<p>Star Indian badminton shuttler P.V. Sindhu visited the Tirumala temple on Wednesday (Dec 24) along with her husband Venkata Datta Sai. Sindhu, who recently celebrated her first marriage anniversary, was spotted at the South Indian temple, where she was also accompanied by her family members. Sindhu has enjoyed a stellar career on the badminton courts and has two Olympic medals, including a silver and a bronze.</p>

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<h2><strong>Sindhu visits Tirumala temple</strong></h2><p>“Sindhu and jer family had darshan of Lord Venkateswara during the VIP break darshan. After the darshan, Vedic scholars offered Veda Ashirvachan to Sindhu at the Ranganayakula Mandapam. &nbsp;Temple officials honoured her with silk robes, sacred theertha and prasadam,” a statement from the temple authority read.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking on the occasion, P.V. Sindhu said she was happy to seek the blessings of the Lord on the occasion of her wedding anniversary. She expressed hope of performing well and achieving success in her upcoming international tournaments.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636"><strong>From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sindhu has enjoyed a stellar career for India and is likely to play in the upcoming India Open 2026. The tournament is slated to start on 13 Jan with top shuttlers around the world set to gather in India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Monday, Sindhu also shared pictures from her wedding on the day of anniversary. The pair tied the knot in Udaipur in December 2025. Sindhu’s husband, Venkata Datta Sai, is a South Indian-based businessman.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046"><strong>From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This first year has taught me that love is not only found in big moments. It lives in the everyday ones. In learning from each other slowly. In growing together without keeping score. In laughing at nothing and everything. In choosing each other even on the most ordinary days,” a caption on Sindhu’s anniversary post read.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“You have shown me what partnership truly means. With you, I feel supported, understood, and safe in ways that go beyond words. Your love is steady. It is patient. It is kind. You make the world feel softer just by being in it with me,” the post further added.</p>

P.V. Sindhu, who recently celebrated her first marriage anniversary, was spotted at the South Indian temple, where she was also accompanied by her family members. 

Star Indian badminton shuttler P.V. Sindhu visited the Tirumala temple on Wednesday (Dec 24) along with her husband Venkata Datta Sai. Sindhu, who recently celebrated her first marriage anniversary, was spotted at the South Indian temple, where she was also accompanied by her family members. Sindhu has enjoyed a stellar career on the badminton courts and has two Olympic medals, including a silver and a bronze.

<p>P.V. Sindhu, who recently celebrated her first marriage anniversary, was spotted at the South Indian temple, where she was also accompanied by her family members.&nbsp;</p>

Star India shuttler P.V. Sindhu, husband Venkata Datta Sai visit Tirumala temple

<p>After the ghee scam and the Parakamani theft cases the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) trust is again in news for a massive Rs 54 crore silk shawl scam, spanning a decade from 2015 to 2025. In the internal vigilance inquiry by the TTD it has come to light that that polyester shawls were allegedly passed off as silk at the revered Tirumala temple.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Around Rs 54 crore was paid for over 10 years to a single vendor for supplying Pattu Sariga Duppattas (silk shawls) used to honour donors.</p><h2>Shawl fails quality test</h2><p>The samples of the shawls collected by the Vigilance Department from the Vaibhavotsava Mandapam in Tirumala were sent to the Central Silk Board (CSB) laboratories in Bengaluru and Dharmavaram for scientific analysis and quality checks, after which the &nbsp;revelation was made.</p><p>Both the test centers confirmed that the fabric composition was polyester and not silk as claimed by the contractor and as as specified in the tender.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Notably, a similar test done at the CSB office in Kancheepuram of the same consignment earlier was confirmed to be silk, while the samples tested at the Bengaluru and Dharmavaram CSB laboratories failed the quality test.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The vigilance department sees some foul play in this as it argues that the sample sent by a TTD warehouse official may have been substituted. The vigilance report also hints at approval process at the Kancheepuram laboratory to be influenced.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After the revelation, the TTD Board, which has requested the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for a detailed investigation into the alleged 'silk shawl scam'.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Contract for the procurement of 15,000 Pattu Sariga Duppattas was given to the contractor at a rate of Rs 1,389.15 per piece. The &nbsp;pure mulberry silk shawls, were presented to major donors and used in temple rituals like the Vedasirvachanam.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The samples of the shawls collected by the Vigilance Department from the Vaibhavotsava Mandapam in Tirumala were sent to the Central Silk Board (CSB) laboratories in Bengaluru and Dharmavaram for scientific analysis and quality checks.

