From groundnuts to grandeur: Kadalekai Parishe dazzles with Mysuru Dasara-style glow
7 months on, Bengaluru has no functioning pet crematorium
Final edition of Happy Streets at MEI Layout in Bengaluru
Government revises compensation for victims of stray dog bites in Greater Bengaluru Authority areas
Male leopard dies in Bannerughatta zoo in Bengaluru
Four art mediums redefine epic in Bluru
Cricket match inside Karnatakas Nagarahole Tiger Reserve sparks outrage; Minister orders probe
Teen held for sexually harassing woman walking her dog in Bengaluru
'Space Was Easier': Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Take On Bengaluru Traffic Lights Up Tech Summit
Speaking before a packed audience at the summit, he said his commute from Marathahalli to the venue took three times longer than his actual presentation
Escape bid fails: 2 mobile snatchers fall into drain in Bengaluru
It Was Our Luck That We Were Able To Lift The Trophy, Says India All-rounder Sneh Rana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: It's been nearly three weeks since India lifted the ICC Womens ODI World Cup title, and the euphoria around the epochal victory hasnt died down. Off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana candidly said that winning the trophy was in their luck and that years of persistent efforts culminating in a title win left her with a great feeling. It feels good to lift the World Cup trophy after years of hard work. Our former cricketers worked very hard for this. Unfortunately, they could not lift the trophy. It was our luck that we were able to lift the trophy, and being able to do that feels very good, said Sneh on the sidelines of an event organised by OneDice on Thursday. Visuals of Snehs homecoming in Dehradun have gone viral on social media, and Sneh said seeing pride in her mothers eyes made for an unforgettable visual. It was very unexpected for me. All my relatives came to pick me up, and it felt thrillingly good. I will never forget the pride and tears of happiness in my mother's eyes. Its a scene that I wont ever forget. Sneh also revealed the team song sung after the win at DY Patil Stadium was made during the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, and the side was waiting since then for the perfect moment to unveil it. We made it in the Commonwealth Games four (three) years ago. We were going to release it. But we promised each other that we would release it when we get a good opportunity. Finally, after four (three) years, we were able to release it after winning the World Cup. After the World Cup, the side also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu in the national capital. We talked a lot with the Prime Minister about our struggles and the World Cup. He said a lot about mental health. It felt good to hear. He said that mental health needs awareness, and we talked about it, so it was good, said Sneh. Perhaps most significantly, the World Cup win has begun a shift in societal perceptions in communities across India, especially in villages as seen from the grand welcome Kranti Gaud and N Shree Charani got in Ghuwara and Kadapa respectively. Many people said that they won't be able to do it, or why are they playing? But we proved them wrong. After seeing them, I saw their celebrations when they got back to their villages, and their whole villages came to celebrate. I am very hopeful that some of them will come forward from these areas. People's thinking about not sending girls forward (in their lives and careers) will change, and that will finally be a win. This is their decision -whether they are playing for enjoyment or choosing it as a profession. Whatever you are doing, do it with love. If you want to choose a career, just work very hard and never give up, she added. Sneh, who made her India debut in 2014, highlighted the dramatic shift in public interest and support for womens cricket from then to now. I have seen it evolve a lot, because when I started, I saw empty stadiums. When there were free tickets, we saw that the stadiums would still be empty. But today in the same stadiums, there is a maara-maari (intense demand) to get tickets for watching womens cricket games. The journey from there to now has changed a lot for womens cricket. Next up is the WPL mega auction on November 27 in New Delhi, and Sneh, who was released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru after coming in as a replacement for the retained Shreyanka Patil, isnt thinking much about which side will pick her. I do not have any expectations. I feel bad when that gets hurt. I just do my job and will do whatever comes next. I do not think about the future or things not in my control. At the same time, Sneh talked about the critical role WPL is playing in nurturing talent for the Indian team. WPL has a big role. It is a world stage platform. Many of our youngsters have come from WPL, like Kranti Gaud and N Shree Charani. I do not have any expectations. I feel bad when that gets hurt. I just do my job and will do whatever comes next. I do not think about the future or things not in my control. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Sneh will now head to Sangli, Maharashtra, to attend vice-captain Smriti Mandhanas wedding with her long-term boyfriend Palaash Muchhal, set to happen on November 23. We will celebrate (the news of her wedding) there. We are happy now. She is the first girl from our team to get married. We are very excited to attend her wedding. Article Source: IANS
Bosch Big Band swings into Bengaluru with monster line-up
The Bosch Big Band from Germany is in the city as part of the ongoing Bengaluru Jazz Fest
