Sistla Dakshina Murthy
Sistla Dakshina Murthy is a seasoned journalist with over a decade of reporting experience and is currently serving as Principal Correspondent at NewsMeter, Telangana. He is presently based in Hyderabad. An alumnus of Andhra Loyola College, he has worked with several reputed media organisations, including The New Indian Express, and The Hans India. He spent nearly seven years as a Senior Reporter with The New Indian Express in Vijayawada, gaining extensive experience in field reporting. You can follow his work on Twitter at @Murthy_BZA.
ā¹50,000 fine to 10-year jail: Telangana Assembly refers hate speech bill to select committee
The bill aims to curb the spread of hate speech, especially on social media, and prevent acts that incite disharmony or hatred against individuals,...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 March 2026 8:29 AM IST
Relief for lakhs of gig workers as Telangana Assembly passes welfare bill
The Bill mandates platform companies to regularly submit details of gig workers and file electronic returns every three months
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 30 March 2026 8:25 PM IST
Telangana Assembly passes law making support for parents mandatory for employees, netas
The Bill empowers authorities to enforce financial accountability by allowing deductions of up to 15 per cent of an employeeās salary or Rs 10,000 per...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 29 March 2026 5:26 PM IST
`A slice of paradiseā: CM Naidu unveils roadmap to transform Andhra into tourism hub
To strengthen accommodation capacity, Naidu directed officials to promote 10,000 homestays across major tourist destinations, along with introducing a...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 27 March 2026 8:30 AM IST
āI fell and there were flames on my bodyā: Markapuram bus fire survivors recount horror
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced financial aid of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of those killed in the bus fire accident in Markapuram...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 26 March 2026 7:48 PM IST
ACB raids Machilipatnam AMVI Lokanadha Prasad at multiple locations, unearths huge wealth
As part of the investigation, coordinated searches were carried out at three locations on March 24 in vijayawada and Machililpatnam.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 25 March 2026 8:37 AM IST
Vijayawada police arrest 3 in online radicalisation case; Foreign links under probe
Police said the accused actively circulated digital content, including audio clips, images, and posts promoting extremist ideology
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 24 March 2026 3:38 PM IST
Telangana announces tax waivers, incentives to phase out 49L ageing vehicles
Data reveals there are nearly 49 lakh vehicles in Telangana older than 15 years. These include about 16 lakh in Hyderabad alone.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 24 March 2026 12:04 PM IST
Hyderabad: How land sharks are illegally selling a portion of layout in Beeramguda
The Miyapur Traffic Division police raised a major concern regarding persistent waterlogging along stretches of NH-65 in the BHELāRamachandrapuram...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 24 March 2026 8:56 AM IST
Living in Hyderabad or Bengaluru? You can now claim up to 50% HRA tax exemption
The updated provisions will come into effect from April 1 and will apply to income tax returns filed in July 2027 for the financial year 2026ā27
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 20 March 2026 3:43 PM IST
Telangana Budget 2026: ā¹3.24 lakh crore outlay, ā¹5 lakh insurance for 1.15 Cr families
The government announced the extension of the mid-day meal scheme to Intermediate students, a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at improving...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 20 March 2026 1:08 PM IST
Hyderabad: Consumer panel fines Oppo, Bajaj Electronics ā¹42,500 over cellphone fiasco
The Commission directed the companies to pay ā¹27,500 with 12% interest, ā¹10,000 as compensation, and ā¹5,000 towards litigation costs to the...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 20 March 2026 8:44 AM IST
