Bengaluru Headlines: Major Updates for December 17
Stay ahead with the latest from Bengaluru: civic alerts, traffic updates, weather, and key political developments for December 17, 2025. Watch the full video for details.
Stay ahead with the latest from Bengaluru: civic alerts, traffic updates, weather, and key political developments for December 17, 2025. Watch the full video for details.
Bengaluru police mandate undertakings from pubs for New Year, banning smoking, drugs, and crackers. Boards must be displayed prominently. Get the full details here.
As Maharashtra gears up for crucial municipal corporation elections in January 2025, we analyze if the BJP can hold its 2017 dominance amidst fractured alliances and party splits. Read the full analysis.
Bengaluru's iconic Samrat Hotel has reopened its legendary restaurant dining hall after four years of operating as a food court. Discover the revival story.
BBMP's Gandhi Bazaar drive in Bengaluru branded an 'eyewash' as illegal stalls return. Residents and urban planners decry lack of permanent enforcement. Read more.
Get the latest from Bengaluru: essential civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments for December 5, 2025. Stay informed.
Get the latest from Bengaluru on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with all the essential news for December 3, 2025.
Bengaluru cab drivers plan protest against Kempegowda Airport's new overstaying fee. From Dec 8, only 8 mins free. They demand 15 mins for pickups. Details inside.
Taragarh Khadim Panchayat in Ajmer bans extravagant death feasts, stopping free facilities to relieve poor families from debt. A move against superstition and financial burden.
Greater Bengaluru Authority faces backlash over ward renaming. After public outcry, 13 ward names revised in a late-night corrigendum. Details on the controversy and changes inside.
Bengaluru police confirm a bomb threat sent to the commissioner's email, targeting the airport and city malls, was a hoax. Investigation is ongoing. Read the full details.
Nagpur's Digdoh Nagar Parishad gears up for its maiden election, a direct BJP vs NCP fight. With 33,188 voters, the contest focuses on resolving civic woes like poor roads and water. Read the full story.
Bengaluru's Freedom Park, the city's protest hub, is temporarily closed for major redevelopment. All events, including protests, are suspended until upgrades are complete. Details inside.
A Rs 3-crore AI camera project to detect potholes and garbage in Bengaluru stalls as senior GBA officials raise privacy concerns over vehicle tracking. Read details.
Former corporator N R Ramesh warns Bengaluru's GBA and new civic bodies risk bankruptcy, citing a revenue gap. Property tax collection stands at only Rs 4,500 crore. Read the full analysis.
Palakkad municipality elections see a complex three-way fight between UDF, LDF, and BJP. With infighting and civic issues like poor roads and waste management taking center stage, voters face a tough choice. Read more.
Stay ahead with the latest from Bengaluru: civic alerts, traffic & metro news, weather, and key political developments. Get all the essential updates for December 1, 2025.
Despite handling over 180 trains daily, Bengaluru's KR Puram railway station remains the most neglected major station in the city, with sluggish upgrades failing to match rising passenger numbers.
Viral video shows litter-filled Amsterdam streets, triggering global discussion about civic sense and cleanliness standards. Watch the debate unfold!
Bengaluru proposes massive ₹1.5 lakh crore infrastructure upgrade including urban tunnels, metro expansion, and waste management to tackle traffic and urban challenges.
Bengaluru Police confronts serious credibility issues as cash-for-posting culture fuels criminality. Strong deterrence measures needed for police reform. Read more about the crisis.
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Greater Bengaluru Authority cracks down on property tax defaulters to recover ₹3,100 crore shortfall. Chief Commissioner orders immediate recovery measures. Read how this affects Bengaluru's development.
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike invites citizens to participate in phone-in session on May 29 to address civic issues. Call 080-22660000 between 10:30 AM-11:30 AM.
Bengaluru police uncover sophisticated cash van robbery where gang studied routes for 3 months before stealing ₹21.5 lakh. Read the shocking details of the planned heist.
Bengaluru government orders third-party review of ₹52 crore sweeping machine proposal amid BJP, JD(S) allegations of pricing irregularities. Latest updates on the controversy.
A 46-year-old woman died after a road accident on badly damaged stretch in South Bengaluru. Shantamma was returning home with colleague Nizam when the tragedy occurred. Read more about this preventable tragedy.
AAP establishes 27-member committee for Bengaluru municipal elections as parties prepare for civic polls. Chandru accuses major parties of delaying elections amid city infrastructure deterioration.
Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party calls for reversal of 'flawed' solid waste management fee implementation, demanding fairness and transparency in civic governance.
Bengaluru's new draft advertisement rules for 2025 introduce a centralized auction system to tackle illegal hoardings, enhance city aesthetics, and boost municipal revenue. Read the complete details.