Schools directed to allocate time for physical education
3 months on, Karnataka State Education Policy rollout in limbo as govt delays review panel
Bengaluru Woman Attacks Daughter in Temple; Police Probe Human Sacrifice Angle
A 55-year-old mother allegedly assaulted her 25-year-old daughter with a machete after temple prayers, leaving her critically injured
Three-day programme in Bengaluru to mark birth centenary of Sathya Sai Baba
After Shivakumars cryptic remark, Siddaramaiah hints at continuing as Karnataka CM
Bengaluru: Signalling that he will continue as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah has asserted that he would present his record 17th Budget next year. Siddaramaiah, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented his 16th budget in March. He was speaking at the golden jubilee of LG Havanur on Wednesday, marking submission of the first Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Calls Upon People To Realise Viksit Bharat By 2047
Bengaluru, Nov 20: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Thursday called upon people to take up the responsibility to realise the dream of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. Group Captain Shukla, is an Indian Air Force officer and test pilot. He and three other astronauts have been selected and trained to go to the space in Indias first manned mission Gaganyaan, which is expected to take place in 2027. Addressing a gathering at the Bengaluru Tech Summit, Shukla said, To realise [] The post Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Calls Upon People To Realise Viksit Bharat By 2047 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Alliance Air, under the Government of India, connectssmaller cities and Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns to the main aviation network,bringing remote regions into India's aviation network. Building on this regional focus, the state-owned carrier introduced the Fare Se Fursat (One Route, One Fare) model last month, marking a significant step towards affordable, uniform ticketing across its routes. The initiative covers sectors such as Delhi-Shimla, Shimla-Dharamshala, Hisar-Chandigarh, Jabalpur-Jagdalpur, and Jalgaon-Ahmedabad, among others. These routes underscore the enduring significance of a public airline in connecting diverse geographies and fostering balanced regional development. Further connections such as Vidyanagar-Bengaluru, Kochi-Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, and those in the northern and northeastern regions, including Guwahati-Aizawl, Imphal-Dimapur, and Jorhat-Tezu, demonstrate the airlines expanding network. By bringing previously unexplored destinations into focus, Alliance Air supports the governments effort to strengthen regional air connectivity. Meanwhile, the introduction of Fare Se Fursat reflects a well-structured measure to encourage domestic air travel and reinforce Indias aviation ecosystem. Industry experts view this model, launched under the broader framework of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) regional connectivity programme, as a potential turning point for affordable and inclusive air travel nationwide. Jaideep Mirchandani, Group Chairman Sky One The purpose of aviation itself is to make air travel more people-oriented. One of the major concerns for passengers has always been the airfare. During peak seasons, they often have to pay higher prices, and when booking at short notice, they bear the impact of volatility. And if the state comes forward to address this concern, it is undoubtedly a positive step , ,said Jaideep Mirchandani, group chairman of Sky One . According to the official statement, Alliance Air will introduce a single fixed fare that remains unchanged, regardless of the booking date, even on the day of departure. This pilot initiative will be in effect from October 13 to December 31, 2025. Although it will initially apply only to selected routes, further decisions will be taken after assessing its operational feasibility and passenger response. The key question however is just who stands to benefit the most from this move? I think passengers who travel frequently between Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities will benefit the most. Alliance Air generally operates on short and medium routes under the UDAN scheme. Its fleet mainly consists of ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft, which are suitable for smaller airports and can carry up to 72 passengers. The airline also operates a few ATR 42-600 aircraft with a capacity of 48 passengers and one Indian-made Dornier 228 aircraft that can accommodate 17 passengers. Naturally, this approach will make air travel more people-friendly, added Mr Mirchandani . The aviation expert says that measures related to fares and amenities, which may seem insignificant to high-net-worth individuals, hold great value for the common traveller. Without assigning blame, he points out that initiatives such as UDAN Yatri Cafes, offering tea for Rs 10, coffee for Rs 20, and snacks for Rs 20 at airports, can make a real difference to regular passengers. Gone are the days when air travel was seen as a privilege of the elite. It should be accessible to more people, ensuring dignity and affordability. We are now addressing one of the biggest concerns of passengers: airfare. I am curious to see howthis move will impact private airlines in the country after the pilot phase. It will be interesting to observe how they adapt and incorporate similar measures within their domestic realms , concluded Mr Mirchandani .
