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.
East Singhbhum DC Karn Satyarthi directs officials to intensify night surveys at public places to identify and relocate homeless to shelters. Details on bonfire sites and shelter capacities inside.
Despite having vacant beds, many homeless in Ambala are braving the cold outdoors. Officials urge people to use the shelters. Discover the reasons behind this troubling trend.
New York City halts its controversial homeless encampment sweeps, a major policy reversal announced by Zohran Mamdani. This signals a significant break from Mayor Eric Adams's previous approach.
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.
Get the latest from Bengaluru: essential civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments for December 5, 2025. Stay informed.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launches 8 winter night shelters for 450 vulnerable citizens. Commissioner Amit Kumar inspects facilities, ensuring warmth and safety from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026.
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.
A fire at a homeless shelter in Delhi's Vasant Vihar killed one person. Investigators suspect a short circuit. Read the full details and the tragic sequence of events.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta rolls out expanded Winter Action Plan with 326 shelters, targeting homeless, schoolchildren & patients. Plan active until March 15.
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.
A deadly fire at a Delhi govt shelter in Vasant Vihar claimed two lives. Five rescued. Case registered under BNS. Details on the tragedy and response inside.
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.
Social media creator Keith Castillo faces backlash for handing machetes, alcohol to homeless people. Experts warn of legal consequences and safety risks. Read full details.
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.
Social media influencer Keith Castillo distributes 18-inch machetes and alcohol to homeless people across US cities, sparking safety concerns and planned expansion to New York.
Safiudeen Pakkeer Mohamed from Tamil Nadu was hosed down and kicked while sleeping outside a Malaysian bank. The 39-year-old lost his job and passport, leaving him stranded. Watch the shocking video that sparked outrage.
Speeding BMW crushes three laborers sleeping on Vasant Kunj footpath. Driver arrested as Delhi police investigate the shocking incident that highlights road safety crisis.
Jaipur's only transgender night shelter, started in 2023, survives on residents' efforts amid government apathy. 30 residents manage food, water, and security themselves while facing harassment and unemployment challenges.
Jamshedpur municipal bodies activate emergency winter plan with shelter homes and bonfire facilities across Kolhan division to protect homeless from plummeting temperatures. Read about the comprehensive cold wave response.
Bengaluru proposes massive ₹1.5 lakh crore infrastructure upgrade including urban tunnels, metro expansion, and waste management to tackle traffic and urban challenges.
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Twenty US states challenge Trump administration's homeless funding policy. Learn how this legal battle affects vulnerable populations and state resources nationwide.
Two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey clarifies he isn't homeless despite financial troubles from legal battles. Read his full statement and the truth behind the headlines.
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.
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.
Oscar winner Kevin Spacey reveals he's effectively homeless, living in hotels while seeking work. The actor discusses his financial struggles and hopes for Hollywood redemption. Read his emotional journey.