January 8, 2026

TTD's Aseervachanam Scheme Sees ₹3.1 Crore Donations via Money Order in 2025

Despite digital payments booming, devotees still use Money Order to send donations to Tirumala. In 2025 alone, TTD got ₹3.1 crore from 1.26 lakh devotees via this method under the Aseervachanam scheme.

January 8, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Launches Net-Zero Residential School Pilot to Boost Green Education

Andhra Pradesh, with Heartfulness, started a Net-Zero Residential School pilot at Kuntamukkala. The project teaches students eco-responsibility with green belts and wetlands to create a sustainable campus.

January 8, 2026

Texas Warns Residents: Don’t Open Mysterious Seed Packets, Hand Them Over to Officials

Texas officials urge residents to report and hand over mysterious seed packets seen in mailboxes. These packets, possibly from China, could harm agriculture if opened or planted.

January 8, 2026

Over ₹5 Lakh Fines Collected in Telangana Overnight Checks, Illegal PDS Rice Seized

Telangana Vigilance and Enforcement teams fined over ₹5 lakh for vehicle and mining violations during overnight checks. They also seized 160 quintals of illegal PDS rice near Nirmal.

January 7, 2026

Sathanur Dam to Release Water on January 14 for Farmers Before Pongal

Farmers from Tiruvannamalai and nearby districts asked for water release from Sathanur Dam on January 14, a day before Pongal, to start paddy cultivation. Officials plan to release water to support farming on 50,000 acres under full storage conditions.