Author: ADAC GTMasters
A 23‑year‑old Kerala youth has been arrested in Bengaluru for stealing women’s lingerie, wearing the stolen items, and posting selfies online, authorities said on Monday. The incident, which unfolded in the Hebbagodi area, has sparked outrage across the city and raised questions about safety, online privacy and the growing trend of “selfie‑theft” among young offenders. Background / Context In recent months, Bengaluru has seen a surge in petty thefts targeting personal belongings, especially in residential and paying‑guest accommodations. Police reports indicate that the city’s youth unemployment rate has climbed to 18%, a figure that has been linked to an uptick…
Leopard sightings Nelamangala have turned a quiet Bengaluru suburb into a scene of alarm and uncertainty, as villagers report a series of aggressive encounters with the elusive big cat over the past three months. The animal has reportedly stalked livestock, attacked stray dogs, and even taken two pet dogs from a local household, sparking fears of a potential human threat. Background/Context Nelamangala, a rapidly developing taluk in Bengaluru’s northern district, sits on the fringes of the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot that hosts a variety of wildlife, including leopards. Historically, the area has seen sporadic leopard sightings, but the recent…
Bengaluru welcomes double‑decker buses back for a new hop‑on hop‑off tour – the city’s streets will soon echo with the familiar rumble of iconic red buses, a first since 1997. Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) has launched a pilot Bengaluru double‑decker bus tour that lets visitors hop on and off at key landmarks, promising a panoramic view of the city’s heritage and modernity. Background / Context After a failed attempt by Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) to reintroduce double‑deckers a few years ago, the idea seemed almost nostalgic. Yet the city’s rapid growth, coupled with a surge in domestic…
Bengaluru gets green light for a new airport rail link – an 8.5‑km spur to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). The Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K‑Ride) and Indian Railways have cleared the long‑awaited suburban rail connection, promising to lift the daily traffic bottleneck that swallows nearly one lakh cars and taxis heading to the airport. Background / Context For years, commuters and logistics operators have complained about the congested corridor that links the city’s northern suburbs to KIA. The Majestic–Devanahalli corridor, part of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP), was earmarked for a dedicated airport spur in the 2020…
In a landmark consumer‑rights verdict, a 75‑year‑old resident of Banashankari, Bengaluru, has won a court battle against a faulty mosquito vaporiser, forcing the manufacturer and retailer to pay compensation for a defective product that failed to perform as advertised. Background and Context India’s tropical climate makes mosquito‑borne illnesses a perennial public health concern. Bengaluru, with its humid monsoon season, sees a surge in dengue, chikungunya and malaria cases every year. In response, manufacturers have flooded the market with electric vaporisers promising to eliminate mosquitoes without chemicals. Yet, consumer complaints about sub‑standard devices have risen sharply, with the Consumer Disputes Redressal…
Four Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) conductors have been suspended after authorities uncovered a scheme that siphoned off more than ₹1.3 lakh from commuters using the city’s cashless ticketing system. The incident, which came to light during routine inspections, has sparked a debate over the security of UPI‑based fare collection and the integrity of public transport staff. Background/Context BMTC introduced a UPI QR‑code system in 2024 to streamline fare payments and reduce cash handling. The move was hailed as a step toward a digital, contactless future, with 51% of passengers now using the QR code to pay their fares. The system…