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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.

As per available information, the administrative wing officials had received a threat email on the official ID from an unidentified person claiming to be a terror sleeper cell

Intelligence officials said though there has been no specific input for the city, whenever such terror attacks occur in any part of the country, the local police, as a precaution, is put on alert

It has been ranked among the top four airports in the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East region

Police said the duo – K Mallesh, MD of Lucky Securities in Kukatpally and V Alimelu, the supervisor of the firm, had organised meetings at various locations including in Lenin Nagar in Meerpet and promised suitable jobs.

Following the arrival of contestants from 140 countries at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, a grand opening ceremony will be held on May 10 at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, showcasing traditional Telangana folk and tribal dance performances in a parade-style theme.

According to ED sources, Kumar acquired the jet in 2024 for $1.6 million (Rs 14 crore) through Prestige Jets Inc. The agency alleges that funds from the Falcon Group’s Ponzi scheme were misappropriated to finance the purchase.

Maha Shivratri signaled the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 on February 26, drawing large crowds of devotees to Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj for the final sacred dip. Many travelers from the city, eager to participate, reportedly paid high airfares to secure their tickets.

The JBS – RGIA service will be via Secunderabad Railway Station, Ranigunj, Secretariat, Ravindra Bharathi, Haj House, Nampally, Gandhi Bhavan, MJ Market, Afzalgunj, Bahadurpura, Aramgarh and Shamshabad

As per available information, the unidentified caller made the call to the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate Control Room. On receiving the message, the call centre staff informed the airport security officials who alerted the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and local RGIA police