Police bust inter-state drug network in Sgr; eight arrested
Srinagar, Oct 01: In a major crackdown on the illegal drug trade, Jammu & Kashmir Police have busted a well-established interstate narcotics network operating from downtown Srinagar, arresting eight persons and recovering a massive consignment of banned pharmaceutical drugs, cash, gold and a pistol, while initiating action against properties and financial assets linked to the accused. Addressing a press conference here, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar Dr G V Sundeep Chakravarthy said the investigation had exposed a network allegedly involved in the procurement, transportation, storage, distribution and financing of banned pharmaceutical drugs, with supply-chain linkages extending beyond J&K. It was not an ordinary module but a well-organised chain. Investigations are still underway, and more arrests will be made. From the source to destination, we will not leave anybody, he said. The scale of the seizures, particularly the quantity of pharmaceutical drugs and the recovery of substantial cash and gold, has brought the financial dimension of the racket into focus, with investigators now working to establish its complete supply chain and identify those operating behind it. The operation has so far resulted in the seizure of approximately 2,19,425 tablets and capsules containing Tapentadol, 1,200 Pregabalin capsules and 414 Tramadol tablets and capsules. Srinagar police also recovered 3.830 kg of codeine-containing liquid, including its container, and approximately 40 grams of a heroin-like substance, he said. A pistol, along with other incriminating material, was also seized. The SSP said that the financial investigation has led to the recovery of approximately Rs 90 lakhin cash and gold articles, including 108 gold coins, which is almost one kilogram, along with other items. We have also identified approximately Rs 1.07 crore in multiple bank accounts linked to the accused and other persons under investigation stands frozen, he said. He said that investigators have searched two bank lockers maintained in the name of one of the accused at Axis Bank's Bemina branch after obtaining the requisite court orders. Police are examining the source of the seized cash, gold and other assets, besides tracing financial transactions and possible links with the wider drug supply network. As part of the action, police have attached a residential house belonging to an accused at Patlipora, Chattabal, and two vehicles under the relevant provisions of law. The investigation, registered under FIR No. 135/2026 at Police Station Safakadal, has also taken police teams outside J&K. Raids and enquiries were conducted in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Ambala, where pharmaceutical establishments and transport agencies were examined. Investigators have collected invoices, bills, goods receipts and other documents to establish how the drugs were procured and transported. SSP Chakravarthy said the case was not a routine narcotics matter but involved an established network. He indicated that enquiries were continuing at pharmaceutical companies outside J&K and that those found involved would face action under the law. One of the accused was traced through technical surveillance and apprehended in Bengaluru, Karnataka, indicating the geographical spread of the investigation. Police also identified two persons who remain absconding and said efforts are under way to apprehend them and establish their precise roles. Digital devices seized during the investigation are being analysed to reconstruct communications and establish the procurement, transportation, distribution and financial links of the alleged network, he said. The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, the Arms Act and Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The latest operation comes amid intensified efforts by Srinagar Police to dismantle the drug supply chain by targeting not only street-level peddlers but also suppliers, financial channels and those facilitating the movement of prohibited substances. The investigation will now focus on identifying the source of the seized pharmaceutical drugs, tracing their intended distribution and establishing the full extent of the alleged network. SSPChakravarthy, replying to a query, added, Based on human and technical inputs, an investigation was launched to unearth the module. About whether the properties of the accused would be attached. We have attached one property of the accused, and I am sure properties of other accused will be attached as well, he said. Asked whether there was a Pakistan role in the module, the SSP said so far there was no foreign role, but since investigations are on, an outside role can't be ruled out. Criminals from three to four states are involved in this module and more arrests will be made as and when investigations widen further. A few accused are absconding and they will also be arrested soon, he said. The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, the Arms Act and Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Humanitys greatest leaps have begun with tools that allowed people to do more. The plough increased the farmers strength. The steam engine multiplied human strength. Electricity redefined life. The computer changed how humanity handled information. Now artificial intelligence and robotics are opening another chapter. AI can learn from information, recognise patterns and help generate ideas, while robots can see, move and perform tasks in the physical world. Together, they may expand human capability. This emerging field is being explored worldwide. MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Berkeley and the University of Toronto are working on AI, robotics and machines that can learn and act. Oxford, Cambridge, ETH Zurich, EPFL and Imperial College London are also advancing research. Scientists are developing machines that can understand surroundings, learn and work with people. The goal is to create useful tools for everyday challenges. Researchers are exploring how AI and robotics can become more useful. At MIT, Professor Daniela Rus studies robotics and AI, including ways to make machines learn and work with people. At Stanford, Professor Chelsea Finn researches how robots learn through experience. At Carnegie Mellon, Professor Howie Choset develops robotic systems for medicine, manufacturing, disaster response and space. At Oxford, Professor Ingmar Posner studies how robots can learn, adapt and assist people. Their work reflects a broader effort to make intelligent machines increasingly useful in everyday life. This growing field is also reshaping scientific research. AI can examine enormous amounts of information, identify patterns and help scientists explore difficult questions. Robots can assist with repetitive or physically demanding work. Automated laboratories can help scientists conduct experiments with greater speed and precision. 