!
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu reveals divine inspiration behind Amaravati capital name, launches ₹260 crore temple expansion, thanks 29,000 farmers for land donation.
Tirumala temple faces twin controversies involving sacred laddus and financial irregularities, shaking devotees' faith. Explore the unfolding political storm.
Kethegowda, 80, from Gombegallu tribal hamlet, was killed by a wild elephant in Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Tiger Reserve. The incident highlights growing human-animal conflicts in forest areas.
Discover Gorehabba, Tamil Nadu's unique cow dung throwing festival celebrated after Diwali. Learn about its origins, rituals, and why villagers believe it brings blessings and good health.
Shri Guru Dattatreya Bababudan Swamy Dargah clarifies viral video misinformation, confirming only vegetarian food served to devotees at Chikkamagaluru shrine.
A 21-year-old nursing student from Odisha died in a temple stampede in Andhra Pradesh, leaving her father devastated. The tragic incident occurred during a popular festival at Sri Varaha Narasimha Swamy Temple.
Exclusive: Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple founder refutes blame for devastating stampede that claimed multiple lives during Brahmotsavam festival. Investigation underway as eyewitnesses describe chaotic scenes.
The Indian women's cricket team sought blessings at Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala before their crucial World Cup final match, with special prayers offered for their victory.
Breaking news: Deadly stampede at Andhra Pradesh's Venkateswara Swamy temple leaves 9 dead and 25 injured during free food distribution. Meanwhile, PM Modi announces ₹14,260 crore development projects in Chhattisgarh. Latest updates on both incidents.
Exploring the recurring tragedy of religious stampedes in India, from the recent AP Venkateswara Temple incident to historical patterns and safety solutions.
Tragedy strikes at Srikakulam's Venkateswara Temple as a massive stampede during free 'prasad' distribution claims 8 lives and leaves 28 injured. Eyewitnesses describe chaotic scenes during the Tuesday morning incident.
A horrific stampede at Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district leaves several dead and many injured during a religious gathering. CM Chandrababu Naidu announces compensation.
Supreme Court rejects Kaneri Matha pontiff's plea against externment from Kolhapur, telling him to pursue spiritual practice in another location. Major setback for religious leader.
Karnataka's opposition leader Chalavadi Swamy speaks out against alleged systematic targeting by the Congress government, citing police cases and political pressure tactics in explosive revelations.