University of Liverpool to open Bengaluru campus at Alembic City in 2026
Admissions for the 2026 academic year are now open
Karnataka police to launch a hunt for robbery involved in Rs 7.11 crore heist
Karnataka Police are hunting a gang that robbed Rs 7.11 crore in broad daylight in Bengaluru after posing as RBI officials and threatening staff at gunpoint
A Bangalore cab driver surprised tech influencer Kunal Kushwaha by studying his tutorials on his phone during a ride. The driver proudly shared his ambition to break into the tech industry, downloading all of Kushwaha's content to learn. This unexpected encounter left Kushwaha deeply moved and inspired by the driver's determination.
India's urban centres are among the world's most densely populated, with four cities featuring in the global top ten. Driven by migration for jobs and education, this rapid growth strains infrastructure and services. Cities like Mumbai, Surat, and Bengaluru exemplify this trend, highlighting the critical need for effective urban planning to manage population density and ensure livable conditions for millions.
BOUNCEinc Unveils India's Largest Indoor Trampoline and Adventure Park in Gurugram
BOUNCEinc , the worlds largest network of trampoline and adventure parks, has officially opened its newest venue in Gurugram, introducing NCRs biggest indoor trampoline and adventure destination. Located at M3M Corner Walk, Sector 74, Gurugram, the 60,000 sq. ft. park marks another milestone in BOUNCEincs India expansion after successful venues in Mumbai and Bengaluru. BOUNCEinc, the Worlds Largest Network of Trampoline and Adventure Parks Globally present in 18 countries with more than 80 venues, BOUNCEinc has redefined indoor entertainment by combining sport, fitness, and fun in a safe and inclusive environment. Since its launch in India in 2019, the brand has hosted over 10,000 birthday parties and welcomed 2.5 million guests, creating vibrant spaces where families and young people can stay active and connected. The Gurugram venue features 100+ interconnected trampolines, 50+ activities that includes a multi-layer X-Park and High Ropes Adventure Zone, and NCRs largest 8,000 sq. ft. Kids Zone. With attractions like Wall Run, Zip Line, Dodgeball, Slam Dunk, Big Bag, and the Super Tramp, Indias largest high-performance trampoline used in professional gymnastics, the park offers a comprehensive mix of fun, excitement and safety for all age groups. Safety and security of guests have always been central to the design and operations of BOUNCE Gurugram. All equipment and trampolines are sourced from certified international manufacturers across Australia and Europe and meet global standards for durability and performance. Each activity area is monitored by trained hosts to ensure guests enjoy a secure environment while exploring the parks freestyle experiences. Speaking about the launch, Keyur Nagori, Director, Stratospheric Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. , which holds the exclusive rights for BOUNCE in India, said, BOUNCE is built on the belief that movement brings joy. With our Gurugram launch, weve created a space where families, children, and young professionals can rediscover the fun of physical play in a completely safe and controlled setting. Our collaboration with M3M has enabled us to bring this world-class experience to one of Indias most vibrant cities. The goal is to get people off screens, moving together, and creating lasting memories . Designed as a community destination for friends, families, corporates, and schools, BOUNCE Gurugram can host up to 450+ guests per hour and has already become a go-to-destination for birthday parties, corporate team outing, and school picnics The venue employs over 75 team members across guest experience, safety, operations, and support function, each trained extensively in safety procedures, first aid, and customer engagement. Since opening, BOUNCE Gurugram has witnessed strong visitor turnout and positive feedback from families and young visitors alike. It now stands as one of NCRs most comprehensive indoor adventure destinations, where fun, safety, and global standards meet. www.bounceinc.in .
While the two MLCPs in traditional market hubs of Bengaluru, where parking is a crisis, is awelcome addition, a question mark remains over their efficacy
Traffic police propose new tech for Multi Level Car Parking at 66 places in Bengaluru
This follows a recent meeting over the parking crisis in Bengaluru, and directions issued to BTP and civic officials to come up with solutions for the same
ATM cash van 7.11 crore robbery in Bengaluru: Gang switched vehicles, says Karnataka Home Minister
The robbery took place on November 19 afternoon when the accused, posing as RBI officials, intercepted a CMS cash van near Jayanagar
CMR Group celebrates 34th founders day with scholarships and awards in Bengaluru
The event featured the inauguration of a new academic block and the recognition of student excellence through scholarships and awards
For the first batch, the university will offer under-graduate programmes in Computer Science, Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Biomedical Sciences, and Game Design
Economic Times GCC Conclave Returns With Expanded Agenda and Inaugural Awards
Bengaluru to host 400+ industry leaders as Indias GCC ecosystem shifts from service delivery to global innovation leadership
Photographic art book Hampi: The Rituals of Time by Saibal Das launched in Bengaluru
H. K. Patil said Saibal Dass book captures the rich heritage, culture and archaeology of Hampi, bringing alive an ancient civilization that was once the cynosure of all eyes
Inside The 7 Minute Bengaluru Robbery: How Rs 7.11 Crore Vanished On A Flyover
There was no aggression reported. No drawn weapons. No loud instructions. They opened the rear, moved straight to the cash bags and shifted them with a clarity that suggested plan.