After the ghee scam and the Parakamani theft cases the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) trust is again in news for a massive Rs 54 crore silk shawl scam, spanning a decade from 2015 to 2025. In the internal vigilance inquiry by the TTD it has come to light that that polyester shawls were allegedly passed off as silk at the revered Tirumala temple. Around Rs 54 crore was paid for over 10 years to a single vendor for supplying Pattu Sariga Duppattas (silk shawls) used to honour donors. Shawl fails quality test The samples of the shawls collected by the Vigilance Department from the Vaibhavotsava Mandapam in Tirumala were sent to the Central Silk Board (CSB) laboratories in Bengaluru and Dharmavaram for scientific analysis and quality checks, after which the revelation was made. Both the test centers confirmed that the fabric composition was polyester and not silk as claimed by the contractor and as as specified in the tender. Notably, a similar test done at the CSB office in Kancheepuram of the same consignment earlier was confirmed to be silk, while the samples tested at the Bengaluru and Dharmavaram CSB laboratories failed the quality test. The vigilance department sees some foul play in this as it argues that the sample sent by a TTD warehouse official may have been substituted. The vigilance report also hints at approval process at the Kancheepuram laboratory to be influenced. After the revelation, the TTD Board, which has requested the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for a detailed investigation into the alleged 'silk shawl scam'. Contract for the procurement of 15,000 Pattu Sariga Duppattas was given to the contractor at a rate of Rs 1,389.15 per piece. The pure mulberry silk shawls, were presented to major donors and used in temple rituals like the Vedasirvachanam.

<p>The samples of the shawls collected by the Vigilance Department from the Vaibhavotsava Mandapam in Tirumala were sent to the Central Silk Board (CSB) laboratories in Bengaluru and Dharmavaram for scientific analysis and quality checks.</p>

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam rocked by another 'scam',  polyester shawls sold as silk in temple

<p>Deepika Padukone's next big project,<em>&nbsp;Fighter,</em> is slated to release next month on January 25. And, before the big release, Padukone was spotted at the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh, India.<br />
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On Friday night, Deepika and her sister Anisha visited the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara. In the photos and videos that have gone viral, the actress was casually dressed, wearing a co-ord black set.&nbsp;<br />
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A video shows the Padukone sisters inside the temple, offering prayers to the deity. The actor is often seen visiting Sri Venkateswara Temple with her family.</p>

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<p>In the thriller, Hrithik Roshan plays the role of Patty and Anil Kapoor will be seen essaying the role of Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh aka Rocky.<br />
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Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the movie will be released on January 25th, 2024, exactly one year after Anand's<em> Pathaan</em> release. Shah Rukh Khan's movie went on to earn Rs 1 billion at the box office.<br />
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<em>Fighter </em>also marks the third project of Anand and Hrithik after Bang Bang and War. Both the films did impressive numbers at the box office. Meanwhile, the movie marks the first collaboration between Deepika and Hrithik.&nbsp;</p>


Deepika Padukone's next big project, Fighter, is slated to release next month on January 25. And, before the big release, Padukone was spotted at the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Deepika Padukone's next big project, Fighter, is slated to release next month on January 25. And, before the big release, Padukone was spotted at the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh, India. On Friday night, Deepika and her sister Anisha visited the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara. In the photos and videos that have gone viral, the actress was casually dressed, wearing a co-ord black set. A video shows the Padukone sisters inside the temple, offering prayers to the deity. The actor is often seen visiting Sri Venkateswara Temple with her family. Kangana Ranaut supports Smriti Irani's menstruation remarks, says 'women don’t need paid leaves for periods' Watch the video here: #WATCH | Andhra Pradesh | Actor Deepika Padukone arrived at Tirumala this evening, to offer prayers to Lord Venkateswara. Her sister and professional golfer Anisha Padukone was also with her. pic.twitter.com/o1x6g9dLG5 — ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2023 × Padukone is gearing up for her next release, Fighter, co-starring Hrithik Roshan and Anil Kapoor. In the movie, the actress plays the role of squadron leader Minal Rathore aka Minni. Sunny Deol praises Bobby’s performance, says he ‘did not like certain things’ in Animal The first song from the movie, ''Sher Khul Gaye'', was released on Friday. The party song features Deepika and Hrithik showing off their best dance moves. Sharing the song on her Instagram, Deepika wrote, ''Are you ready to rock and roar!?!🪩#SherKhulGaye SONG OUT NOW.'' Watch the song below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by दीपिका पादुकोण (@deepikapadukone) × In the thriller, Hrithik Roshan plays the role of Patty and Anil Kapoor will be seen essaying the role of Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh aka Rocky. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the movie will be released on January 25th, 2024, exactly one year after Anand's Pathaan release. Shah Rukh Khan's movie went on to earn Rs 1 billion at the box office. Fighter also marks the third project of Anand and Hrithik after Bang Bang and War. Both the films did impressive numbers at the box office. Meanwhile, the movie marks the first collaboration between Deepika and Hrithik.