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A worker may use a robot to assist with repetitive tasks. The important question is not only what machines can do, but what new possibilities people can create with them. Education remains an important part of adapting to technological change. As machines become better at finding and processing information, acquiring knowledge can involve more than memorising facts. Knowledge, sound judgement, creativity, communication, teamwork and problem-solving will continue to matter. People may also need to develop new skills as technology advances and new areas of knowledge emerge. A strong educational foundation can help people build the understanding and abilities needed to participate purposefully in an evolving technological landscape. India is building capabilities in this field. Under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, 25 Technology Innovation Hubs have been established across academic institutions, working in areas including AI, robotics and smart machines. IISc Bengaluru, IIT Hyderabad and IIT Delhi are involved in work related to robotics, navigation and machines that can work with people. India is advancing AI research, skills and innovation. These efforts are creating a foundation for intelligent technologies. The greatest possibility may not be a smarter robot or a more powerful AI system. It is time, one of the few resources that cannot be manufactured, stored or recovered. By handling routine and physically demanding tasks, these technologies could give people more room for family, creativity, research, art, learning and community. This is one dimension of abundance: greater access to knowledge, productive capacity, opportunity and time. As intelligent systems advance, they could accelerate discovery, improve precision and help address challenges that once demanded far more human effort. Machines may increasingly do more with less, expanding the possibilities for human activity. The real measure of progress may not be how closely machines imitate human abilities, but how effectively people can use technology to expand what is possible. If intelligent systems contribute to knowledge, productivity, creativity and greater flexibility in daily life, they could open new possibilities in everyday life. That is the defining promise of an age of amazing abundance: more knowledge, greater capability, wider opportunity and more room for human possibility. (The author is a Columnist. Feedback: bakshisuhaib094@gmail.com )
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EC assured action over false Form 7 applications: Shivakumar
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday night said the Election Commission had assured action against those who knowingly file false claims or objections in electoral forms, following complaints over the alleged bulk submission of Form 7 applications seeking the deletion of voters. Shivakumar, accompanied by members of his Cabinet and senior Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president B.K. Hariprasad and Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, met officials at the Election Commission office and submitted a detailed representation on the issue. He subsequently staged a protest. Addressing reporters later, Shivakumar alleged that thousands of Form 7 applications had been generated and distributed at the grassroots level, containing details such as EPIC numbers and voters' names. He alleged that attempts had been made to use these forms to delete eligible voters from the electoral rolls. We have found many cases. Many issues have come to my notice, Shivakumar alleged, claiming that leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] had been involved in fraud, illegal activities and a criminal conspiracy against eligible voters. He claimed that attempts to delete voters had been reported in several constituencies, with the number of applications in some places running into thousands. He also alleged that the exercise disproportionately targeted minorities, backward classes, Dalits and economically weaker sections. According to Shivakumar, several voters had already lodged complaints and FIRs in different districts after finding their names or voting rights affected. He also claimed that some political leaders had admitted to receiving Form 7 applications from senior party leaders. The Chief Minister said BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka had stated that around 25,000 forms had been distributed. Whether it is one, 10, 25,000 or 25 lakh, the investigation will take its own course. Where were these forms printed? How were they printed? Who distributed them? he asked. Shivakumar said the Election Commission had subsequently directed Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) not to approve Form 7 applications except in cases involving death or duplicate entries. For deletion on account of death, uploading a death certificate is now compulsory. At the same time, in cases of duplicate entries, the second EPIC number must be mentioned in the BLO remarks, he said. The Chief Minister also said the Election Commission had assured him it would take action against applicants who knowingly make false statements or declarations in Forms 6, 6A, 7 and 8. According to the communication cited by Shivakumar, EROs have been directed to take action under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, against applicants who knowingly make false statements or declarations. Such action, it said, would be preceded by an inquiry under Rule 20 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. Shivakumar said he had cancelled a Cabinet meeting and remained at the Election Commission office while seeking action on the complaints. It is my bound duty as Chief Minister to protect the votes of the citizens of the state. It is my bound duty to protect every section of the people, he said. He added that the police would investigate the FIRs already registered and that the government would not interfere in the process. The law will take its own course. It is my bound duty to protect every voter, Shivakumar said.
