Mohammad Naseer Giyas

Mohammed Naseer Giyas is a multi-media and bilingual journalist with over 20 years of experience across print, digital, and television media. Founder of Raftaar-e-Deccan, he is an alumnus of IVLP, Thomson Reuters Foundation, and ICFJ, and has worked with leading English and Urdu news organisations.

Bomb Threat Email Diverts Indigo Flight from Jeddah to Mumbai

Hyderabad, Nov 1: A bomb threat email targeting an Indigo flight bound for Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from Jeddah triggered a security alert late Friday night. Airport authorities immediately diverted the aircraft to Mumbai as a precautionary measure. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and police launched an investigation to trace the origin of…

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Illegal Sleeper Bus Behind Kurnool Fire: A Web of Fraud, Negligence, and Official Apathy

Mohammed Naseer Giyas Hyderabad, October 24:A chilling investigation into the Kurnool bus fire that killed 19 passengers has exposed a deep network of fraud and negligence across multiple states. The Vemuri Kaveri Travels bus, which burst into flames after colliding with a motorcycle, was never certified as a sleeper coach. It was a seating bus…

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PM Modi to Launch Major Infra Projects in Bengaluru on Sunday

Raftaar e Deccan Bureau Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bengaluru on Sunday, August 10, 2025, to inaugurate a series of significant transport infrastructure projects aimed at boosting the city’s connectivity. His itinerary includes the launch of three new Vande Bharat Express trains and the much-awaited Namma Metro Yellow Line.During his approximately…

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Record Rains Paralyze Hyderabad; Metro Becomes Lifeline with All-Time High Ridership

Served 5.36 lakh passengers in a day Raftaar e Deccan News Bureau HYDERABAD – As torrential downpours brought Hyderabad to a standstill on Thursday, the city’s metro system shattered all previous records, serving a staggering 5.36 lakh passengers in a single day. The unprecedented rush came as citizens sought refuge from gridlocked streets and severe…

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Construction Begins on ₹1,550 Crore Elevated Corridor in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD – Work has officially started on a 5.4 km elevated corridor designed to ease traffic congestion between Secunderabad and Dairy Farm Bowenpally. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has commenced preliminary activities, including soil testing and land assessment, to prepare for the construction of the main pillars.HMDA officials have confirmed that these initial preparations…

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17 Years in Prison Despite Insufficient Evidence – Is This Justice?

Mohammed Naseer Giyas An acquittal is not a triumph of justice, but a confession of the state’s failure. This raises haunting questions for every Indian who believes in human rights: Who will give back the 17 years these innocent individuals lost? Will the police who allegedly used torture to obtain false confessions be held accountable?…

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