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<p>The anticipated political showdown between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka took an unexpected twist, as the Tirupati laddu (an Indian sweet)&nbsp;issue evolved into a simmering debate involving Tirumala authorities in state of Andhra Pradesh.</p>

<p>The controversy, originally centred around the usage of Nandini brand ghee (clarified butter), in the revered Tirupati temple offering, has now ignited a clash of narratives, as reported by PTI.</p>

<h2><strong>A rift in ghee supply claims</strong></h2>

<p>The escalation began when officials from the Tirumala Temple Devasthanams (TTD) indicated that Nandini ghee had been used in Tirupati laddus for just one year out of the past two decades.</p>

<p>However, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) swiftly contradicted this claim, stating that they had never specified the duration of their ghee supply to the temple.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/india-ttd-trust-plans-tirupati-temples-in-every-state-ut-says-report-608473">India: TTD trust plans Tirupati temples in every state and UT, says report</a></p>

<h2><strong>Setting the stage for political strife</strong></h2>

<p>The unfolding events on a Sunday set the stage for a brewing political tussle.</p>

<p>References to KMF's alleged non-supply of Nandini ghee to the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh quickly attracted the attention of Karnataka's ruling Congress party and provided ammunition for the opposition BJP to ramp up the heat.</p>

<h2><strong>Opposition heats up</strong></h2>

<p>Nalin Kumar Kateel, a prominent BJP leader, accused the Karnataka Congress government of deliberately halting the ghee supply as part of their "policy of indifference towards temples, and Hindu beliefs and devotion."</p>

<p>The BJP's claims added fuel to the controversy, shifting the focus onto the religious sentiments involved.</p>

<p>To counter the allegations, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that the suspension of Nandini ghee supply for Tirupati laddus had occurred during the tenure of the previous BJP government, effectively defusing the BJP's argument. This revelation introduced a twist in the timeline of events, demonstrating the complexity of the issue.</p>

<p>KMF Chairman Bheema Naik highlighted that the competitive bidding process for supply contracts had led to the selection of another supplier at a lower rate than KMF's bid.</p>

<p>He emphasised the high quality of Nandini ghee and expressed confidence in its superiority. However, the Tirumala Temple authorities contested KMF's claims, asserting that their ghee had been supplied only once in the past two decades, and that too for a relatively insignificant portion of their requirement.</p>

<p>As the controversy deepened, KMF officials anonymously denied making any definitive claims about the duration of their ghee supply to the temple. While KMF's Managing Director and CEO, MK Jagdish, confirmed their last supply in 2021-22, he reiterated their interest in re-establishing a connection with the TTD and resolving the pricing concerns.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India: Haryana violence spreads, Delhi on alert; Police conducts flag march in Gurugram</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>A history of political&nbsp;</strong><b>manoeuvring&nbsp;</b></h2>

<p>The Nandini brand, managed by KMF, had previously been entangled in political debates and counterclaims in Karnataka, both before and after the state Assembly elections. The BJP accused the Congress of exploiting the Nandini issue for political gains during the elections, leading to pricing fluctuations and strained supply relations.</p>

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The anticipated political showdown between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka took an unexpected twist, as the Tirupati laddu (an Indian sweet) issue evolved into a simmering debate involving Tirumala authorities in state of Andhra Pradesh.

