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.

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.

Sistla Dakshina Murthy

iBomma case: Immadhi Ravi’s arrest reveals betting money trail, legal loopholes that fuelled piracy
iBomma case: Immadhi Ravi’s arrest reveals betting money trail, legal loopholes that fuelled piracy

Investigators confirmed that Ravi used a Content Management System (CMS) to upload pirated content

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 25 Nov 2025 7:11 PM IST


iBomma case: How movie piracy sites monetise stolen content through betting ads, crypto
iBomma case: How movie piracy sites monetise stolen content through betting ads, crypto

Ravi was arrested by Hyderabad Cyber Crime police from his residence at Kukatpally on November 15, after he returned from France.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 24 Nov 2025 5:53 PM IST


iBomma piracy case: Mastermind Immadhi Ravi’s police custody ends; accused misleads investigators
iBomma piracy case: Mastermind Immadhi Ravi’s police custody ends; accused misleads investigators

Preliminary financial tracking suggests that the accused generated significant revenue running into crores by illegally circulating copyrighted films

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 Nov 2025 12:29 PM IST


Nagaram wine shop case: Telangana HC expresses concern over proliferation of liquor outlets in residential areas
Nagaram wine shop case: Telangana HC expresses concern over proliferation of liquor outlets in residential areas

The Bench directed all respondents to file their counter-affidavits within two weeks.

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 Nov 2025 8:38 AM IST


Hyderabad: Hanuman Temple, Muslim chilla relocation hits roadblock after residents say no to HYDRAA
Hyderabad: Hanuman Temple, Muslim chilla relocation hits roadblock after residents say no to HYDRAA

Hanuman Temple, Muslim chilla relocation in Hyderabad opposed by residents, denying a go-ahead to HYDRAA

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 Nov 2025 8:34 AM IST


APK file in fake SBI Aadhaar update compromises WhatsApp groups of ministers, officials, journalists in cyber attack
APK file in fake SBI Aadhaar update compromises WhatsApp groups of ministers, officials, journalists in cyber attack

Initial reports suggest that cybercriminals executed the breach by sending a fake SBI Aadhaar update message embedded with a harmful APK file

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 23 Nov 2025 4:16 PM IST


Hyderabad: TGRERA orders Surabhi Estates to refund Rs 35 lakh to buyer over project violations
Hyderabad: TGRERA orders Surabhi Estates to refund Rs 35 lakh to buyer over project violations

The authority held that the builder collected large sums from the public without securing mandatory clearances and issued cheques that later bounced

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 23 Nov 2025 12:13 PM IST


Telangana RTA crackdown: 4,748 violations booked, 3,420 vehicles seized in 10 days
Telangana RTA crackdown: 4,748 violations booked, 3,420 vehicles seized in 10 days

Stating that overloaded vehicles contribute significantly to road accidents and fatalities, the Minister introduced a zero-tolerance policy towards...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 22 Nov 2025 2:51 PM IST


Hyderabad: Aditya Constructions asked to refund ₹82.43L to man who booked flat in its Aditya Capitol Heights project
Hyderabad: Aditya Constructions asked to refund ₹82.43L to man who booked flat in its Aditya Capitol Heights project

The buyer alleged construction delays exceeding six years, absence of an Occupancy Certificate, and failure to stipulate a possession timeline in the...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 22 Nov 2025 10:38 AM IST


HYDRAA recovers ₹700-Crore encroached land in Kondapur, fences off 4 acres of park space
HYDRAA recovers ₹700-Crore encroached land in Kondapur, fences off 4 acres of park space

HYDRAA’s intervention came after the Sri Venkateswara HAL Colony Residents Welfare Association lodged a complaint through the Prajavani grievance...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 21 Nov 2025 5:59 PM IST


iBomma crackdown: New piracy clones emerge online; Founder Ravi booked in 5 cases
iBomma crackdown: New piracy clones emerge online; Founder Ravi booked in 5 cases

A recent viral video showed a fake platform designed to resemble an SBI Term Insurance website, which allowed users to paste iBomma movie URLs and...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 21 Nov 2025 5:16 PM IST


Hyderabad: SIET Maruthi Hills Colony residents send SOS to CM Revanth; accuse HYDRAA of high-handedness
Hyderabad: SIET Maruthi Hills Colony residents send SOS to CM Revanth; accuse HYDRAA of high-handedness

The residents have appealed to the Chief Minister to immediately halt HYDRAA’s ongoing works and ensure strict enforcement of the High Court’s status...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 21 Nov 2025 3:38 PM IST


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