Priya Sharma
Senior Political Correspondent
Priya Sharma is a seasoned journalist with over a decade of experience covering Indian politics, governance, and policy. A Delhi University alumna, she has reported from Parliament, state assemblies, and conflict zones across South Asia. Her work is known for its depth, clarity, and unflinching honesty.
Articles by Priya Sharma (11)
Telangana Congress Leader Mujahid Alam Khan, Father Arrested in ₹15-Lakh Contract Killing of Waqf Advocate Khaja Moizuddin
Hyderabad police arrested Telangana Congress vice president Mujahid Alam Khan and his 84-year-old father Mahboob Alam Khan for orchestrating a ₹15-lakh contract killing of Waqf Board advocate Khaja Moizuddin over a decade-long Waqf property dispute in Malakpet and Lakdikapul.
Telangana News: MD Drug Lab Busted in Zaheerabad, 18 Held
MBVV Police dismantled an illegal Mephedrone (MD) drug factory on a 2-acre farmhouse in Zaheerabad, Sangareddy district, arresting 18 persons. Chemicals worth ₹6.22 crore seized, total pan-India haul crosses ₹20.72 crore.
Hyderabad News: ₹1.44 Crore Stolen in Digital Arrest Scam
Cyber fraudsters impersonating Mumbai ATS officials extorted ₹1.44 crore from a 76-year-old retired bank manager in Hyderabad by falsely claiming his Aadhaar was linked to terror financing. The "digital arrest" scam unfolded over 23 days.
Telangana CID Busts Pan-India Dafabet Online Betting Racket; 11 Arrested, BMW and Mercedes Seized
Telangana CID SIT arrested 11 persons in a pan-India operation dismantling an illegal Dafabet online betting network. 46 mule accounts frozen, 3 luxury cars and ₹3.21 lakh cash seized. 225 complaints filed across 8 states.
Siddaramaiah Resigns as Karnataka Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar Set to Take Over
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to the Governor on Thursday, ending a long-running leadership dispute within the state Congress unit. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is expected to be sworn in as the new CM imminently.
CM Revanth Reddy Lays Foundation for 430-Bed Hospital in Kodangal, Signals Telangana Healthcare Push
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy laid the foundation stone for a new 430-bed district hospital in Kodangal on Thursday, along with two other public infrastructure projects, in a significant push to improve healthcare access in the constituency.
BreakingDelhi Heatwave 2026: 157 Dead in May as Thunderstorms Finally Break the Heat
A catastrophic heatwave that killed 157 people across Delhi in May 2026 came to an abrupt end on Thursday as thunderstorms and strong westerly winds drove temperatures down by up to 15 degrees Celsius overnight.
TDP Mahanadu 2026: Telugu Desam Party's Grand Annual Convention Draws Lakhs in a Show of Strength
The Telugu Desam Party held the second day of its Mahanadu annual convention on Thursday, with senior party leaders and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reaffirming the party's political agenda ahead of the 2027 Lok Sabha campaign cycle.
Supreme Court Questions NTA Over NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation, Demands Accountability
The Supreme Court of India has taken up the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal, directing the National Testing Agency to explain the examination cancellation while petitioners demand the body's complete dissolution.
Tamil Nadu Governor Accused of Blocking TVK Government Formation After Historic Election Win
The BJP-appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu is facing accusations of deliberately delaying the invitation to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to form the government, weeks after Vijay's party won a historic mandate with 85.1% voter turnout.
BreakingDK Shivkumar Set to Take Over as Karnataka Chief Minister in Major Congress Power Transfer
In a long-anticipated political development, the Congress high command has greenlit the transfer of Karnataka's Chief Minister post from Siddaramaiah to Deputy CM DK Shivkumar, honouring the rotational power-sharing agreement struck before the party's historic 2023 assembly election victory.