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New Delhi: Union Health Minister JP Nadda has asked Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for a “detailed report” on allegations there was animal fat in ghee used to make laddoos offered as ‘prasadam’ to the deity at the Tirupati temple, and to crores of devotees who visit every year. Food Minister Pralhad Joshi, meanwhile, called for a thorough inquiry. “Whatever the Chief Minister said is a matter of serious concern. A detailed enquiry is required and the culprit should be punished.” Mr Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party this week cited a July report from a government-run lab in Gujarat…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: AAP Velim MLA Cruz Silva today has written to Commissioner of Linguistic Minorities demanding recognition to Roman Lipi in Goa Official Language Act. “It’s a grave injustice is done to Roman Script, by granting official status only to Konkani language in Devnagari script, in Goa’s Official Language Act (OLA),” said MLA Cruz He further said that the omission of Roman Script in the OLA, is considered as the greatest betrayal of the peoples wishes, specially of the Linguistic Minorities community, who fought and seven people died as Martyrs, to make Konkani as the Official Language of Goa,…

New Delhi: As Team India look to reach unprecedented heights in Gautam Gambhir’s reign, former coach Rahul Dravid has also shown faith in his successor. After ending his tenure with a memorable T20 World Cup win in the Caribbean, Dravid passed the baton to Gambhir who began his stint with the tour of Sri Lanka in July-August. Speaking to select media at the launch of ‘Digital Classroom’ provider ‘Roombr’ on Thursday, Dravid said he is expecting his successor Gautam Gambhir to do a ‘great’ job with the national team. “He (Gambhir) has got a lot of experience, as a player…

New Delhi: Another day, another record broken by Sunil Chhetri, as the legendary Indian striker became the ISL’s all-time leading scorer with his sensational brace in Bengaluru FC’s 3-0 win over Hyderabad FC on Thursday. Rahul Bheke, one of Bengaluru FC’s notable summer acquisitions, calmly slotted the ball past Hyderabad FC goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh with his side foot to open the scoring for Bengaluru within 5 minutes of the game’s beginning. Coming off the bench in the 57th minute, Chhetri bagged a brace to become the joint-highest goal-scorer in the ISL, level with Bartholomew Ogbeche on 63 goals. Chhetri played…

Andhra Pradesh: The YSRCP on Friday moved to the Andhra Pradesh High Court seeking a court-monitored investigation into the claims made by the ruling Telegu Desam Party (TDP) that animal fat was mixed in the Tirupati Laddu prasadam. The lawyer representing the YSRCP requested that either a sitting judge or a committee appointed by the High Court investigate the claims made by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. The bench suggested that a PIL be filed by Wednesday, September 25 stating that the arguments would be heard on that day. Congress added fuel to the fire by saying that if the claims…

Goemkarponn Desk MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) convened its ordinary council meeting on Thursday afternoon, addressing a range of important issues affecting its jurisdiction. Key topics included the long-pending rent disputes, development plans for the chicken and mutton market, Geographic Information (GI) mapping of houses, regularization of staff, and the transformation of the new Fish Market into a green building. Despite the absence of 14 councillors, Chairperson Girish Borker and Chief Officer Deepesh Priolkar assured attendees that the majority of issues discussed would soon see resolutions. Resolving Long-Standing Rent Disputes Addressing the media after the meeting, Chairperson Girish Borker…

Male: Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has expressed gratitude to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as the Indian government extended budgetary support to the Maldives with the rollover of the USD 50 million Treasury Bill. He said the Indian government’s announcement demonstrates “enduring bonds of friendship between the Maldives and India.” In a post on X, Mr Zameer stated, “Sincere gratitude to External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar and the Government of #India for extending crucial budgetary support to the Maldives with the rollover of USD 50 million Treasury Bill. This generous gesture reflects the enduring bonds of friendship between #Maldives and…