Tamreen Sultana

Tamreen Sultana is a reporter at Siasat.com. She holds a BA in Psychology, Journalism, and English Literature from St. Joseph's Degree and PG college. Before joining the newsroom, she worked as a researcher at a startup organization. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, writing fiction, and exploring new places.

India

Madarsa law to bulldozer justice: Key Supreme Court rulings in 2024

The 2024 year has been a historic year for India’s judiciary, as the Supreme Court has delivered momentous rulings that have completely changed the legal and policy environment of the country. These…
Hyderabad

Hyderabad records 2500 fire accidents in 2024, Rs 822 cr property loss

Hyderabad: The city recorded approximately 2,500 fire accidents this year while Telangana saw a total of 7,600 accidents resulting in over 200 fatalities and property losses worth Rs 822 crore, an official…

Telangana

Most rape cases in Telangana involve known individuals: Report

Hyderabad: Rape cases in Telangana have surged by 28.94 per cent in 2024 with 99.2 per cent of the accused being known to the victims. Only 23 cases involved an unknown perpetrator,…
Telangana

Crime in Telangana up by 9.87pc in 2024, convictions drop

Hyderabad: In 2024, Telangana state recorded a 9. 87 percent increase in crime with 2,34,158 cases registered compared to 2,13,121 in 2023, according to the annual report by the Telangana state police…
Hyderabad

Over 4K food safety raids target restaurants in Hyderabad, F&B sector

Hyderabad: The Telangana food safety department has intensified its efforts to ensure hygiene in food establishments, carrying out 4,366 inspections and collecting over 3,300 food samples from restaurants, cafes, sweet shops and…
Hyderabad

Hyderabad courts process 9333 cases in 2024; convictions drop by 12.5 pc

Hyderabad: In 2024, a total of 9,333 cases were processed by the courts with 5,429 cases disposed of and around 3,904 cases resulting in convictions. This represents a 12.5 percent decline from…
Hyderabad

Hyderabad records nearly 3 lakh calls to Dial 100 in 2024

Hyderabad: A total of 2,98,511 calls were made to Dial 100 throughout 2024 with varying response times across different quarters, according to the annual report of Hyderabad city police. From January to…

Hyderabad

Hyderabad sees 41 pc surge in crime compared to 2023

Hyderabad: The city witnessed a 41.04 per cent increase in crime in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the Hyderabad police annual report that was released at the Integrated Command…
Hyderabad

Mehdipatnam-Tolichowki stretch works worsen traffic woes in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Spanning over three kilometres, the Mehdipatnam-Tolichowki-Shaikpet stretch is plagued by slow-moving civic projects, dug-up roads, potholes, and dust causing frustration for thousands of daily commuters facing relentless traffic congestion Speaking to…
Hyderabad

Telangana govt identifies tourist places in Hyderabad under new policy

Hyderabad: In line with the Telangana Tourism Policy 2025-30, the state government has identified several Special Tourism Areas (STAs) highlighting tourist places in Hyderabad as key attractions for heritage tourism. Charminar The…
Hyderabad

Road transport 2nd largest source of NO2 pollution in Hyderabad: Report

Hyderabad: As air pollution remains a growing concern among citizens, road transport remains the second largest source of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) emissions in Hyderabad, contributing 24 percent of the total emissions, according…
Hyderabad

Pollution in Hyderabad: AQI ranges from ‘Moderate’ to ‘Poor’ in Nov

Hyderabad: As pollution in Hyderabad is becoming a health and environmental concern, the city currently ranks 531st globally for the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) levels and has 1.18 times higher AQI…
Hyderabad

Hyderabad man gets laundry basket, not laptop; Amazon owes him Rs 97,388

Hyderabad: The district consumer disputes redressal commission of Ranga Reddy found Amazon liable for delivering the wrong product to a Hyderabad consumer and failing to resolve the issue. The commission directed the…
Technology

Did you know ChatGPT could assist you in buying fresh fruits, vegetables?

In the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and rapid technological advancements, tools like ChatGPT are now not only providing quick answers but also assisting consumers with everyday decisions, including grocery shopping. ChatGPT…
Hyderabad

Hoax bomb threats to flights fuel fear, anxiety among Hyderabad travellers

Hyderabad: As flights of Indian airlines continue to face hoax bomb threats, residents of Hyderabad travelling to and fro to meet family during the festival season or attend weddings are expressing concerns…