Row Over Pawan Kalyan's 'Evil Eye' Jibe, Telangana Student Assault, BJP Protests Shake South

A series of political flashpoints have erupted across southern states. In Andhra Pradesh, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's "evil eye" remark about Telangana has triggered a sharp backlash. In Telangana, outrage is mounting after a Class 10 student was brutally beaten with sticks and bats by seniors inside a hostel room, an incident allegedly concealed by the school administration. Another controversy has emerged over Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's comments on Hindu deities, prompting BJP protests across the state. Meanwhile in Karnataka, sources tell NDTV that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is heading to Delhi for a private event barely a day after the "truce" breakfast meet with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, adding a fresh layer of intrigue to the ongoing leadership tensions.