Author: ADAC GTMasters
A blaze erupted at a house on Ballari‑Belagallu Road during a social media reel shoot, forcing police to detain eight people, including two adults and six minors, on Saturday. The fire, which gutted the property owned by Aruna Janardhana Reddy, wife of MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy, has sparked a political firestorm and raised questions about safety protocols for online content creation. Background and Context Ballari, a rapidly developing town in Karnataka, has seen a surge in digital content production as creators seek new locations for viral videos. The incident comes at a time when the state government is tightening regulations…
Experts in Bengaluru have called for a fundamental rethink of how digital tools and artificial intelligence are designed and deployed in autism care, urging that technology remain flexible, human‑centred and responsive to individual needs. The recommendations emerged at the third Global Autism Convention organised by St John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, in association with several organisations. Background/Context Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects roughly 1 in 54 children worldwide, and in India the prevalence is estimated at 1.5 %. Bengaluru, a hub for technology and healthcare, has seen a surge in digital interventions aimed at early diagnosis, behavioural therapy and skill…
Bengaluru leads Karnataka in missing children cases, with girls accounting for 72% of the reports. Over the past three years, the city has recorded 3,268 missing child incidents, the highest in the state. Police data reveal that while most cases are not actual kidnappings, the sheer volume and gender imbalance raise urgent concerns for families, law‑enforcement agencies, and the broader community. Background / Context In India, the Supreme Court’s 2023 guidelines mandate that every missing minor be registered as a kidnapping case. This procedural shift has amplified the number of reported incidents, especially in urban centers where family dynamics and…
In the early hours of Thursday, a frantic call to the Bengaluru police control room set a patrol team racing to a house in Roopena Agrahara, sparking a rush that would soon reveal a startling misinterpretation: a Bengaluru child marriage alert that turned out to be a misunderstanding between a father and his daughter’s boyfriend. Background and Context Child marriage remains a persistent social issue in India, with the National Family Health Survey reporting that 4.5% of girls aged 15–19 are married before 18. In Karnataka, the state government has intensified enforcement, deploying police patrols and community volunteers to curb…
Bengaluru parking dispute turns violent as a BMW incident sparks a mass fight, leading to 12 arrests near the Durgaparameshwari temple in HMT Layout. Background/Context Bengaluru, a city with over 12 million residents and a vehicle fleet exceeding 1.2 crore, has long struggled with parking congestion. The problem is especially acute around religious sites, where devotees flock in the evenings, creating a high demand for limited spaces. The Durgaparameshwari temple, a popular pilgrimage spot in the Vidyaranyapura area, has seen frequent clashes over parking in recent months. This latest incident underscores the volatility that can erupt when personal property and…
Bengaluru 3BHK trend is reshaping the city’s real‑estate landscape as aspirational buyers and tenants move away from the traditional 2BHK model. In a year marked by rapid infrastructure growth and a post‑pandemic shift toward multifunctional living, developers are now prioritising larger, lifestyle‑oriented homes that offer space for work, fitness and entertainment. Background / Context For years, Bengaluru’s 2BHK apartments were the go‑to choice for young professionals and small families, offering a balance between affordability and convenience. However, the city’s transformation into a global tech hub, coupled with the rise of remote work, has altered living preferences. The Bengaluru 3BHK trend…