Bengaluru News: Major Civic, Traffic & Political Updates
Get the latest updates from Bengaluru on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 22, 2025. Stay informed with essential city news.
Get the latest updates from Bengaluru on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 22, 2025. Stay informed with essential city news.
The final day of Bazm-e-Virasat in Prayagraj featured fusion band Pakshee, literary discourse on Allahabad, ghazals, and retro classics, celebrating India's rich cultural heritage. Explore the highlights.
Over 3,100 youth will converge in Bilaspur for Chhattisgarh's State Youth Festival 2025 from Dec 23-25. The event launches Khelo India Tribal Games, aiming to empower youth and preserve culture. Read more.
Echoes of Earth 2025 transformed Bengaluru's outskirts with sustainable art, genre-spanning music, and community spirit. Discover how the festival championed eco-consciousness and offered a digital detox.
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The 88th All India Kannada Literary Festival, slated for Ballari, faces indefinite delay due to leadership turmoil and financial concerns. Writers protest as the event's fate hangs on a court verdict.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
Javed Akhtar calls burqa 'peer pressure' in a viral video. His comments spark debate as Nitish Kumar faces backlash for pulling a doctor's hijab. Full story inside.
Kerala Legislative Assembly hosts its 4th International Book Festival from Jan 7-13, 2026. Free entry, 200+ publishers, author talks & cultural events. Explore!
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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will address the closing session of the Auroville Literary Festival on December 21. The festival, which began on Dec 15, features a unique language-based itinerary with distinguished speakers.
Bengaluru police mandate undertakings from pubs for New Year, banning smoking, drugs, and crackers. Boards must be displayed prominently. Get the full details here.
Madurai gears up for its first major literary festival, 'Sangam,' on Jan 30-31. Inspired by Jaipur, it will feature writers, artists & cultural events at heritage sites. Free entry with registration.
FirstSteps School hosts the Paper Trails Literary Fest 2025, uniting young readers with renowned authors. Discover how the festival is transforming reading into a shared, interactive experience for children.
Bangalore Literature Festival moves from hotel halls to the open grounds of historic Freedom Park, the city's former jail, celebrating ideas in a space once meant for confinement. Explore the new venue's impact.
Nationwide flight delays & cancellations disrupted Bengaluru Theatre Fest, Lit Fest & Fashion Week. Organisers faced talent gaps, soaring costs & frantic reshuffling. Details inside.
A Mysuru school is buzzing with literary activities, hosting multiple competitions in preparation for the Panorama International Literature Festival 2026, scheduled from Jan 1 to Feb 14, 2026.
Discover how Meghalaya is reviving its economy through a unique creative focus—from literary festivals and local fruit wines to grassroots music and a cosmopolitanism rooted in Khasi culture.
From Kochi's sea views to Panaji's heritage spaces, India's art festivals are using location as a canvas. Explore how Serendipity, Kochi Biennale, and literary fests are changing art consumption and sparking new career paths like culinary arts.
The 10th Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji, from Dec 12-21, showcases interdisciplinary art, breaking genre silos with 35+ curators. Explore dance, theatre, food & tech fusion.
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.
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The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival concluded successfully, highlighting resilience, cultural heritage, and sports. Governor Bhalla praised stakeholders and infrastructure initiatives boosting tourism. Read more.
Over 100 authors will attend the Raipur Sahitya Utsav from Jan 23-25, 2025, as part of Chhattisgarh's silver jubilee. CM Sai unveils logo, aiming to put state on literary map. Discover the sessions!
Bhavan Vidyalaya in Chandigarh celebrated National Library Week with a vibrant literary festival, featuring author talks, book fairs, and student-led activities to promote reading culture.
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.
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.
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.
Bengaluru's acclaimed Echoes of Earth festival is back on December 13-14. Celebrated as Asia's greenest music fest, it blends world music, upcycled art, and sustainability workshops. Discover the details.