368 wards under five Greater Bengaluru Authority corporations
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Wednesday published the final notification on ward delimitation, formally recognising 368 wards for Bengalurus city administration under the Greater Bengaluru Authority, to be governed by five city corporations. A draft notification issued on September 29 had proposed the same number of wards across the five corporations, 63 in Bengaluru Central, 72 in Bengaluru North, 50 in Bengaluru East, 111 in Bengaluru West, and 72 in Bengaluru South, and invited objections and suggestions. The Urban Development Department received 4,892 objections and suggestions, all of which were examined by the Wards Delimitation Commission. The final notification states that ward numbering within each Assembly constituency follows the serpentine or boustrophedon system, which will be continued in subsequent constituencies as well. Several ward names have been changed, and certain boundary lines have been revised to mark roads as ward limits clearly. The government has now cleared a major hurdle for conducting the long-pending municipal elections, overdue since September 10, 2020. Officials noted that with Bengalurus population expanding rapidly from 84 lakh in 2011 to an estimated 144 lakh in 2025 , the delimitation exercise was essential for effective administration. Following the final notification, the government has also completed the ward-wise reservation list as of November 30. 4,892 Objections & Suggestions recorded Bengaluru North City Corporation 693 Bengaluru South City Corporation 420 Bengaluru West City Corporation 2,965 Bengaluru East City Corporation 413 Bengaluru Central City Corporation 401
Kannada Development Authority president Purushothama Bilimale faced sharp criticism from the BJP for his remarks suggesting many Yakshagana artistes are homosexual due to troupe travel and pressure in playing female roles. BJP state president Vijayendra called the comments outrageous and demanded Bilimale's removal, deeming it an insult to artistes and the community.
Make Bengaluru plastic-free by 2030, says CM Siddaramaiah
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah revealed that Bengaluru manufactures 900 tonnes of plastic daily, and called on all stakeholders and the public to make Bengaluru plastic-free by 2030. People should become aware of the ill-effects of plastic, or it will not be possible to turn Bengaluru into a plastic-free city. The city can become plastic-free by 2030 only by creating awareness about the environment and joining hands with the government, he stated. He made the remarks after inaugurating the golden jubilee celebrations of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board at Palace Grounds on Wednesday. He appealed to Bengalureans to segregate dry and wet waste, before handing it over to the municipality. CM announced a Rs 1 crore endowment fund in memory of green activist Salumarada Thimmakka, and said an environment-related programme should be held and five environmentalists honoured in Thimmakkas memory. Forest, Environment and Ecology Minister B Eshwar Khandre said an attempt should be made to make at least 50 wards of Bengaluru plastic-free this year. KSPCB Chairman PM Narendraswamy said in most districts, sewage treatment plants are not functional, and sewage is entering water bodies. He appealed to the CM to instruct all district administrations and local bodies to prevent this. The board has decided to increase the number of river water measurement stations to prevent water pollution. In Dakshina Kannada district, roads are constructed from waste. I appeal for recycling of waste in all districts, said the chairman. Later, the CM, DCM DK Shivakumar and Khandre felicitated 10 persons with the Indira Priyadarshini Environmental Award for their work in pollution control.
