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  I Read Bible, But My Community Is...': Jagan Reddy On Demands To Declare His Faith Amid Tirupati Laddu Row Updated at : 27 Sep 2024 06:09 PM (IST) LIVE **Jagan Reddy on Faith and Tirupati Laddu Controversy: 'I Read the Bible, but My Community is Humanity'** Amid demands from opposition parties, specifically the BJP, to declare his faith before visiting Tirumala, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy addressed the controversy during a press conference on Friday. Responding to calls for clarity on his religious beliefs, Reddy asserted that while he reads the Bible at home, he respects all religions and belongs to the "community of humanity". He made these remarks after cancelling his planned visit to Tirumala, in response to protests from Hindu organisations who opposed his entry to the temple without a formal declaration of faith. “Many questions have been raised regarding my caste and religion. I read the Bible at ...

 **The laddu as a political weapon: Premium The timing of Naidu’s allegations is significant** Updated  - September 23, 2024 01:57 pm IST In Andhra Pradesh, a beloved sweet, the Srivari laddu, has become the unlikely centre of a political controversy. The ghee-filled laddu, offered as *prasadam* to the deity of Sri Venkateswara at Tirumala, has stirred intense political debates, with leaders accusing each other of tarnishing the sanctity of this cherished offering. The laddu, steeped in religious and cultural significance, has now transformed into a political weapon. The timing of Naidu’s allegations is significant, highlighting a deeper political rift between the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). This blog explores how the famous sweet left a bitter taste in Andhra Pradesh’s political landscape in 2024. The recent controversy surrounding the Srivari laddu, a revered prasadam offered at the Tirumala temple, has escalated into a sign...

  Bajaj Housing Finance shares listing bonanza: Hit upper circuit at 135% premium over IPO price; m-cap nears Rs 1.4 lakh crore September 16, 2024  / 12:36 IST Bajaj Housing Finance has made a remarkable debut on the stock market, hitting an upper circuit at a staggering 135% premium over its IPO price. This listing bonanza has captivated investors, with the company's market capitalisation nearing Rs 1.4 lakh crore. The initial public offering (IPO) raised an impressive Rs 6,560 crore and received overwhelming subscriptions totalling Rs 3.23 lakh crore, marking it as one of the most successful IPOs in Indian history. The IPO, which was open for bidding from September 9 to September 11, saw shares offered in a fixed range of Rs 66-70 per share. The strong demand was evident as the overall subscription reached an astonishing 63.61 times, with the quota for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) booked a staggering 209.36 times. This unprecedented response highlights the ...