Happy Streets Bengaluru Launches in Bellandur on Jan 4
The Times of India's Happy Streets programme kicks off 2026 in Bengaluru's Bellandur on Jan 4. Join for fitness, art, sustainability & community fun from 6:30 AM. Don't miss it!
The Times of India's Happy Streets programme kicks off 2026 in Bengaluru's Bellandur on Jan 4. Join for fitness, art, sustainability & community fun from 6:30 AM. Don't miss it!
Bengaluru's key Kamaraj Road stretch between MG Road and Cubbon Road is now fully open, ending a six-year closure for Metro work. This move is set to significantly improve traffic flow and connectivity between Commercial Street and Brigade Road. Read more
Kamaraj Road in Bengaluru's CBD has reopened to traffic after being closed for seven years for metro work. This is expected to significantly cut commute times and ease congestion in the city centre. Read more about this major infrastructure update.
Karnataka government increases compensation for 948 acres to accelerate Bengaluru's Peripheral Ring Road. Learn about the new rates, land acquisition details, and project impact.
Union Ministry sanctions Rs 664.67 crore for upgrading 174 km of roads in Chhattisgarh. The projects aim to boost connectivity in remote and Naxal-affected areas. Read more.
Bangalore Development Authority requests IISc for a comprehensive quality audit of asphalting works in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout. Read the full details.
NFRA releases its second Audit Practice Toolkit, focusing on revenue risk assessment, to empower small and medium audit firms and enhance audit quality nationwide. Explore the details.
A speeding car lost control and crashed into a footpath near Phoenix Mall in Bengaluru, injuring seven people. Details on the incident and police response.
Bengaluru's Ballari Road is set for a major upgrade with a 2.2-km tunnel and a 1.2-km elevated corridor from Hebbal to Mehkri Circle. This integrated project aims to decongest one of the city's busiest stretches. Read more about this traffic revolution.
Following recent fire mishaps, KSRTC announces dash cams and saloon cameras for all sleeper buses. Learn about new safety protocols and onboard emergency features for passenger security.
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.
Bengaluru welcomed 2026 with vibrant celebrations on MG Road and Brigade Road. Large crowds gathered under strict police security for crowd management. Read more about the city's festive night.
Bengaluru welcomed 2026 with massive celebrations across MG Road, Church Street, and Indiranagar. Streets were packed as revellers enjoyed the vibrant nightlife. Read more about the city's energetic New Year's Eve.
Bengaluru police unveil a massive security and traffic plan for New Year's Eve 2025. Key routes restricted, 50 flyovers closed, and 20,000 personnel deployed. Details inside.
Madras High Court directs state and central governments to respond in 8 weeks to a plea demanding a comprehensive fitness audit of all public and private buses in Tamil Nadu to curb fatal accidents.
Bihar suspends two engineers, blacklists agency after Rohtas ropeway crash during trial. Safety audits ordered for all state ropeway projects. Read the full investigation details.
ICAI's revised SA 600 retains reliance on subsidiary auditors with safeguards, while NFRA demands sole responsibility for group auditors. The final decision now rests with the government.
Odisha govt directs immediate road safety audit of Janpath-Cuttack Road flyover near Kharavel Nagar mall. Audit to focus on pedestrian safety, especially for visually impaired. Read details.
Veerannapalya in Bengaluru faces a severe civic crisis with a six-month road closure, illegal construction, and garbage piles. Read about this urban administrative failure.
Goa's road safety council mandates rapid rollout of camera-based challaning, highway safety audits, and helmets for pillion riders. Key decisions aim to curb accidents in the state.
Bengaluru Police announces major traffic restrictions for New Year's Eve 2026. Check road closures, parking bans, and alternative routes for MG Road, Brigade Road, and Koramangala.
Get the latest from Bengaluru on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the biggest updates from the city.
A tragic road accident in Bengaluru's HSR Layout claims a life as a speeding Audi, driven by an intoxicated student, rams into a man. Details inside.
Bengaluru allocates Rs 5,500 crore for road repairs, but experts question if this will finally fix the city's crumbling infrastructure. Will new contracts ensure durability?
The long-delayed service road in Jakkur is finally operational, promising relief from traffic bottlenecks on the crucial Kempegowda International Airport route in Bengaluru. Read more.
Bengaluru plans a massive Rs 5,500 crore road repair blitz. Will this investment finally deliver pothole-free, durable roads for the city's harried commuters? Read the full analysis.
Bengaluru police arrest three teenagers for harassing a woman on Silk Board Road. The swift action followed a complaint filed at the Madiwala police station. Read more.
A viral Instagram video captures Bengaluru's holiday traffic paradox on Christmas morning. See the stark contrast between empty inbound roads and jam-packed exits, sparking reactions online.
Delhi's air quality plunges back to 'Very Poor' with AQI hitting 310. The Air Quality Early Warning System forecasts no relief for the next six days. Stay informed and take precautions.
Bengaluru's major highways experience heavy traffic as the Christmas vacation period extends into the weekend. Get the latest updates on traffic jams and travel advisories.