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No Urdu Day event allowed on Vidhana Soudha steps: Ktaka CMO
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) Following the backlash over the proposed celebration of an Urdu festival to mark Urdu Day on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, the Karnataka Chief Ministers Office (CMO) on Thursday clarified that no non-government programme, including the proposed Urdu Day celebration, has been permitted on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha. In a statement, the CMO said there was no scope to hold any non-government programme on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha. It is completely false to project in some sections of the media that a private programme is being held on the steps of Vidhana Soudha. The government has not permitted for any such programme, the CMO said. The clarification comes amid a political controversy over reports that the state government planned to organise an Urdu Day celebration, or Urdu Habba, on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha on November 9. The reported proposal had drawn strong objections from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with party leaders questioning the choice of Vidhana Soudha as the venue for an Urdu-language celebration. BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra had accused the Congress government of indulging in divisive politics to appease minorities. He questioned why Kannada, the states official language, should not be given prominence at the venue. Minister for Health, Family Welfare, Waqf and Minority Affairs U.T. Khader had earlier said the government would discuss whether to hold the programme and was ready to make adjustments based on opinions received. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara had said the matter had not come to his notice and that he did not have information about the programme. The CMOs clarification now makes it clear that the government has not granted permission for any non-government programme to be held on the Vidhana Soudha steps. The statement also seeks to counter reports portraying the proposed celebration as a private event being organised at the historic government building. Minister for Health, Family Welfare, Waqf and Minority Affairs, U.T. Khader, stated that the government would seek opinions and was ready to make adjustments. Minister Khader had earlier announced that the government would organise the first-ever Urdu Habba (Urdu Festival) on November 9, 2026, to mark Urdu Day. The event is intended to showcase the Urdu language, literature, heritage, books, cuisine and diverse art forms to people across communities. The decision has drawn criticism from the BJP, which questioned the choice of Vidhana Soudha, regarded as a symbol of Karnatakas Kannada identity, as the venue for the celebration. Critics also questioned why Kannada language and literature had not been given a similarly prominent platform.
Centre 'examining' flydubai incident, may tweak safety norms; full-body scanners being tested
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Karnataka CM stages sit-in against CEO, claims
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with his Cabinet colleagues and MLAs, staged a sit-in outside Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) V Anbukkumars office on Thursday, October 1, demanding a first information report (FIR) over electoral fraud during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Shivakumar also put Cabinet meeting on hold to 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 .
