Bengaluru News Today: Major Civic, Traffic & Political Updates
Get the latest Bengaluru news for January 4, 2026. Stay updated on major civic developments, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political news from the city.
Get the latest Bengaluru news for January 4, 2026. Stay updated on major civic developments, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political news from the city.
Assam enhances disaster response with 40 new high-speed, Japanese-technology inflatable rescue boats for SDRF. These boats, costing Rs 6.65 lakh each, can rescue 8-10 people at once, boosting flood rescue capabilities.
On January 1, Drishti Marine lifesavers rescued at least six individuals across Goa's crowded beaches, including incidents involving a stingray, a deep cut, and swimmers in distress. Read about the crucial safety interventions.
A dramatic rescue operation saved four men whose boat was left hanging over a 40-metre dam spillway in South Africa. Read about the tense hours and the critical intervention that prevented a tragedy.
A 7-year-old male tiger was safely captured and released in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar. Forest officials continue search operations for a tigress and her four cubs. Read the latest wildlife update.
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.
A young Sikh volunteer, Awjot Singh, was dramatically rescued after being stranded for over five hours at 90 feet while changing a Gurudwara flag in Abohar's Gidranwali village. Read the full story of the harrowing rescue.
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 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.
A wild tiger fell into a 40-foot well in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district. Forest department officials are leading urgent rescue efforts to save the big cat. Details inside.
A Bengaluru police officer's sharp instincts saved a 2-year-old boy from a mentally unstable woman in Jayanagar. Read how the quick action and city-wide alert led to a happy reunion.
A routine photography trip in Kochi turned into a dramatic rescue mission when a buffalo was found sinking in mud. Read how a photographer, a truck driver, and fire services saved a life, embodying constitutional duty and compassion.
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.
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 police deploy 20,000 personnel for New Year's Eve security. Check traffic restrictions, drone surveillance, and safety guidelines for December 31st celebrations.
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.
An aged tigress from Nagarahole, with worn-out canines, has been rescued and shifted to Bannerghatta for permanent care. Read about her survival challenges and the forest department's decision.
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A Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff member, Lijisha, heroically rescued a passenger who fell while trying to board a moving train at Ernakulam Junction. The incident occurred early Saturday morning. Read the full story of this brave act.
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.
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.
A man in Surat fell from the 10th floor while asleep but was miraculously rescued after getting stuck on the 8th-floor window grill. Read the incredible survival story.
A Surat man miraculously survived a 10th-floor fall in his sleep, getting stuck on an 8th-floor window. Read about the dramatic rescue operation by fire officials.
A wild elephant caused panic after entering a school in Bengaluru. Faculty alerted forest officials who successfully drove the animal back to safety. Read the full story.
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.
A six-year-old sambar deer was safely rescued by Nashik forest officials after it strayed into a residential area, colliding with a fence. Read about the swift operation that prevented a traffic mishap.
Bengaluru residents launch a unique campaign to save urban trees dying due to concrete and tar. Learn how they're fighting for the city's green cover and what you can do to help.
A Bengaluru NGO has launched a fully-equipped wildlife ambulance with an onboard vet to rescue distressed animals and reduce human-animal conflict in the city. Read how this innovative service is changing urban wildlife conservation.
Lifesavers in Goa rescued four people from drowning over the weekend across Arambol, Baga, and Candolim beaches. A Swedish tourist also received treatment for a jellyfish sting. Read the full story on beach safety.
A 68-year-old man was safely rescued by Ahmedabad Fire Brigade after being trapped in a malfunctioning lift for nearly an hour at Urvashi Flats. Read the dramatic rescue details.