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.
Union Budget: Hyderabad to get 3 high-speed rail links to Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai
These corridors are expected to significantly reduce travel time and strengthen economic integration between the southern and western regions
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 1 Feb 2026 1:17 PM IST
How Prakasam Municipal Commissioner Yadala Maheswara Rao illegally earned crores, gets booked
According to ACB officials, the accused allegedly acquired several properties in his name and in the names of his mother, wife, and son.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Jan 2026 9:07 PM IST
Hyderabad: HYDRAA gives one-month relief on fire safety checks, allows shops to meet safety norms
Officials said strict enforcement will resume after the grace period, and non-compliance will invite tough action.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Jan 2026 7:17 PM IST
KCR terms SIT notices illegal, cites SC norms; Agrees to cooperate with probe on Sunday
KCR stated that the two notices served on him by the SIT were issued in clear violation of law and established legal procedures.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Jan 2026 6:57 PM IST
APSSDCāSiemens case: ED files supplementary chargesheet attaches Rs 54.74 crore assets
The ED began its probe based on an FIR registered by the APCID against M/s Designtech Systems Private Limited (DTSPL) and others
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Jan 2026 5:33 PM IST
TTD adulterated ghee scam: SIT seeks action against top officials; ED launches money laundering probe
According to the SIT, disciplinary action should be initiated against the present TTD EO, Anil Kumar Singhal, former AEO Dharma Reddy, and the...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Jan 2026 11:35 AM IST
Sangareddy: How priest Narasayya Maharaj ran ganja distribution operation from temple premises in Panchagam
The Directorate of Task Force (DTF) Excise officials seized ganja plants, processed contraband, seeds, and cash worth an estimated Rs 70 lakh
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Jan 2026 10:08 AM IST
Telangana municipal polls: 28,456 candidates file nomination across 7 municipal corporations, 116 municipalities
A striking 19,180 nominations were submitted on the final day alone, underscoring intense political competition and heightened interest at the...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Jan 2026 9:24 AM IST
Phone tapping case: SIT issues second notice to KCR, asks to appear at Nandinagar residence on Feb 1
The notice sought KCRās cooperation in the ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of surveillance and phone tapping mechanisms
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 30 Jan 2026 9:58 PM IST
Nampally fire: Viral heartbreaking audio clip reveals rescuer Imtiazās last call for help
Rescuer Imtiazās heartbreaking final phone call in the Nampally fire in Hyderabad from cellar goes viral
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 30 Jan 2026 7:07 PM IST
HYDRAA fire safety crackdown: Looking Good, Royal Oak, Bantia furniture shop among 6 sealed in Hyderabad
HYDRAA seals six furniture shops across Hyderabad for using premises as warehouses
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 30 Jan 2026 5:17 PM IST
Economic Survey: Andhra Pradesh inflation at 1.39%, lower than national average
The national average inflation during the same period was 1.72 per cent, highlighting better price stability in the State.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 30 Jan 2026 3:40 PM IST
