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Now, Telangana govt says private Hyderabad lab responsible for state’s high positivity rate

The KCR govt has been at the centre of a controversy over the state's testing data, even facing allegations of fudging the numbers so they are lower.

In Telangana, KCR govt has 2 sets of Covid case numbers — the difference is nearly 3,000

Health bulletin by govt Thursday night says Telangana has 18,570 Covid cases, but live dashboard on health and government website shows 21,393 cases.

Comply with Covid orders or chief secretary will be summoned: HC to Telangana govt

Telangana HC has said the state is far behind in data collection and sample testing, and fixed 15 July as deadline to comply with its directions.

Congress MP asks Modi to declare health emergency in Telangana, says KCR ‘mishandling’ Covid

In a letter to PM Modi Wednesday, Congress MP A. Revanth Reddy said the rate at which Covid-19 is spreading in Telangana is ‘alarming’.

Telangana has highest Covid ‘R’ value of 1.69, India’s overall figure now 1.11

India’s ‘R’ value declined from 1.13 on 20 June to 1.11 until 26 June. Delhi’s ‘R’ value, which has been consistently erratic, has reduced to below 1.26 until 26 June.

Telangana says private labs’ incorrect protocol, data discrepancy behind high Covid numbers

The Telangana govt released an investigative report by health officials and microbiologists which stated there were data discrepancies in the information submitted by private labs.

Aggressive Covid testing in Andhra, high caseload in Telangana and Assam’s silent handlooms

A recap of some of the best on-ground reporting of the Covid-19 pandemic from ThePrint’s reporters & photojournalists.

How Andhra is firmly testing, treating its way out of Covid crisis, but Telangana struggling

The AP govt has ramped up its health infrastructure to test and trace aggressively and provide timely treatment. Meanwhile, Telangana is dealing with Hyderabad.

‘A gentleman, doting parent’: Sainik schools alumni association pays tribute to Col Babu

All India Sainik Schools Alumni Association posted a video as a mark of tribute to Col Santosh Babu, who died in the clash between Indian and Chinese forces in Galwan.

Used lathis on vehicles to check if they have coronavirus: Police to Telangana HC

The Hyderabad Police was responding to a PIL accusing them of brutality against the common public during the Covid-19 lockdown.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.