WPL 2027: Klinger Counts On Scouting And Camps To Navigate Auction Preparation
Renuka Singh Thakur: Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger is placing his faith in intensive off-season camps and a broad scouting network to build squad depth in the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) mini-auction to be held in Kochi on October 28. Unlike previous editions in which the players' auction took place after the women's domestic season began, this year's WPL auction happens just two days after the start of the 2026/27 Indian womens domestic season on October 26. GG, who have made it to the Eliminator twice in the last two WPL seasons, retained 15 players and have to fill only three spots, one of which is for an overseas player, with a purse of Rs 1.25 crore. Obviously, last domestic season, we were following really closely. You see a lot of players in the WPL, and a few quality players have been released. We're currently having a camp now actually in Bengaluru with our local contracted players, and also some invited players to scout, not only for this auction, but potentially for the next couple of auctions over the next year or two as well, with a mega-auction coming in the following year, Klinger told IANS in a virtual interaction organised by the franchise on Thursday. So we've only got either two or three picks in terms of local players in the auction. We're pretty confident with what we've got in options in the starting eleven, so probably looking to build some depth in the squad and we have a luxury, I think, of having most skill sets covered, he said. With a majority of the core retained, GG are targeting specific backup roles, particularly in fast bowling and batting. So it's going to be areas, I think, that we can add depth - that could be fast bowling. It could be an extra spare batter, if we feel like that as well. So we're doing some scouting at the moment to work out what we're going to go with at the end of October, added Klinger. This is the off-season time in the WPL, and GG have been quick in getting camps up and running, as well as have a close eye on performances of domestic stars like Yastika Bhatia and Anushka Sharma, who are currently with the India A team. We keep tabs on all our players. We watch them really carefully in domestic cricket. This year probably is a little bit different because in previous years, the player auction has been sort of a month or even more after the start of the domestic season, he said. This year, it's only two days after. So we're probably not going to get, I suppose, the feedback from good performances from players in domestic cricket, both ours and also potential buyers in the auction. But we've held two camps just in the last six weeks. We held one about six weeks ago with all our local players and a few invited players that we're sort of looking to scout potentially for whether it's this auction or auctions in the future. I'm in Bengaluru as we speak, holding a camp now with all our retained players, plus a couple we released and who we invited to come to the camp to make sure that we keep an eye on them either potentially for this auction coming up or the mega auction next year, added Klinger. He also credited team management with investing heavily in year-round player monitoring. Our management have been fantastic in investing in these sorts of training camps to keep tabs on our own players. We've got our physios and strength and conditioning coaches here to see how they're all traveling physically as well. But also just to see what else is out there and keep an eye on it. We've got a great scouting program where we have people going to watch all the domestic competitions and that information getting fed back to me is extremely helpful coming into an auction. Klinger also provided an encouraging progress report on fast bowler Kashvee Gautam, who has been out of action since the T20I tour of South Africa due to a knee injury and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Her recovery is going well. She's at the CoE at the moment here in Bengaluru, so she's unable to train with us because obviously she's under the BCCIs guidance. But her return to play is likely to be sometime in October. She's actually been bowling multiple overs regularly. So I think its six plus overs at the moment per session. But I think India are trying to get her to build up her loads to be able to play 50-over cricket as well, and she's doing that at the moment. So its going well - she's batting well in the nets. I feel probably more middle to late October, when they give her the green light to play. I know there's an India A series versus an England A series at the end of this month (December), which she's targeting. So hopefully everything keeps going in the right way, and she's back for that, and that'll give her a good six weeks of competitive cricket before WPL. Then obviously, hopefully she can break into that Champions Trophy team with some good cricket coming into that as well, he revealed. Beyond the auction, the inclusion of a fully fit Yastika gives GG further tactical freedom to tweak their overseas combination. Bhatia was picked up by Gujarat in the previous auction despite being ruled out of the season due to left ACL surgery, and her return will bolster the top order. You've got Yastika now, who I thought was a really good buy for us in the last auction, even knowing she wasn't going to be available this year. That really strengthens our squad and our starting 11 this year. So it gives us options with our overseas players as well. We could go with the same four with multiple all-rounders, or we could go with an out-and-out fast bowler. Part of my role, I feel, as a franchise coach is two things: one is to win a trophy, and the second one is to help develop local players to play for their country. So we'll be doing everything we can during the WPL to help players like Yastika, Anushka (Sharma), and Renuka (Singh Thakur) as well... to get back into that Indian starting eleven. Addressing squad departures, Klinger explained that fast bowler Titas Sadhu, who was released after not playing WPL 2026 due to a hand injury, is in attendance at GG's off-season camp. There's no reason we may not look to get her back, but it will also give us a chance to look at some other options as well, he