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FirstUp: Operation Sindoor all-party delegation in Japan, Trump's dinner for memecoin investors... Headlines of the day

An all-party delegation will be in Japan to talk about India's strong stand against terrorism by speaking about the recent Operation Sindoor as part of a global outreach. US President Donald Trump will host an exclusive dinner for his top meme coin investors. In India, PM Modi will be in Rajasthan to unveil several development projects including railways, roadways, power, water and renewable energy sectors

From Donald Trump to Chandrababu Naidu, biggest political comebacks of 2024

In the US, Donald Trump achieved the truly incredible feat of becoming the second person in history to win non-consecutive terms as US president. Closer to home, Chandrababu Naidu returned as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time. Let’s take a look at the biggest political comebacks of 2024

Tirupati temple stampede: How opening of gates to let unwell woman exit ticket queue led to chaos

At least six people were killed and dozens injured in a stampede in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati on Wednesday evening. According to officials, a gate of one of the counter was opened to help a woman who was feeling unwell, but the crowd suddenly rushed forward, causing the chaos

Tirupati stampede: 6 devotees in darshan ticket queue killed, TTD doubts temple administration

At least six people died and dozens other injured after hundreds of devotees jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills on Wednesday night

Nearly 700 notices, 147 cases, 49 arrests: Andhra government’s massive crackdown on social media

In Andhra Pradesh, the Telugu Desam Party-led NDA government has begun a major crackdown on YSR Congress Party supporters and social media activists. Last week, the state police reportedly issued 680 notices, registered 147 cases, and made 49 arrests. The clampdown comes a week after CM N Chandrababu Naidu warned that defaming women is not acceptable under the right to free expression

This Week in Explainers: Why thaw in India-China ties will benefit both sides

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with China's Xi Jinping for the first time in five years. The talks came days after the two Asian giants reached a deal on ‘patrolling arrangements’ along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Here’s all this and more in our weekly wrap from India

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin bats for more kids for more Lok Sabha say. How are the two linked?

Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu CMs have advised people in their respective states to have more children. While Chandrababu Naidu cited the ageing population, MK Stalin referred to the impending delimitation that could put southern states at a disadvantage in the Lok Sabha. Here’s how the seats are distributed in the lower house

How is Tirupati laddu made? Who supplied ‘adulterated’ ghee for prasad?

The Tirupati laddu, also called the ‘Srivari Laddu’ has been offered to Lord Venkateswara for more than 300 years. It is believed that this sweet is the deity's favourite. According to reports, the temple board purchases ghee to prepare the laddu through an e-tender that is announced every six months

Tirupati laddoo row: Centre asks Andhra CM to immediately send report for detailed investigation

Tirupati laddoo row: Health Minister JP Nadda said, 'Suitable action will be take as per the food safety standards and as per law. FSSAI will examine the report and then we will take action'

Was Pablo Escobar Chandrababu's friend, he must be: Jagan's counter after being compared to drug lord

Referring to the seven white papers released by Naidu, he called them 'erroneous papers' and alleged that the TDP-led government failed to convince the public that the state’s debt was as high Rs 14 lakh crore, and so it was revised down to Rs 10 lakh crore