Police suspect human sacrifice as woman attacks daughter with machete, attempts suicide
BENGALURU: A 55-year-old woman allegedly attacked her daughter with a machete and later tried to die by suicide inside a temple premises in Sampigehalli police limits on Wednesday. The accused Sujatha (55) and her daughter Ramya (26), a resident of Agrahara Layout, sustained serious injuries but survived. They are undergoing treatment in hospital. According to police, Sujatha had taken her daughter to Harihareshwara Temple around 3.45am, on the pretext of a special puja. She allegedly assaulted Ramya with a machete when the latter bowed before the deity, and then slit her own throat in an attempt to end her life inside the temple premises. Hearing screams, locals rushed to the spot and found mother and daughter lying in a pool of blood. They immediately shifted them to hospital and alerted the police. A senior police officer said there is a suspicion that Sujatha may have tried to perform human sacrifice due to depression and repeated deaths in the family, but nothing is confirmed yet. A clear picture will emerge only after the victims are discharged from hospital, and we can record detailed statements, a senior police officer said. According to a preliminary probe, there have been a series of deaths in the family over the past five to six years, which had pushed Sujatha into depression. Her husband, mother and three sisters had died. Two years ago, Ramyas son passed away, and just days ago, another of Ramyas children also died. These tragedies allegedly drove Sujatha to attempt to kill her daughter and herself. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
Woman assaults daughter with machete, tries to end life in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: A 55-year-old woman allegedly attacked her daughter with a machete and later tried to die by suicide inside a temple premises in Sampigehalli police limits on Wednesday. The accused Sujatha (55) and her daughter Ramya (26), a resident of Agrahara Layout, sustained serious injuries but survived. They are undergoing treatment in hospital. According to police, Sujatha had taken her daughter to Harihareshwara Temple around 3.45am, on the pretext of a special puja. She allegedly assaulted Ramya with a machete when the latter bowed before the deity, and then slit her own throat in an attempt to end her life inside the temple premises. Hearing screams, locals rushed to the spot and found mother and daughter lying in a pool of blood. They immediately shifted them to hospital and alerted the police. A senior police officer said there is a suspicion that Sujatha may have tried to perform human sacrifice due to depression and repeated deaths in the family, but nothing is confirmed yet. A clear picture will emerge only after the victims are discharged from hospital, and we can record detailed statements, a senior police officer said. According to a preliminary probe, there have been a series of deaths in the family over the past five to six years, which had pushed Sujatha into depression. Her husband, mother and three sisters had died. Two years ago, Ramyas son passed away, and just days ago, another of Ramyas children also died. These tragedies allegedly drove Sujatha to attempt to kill her daughter and herself. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
Godrej Properties acquires 3.8 acres in Bengalurus Sarjapur for 2,400 cr residential project
Sarjapur is connected to major employment centres such as Outer Ring Road, Whitefield, Bellandur and Electronic City
Ex-minister Suresh Kumar wants special debate on government schools
BENGALURU: The government school system has returned to the political spotlight, with senior BJP MLA and former education minister S Suresh Kumar firing a letter to the Speaker, demanding an entire days special debate during the upcoming winter assembly session in Belagavi. Kumars missive, which is an indictment of the system, reminded the Speaker that the issue was admitted for discussion on August 22, 2025, during the monsoon session, but the debate was abruptly curtailed. The Speaker had publicly promised a fuller, longer discussion during the winter session, which Kumar is now insisting on. The former minister said the the Assembly can no longer ignore three realities -- enrolment in government schools is plunging every year, an increasing number of schools are being shut down, and poor and middle-class families are being pushed into private schools and debt traps. This House must deliberate on the future of lakhs of children from poor and middle-class families, Kumar warned, arguing that quality education is drifting out of reach of those who need it the most.