said. On releasing Danni Wyatt-Hodge due to schedule overlaps with national duties, Klinger added, I'm not sure if she's going to enter the auction or not, but she was quite keen to play that series for England around that same time as well. So probably for both parties, it was the best way to go. Reflecting on the broader evolution of domestic talent in WPL, Klinger highlighted noticeable athletic and physical improvements among Indian fast bowlers since coming on board, especially with GG having options in Kashvee, Happy Kumari, Jintimani Kalita, and Renuka Singh Thakur. I feel we've got some really good Indian bowlers within our ranks. Overall, domestically, I think that's probably the area in Indian cricket where they can keep building that depth. There's certainly been a big change from when I sort of started in this role a few years ago, where I feel that, seeing the fast bowling around the country, they're physically better. You look at them and watch them bowl, and in the field, they're physically fitter. They're more versatile, they can move better, they're more agile. So I think that's definitely been a difference that I've seen from when I first started, and that's only going to help them be able to maintain their pace and aggression for longer periods of time without injury. I feel we've got some really good Indian bowlers within our ranks. Overall, domestically, I think that's probably the area in Indian cricket where they can keep building that depth. There's certainly been a big change from when I sort of started in this role a few years ago, where I feel that, seeing the fast bowling around the country, they're physically better. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Karnataka CM meets CEO, seek action over alleged bid to delete voters through pre-filled Form 7
Karnataka CM meets CEO, seek action over alleged bid to delete voters through pre-filled Form 7 Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, and his Cabinet colleagues on Thursday submitted a representation to State Chief Electoral Officer Anbukumar, urging him to register a case against those allegedly involved in a conspiracy to delete genuine voters belonging [] The post Karnataka CM meets CEO, seek action over alleged bid to delete voters through pre-filled Form 7 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bengaluru witnessesdriestmonsoon in decades
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, between June 1 and September 30, the Bengaluru city station recorded 313 mm rainfall with a departure of -236 mm.
Bengaluru witnessesdriestmonsoon in decades
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, between June 1 and September 30, the Bengaluru city station recorded 313 mm rainfall with a departure of -236 mm.
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Urdu festival at Vidhana Soudha creates controversy, CMO clarifies
Bengaluru: The Karnataka governments proposal to hold an Urdu festival at the Grand Steps of Vidhana Soudha has triggered controversy, prompting the Chief Ministers Office to issue a clarification saying that no such permission has been granted. Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) president Narayana Gowda had earlier questioned the decision and warning that the programme could 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 .
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CM stages dharna at CEOs office, demands criminal case over alleged voter deletions through Form 7 Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday staged a dharna at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Bengaluru, demanding the registration of a criminal case and a probe into an alleged conspiracy to delete the [] The post CM stages dharna at CEOs office, demands criminal case over alleged voter deletions through Form 7 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
SatLeo Labs on TAPAS-1 mission, Series A and satellite manufacturing plans
SatLeo Labs is set to launch TAPAS-1, its first thermal-imaging payload, aboard SpaceXs Falcon 9 Transporter-18 mission via Dhruva Spaces LEAP-2 platform on October 1, 2026. The mission is intended to validate the Bengaluru-based startups thermal-sensing technology, which captures temperature patterns across the Earths surface and can support applications such as crop-stress monitoring, urban heat mapping and forest-fire detection. On the sidelines of the launch, Dataquest spoke to Urmil Bakhai, Chief Strategy Officer at SatLeo Labs , where he excusively talked about the companys commercial plans, letters of intent worth more than US$50 million, a planned Series A fundraise, and a proposed satellite manufacturing facility near Ahmedabad. The company is also working towards a larger satellite constellation through its planned TAPAS-2 and PYRO missions. What distinguishes TAPAS-1 from existing government satellites with infrared imaging capabilities, and what is the mission expected to demonstrate? India, through ISRO, already has thermal sensing capabilities on some satellite missions, primarily for climate monitoring and government applications. TAPAS-1 is different because it is a commercial technology demonstrator for our broader thermal intelligence platform. It will help us validate our sensor capabilities and data-processing pipeline in orbit. Our flagship mission, PYRO, is planned to combine medium-wave infrared (MWIR), long-wave infrared (LWIR) and optical sensors to generate an opto-thermo-fused dataset.TAPAS-1 carries a relatively small payload weighing approximately 1.5 kg, while PYRO is planned as a microsatellite in the 150 kg class. The TAPAS-1 mission is the first step towards building a commercially accessible thermal intelligence platform for applications including agriculture, forest fire monitoring and urban heat mapping. What can thermal imagery reveal that conventional optical satellite imagery cannot, and what are the key specifications of TAPAS-1 and the planned PYRO mission? Optical imagery shows what is present on the Earth's surface, while thermal imagery adds information about how the surface behaves. For instance, optical imagery can identify buildings, roads and industrial facilities, whereas thermal data can help identify heat patterns across urban areas and changes in the thermal profile of infrastructure.Thermal