Minister Jagadish Reddy tests Covid positive
Hyderabad, Jan 11: Minister of state for Energy Jagadish Reddy has tested positive for COVID-19. The minister said that he is suffering from mild symptoms of coronavirus and tested positive on undergoing the tests.
“I have moved into home isolation and I request all those who associated closely with me for the past few days should undergo tests,” the minister said.
On Monday, the state witnessed a mild dip in COVID-19 cases. As many as 1,825 cases were reported from Telangana on Monday and the positivity rate has been decreased from 3.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent. On the other hand, 351 people were discharged from the COVID-19 while a person succumbed to the virus.
At present, the active cases in the state went up to 15,000 with recovery rate decreasing to 97.26 per cent.
Of the 1,825 cases reported across the state, 1,042 were reported from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) followed by 201 in Medchal Malkajgiri, 147 from Rangareddy and 51 from Sangareddy and 47 from Hanamkonda.
On the other hand, the government on Monday accorded vaccine to 2.74 lakh people of which 1.13 lakh were given first dose and 1.39 lakh were given second dose. Meanwhile, 22,045 were given booster dose of COVID-19 on Monday.
Next Story :
-
Rajasthani Film ‘Bharkhama’ Won Special Jury Mention at JIFF 2025
![Rajasthani Film ‘Bharkhama’ Won Special Jury Mention at JIFF 2025]()
The Rajasthani film Bharkhama made waves at the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2025, earning the distinguished Special Jury Mention Award. The movie’s special screening at GT Inox, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur, left a profound impact on both viewers and critics, marking a significant moment for regional cinema. The event was further elevated by the presence…
-
Trump Launches $500 Billion “Stargate” AI Venture
![Trump Launches $500 Billion “Stargate” AI Venture]()
In a major push to advance artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, United States President Donald Trump revealed a $100 billion joint venture called “Stargate” on January 21 (January 22 IST). The initiative, spearheaded by SoftBank Group, OpenAI, and Oracle Corporation, aims to revolutionize AI development in the U.S. with plans to scale the investment to $500…
-
Dalit Groom Riding Horse Faces Opposition: Police Step in for Protection
![Dalit Groom Riding Horse Faces Opposition: Police Step in for Protection]()
In Lavera village of Srinagar block, Ajmer district, a wedding procession proceeded peacefully on January 21 under heavy police protection. Around 400 police personnel were deployed to prevent potential opposition from upper-caste locals, who reportedly objected to the groom riding a horse—an act traditionally viewed as a symbol of status and equality.
-
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Marks 10 Years of Launch
![Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Marks 10 Years of Launch]()
As India marks the tenth anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the program’s transformative impact on addressing gender disparities and empowering the girl child. Launched on January 22, 2015, the initiative has evolved into a landmark movement for gender equality and girl-child education in India.
-
JEE Mains Exam: 3 Students Denied Entry for Arriving Late
![JEE Mains Exam: 3 Students Denied Entry for Arriving Late]()
The JEE Mains exams, necessary for admissions in prestigious engineering colleges across India, began on Wednesday, attracting thousands of eager students to exam centers nationwide. However, three students at the Ion Digital Zone Exam Center in Visakhapatnam were denied entry for arriving late.
Now you can get latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram everyday. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday Facebook page and Twitter and on Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