At 8.5%, Bengaluru to grow far faster than Mumbai, Delhi
BENGALURU: The Bengaluru Innovation Report, released by IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday, says Bengaluru is set to grow annually at 8.5% till 2035, far ahead that of Mumbai (6.6%) and Delhi (6.5%). Bengaluru hosts 40% of Indias Global Capability Centres (GCCs), the highest in the country, and it is projected to double by 2029. The report highlights why global tech giants are choosing Bengaluru to become the AI-Quantum Computing hotspot of India. As per the report there is a corporate cost advantage because the median annual salary of a software professional in Bengaluru was $12,000, which is substantially lower than its international peers. The cost of office space rent in Bengaluru is one third of that in Beijing. Additionally, 48% of the GCC talent pool in Bengaluru is engaged in high-end rolesengineering, research and development. Also the city has the most affordable housing and is the cheapest among leading global startup ecosystems in terms of cost of living. The report states that Bengaluru is Indias tech talent engine as it is the tech and human capital centre of the nation. The report says that women-led startups have prospered in Bengaluru-- the total capital raised by them in Bengaluru stood at $ 13.4 billion, the highest among all cities in India. Bengaluru is now the worlds fifth-largest unicorn hub. Of the 122 unicorns in India cumulatively valued at $ 353 billion, a total of 53 unicorns (startups valued at $ 1 billion) are from the city. Their combined valuation is estimated at Rs 1.70 lakh crore ($192 billion). Bengaluru-based unicorns contribute 42% of Indias total unicorn valuation. Bengaluru is also attracting soonicorns startups on the path to becoming unicorns like a magnet. The city is home to 39 soonicorns, ahead of Delhi-NCR (30) and Mumbai (21), reflecting Bengalurus dominance in nurturing world-class tech talent. GBA CHIEF OUTLINES CITYS NEW GOVERNANCE MODEL Bengaluru: At an interactive session during the Bengaluru Tech Summit, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao joined Venk Krishnan, Founder & CEO of NuVentures, for an interaction on the citys governance, traffic challenges and future liveability. Krishnan acknowledged the citys remarkable global pull despite its infrastructure strain. People from all over the world want to move herefor the ecosystem, the warmth of the people, and the weather, he said, adding that even unicorn founders frustrated with traffic rarely relocate outside Bengaluru. Rao outlined the new administrative structure, created to make governance more agile. Bengaluru, earlier managed by a single municipal corporation, now has five corporations supported by the GBA, chaired by the Chief Minister. Coordination was our biggest gaproads repaired one day would be dug up the next. The GBA ensures all civic agencies work in harmony, he said. Addressing congestion, Rao said Bengaluru has 1.2 crore registered vehicles, with thousands added daily, making expanded public transport the citys best strategy. Indra S INFOSYS NAMED IT RATNA OF KARNATAKA Bengaluru: Karnatakas leadership in the IT and IT-enabled services (IT/ITES) sector was reaffirmed with the announcement of the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) IT Export Awards for FY 2024-25. Infosys Litd received the highest honour -- the IT Ratna of Karnataka -- awarded to companies with exports exceeding Rs 15,000 crore. In the IT Pride of Karnataka category, recognising IT/ITES companies with exports between Rs 5,000 crore and Rs 15,000 crore, 13 leading global and Indian technology firms were honoured. Q-CITY TO TAKE SHAPE IN HESSARGHATTA BY 2028 BENGALURU: Indias first Quantum City will be set up in Hessarghatta with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore. The ground work for the greenfield project will start in 2026 and is likely to be completed by 2028. Speaking at the sidelines of the launch of the project concept, at the second day of the three-day long Bengaluru Tech Summit-2025, Prof Arindam Ghosh, Department of Physics, IISc, said, the city will have residential, office and education spaces. A dedicated quantum road map is being prepared detailing the timeline for the execution of each project. A committee of experts is also being created, he added. Ghosh is the technical committee head of the Quantum Summit. IISc is helping the state government in implementing the project. The first Quantum Research Park was set up in IISc in 2022. He said the Quantum City is being set up emulating the one in Switzerland as well as including best practices from other countries. Science and Technology Minister NS Boseraju held a Quantum Technology Round Table discussion with industry experts, stakeholders and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge ahead of the release of the landscape plan. Bosky Khanna
80,000 Gaganyaan tests done, ready to launch uncrewed mission any time: ISRO chief
