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Tirumala Tirupati Temple's Rs 54 Crore Silk Scam: YSRCP Blames TDP for Decade-Long Fraud
Dec 12, 2025 04:16 pm CST
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has uncovered a major fraud where synthetic materials were sold as pure silk for over a decade, resulting in losses exceeding Rs 54 crore. While the current administration has requested an Anti-Corruption Bureau investigation, former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP claims the scam originated during previous TDP governance periods, adding to a series of controversies surrounding the sacred temple's administration.
Maharashtra Deputy CM's Son Ordered to Pay Rs 21 Crore in Controversial Pune Land Deal
Dec 12, 2025 04:14 pm CST
Amadea Enterprises LLP, owned by Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, has been directed to pay Rs 21 crore in stamp duty with additional penalties for a controversial land deal in Pune's Mundhwa area. The company purchased a 40-acre plot valued at Rs 1,804 crore for just Rs 300 crore and initially paid only Rs 500 in stamp duty, raising allegations of preferential treatment.
Shashi Tharoor Misses Third Consecutive Congress Parliamentary Meeting Amid Growing Internal Tensions
Dec 12, 2025 04:11 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has skipped three consecutive meetings of party parliamentarians, including Friday's gathering led by Rahul Gandhi. His recent absences come amid criticism from fellow Congress members over his comments praising Prime Minister Modi, raising questions about his standing within the party's central leadership as the parliamentary winter session draws to a close.
56 Former Judges Rally Behind Justice Swaminathan in Tamil Nadu Temple Lamp Controversy Amid Impeachment Motion
Dec 12, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Former judges condemn impeachment motion against Justice GR Swaminathan over the Thirupparankundram temple lamp case, warning it threatens judicial independence. The controversy centers on a court order to change a century-old ritual lamp lighting practice, with political tensions rising between Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and opposition BJP ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Hope Rises: J&K Lt Governor's Job Initiative Transforms Lives of Terror Attack Victims
Dec 12, 2025 04:02 pm CST
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's rehabilitation policy is bringing renewed hope to families affected by terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Recently, 41 relatives of terror attack victims received government appointment letters, marking a significant step toward justice and healing for communities long suffering under the shadow of violence. The initiative represents the government's commitment to supporting victims while taking a firm stance against terrorism.
Major Crackdown on Rs 1,000 Crore Codeine-Based Cough Syrup Network Across UP, Gujarat and Jharkhand
Dec 12, 2025 03:47 pm CST
Authorities conduct extensive raids across 25 locations targeting a Rs 1,000 crore illegal codeine-based cough syrup network spanning multiple states. The operation focuses on main suspect Shubham Jaiswal and his associates, with over 30 FIRs filed and 32 arrests made in connection with the illegal pharmaceutical trafficking enterprise.
Meta India Appoints Aman Jain as New Public Policy Head to Drive Strategic Engagements
Dec 12, 2025 03:32 pm CST
Meta India has appointed Aman Jain as its new Head of Public Policy, bringing over 20 years of experience from Amazon, Google, and the Indian government. Joining in early 2025, Jain will lead policy strategy as India's digital economy expands in AI and emerging technologies, helping Meta build a more inclusive and trusted internet ecosystem while strengthening relationships with regulators and industry stakeholders.
Over 300 Cases Filed Against Madhya Pradesh Police Officers in Two Years: Accountability Crisis Exposed
Dec 12, 2025 03:32 pm CST
Official data reveals 329 criminal cases against police personnel in Madhya Pradesh over two years, with Bhopal topping the list at 48 cases. The Mandsaur-Malhargarh incident highlights this systemic issue, where officers falsely framed a student under the NDPS Act, raising serious questions about police accountability despite reform efforts.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Faces BJP Criticism Over Rs 47 Crore Air Travel Expenses
Dec 12, 2025 03:12 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces scrutiny from BJP after government records revealed Rs 47 crore spent on helicopter and chartered flights between 2023-2025. While BJP questions his socialist credentials, Congress defends the expenditure as necessary for official tours, highlighting the 79-year-old CM's travel needs and comparing it to central government expenses.
Supreme Court Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Fine on NGO for Challenging Minority Institutions' RTE Act Exemption
Dec 12, 2025 03:11 pm CST
The Supreme Court imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on an NGO for filing a petition challenging its 2014 constitutional bench judgment that exempted minority educational institutions from the Right to Education Act. The Court condemned the action as an attempt to undermine the judiciary, refusing the petitioner's request to withdraw the case and warning that such challenges to established judgments constitute an abuse of the legal system.