Author: ADAC GTMasters
Bengaluru’s real‑estate landscape is shifting dramatically as 3BHK homes surge in popularity, eclipsing the once‑favoured 2BHKs. The city’s aspirational residents are now treating the three‑bedroom layout as the default choice for both purchase and rental, driven by changing lifestyle needs, improved infrastructure, and a post‑pandemic emphasis on multifunctional living spaces. Background / Context For years, Bengaluru’s booming IT sector and cosmopolitan culture made 2BHK apartments the go‑to option for young professionals and small families. However, the past year has seen a marked pivot. According to a Knight Frank Research report, the average size of newly launched apartments in 2025 rose…
Basavanagudi’s “Namana” exhibition has turned the IIWC Art Gallery into a buzzing community hub, drawing artists, students, and locals alike to a space where creativity meets collaboration. The event, which ran from January 15 to 25, 2026, showcased over 200 pieces and hosted daily workshops, turning a quiet gallery into a vibrant forum for artistic dialogue. Background/Context In a city where art often feels confined to galleries and academies, the Namana exhibition Basavanagudi offers a fresh model of community-driven creativity. The IIWC Art Gallery, located on the historic streets of Basavanagudi, has long been a cultural landmark, but the recent…
Karnataka police stations will observe the third Sunday of every month as Victims’ Day, a new initiative aimed at boosting public engagement and ensuring timely redressal of grievances. The directive, issued by Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP) MA Saleem, will see station house officers (SHOs) actively interacting with victims and those seeking to lodge complaints or obtain updates on ongoing investigations. The move is part of a broader effort to make policing more public‑friendly and transparent across the state. Background / Context In recent years, Karnataka has witnessed a growing demand for accountability from law‑enforcement agencies.…
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…