Author: ADAC GTMasters
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan addressed a packed auditorium at the silver jubilee celebrations of CMR Institute of Technology in Whitefield, urging students to reject drugs and exercise caution on social media. In a speech that blended moral exhortation with practical advice, he launched a new Vice President drug free campaign aimed at safeguarding the nation’s youth. Background / Context India’s drug‑related deaths have climbed steadily, with the National Crime Records Bureau reporting 1,200 drug‑related fatalities in 2024 alone. The rise is most pronounced among college students, where peer pressure and easy access to substances create a perilous environment. In response, the…
In a landmark move aimed at easing the financial burden on patients with a rare but potentially fatal neurological disorder, the Karnataka government has announced that Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy for Guillain‑Barré Syndrome (GBS) will now be covered under the state’s Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka (AB‑ArK) health insurance scheme. The decision, unveiled by Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, marks the first time a state‑level insurance plan has included this expensive, life‑saving treatment. Background and Context Guillain‑Barré Syndrome is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves, leading to rapid muscle weakness and, in severe…
In a bold move that could reshape the city’s visual identity, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has announced a sweeping overhaul of the Bengaluru hoarding rules, slashing the mandatory spacing between billboards from 175 metres to a mere 50 metres. The change, effective immediately, is set to flood the city’s streetscape with a denser, more vibrant advertising presence, while also tightening enforcement and introducing a host of new digital and environmental mandates. Background/Context The previous 2025 bylaws, which had been lauded for preserving open spaces and reducing visual clutter, proved largely ineffective. “We saw a complete lack of bidders and…
In a swift police operation on January 14, 2026, a 29‑year‑old man from Haryana was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly stalking and sexually harassing a 34‑year‑old sports nutritionist and freelance fitness professional for nearly a year. The accused, identified as Sudhir Kumar of Rewari district, was taken into custody after a complaint lodged at the South Women Police Station and a subsequent case registered under sections 75, 78 and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Background and Context Online harassment has surged in India, with the Supreme Court’s 2021 ruling on the “Right to be Forgotten” and the 2022 amendments…
In a sudden turn of events, the Karnataka State Data Centre (KSDC) has halted public access to Nirman 2.0, the state‑wide online platform that processes building plan approvals, licences and construction permits across Bengaluru’s urban local bodies (ULBs). The decision, announced on Tuesday, comes after a software glitch and cyber‑security concerns disrupted automated approvals, forcing the government to suspend the system until a comprehensive audit can be completed. Background / Context Nirman 2.0, launched in 2024, was hailed as a digital leap for Bengaluru’s urban planning ecosystem. By centralising land records, plan submissions and sanction approvals, the platform promised faster…
UK man arrested after handing boarding pass to Sri Lankan in Bengaluru airport washroom; both held In a bizarre turn of events at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), a 52‑year‑old British national was taken into custody after allegedly handing his London‑bound boarding pass to a Sri Lankan passenger in a men’s washroom. The exchange, which took place on Sunday, has sparked a fresh wave of scrutiny over boarding pass fraud in Bengaluru and raised questions about airport security protocols. Background / Context Boarding pass fraud has become a growing concern for airports worldwide. In India, the Airports Authority of India (AAI)…