Hyderabad

Hyderabad’s RGIA was placed on high alert after an email warned of bombs on two incoming flights. British Airways flight BA 277 landed safely and was cleared after checks, while Kuwait Airways flight KU 373 returned to its departure airport.

Three Hyderabad birders recorded a rare sighting of the Amur Falcon at Kistareddypet Lake near Sangareddy, marking one of the few observations in the region in recent years. The long-distance migrant undertakes a 20,000-km annual journey from Siberia to Africa.

A total of 69 flights were cancelled at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport on Saturday amid IndiGo’s operational crisis. With more disruptions expected, IndiGo says full stability will return only by February 10, 2026, and will cut flight operations from December 8.

Hyderabad police conducted a massive citywide checking and frisking drive under Operation Kavach on Friday night, deploying 5,000 personnel and 10 drones. Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said the exercise aims to curb anti-social activities and enhance citizen safety.

K Srinu and K Bindu won the 800m events in boys and girls sections at the Osmania University inter-college athletics championship in Hyderabad. The meet also saw strong performances in shotput, long jump, discus, 5000m and relay events

Alankrith Rapole will captain Hyderabad in the Cooch Behar Trophy under-19 four-day match against Punjab at the NFC Ground from December 8 to 11. The squad includes V Yashveer Goud as vice-captain and several promising youngsters

Sai Eshwar, a 32-year-old BC activist and cab driver, died after self-immolation protesting the Congress government’s failure to implement 42% BC reservation. His death triggered mass protests, arrests of leaders, and demands for ex-gratia support to the family

A group of students from Osmania, Kakatiya and Central Universities were detained by police in Chintoor, ASR district, while attempting to visit the site of Maoist leader Madivi Hidma’s recent killing. Their vehicle was blocked by locals protesting against Maoists, who also burnt an effigy on the Chintoor–Maredumilli road, leading to tension in the area.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) concluded its latest land auction phase with the sale of the Golden Mile site. COEUS Education Management Pvt. Ltd. acquired the 1.98-acre parcel at Rs 77.75 crore an acre.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy declared he was ready to confront the Union Government to secure funds for the State, reversing his earlier stance of maintaining cordial relations. Addressing a public meeting in Narsampet, he promised 3,500 additional Indiramma Houses for the constituency.

Punjagutta Police arrested freelance journalist Munige Mahender, associated with SKS FLY TV, for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 40 lakh from SSL Infra by publishing defamatory videos about its Peacock Avenue project in Vikarabad. Police said Mahender, along with four others from different YouTube channels, created misleading content and threatened the company to remove the videos only if paid.

Senior BRS leader and former Health Minister T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of systematically weakening the Telangana Police Health Scheme by restricting treatment to NIMS Hospital and delaying payments to private hospitals. He cited the death of Sub-Inspector Janardhan Rao, who was denied treatment under the police health card, as evidence of the scheme’s collapse.

Telangana DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy reviewed security and logistical arrangements for the upcoming Global Summit at Future City, Kandukur. Accompanied by senior officials, he inspected the venue and emphasised flawless coordination. To manage traffic, 1,000 personnel will be deployed with diversions planned to ease congestion.

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy dismissed allegations that his son was involved in land grabbing at Gandipet, stating police followed normal procedure. He said any irregularity would face punishment and criticised the opposition for making false charges against the government.

Former Telangana chief minister and BRS supremo K. Chandrashekhar Rao described the decade-long BRS rule as the golden era of rural transformation, citing uninterrupted power, irrigation, and welfare schemes.

South Central Railway revised the weekly non-operational days of four Vande Bharat Express trains. Kacheguda–Yesvantpur now cancelled on Fridays, Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam on Mondays. Timings and stoppages remain unchanged. Changes aim to improve maintenance, fleet utilisation, and punctuality.

Telangana government plans to reclaim unoccupied double bedroom houses in Kollur and other projects. About 6,500 units remain locked. Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy says new housing schemes for the urban poor and middle class will be announced soon

A 63-year-old retired man from Nallakunta lost Rs 29.5 lakh to a fake online trading app promoted via WhatsApp. Cybercrime Police are investigating the scam and urge the public to report cyber fraud through 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.

The RNCC unit of Eagle Force and GRP arrested three drug peddlers in two train operations in Hyderabad. Officers seized 8.1 kg of marijuana from the Konark Express and LTT Express. Citizens were urged to report drug activities through the 1908 helpline

A Hyderabad court granted Police three more days custody of Immadi Ravi, accused of running the iBomma piracy platform. Cybercrime officials said fresh cases were registered and more digital evidence must be collected. His bail hearing has been postponed to next Monday

A 59-year-old man from Banjara Hills lost Rs 2.4 lakh after falling for a fake DHL re-delivery SMS link. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warn citizens to verify deliveries via official websites and report any cyber fraud immediately.

Sai Eshwar Chari, 32, died at Gandhi Hospital after attempting self-immolation over the 42% BC reservation issue in Hyderabad. The incident outside MLC Chintapandu Naveen’s YouTube office sparked protests by BC organisations, with police deployed to maintain order.

Bowenpally Police seized Rs 4 crore in hawala money near Shamirpet on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road. The cash, hidden under car seats and tyre compartments, was being moved from Mumbai and Gujarat. Suspects have been detained for questioning to trace the network.

Three alleged drug peddlers – Mohd Gulam Jilani, Suleman Khan, and Feroz Bin Ali – were arrested near Prasad’s IMAX in Hyderabad. Police seized heroin and marijuana worth Rs 23.5 lakh. The case is under further investigation by Saifabad and Rajendranagar Police.