BENGALURU: As many as 80,000 tests being completed in preparation for Indias first manned space mission, the Gaganyaan mission, and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists are ready to launch the first uncrewed mission, which is scheduled for December 2025, at any given time, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said on Wednesday. He, however, reiterated that they were fully ready to launch the first of the three uncrewed Gaganyaan mission flights, the date is yet to be finalised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At the second day of the three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit-2025 on Indias Space Vision 2047- Technologies, Challenges and the Way Forward, he said the schedule for the Gaganayaan mission, the maiden manned mission of which is scheduled to be launched in the first quarter of 2027, and the setting up of the Bharatiya Antriksh Station (BAS), scheduled for 2035, is as per schedule. The first module for the parking of the BAS in space is scheduled to be lifted off into space in 2028. The 52-tonne BAS that will be assembled in space will be completed by 2035. Explaining details of the upcoming Chandrayaan missions to the Moon, Narayanan said Chandrayaan-4 will be launched in 2027 and the configuration of the spacecraft is in its final stages. While the total mass of Chandrayaan-3 which recorded Indias first successful lunar touchdown in August 2024 was 3,900 kg, the mass of Chandrayaan-4 will be 9,600 kg. It has been designed to bring back samples from the Moon. He said: We deployed the best cameras on the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. The best cameras are on the Moon and in its orbit. Now we are working on launching heavier landers and rovers on the Moon in the Lunar Polar Exploration (Lupex) mission (also called Chandrayaan-5) which will be done in partnership with Japan, and scheduled for 2028. High capacity lander development is under way for the three-month lunar exploration (for Chandrayaan-5). Comparing details of Chandrayaan-3 with Chandrayaan-5, Narayanan said the lander mass of the former was 1,747 kg while the latter will be 6,150 kg. The Chandrayaan-5 rover will weigh 350 kg, while that of Chandrayaan-3 weighed just 25 kg. The lunar mission life of Chandrayaan-5 will be 100 days as against just 14 days of Chandrayaan-3. After the Chandrayaan-4 mission, essential space infrastructure creation work will start in 2031-32; technology demonstrations of the new propulsion systems, lander and end-to-end systems will be held in 2033-37; first crewed lunar orbit mission is scheduled for 2038-39 and first crewed lunar lander mission for 2040, he said, adding: While the Venus Orbit mission is scheduled for 2028, we are seeking approval for the soft and safe landing on the Martian surface in 2030. Narayanan also announced targets set for increasing and strengthening Indias share in the global space sector. He said in 2023, Indias share in the global space economy was 2% (around 8.4 billion USD), which is aimed to be increased to 8% by 2035 (49 billion USD), 11% by 2047 (130 billion USD), and 15% by 2062 (374 billion USD). He said the aim is to achieve a three-fold increase in the number of satellites, from the present 57. Also, presently 12-18 launches are carried out annually, which will be increased to 50 per year in the next five years.
AI just cannot replace human emotions: Shekhar Kapur
BENGALURU: Award-winning filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who loves to rub shoulders with technology as he recently announced his new AI-generated sci-fi series Warlord, is confident that artificial intelligence just cannot replace human emotions. In a fireside chat with Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Exploring creativity in the age of AI at the Bengaluru Tech Summit-2025 at BIEC here on Wednesday evening, Kapur said he loves AI as he can cut his work to size. He agreed that if AI were to be there at the time he produced Mr India (1987), it would have replaced the techniques of its making. But that would not have been the case with his debut movie Masoom (1983), which is filled with emotions. AI can only replace techniques in the making of action movies, he opined. Its the close-up that AI will always struggle in... because we, when we are born as babies, we understand our existence by watching the pupils of adults... its a pupil-to-pupil talk and often your brain and what we call intelligence doesnt come into it, he correlated. AI works on predictability. It can only do what can be predictable. It cannot do that which is unpredictable, because weve built AI - even the large language models - have been built on what can be predicted, he stated. He said that loving the risk of the unpredictable is the creativity which he embraced in his career. Storytelling is nothing but finite being trying to connect with the infinity... conflict in the harmony, connect with the infinity, he connoted. He, however, liked the democratising power of AI as it destroys the barriers of technology as a movie that required $200 million can be done with $2,000. A housemaid will be able to make a better presentation by using ChatGPT than her landlord, who would be a top university output as the AI flattens the pyramid of hierarchy, he observed. Shaw expressed concerns over the Gen Z being reclusive, being heavily connected to social media etc., and not able to withstand the slightest of impediments they come across. Kapur felt that elders owe a greater responsibility in helping Gen Z in making right choices in their lives that they are lacking in.
Godrej Properties eyes Rs 3,500 cr revenue from upcoming 30-acre township in Bengaluru
Godrej Properties has secured a significant 30-acre land parcel in South Bengaluru. This prime location will be transformed into a large-scale, premium residential community. The project is estimated to generate a revenue of Rs 3,500 crore. This development signifies Godrej Properties' commitment to creating integrated living spaces.
Bengaluru Heist: How Gang Impersonating As RBI Officials Robbed Rs 7.11 Crore From Cash Van
Home Minister H Parameshwara described the heist as a first-of-its-kind incident in Bengaluru and confirmed that investigators have already picked up important leads.
