A laboratory report has confirmed the presence of animal fats and fish oil in the sacred laddoos offered to devotees at Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh. Tests by NDDB CALF, a private laboratory, detected foreign fats including palm oil, fish oil, beef tallow, and lard in the ghee used to make the laddoos. The findings validate allegations made by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu against the previous YSR Congress government. The report's revelations have sparked concern among devotees and temple authorities, prompting calls for an investigation into the use of substandard ingredients.

Kolkata doctors, who have been on strike for 42 days, will resume emergency duties on Saturday but will continue their protests. The West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front announced they would rejoin essential services while maintaining their protest over the alleged rape-and-murder of a colleague in August. The doctors will withdraw their sit-in outside Swasthya Bhavan but plan to protest at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office, demanding updates on the investigation. They have set a one-week deadline for implementing promises made by the Bengal government, warning of intensified protests if demands remain unmet.

EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani denied claims that work pressure led to the death of 26-year-old employee Anna Sebastian Perayil. Anna’s mother had written a viral letter accusing the company of overworking her daughter. Memani said Anna was given tasks similar to other employees and worked with EY for just four months. He called her death an "irreparable loss" for the company. Memani expressed condolences to Anna’s family and stated that EY is taking steps to improve the work environment. Anna had joined EY in March and was excited about her first job.

Junior doctors in West Bengal will end their strike on Friday, with emergency services resuming at state-run hospitals on Saturday. The strike began after the rape and murder of a medical student at RG Kar Medical College. Despite this decision, OPD and surgery services will remain suspended until better security for female staff is provided. The doctors’ protest achieved some goals, like the resignation of the Kolkata Police Commissioner, but they continue to demand the removal of the principal secretary. They vow to keep fighting for justice in the ongoing case.

A lab report has confirmed that Tirupati laddoos, offered as prasad at the Tirumala temple, contain animal fats, including beef tallow, fish oil, and lard. The report by NDDB CALF follows accusations from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu against the previous YSR Congress (YSRCP) government for using substandard ingredients. YSRCP has dismissed these claims as politically motivated. The findings have sparked demands for a probe and criticism from various political and religious leaders, highlighting concerns over the sanctity of the sacred offerings.

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Kolkata doctors leading the RG Kar protests assert, "No one is vying for CM chair," as the government agrees to address 99% of their demands, including the replacement of Kolkata’s police commissioner. The ongoing protest, sparked by a rape and murder case, has seen significant concessions from the administration. Despite these developments, doctors remain committed to advocating for systemic reforms. Leaders like Aniket Mahato and Kinjal Nanda emphasize their focus on broader issues rather than political positions, reflecting the movement's demand for deeper changes in the healthcare system and beyond.

Fifteen people have been arrested in connection with the burning of 21 houses in Nawada, Bihar, on Wednesday. The incident, which involved shots being fired and extensive property damage, is believed to be linked to a land dispute. Nawada District Magistrate Ashutosh Kumar Verma confirmed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate further. No injuries were reported. Police and fire services responded promptly, but the fire took time to control. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has dispatched a fact-finding team to the area to assess the situation.

A recent report from the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister shows that southern states now contribute 30% of India’s GDP. States like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana have seen rapid growth since economic liberalisation. In contrast, West Bengal, once a major contributor, now accounts for only 5.6% of the GDP, down from 10.5% in 1960-61. Experts are puzzled by West Bengal's decline despite its strategic location. The report also highlights that other regions like Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are facing economic challenges.

The CBI informed a Kolkata court that there is "no evidence of gang-rape" in the case of a trainee doctor's death at RG Kar Medical College, but stated they are "still investigating" the matter. The agency requested a three-day custody extension for Sandip Ghosh, the former principal, and Abhijit Mondal, a former police officer, due to their lack of cooperation. "We have evidence of tampering and are exploring all possibilities," the CBI stated. Call records between Ghosh and Mondal are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation into the suspected rape and murder.