sensing also works at night because it measures emitted infrared radiation rather than relying on reflected sunlight. TAPAS-1 has a native spatial resolution of approximately 60 metres, and our immediate focus is on validating the sensor and data quality. PYRO is being designed for sub-10-metre resolution, with super-resolution algorithms potentially enabling outputs at around five metres. Our target temperature accuracy is approximately one Kelvin. Who are SatLeos prospective customers, and how does the company plan to commercialise its thermal intelligence data? We have received letters of intent worth more than US $50 million from partners across different regions, including India, Italy and other Western markets. These include agricultural and downstream companies, as well as data aggregators such as Australia's ArthiSpace and Space Button 2, a Middle Eastern space intelligence company. These letters of intent are generally non-binding and represent prospective business rather than confirmed revenue or signed commercial contracts. We have also conducted pilot projects to validate our data insights platform. Rather than simply selling raw satellite images, we want to provide actionable information. Customers will be able to select their area of interest and purchase processed insights through our platform.For agricultural customers, for example, these could include drought monitoring, Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) alerts, vegetation health indicators, water stress levels and crop stress information at the farm level. What were the Ahmedabad and Tumakuru municipal corporation projects focused on, and how was thermal intelligence used in each case? In Ahmedabad, we conducted a pilot with the municipal corporation during peak summer. We combined publicly available datasets with ground-validated information from Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and drones. We provided ward-wise temperature information and a predictive model covering the following three days. For the Ahmedabad pilot, we used open-source satellite data and applied super-resolution algorithms to generate ward-level temperature information at a 30-metre 30-metre resolution. Drone imagery and data from some Internet of Things (IoT) devices were also used to support and improve the super-resolution process. The reported temperature forecast performance of 2C to 3C refers to the comparison between forecasts and actual temperatures, which were checked through ground-truth measurements. Citizens could scan a QR code to identify heat-prone areas. The corporation could then prioritise interventions, including drinking water points, shade and the distribution of medicines in the most heat-vulnerable wards. In Tumakuru, we monitored the solid waste dump and landfill area using drones equipped with thermal cameras alongside satellite data. We developed an analytics platform that allowed the municipal corporation to monitor conditions across the landfill and identify areas requiring attention.The company said methane leakage was directly measured using thermal data, with algorithms used to analyse temperature variations and identify relevant patterns. A single satellite has limitations in coverage and revisit frequency. What is your constellation plan, and when do you expect to deploy the next missions? We plan to deploy 1215 PYRO satellites over the next three to four years, alongside four to five TAPAS satellites. Our aim is to cover the global land surface twice a day once the constellation is operational.TAPAS-1 alone will not provide that frequency of coverage. As we add more satellites, we expect to improve temporal resolution and revisit locations more frequently.TAPAS-2 is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027, around April or May. For PYRO, we are targeting late 2027, depending on launch availability, or early 2028 at the latest. How are you using AI and machine learning to convert satellite data into actionable insights, and what capabilities are planned for future missions? We use proprietary and open-source algorithms to process sensor data, correct alignment and radiometric and geometric errors, clean up the data, and convert it into useful information for customers. From TAPAS-2 onwards, we plan to introduce edge computing, allowing the satellite to process data onboard and transmit only relevant information. For example, in forest fire monitoring, the satellite could identify when certain thresholds are crossed and transmit an alert rather than the entire dataset.We plan to incorporate an AI chip onboard TAPAS-2 to support this capability. TAPAS-1 will use machine learning at the platform level, rather than onboard processing. How is SatLeo funding its expansion, and when do you expect the missions to begin contributing more significantly to revenue? We have raised a total of US $6.7 million across three funding rounds. Our first round was US $3.3 million in pre-seed funding, followed by a US $2.2 million seed round and US $1.2 million in pre-Series A funding. This capital is intended to support TAPAS-1, TAPAS-2 and PYRO. Following the TAPAS-1 launch, we plan to raise a Series A round to support the constellation and our proposed satellite manufacturing facility near Ahmedabad. We currently generate a small amount of revenue from pilot projects, and our focus is on converting these into larger engagements. TAPAS-1 itself is not expected to contribute significantly to revenue; TAPAS-2 is where we expect a more direct link to revenue generation. Initially, we expect a larger share of our business to come from government customers. Defence is a key area of interest, although some discussions remain ongoing. Beyond the launches, what are your priorities over the next 12 to 24 months? We plan to establish partnerships with downstream companies across different regions and expand the reach of our data and analytics offerings. We are also planning to establish our own satellite manufacturing facility near Ahmedabad.Our focus will be on expanding our go-to-market operations, particularly in international markets, and building a stronger sales presence outside India.TAPAS-1 is an important milestone for us. The team has developed the payload in approximately six to eight months, and we are proud of the work that has gone into the mission.