The anticipated political showdown between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka took an unexpected twist, as the Tirupati laddu (an Indian sweet) issue evolved into a simmering debate involving Tirumala authorities in state of Andhra Pradesh. The controversy, originally centred around the usage of Nandini brand ghee (clarified butter), in the revered Tirupati temple offering, has now ignited a clash of narratives, as reported by PTI. A rift in ghee supply claims The escalation began when officials from the Tirumala Temple Devasthanams (TTD) indicated that Nandini ghee had been used in Tirupati laddus for just one year out of the past two decades. However, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) swiftly contradicted this claim, stating that they had never specified the duration of their ghee supply to the temple. Also read | India: TTD trust plans Tirupati temples in every state and UT, says report Setting the stage for political strife The unfolding events on a Sunday set the stage for a brewing political tussle. References to KMF's alleged non-supply of Nandini ghee to the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh quickly attracted the attention of Karnataka's ruling Congress party and provided ammunition for the opposition BJP to ramp up the heat. Opposition heats up Nalin Kumar Kateel, a prominent BJP leader, accused the Karnataka Congress government of deliberately halting the ghee supply as part of their "policy of indifference towards temples, and Hindu beliefs and devotion." The BJP's claims added fuel to the controversy, shifting the focus onto the religious sentiments involved. To counter the allegations, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that the suspension of Nandini ghee supply for Tirupati laddus had occurred during the tenure of the previous BJP government, effectively defusing the BJP's argument. This revelation introduced a twist in the timeline of events, demonstrating the complexity of the issue. KMF Chairman Bheema Naik highlighted that the competitive bidding process for supply contracts had led to the selection of another supplier at a lower rate than KMF's bid. He emphasised the high quality of Nandini ghee and expressed confidence in its superiority. However, the Tirumala Temple authorities contested KMF's claims, asserting that their ghee had been supplied only once in the past two decades, and that too for a relatively insignificant portion of their requirement. As the controversy deepened, KMF officials anonymously denied making any definitive claims about the duration of their ghee supply to the temple. While KMF's Managing Director and CEO, MK Jagdish, confirmed their last supply in 2021-22, he reiterated their interest in re-establishing a connection with the TTD and resolving the pricing concerns. Also watch | India: Haryana violence spreads, Delhi on alert; Police conducts flag march in Gurugram A history of political manoeuvring The Nandini brand, managed by KMF, had previously been entangled in political debates and counterclaims in Karnataka, both before and after the state Assembly elections. The BJP accused the Congress of exploiting the Nandini issue for political gains during the elections, leading to pricing fluctuations and strained supply relations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: The humble Tirupati laddu has become a recipe for political battle. Here's how

<p>Every year Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh&nbsp;breaks his own record of hundi(donation ) collections, especially on New Year's Day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Tirumala temple donation collection in 2020 reached a new high with the richest&nbsp;Hindu God getting&nbsp;richer with each passing year. While on January 1, 2019, the collection was recorded at Rs 3.17 crores, this year on January 1, 2020, the collection stood at Rs 3.93 crores.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though January 1 happens to be New Year according to the English calender, it has special significance for Hindu devotees who throng different temples on this day considering it is special and as always, January 1 also happens to be a special day for devotees of Lord Venkateswara who throng Tirumala to worship the Lord.</p>

<p>NK Sundaravadana Battacharyulu, temple adviser, says: "A king or a thief both pray before the Swamy. King offers after his victory while a thief prays for his robbery and seek the Swamy's blessings. Earlier, Rs 100 note was seen only once in a while but now Swamy gets crores and crores of rupees."</p>

<p>Importantly, devotees come from far off places especially to take "darshan" of the Lord on January 1, some even say the Lord is their "business partner".</p>

<p>On January 1, 2020, a record number of 86,422 pilgrims took part in payers of Lord Venkateswara.</p>


Every year Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh breaks his own record of hundi(donation ) collections, especially on New Year's Day. The Tirumala temple donation collection in 2020 reached a new high with the richest Hindu God getting richer with each passing year.

Every year Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh breaks his own record of hundi(donation ) collections, especially on New Year's Day. The Tirumala temple donation collection in 2020 reached a new high with the richest Hindu God getting richer with each passing year. While on January 1, 2019, the collection was recorded at Rs 3.17 crores, this year on January 1, 2020, the collection stood at Rs 3.93 crores. Though January 1 happens to be New Year according to the English calender, it has special significance for Hindu devotees who throng different temples on this day considering it is special and as always, January 1 also happens to be a special day for devotees of Lord Venkateswara who throng Tirumala to worship the Lord. NK Sundaravadana Battacharyulu, temple adviser, says: "A king or a thief both pray before the Swamy. King offers after his victory while a thief prays for his robbery and seek the Swamy's blessings. Earlier, Rs 100 note was seen only once in a while but now Swamy gets crores and crores of rupees." Importantly, devotees come from far off places especially to take "darshan" of the Lord on January 1, some even say the Lord is their "business partner". On January 1, 2020, a record number of 86,422 pilgrims took part in payers of Lord Venkateswara.

Record donation collected on New Year's Day at Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala

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Record donation collected on New Year's Day at Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala