The TTD, which administers the temple, has launched an investigation, utilizing CCTV footage and the vehicle’s registration number (TN 83T6705) to identify the individual. TTD board member G. Bhanu Prakash Reddy echoed Singh’s sentiments, alleging the incident could be a “deliberate attempt to provoke religious tensions,” possibly orchestrated by political rivals like the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP
The patient, a 42-year-old physician, exhibited mild symptoms, including fever and cough, and is currently in home isolation, according to sources at the Telangana Health Department. Contact tracing is underway, with close contacts being tested as a precautionary measure. Preliminary investigations suggest the infection may be linked to the JN.1 variant, which has been detected in wastewater samples across Hyderabad in recent weeks, indicating silent community spread.
In response to the growing numbers, Delhi’s health department has ramped up surveillance and testing efforts, focusing on areas where new cases have emerged. Authorities have issued public health advisories urging residents to stay vigilant, follow safety protocols, wear masks, maintain social distancing, and practice regular hand hygiene.
The Visakhapatnam case has reignited fears of a wider outbreak, particularly as Andhra Pradesh and Telangana remain key economic and transit hubs. Health officials emphasize that while most recent cases across India are mild, with patients recovering at home, undetected spread remains a critical threat. Limited genomic sequencing data in the region complicates efforts to pinpoint variant characteristics, raising concerns about unchecked transmission. Historical data highlights the Telugu states’ vulnerability, with Andhra Pradesh reporting over 1,000 daily cases at the peak of the second wave, overwhelming healthcare systems.
Kavitha’s letter has intensified speculation about her future in the party. Some believe she might be pushing for internal reforms, while others suspect she could break away and form a new political faction. Meanwhile, the Congress party has seized the opportunity, using the letter to highlight internal divisions within BRS and its alleged ties to the BJP.
The latest encounter, still ongoing, has already claimed multiple Maoist casualties. Security forces have reportedly taken control of the forest pocket, sealing all possible escape routes. This operation is unfolding near Ranibodili, the site of a deadly Maoist attack in 2007 that left 74 CRPF personnel dead.
By 1992, Rao was elected to the Central Committee of the CPI (ML) People’s War. After the 2004 merger of the People’s War and the Maoist Communist Centre of India (MCCI) to form the CPI (Maoist), he was appointed head of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and became a Politburo member. His expertise in military tactics and explosives made him a critical asset.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the operation as a landmark achievement, praising security forces for their efforts in neutralizing the dreaded Maoist commander. In a statement on X, he said, “Today, in an operation in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh, our security forces have neutralized 27 dreaded Maoists, including Nambala Keshava Rao, alias Basavaraju, the general secretary of CPI-Maoist, topmost leader, and the backbone of the Naxal movement.”
Raj Bhavan staff quickly lodged a complaint with Punjagutta police, who have since registered a case and launched an investigation. The incident has triggered debates about the efficiency of security measures in such high-profile government locations.
he devastating fire at Gulzar Houz near the iconic Charminar claimed 17 lives, including eight children, on May 18, laying bare critical safety issues in the over 400-year-old Old City. The blaze, suspected to have been triggered by an electrical short circuit, engulfed a three-story building housing Srikrishna Pearls on the ground floor and residential units above, trapping occupants in a narrow, smoke-filled structure.
