Author: ADAC GTMasters
Karnataka cybercrime helpline calls have surged to a staggering 2.4 million in just four years, a trend that underscores the growing awareness among citizens to report online frauds promptly. The state’s police data shows a jump from 1.3 lakh calls in 2022 to 24.08 lakh in 2025, while the amount of money recovered has also climbed dramatically. Background and Context The national cybercrime helpline number 1930 was launched in December 2021 as part of a nationwide effort to streamline reporting of digital offences. Karnataka, with its booming IT sector and high internet penetration, has become a hotbed for cyber frauds ranging from phishing…
Bengaluru has been named the second most congested city in the world for 2025, according to the latest TomTom Traffic Index, with rush‑hour speeds plummeting to a mere 13.9 km/h. The report, released on January 22, 2026, shows that commuters in the capital of Karnataka are losing an average of 168 hours per year to traffic delays, a 1.7 % increase from 2024. The city’s ranking has slipped from sixth place in 2023 to third in 2024, and now to second, trailing only Mexico City. Background / Context Bengaluru’s rapid transformation into a global IT hub has been accompanied by a surge in…
Karnataka doctor murder propofol has sent shockwaves through the state after a debt‑ridden Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. G.P. Mallesh, allegedly used a lethal dose of the anesthetic drug propofol to kill his 78‑year‑old uncle Chandranna and 75‑year‑old aunt Jayamma in Shivamogga district. The doctor is accused of stealing 80 grams of gold ornaments and attempting to clear a Rs 15 lakh loan that his uncle had refused to grant. Background/Context Propofol is a potent, short‑acting anesthetic used exclusively in operating theatres and intensive care units under strict medical supervision. It is a scheduled drug, and its misuse is a serious offence under the Drugs…
In a chilling turn of events that has rattled the residents of Dwarakanagar, a Bengaluru chaat shop owner, Virupaksha Gowda, and his employee, Pundalika Janappa Lamani, have been arrested for the murder of the owner’s estranged wife, Asha S. Police say the pair strangled Asha and staged her death as a suicide by hanging her from a ceiling fan, a plan that was uncovered after a post‑mortem confirmed ligature strangulation. Background/Context The Bengaluru murder case unfolded in the early hours of January 10, when Asha S, 31, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in her Dwarakanagar home. Her elder brother, Arun Kumar, immediately filed a complaint,…
Hical Technologies, a Bengaluru‑based electronics and software firm, has unveiled a new Corporate Commute scheme that promises to make public transport a more attractive option for its employees. The initiative, announced on Wednesday, offers pre‑loaded wallets with ₹800 for Metro tickets and bus passes, and a ₹550 pool that delivers a 10% cashback on every Metro ride until the fund is exhausted. The move is part of the larger STAMP (Sustainable Transport for All) program, a collaboration between WRI India, the Toyota Mobility Foundation, BMRCL and BMTC, aimed at nudging corporate commuters toward greener travel. Background / Context Bengaluru’s traffic…
Air India staffer sexual harassment Bengaluru: A 32‑year‑old South Korean businesswoman alleges that an Air India ground‑handling employee groped her during a “manual frisking” at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Monday, prompting the employee’s arrest and a swift police response. Background / Context Airports are high‑traffic hubs where security protocols are meant to protect passengers. Yet, incidents of sexual harassment at airports have been on the rise, with the International Civil Aviation Organization reporting a 15% increase in such complaints worldwide between 2019 and 2023. In India, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has recently intensified its focus on passenger…