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Bengaluru NYE 2025: Traffic Restrictions & Security Plan
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.
Bengaluru's 2035 Future: Climate, Roads, and Governance
Can Bengaluru transform into a sustainable, liveable city by 2035? Experts outline a path focusing on climate resilience, inclusive mobility, and governance reforms to reshape India's tech hub.
Former journalist arrested for extortion bid on Bengaluru cops
A former journalist was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly demanding Rs 15 lakh from three police inspectors to suppress a news story. The case follows a major drug bust in the city. Read the full details.
Bengaluru's 20,000-strong police force for New Year 2026 safety
Bengaluru police deploy 20,000 personnel for New Year 2026 security. Plan includes women's help desks, crowd control, and strict drunk-driving checks. Read the full safety blueprint.
5 Arrested in Surat for Dating App Extortion
Surat police arrest five, including three minors, for allegedly extorting ₹70,000 from a textile manager lured via Grindr. The victim was threatened and assaulted in a mango orchard. Read the full details.
Deaf-mute teen forced to steal Rs 7.70 lakh in Rajkot
Bhaktinagar Police arrest a man for allegedly molesting and extorting a 17-year-old deaf and mute girl, forcing her to steal her family's wedding savings. Read the shocking details.
Foreigner Arrested in Bengaluru with ₹2.5 Crore Drugs
Bengaluru police's CCB unit arrested a foreign national and seized narcotics worth ₹2.5 crore in a major crackdown. Read the full details of the operation here.
Bengaluru Headlines: Major Updates You Need to Know
Stay ahead with the biggest updates from Bengaluru for December 29, 2025. Covering civic alerts, traffic snarls, weather forecasts, and key political developments. Watch the full video for complete details.
SC Hears Aravalli Case; IndiGo Cuts 130 Daily Flights
The Supreme Court examines the Aravalli definition today, a move that could impact 90% of the range. Meanwhile, IndiGo slashes 130 daily flights. Also: SIR hearings paused in Bengal, Sanskrit revival in Pakistan.
Bengaluru Demolition Drive Triggers Public Outcry
Bengaluru's Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) demolition drive targeting illegal structures faces fierce public resistance. Residents protest as bulldozers roll in, highlighting city's infrastructure woes.
20,000 Police for Bengaluru New Year's Eve Security
Bengaluru gears up for massive New Year celebrations with a deployment of 20,000 police personnel. Home Minister G Parameshwara reviews arrangements for over 10 lakh expected revellers. Key crowd points identified.
Bengaluru Traders Get Security Advisory for New Year
Ahead of New Year celebrations, Bengaluru police have instructed traders to ensure CCTV functionality and install additional cameras. Read the full security advisory here.
Bengaluru's Challaghatta Railway Underpass to Ease Traffic
The much-awaited Challaghatta railway underpass in Bengaluru is nearing completion. Part of an 8-lane road project, it aims to drastically cut congestion on the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway. Read for details.
Sukesh Chandrasekhar offers Rs 217 crore settlement in court
Incarcerated conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar has moved a Delhi court, seeking permission to pay Rs 217 crore to complainant Aditi Singh in a proposed settlement of the Rs 200 crore extortion case. The plea is listed for January 3.
Massive Police Deployment for Bengaluru New Year Celebrations
Bengaluru police deploy 20,000 personnel for New Year's Eve security. Check traffic restrictions, drone surveillance, and safety guidelines for December 31st celebrations.
20,000 Police for Bengaluru New Year Security
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announces massive security deployment of 20,000 police personnel for Bengaluru's New Year celebrations, focusing on women's safety and crowd control. Read details.
Fake Gangster Arzoo Bishnoi Threatens Abohar Jeweller
A 24-year-old graduate posed as gangster Arzoo Bishnoi to extort money from an Abohar jeweller. Ferozepur police swiftly arrested the accused, revealing a sophisticated scam. Read the full investigation details.
Bengaluru Headlines: Major Updates You Need to Know
Get the latest from Bengaluru on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the biggest updates from the city.
Man arrested for molesting woman at Bengaluru mall on Christmas
Bengaluru police swiftly arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly molesting a woman at a city mall during Christmas celebrations. Suspect remanded to judicial custody.
Bengaluru's Viral Cost of Living Rant Strikes a Chord
A Bengaluru man's viral Instagram rant about skyrocketing daily expenses resonates deeply with residents, highlighting the city's growing affordability crisis. Watch the video and see why everyone is talking.
Two arrested in Daltonganj for extortion plot
Palamu police arrest two men linked to gangster Prince Khan for conspiring to extort Rs 1 crore from a jeweller. Read the full investigation details.
Drunk Driver Drags Bike on Bengaluru Flyover
A shocking hit-and-run in Bengaluru saw a drunk SUV driver dragging a scooter for 1.5 km on a flyover. The victim, a 23-year-old, miraculously survived. Read the full details.
Viral video shows Bengaluru's empty vs clogged roads on Christmas
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.
Bengaluru Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Weather Updates
Stay ahead with the biggest updates from Bengaluru for December 26, 2025. Get the latest on civic alerts, metro news, weather, and key political developments. Watch the full video for complete details.
Second Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh within days
Amrit Mandal, a 29-year-old man from the Hindu minority, was beaten to death in Rajbari's Pangsha. Authorities claim it was over extortion, not communal violence. Read the full details.
Woman arrested for honey-trap blackmail in Dewas, demanded Rs 50 lakh
Dewas police arrested a woman for allegedly honey-trapping a man and demanding Rs 50 lakh cash and a share of his land. The accused was sent for medical examination. Read the full details.
Two women held for trying to extort builder's son in Mumbai
Mumbai police arrests two women for attempting to extort Rs 5.5 crore from a builder's son by threatening a molestation case. They were caught red-handed accepting Rs 1.5 crore. Read the full story.
Bengaluru Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Weather Updates
Get the latest updates from Bengaluru on December 24, 2025. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic snarls, metro services, weather, and key political developments in the city.
Charges Framed in Sarpanch Murder & Extortion Case
Special court in Beed frames MCOCA charges against former Parli council president Valmik Karad for abduction, murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, and Rs 2 crore extortion bid. Next hearing on Jan 8.
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