Foreign tours for Karnataka's govt school heads if admission targets met
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IAS officer from Karnataka's Tiptur brings about RWH revolution in Madhya Pradesh
NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: In a proud moment for Karnataka, IAS officer Dr Nagarjun B Gowda, a native of Tiptur in Tumakuru district and now CEO of Khandwa Zilla Panchayat in Madhya Pradesh, was honoured by President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhavan on Tuesday. Khandwa district was declared the Best Performing District in the country under the Union Jal Shakti ministrys rainwater harvesting programme, earning a cash award of Rs 2 crore. Dr Gowda and Khandwa Collector Rishav Gupta received the award together, for their model of water conservation that has turned a semi-arid region into a national example. Speaking to The New Indian Express after the ceremony, Dr Gowda traced the roots of his mission back to his childhood in drought-hit Tiptur. Khandwa resembles my hometown. I grew up watching my parents Bette Gowda and Prabha Gowda, both teachers but from a farming family, and neighbours struggle for water. As a boy, I would cycle long distances to fill a few buckets from borewells that barely yielded anything, he recalled. Sometimes I would yank that borewell lever for up to 10 minutes before it yielded a precious bucket of water, he added. Just north of Tumakuru is Chitradurga, among the most arid regions in Karnataka which has been drought-hit for decades. Those memories followed him through medical school in Mandya, where water scarcity and a recurring Cauvery crisis left a deep impact. So when the Jal Sanchay, Jan Bhagidari scheme was launched, it became personal, he said. Under the leadership of DC Rishav Gupta, and with Dr Gowda spearheading the grassroots effort, Khandwa mounted a district-wide movement. Officials, from the village accountant to the DC, went from village to village, urging residents, farmers, schools and government offices to adopt rainwater harvesting. The result: Over 1,29,000 installations, including 40,000 rooftop water harvesting systems, recharge pits, trenches and other structures, turned Khandwa into a rainwater-positive district, and set a benchmark for the country. Next year, we are targeting more such structures. This award belongs to the people of Khandwa, Dr Gowda said. Back home in Karnataka, the achievement resonates strongly: a son of the soil, shaped by drought, has shown India how to turn scarcity into abundance.
Men posing as govt officials intercept cash van, flee with about 7 cr in Bengaluru
CCTV footage is being examined to trace the route taken by the vehicle and identify those involved.
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Five to six miscreants, posing as RBI officials, executed a daring daylight dacoity in Bengaluru, looting Rs 7.1 crore from an armoured cash van. The well-scripted incident involved blocking the van, deceiving its staff, and making off with the cash boxes under the guise of an inspection.
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JD(s) plans stir to support distressed farmers in Tungabhadra basin
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A Gang Strikes in Broad Daylight in Bengaluru, Decamp With Rs 7.11 Crore Cash
The cash in the van was loaded and transported in trunks.
Karnataka government moves to regulate spas, salons offering clinical procedures
No video shoots or group activities, government now imposes restrictions at Lalbagh in Bengaluru
Two juveniles fined for wheeling in Bengaluru
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Bengaluru 7 Crore Theft: The city witnessed a daring 7 crore cash van heist as unidentified men, impersonating RBI officials, intercepted the vehicle. The robbers, armed and well-organised, escaped with the cash after disabling the internal CCTV, raising questions about insider information and security lapses.
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University of Liverpool invites applications, to start classes in Bengaluru campus in 2026
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Comedian Conan O'Brien arrives in Bengaluru, fans invite him for Benne Dose
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DK Shivakumar hints at stepping down as KPCC chief, vows to stay frontline
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday indicated that he may have to step down as the state Congress president, but assured party workers that he will remain in the frontline leadership of the party. Speaking at a party event to mark former Prime Minister Indira Gandhis birth anniversary, Shivakumar said, Whether Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Fake police barge into womans house in Bengaluru, extort money
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Karnataka govt to back deeptech startups with special grants
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Bengaluru's 2024 water crisis exposed a critical data gap, prompting the BWSSB to launch a real-time groundwater tracking network. Thousands of public borewells are now equipped with IoT sensors to monitor extraction and depth, enabling better management and preparedness for future shortages.
New Years eve airfares from Mumbai cheaperthan from Navi Mumbai
A check on online portalson Wednesday eveningshowed that one-way economy class ticketsfortravel onDecember25toAhmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi,Goa,Hyderabadand NagpurwerecheaperfromMumbai.
Australia aims deeper digital partnership with India as SMEs join tech mission
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First-for-India: Arms maker SSS Defence debuts at Milipol Paris expo
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Men Posing As Government Officials Flee With Rs 7 Crore In Bengaluru
Unidentified men posing as central government officials intercepted a cash van here and allegedly fled with about Rs 7 crore on Wednesday, police said.
Fake Officers Intercept Cash Van in Bengaluru, Flee With Rs 7 Cr
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Enjoy tableside chaat and North Indian delicacies by the pool at this new Bengaluru restaurant
Zepto partners with Orange Health to pilot in-app diagnostics in select cities
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MAHE to conduct three-day convocation from November 21
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