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Customs officials at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport seized around 3 kg of hydroponic marijuana from a woman arriving from Bangkok. The passenger was detained, and investigations are underway to trace the source and possible international links.

A man posing as a CISF officer was arrested at Hyderabad airport after being found in uniform. He is accused of cheating around 60 women through fake matrimonial profiles, allegedly posing as a security official to deceive victims.

A mobile phone battery exploded inside a passenger’s bag during baggage screening at Hyderabad airport, causing brief panic. No injuries were reported, and security teams quickly controlled the situation. Officials suspect a defective battery as the cause.

Shiv Pratap Shukla arrived in Hyderabad to assume office as the new Governor, succeeding Jishnu Dev Varma A. Revanth Reddy and senior officials

The CBI secured the extradition of Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula from the UAE to India in a cheating and criminal intimidation case. The operation involved INTERPOL coordination, Dubai Police, and Andhra Pradesh Police, continuing India’s efforts to repatriate wanted fugitives

A Jaipur-Hyderabad passenger flight reported a bird hit while approaching the runway at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday. The pilot carried out a safe landing and no injuries were reported. Airport authorities conducted checks and further inspection is underway.

A security scare was reported at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after a bullet was found in a passenger’s luggage during routine screening. CISF seized the ammunition and handed the passenger to police, who are investigating its source and legality.

The Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD) has sanctioned Rs 488 crore for a new Trumpet interchange to ease traffic between Radial Road–2, ORR–Gachibowli, ORR–Shamshabad–RGIA, and Budvel.

A Hyderabad-bound British Airways flight from London received a bomb threat via email after landing at RGIA. Authorities activated standard security protocols, including aircraft isolation and screening. The threat was later deemed non-specific, and the flight safely departed back to Heathrow

RGI Airport witnessed a surge in bomb threat emails over four days, affecting multiple international and domestic flights. Several flights were diverted or returned as a precaution. Security agencies intensified checks, and police have registered cases and launched an investigation into the anonymous emails

An Emirates flight EK-526 from Dubai received a bomb threat via email at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Passengers were evacuated, and the aircraft is under intensive inspection by CISF, Bomb Squad, and Dog Squad as authorities verify the threat

RGIA police arrested Hyderabad resident S Gangaram for smoking inside an IndiGo flight arriving from Dubai. Despite the DGCA ban, he carried cigarettes and a lighter and smoked in the lavatory. Airline staff seized the items and alerted authorities

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has bagged the “National Energy Leader” award for the seventh year in a row and the “Excellent Energy Efficient Unit” honour for the ninth time at the CII National Energy Management Awards 2025.

Security personnel at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport recovered a live bullet from the checked-in baggage of a Kolkata passenger. The man claimed he was unaware of carrying it. Police have taken custody of the passenger and seized ammunition.

Indian archer T. Chikitha, fresh from winning India’s first-ever individual gold at the World Youth Archery Championship, received a grand welcome in Hyderabad, with Telangana Sports Minister vowing complete support

A Chennai-based techie, Rene Joshilda, was arrested by RGIA police for sending hoax bomb threat emails to institutions across 12 states, including Hyderabad airport. Police say she aimed to frame a former colleague who had rejected her proposal

Airport authorities received a mail claiming a bomb was planted in the airport. After a thorough search, authorities said it was hoax mail.

A dark, potholed 4-km stretch between Barkas and Pahadishareef, crucial for airport-bound traffic, has become a danger zone due to non-functional streetlights and poor road conditions. Locals urge authorities to expedite long-pending upgrades and prevent daily accidents.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. has secured LEED Platinum certification for its expanded terminal at RGIA. With energy-efficient systems, water-saving features, and smart operations, the terminal ranks among the world’s most sustainable airport facilities, according to the USGBC

A Lufthansa Airlines flight carrying around 160 passengers departed from RGIA in the morning, headed for Frankfurt, Germany. However, shortly after takeoff, the pilot noticed a technical problem with the landing gear.