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Commuters and residents have raised safety concerns over the narrow Chandrayangutta–Pahadishareef stretch of National Highway 765. With widening works stalled and traffic increasing, locals are urging authorities to complete long-pending development to ease congestion and improve safety

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.

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.

IndiGo’s widespread flight cancellations continued at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport, affecting 68 flights and disrupting travel for thousands. The airline blamed technology glitches, schedule changes, and crew shortages. Passengers faced uncertainty and poor communication on revised timings and alternatives.

DRI foiled a gold smuggling attempt at RGI Airport, seizing 11 gold bars weighing 1196.20 grams worth Rs 1.55 crore. The passenger from Sharjah and his Andhra Pradesh-based associate were arrested, and further investigation is underway.

Flight VN-984 from Hyderabad to Hanoi was delayed overnight due to a technical glitch, leaving passengers stranded and prompting protests. The airline arranged overnight accommodation, and the flight is now set to depart at 10 am.

The body of Pole Chandrasekhar, shot dead at a Texas gas station, was brought to Hyderabad on Friday. The State announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for his family, and the minister assured employment for his brother.

A bomb threat at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport on Sunday morning prompted security agencies to conduct anti-sabotage checks. The CISF and local police later declared it a hoax. Authorities confirmed all airport operations are running normally, and an investigation has been launched.

Customs officials at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport arrested a passenger arriving from Bangkok for attempting to smuggle wildlife, including a monitor lizard, a two-headed red-eared slider turtle, and 16 iguanas. The seized species were returned to Bangkok.

In Hyderabad, a rising number of women are being arrested for smuggling hydroponic ganja, lured by the promise of big money from drug cartels. In two separate incidents at RGI Airport in the past fortnight, women were caught carrying large quantities of the substance, having traveled through international routes such as Dubai and Bangkok.

The DRI Hyderabad unit apprehended a woman arriving from Bangkok at RGI Airport carrying 13.3 kg of hydroponic ganja valued at approximately Rs. 13.3 crore. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the broader network involved in this case.

Hydroponic ganja is fast emerging as a new high among Hyderabad’s drug users, prompting Indian cartels to place bulk orders from Thailand, where cultivation was decriminalised in 2022. Women are being increasingly used as couriers to smuggle the contraband into India.

A woman smuggling 40.2 kg of hydroponic ganja from Bangkok via Dubai was caught by NCB officials at RGI Airport, Shamshabad. The ganja is worth Rs 14 crore. Authorities are tracking her international and local links to bust the full network.

Das, a Bangladesh national, illegally crossed the country's borders and entered Bhubaneswar in Odisha. He stayed there for some time and created fake identity documents and obtained an Indian passport in the name of Arfan Rai.

A SpiceJet flight scheduled to depart from Hyderabad to Renigunta was moved away from the runway after crew detected unusual engine noise during pre-departure checks. The aircraft was sent for detailed inspection. No injuries or disruptions were reported.

The woman from Ameerpet and the suspect V Shashank met in Bengaluru and became friends

The police had issued a Look Out Circular (LoC) against Shakil Aamir after he allegedly fled to Dubai following the registration of a case against him.

The flight QR 642 was on way from Doha to Dhaka, Bangladesh, when around 3 a.m the pilot sought permission for emergency landing after a woman passenger developed health complications.

The unveiling ceremony was attended by officials from GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL), CISF, BCAS, Customs, FRRO, airline representatives, and other key stakeholders.

The aircraft of a courier company was on its way to RGI Airport from Chennai when the pilot noticed technical issues with landing gear. The ATC was alerted and soon Rapid Response Teams were alerted