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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 7.75 kg of high-grade cannabis worth an estimated Rs 2.71 crore from a passenger at Hyderabad airport. Officials found 73 packets concealed inside an electric geyser. The passenger was arrested under the NDPS Act.

A passenger was detained at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad after a bullet was found in his luggage during security screening before his flight to Abu Dhabi. Shamshabad police are investigating the matter.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 4.9 kg of cocaine, estimated to be worth Rs 24.5 crore in the illicit market, from an Indian passenger at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

Hyderabad commuters have renewed demands for MMTS expansion, better Metro and TSRTC integration, and a direct rail link to RGIA after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce private vehicle use. Rail users say improved suburban connectivity is essential to easing congestion and lowering emissions.

Flights at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, were potentially disrupted on Monday due to unseasonal rain and thunderstorms. IndiGo Airlines advised passengers to check flight status online and assured support teams are available while hoping for a return to normal schedules.

A study by NCAER says Hyderabad’s RGIA generates Rs 75,000 crore in GVA and supports over 4 lakh jobs. By FY2037–38, the airport and Aerocity together are projected to contribute Rs 2.13 lakh crore and nearly 10 lakh jobs.

Hyderabad’s RGIA received a bomb threat email claiming an explosive was planted on a US-bound flight unless $1 million was paid. CISF and airport teams launched extensive checks, while cybercrime units traced the sender. No suspicious object was found.

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport faced significant disruptions on Monday as IndiGo cancelled 112 flights, including 54 departures and 58 arrivals. Passengers were advised to check flight status, contact customer support, and make alternative travel arrangements amid ongoing operational issues.

Three Hyderabad-bound flights—IndiGo, Lufthansa and British Airways—received bomb threat emails on Sunday, prompting heightened security at RGIA. All aircraft landed safely, passengers were evacuated, and Bomb Squad teams conducted checks. The threats were later declared a hoax as police probe the source.

A major technical glitch affecting multiple IndiGo aircraft and other airlines caused chaos at Hyderabad’s RGIA from Tuesday night, leading to 33 flight cancellations. Nearly 1,000 passengers were stranded overnight, with disrupted schedules and missed international connections

An IndiGo Kuwait–Hyderabad flight with 228 passengers was diverted to Mumbai on Tuesday after Hyderabad Airport received a bomb threat email. The aircraft landed safely, and emergency teams were deployed. The incident comes amid a rise in recent hoax bomb alerts nationwide.

Customs at Hyderabad’s RGIA seized Rs 3 crore worth of drones, iPhones, iWatches, and gaming consoles from two passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi. Officials suspect a larger smuggling network and have taken the duo into custody for further investigation.

A British Airways flight from London to Hyderabad received a bomb threat via email, prompting a security scare at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. All 212 passengers were evacuated safely. No explosives were found, and police confirmed it was a hoax.

DRI officers at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport seized 4.15 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 4.15 crore from a woman arriving from Bangkok. The cannabis was hidden in her luggage’s false bottom. She was arrested under the NDPS Act

Bad weather in Hyderabad on Friday morning forced the diversion of at least three incoming flights from Mumbai, Pune, and Kolkata to other airports, including Vijayawada. Airport officials confirmed the diversions were due to prevailing inclement weather conditions.

Three people were injured after two speeding cars collided and overturned near Shamshabad on Tuesday. The accident occurred when a rashly driven car from RGIA lost control and hit another, causing traffic congestion before police cleared the route

A Tirupati-bound Alliance Airlines flight with 67 passengers made a safe emergency landing at Hyderabad’s RGIA after the pilot detected a technical malfunction shortly after take-off. Passengers were unharmed, and airport authorities praised the swift response.

Hyderabad police detained Dr Vidyulatha at RGIA while she attempted to flee to Visakhapatnam. She is accused of aiding the surrogacy scam linked to Universal Fertility Centre. The case has seen 12 arrests and 16 suspects so far.

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has launched a Therapy Dog Program featuring Toy Poodles to ease passenger stress. Operating on weekends, the initiative has received positive feedback and adds a heartwarming touch to air travel.

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, has received the ACI Accessibility Accreditation – Level 1, marking a key step toward enhanced inclusivity, accessibility, and dignified travel for passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility