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A 45-year-old Chennai resident, Sharath Subramanyam, has been arrested for allegedly making bomb threat calls to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad. Police brought him to Shamshabad for questioning and are investigating the motive behind the calls.

RGIA police have forwarded at least 15 complaints about threatening emails claiming bombs were planted at the airport and nearby schools to Hyderabad Cybercrime Police for further investigation. Cases were registered over emails received on different occasions in recent weeks

An Air India flight carrying 109 passengers reportedly made an emergency landing at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after a technical issue developed shortly after take-off. All passengers were reported safe, while technical personnel inspected the aircraft to identify the fault

Shamshabad, now a major airport and commercial hub, continues its decades-old tradition of keeping markets closed on Mondays. Traders say the weekly holiday dates back to a time when Sunday was the busiest market day and Monday was used for sourcing goods

DRI officials seized around 800 grams of gold jewellery, estimated to be worth Rs 1.20 crore, from a jewellery trader at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The trader was intercepted while travelling from Tiruchirappalli to Hyderabad, officials said

Security has been tightened at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad ahead of Independence Day celebrations. High-alert restrictions will remain in force until August 20, with visitor passes suspended and intensive checks of vehicles, passengers and airport premises.

Residents of Bismillah Colony in Shaheennagar have alleged that poor roads, inadequate drainage and irregular garbage collection continue despite the area's merger with GHMC. They say the lack of basic civic infrastructure has created health hazards and made daily commuting difficult.

An IndiGo flight carrying Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made two landing attempts at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport due to heavy rain and unstable weather. The aircraft landed safely after circling for about 20 minutes. A similar incident occurred in June.

Immigration officials at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport detained two Nepalese nationals after allegedly detecting fake air tickets for a Dubai-bound flight during document verification. Authorities are investigating the source of the forged tickets and possible involvement of a travel racket

Immigration authorities at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport detained 20 women from East Godavari district while they attempted to travel to Muscat on forged visas. The women alleged they were duped by a travel agent promising overseas jobs.

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