Author: ADAC GTMasters
Over 40,000 fans braved Bengaluru’s notorious traffic and the long‑weekend rush to witness Linkin Park’s historic India debut, a standalone show that electrified the city on Friday night. The band’s performance, part of the From Zero World Tour, marked the first time the iconic rock group has played in India, fulfilling a promise Chester Bennington made in 2014 and setting a new benchmark for international acts in the country. Background/Context Linkin Park, formed in 1996, has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and is known for blending rock, hip‑hop, and electronic elements. Their 2014 statement that they would one…
23 senior students have been booked for ragging first‑year students at a Bengaluru college, with three already arrested, authorities say. The incident, which involved forcing juniors to bring alcohol and cigarettes and subjecting them to physical intimidation, has sparked a police investigation and raised alarms across the city’s educational community. Background/Context Ragging, the practice of hazing new students, has long been a scourge in Indian higher education. Despite the 2015 Ragging (Prohibition and Prevention) Act and subsequent state regulations, incidents continue to surface, especially in private and community colleges. Bengaluru, a hub of academia and technology, has seen a rise…
Bangalore’s Bescom has saved ₹120 crore in just five months after deploying an automated optical meter reading system, a move that could reshape electricity billing across Karnataka. The new technology, which eliminates manual meter reading errors and tampering, has already plugged long‑standing revenue leakages and earned the company a hefty financial cushion. Background / Context For years, Bangalore’s electricity supply company (Bescom) struggled with inaccurate meter readings that led to both over‑billing and under‑billing. Manual readings were prone to human error, and in some cases, meter readers allegedly under‑reported consumption to help consumers stay in lower tariff slabs. These practices…
In a chilling reminder of the fragile coexistence between humans and wildlife, a leopard fatally attacked a pilgrim at the foothills of Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. The incident has prompted the state forest department to deploy drone cameras along the popular trekking routes, marking a first in the region’s history of human‑wildlife conflict. Background/Context MM Hills, a sacred site for Hindus, draws thousands of devotees every year, especially during festivals such as Shivarathri, Ugadi and Deepavali. Pilgrims traditionally trek through dense forest corridors to reach the temple, a practice that has long been accepted by local authorities.…
Bengaluru’s bike‑taxi regulation debate heats up as commuters rally for safer, cheaper rides while auto‑rickshaw drivers demand a ban. The High Court’s Friday ruling, which upheld the legality of bike‑taxi services, has sparked a new wave of calls for comprehensive regulation. With the city’s metro network expanding and last‑mile connectivity still a challenge, the debate has moved beyond legality to practical governance and rider protection. Background/Context Bengaluru’s rapid urban growth has outpaced its public transport infrastructure. The city’s 96‑km metro network, with 83 stations, is set to add another 79 km in the next three years. Yet for many commuters,…
In a chilling reminder of how quickly digital promises can turn into financial nightmares, a 61‑year‑old resident of Bengaluru has lost a staggering Rs 5.1 crore in a forex trading scam that began with a LinkedIn message. The victim, who has chosen to remain anonymous, was lured into a sophisticated online scheme that promised high returns on foreign exchange trading, only to discover that the platform, the profits, and the people behind it were all fabricated. Background/Context Online trading frauds have surged in India, with cyber‑crime units reporting that more than 6,000 people were cheated of over $35 million in 2024 alone. The…