Author: ADAC GTMasters
In a dramatic turn of events, the Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) has staged a high‑profile convention in Hassan district, signalling a potential revival of the party in its traditional stronghold amid a backdrop of political turbulence and legal controversies surrounding the Deve Gowda family. Background and Context Hassan, a district that has long been the political heartland of the Deve Gowda clan, has seen its fortunes waver in recent months. The arrest of former Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna, his brother Suraj Revanna, and their parents on charges of sexual offences has cast a shadow over the party’s image and…
In a dramatic turn of events, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Union government of “remote‑controlling” governors in non‑BJP states and of withholding Karnataka’s rightful share of central funds. The allegations surfaced during a high‑profile house‑distribution ceremony in Hubballi, where Kharge claimed that the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) was directing governors to ignore state‑prepared speeches and to act as puppets for the ruling party. Background / Context The dispute comes at a time when federal dynamics in India are under intense scrutiny. Karnataka, a key state in the south, has been governed by the Congress since 2023, while the central…
Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets worth Rs 1.5 crore linked to IPS officer Amrit Paul and head constable Sridhar H in the high‑profile Karnataka recruitment scam that shook the state’s police recruitment process. The move follows months of investigations that uncovered a sophisticated conspiracy involving unauthorized access to the strongroom where optical mark recognition (OMR) sheets were stored, bribery of candidates, and the laundering of illicit proceeds. Background and Context The Karnataka police sub‑inspector (PSI) recruitment exam, held in October 2021, was meant to fill 545 vacancies across the state. Over 54,000 aspirants appeared at 93 centres, and the results were announced in…
In a surprising turn of events, a Bengaluru motorist was forced to peel off a Karnataka state flag sticker from his car at a Tirupati checkpoint, sparking a heated debate over the sanctity of the temple hill versus the right to display state symbols. The incident, captured in a viral Instagram reel, has ignited a nationwide conversation about the rules governing vehicle stickers in the sacred precincts of Tirumala. Background and Context The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has long maintained strict guidelines to preserve the spiritual atmosphere of the hill shrine. Among these rules is a blanket ban on political…
Three senior students have been arrested after a brutal ragging episode at a Bengaluru‑Rural college forced first‑year BBA and BCA students to bring alcohol and cigarettes, stand for hours holding their books, and endure physical assault with iron rods, stones and wooden sticks. The incident, which has sparked outrage across the city, has led to a formal complaint against 23 seniors and a police case under ragging, attempted murder and criminal intimidation charges. Background/Context Ragging, the practice of hazing new students, has long plagued Indian campuses. In 2015, the Supreme Court declared ragging a punishable offence under the Prevention of…
Bengaluru’s walls turned into a stadium of champions as a 130‑foot mural at Jayamahal Park celebrates India’s sporting heroes, following the historic win of the women’s cricket team at the 2025 World Cup. Background / Context On 2 November 2025, the nation erupted in cheers when the Indian women’s cricket team clinched the World Cup title. While stadiums across India rang with victory chants, a quieter yet equally vibrant celebration unfolded in Bengaluru. The city’s public art scene, long known for its street murals, seized the moment to honor the triumph and the broader spectrum of Indian sports excellence. Jayamahal Park, a…