Renaissance Solar to invest Rs 5,000 crore in Karnataka
Renaissance Solar and Electronic Materials has announced plans to invest Rs 5,000 crore in Karnataka. The company aims to establish a 5 GW solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility by mid-2028. This facility will be located in the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor in Tumakuru. RSOLEC has requested 100 acres of land, along with 80 MW of power and 10 million litres per day of water.
Karnataka Deputy CM urges Centre to expedite drought relief
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G Parameshwara has sought immediate central assistance for drought-affected areas, urging Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to speed up the relief process. In separate letters, Parameshwara said the worsening drought had severely affected farmers and rural livelihoods and called for close 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 .
NPS Diwas: PFRDA launches awareness drive for Sanchay pension scheme here's what you need to know
PFRDAs NPS Sanchay Pension Yatra will cover Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Kolkata from 1-16 October. NPS Sanchay is designed to simplify retirement savings, with a predefined investment approach and flexible contribution options. Heres who can apply and how the scheme works.
Ktaka govt seeks urgent Central relief as drought worsens
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) As the drought situation in Karnataka worsens, Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara has written separate letters to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, seeking urgent assistance from the Centre for affected farmers. Parameshwara said the State government had already submitted its Kharif 2026 Drought Memorandum, seeking Rs 3,705.30 crore for 101 drought-affected taluks. Following further scientific assessment, another 76 taluks were declared drought-affected, taking the total to 177. Ground-truthing is underway in another 40 taluks, and the number of drought-affected taluks is expected to cross 220 by the end of the monsoon season, he said. Crop loss assessment in the newly declared 76 taluks has identified damage to crops across 26.08 lakh hectares and horticultural crops across 1.49 lakh hectares. Crop damage ranges from 33 per cent to 100 per cent, with a significant portion of the affected area recording losses of more than 50 per cent. Tur, maize, cotton, sugarcane, soybean and green gram are among the major crops affected, while onion, arecanut and red chilli are among the horticultural crops that have suffered damage. Overall, crop loss in the 76 newly declared taluks has been reported across 27.57 lakh hectares, with the economic loss estimated at Rs 27,576.2 crore. Under existing State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) norms, the required input subsidy has been estimated at Rs 2,981.34 crore. Across all 177 drought-affected taluks, crop damage has been reported over nearly 47.09 lakh hectares, with the estimated economic loss reaching Rs 46,324.5 crore. The total crop loss during Kharif 2026 is expected to exceed 55 lakh hectares. The State Government has sought Rs 7,142.64 crore under National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) norms through the two phases of drought declaration. Of this, Rs 4,998.60 crore is sought towards input subsidy and Rs 2,144.04 crore for measures, including fodder and drinking water supply. In his letter to Amit Shah, Parameshwara urged the Center to expedite the long-pending revision of SDRF and NDRF relief norms, particularly the input subsidy for farmers. He said the existing assistance was inadequate compared to the current cost of cultivation and actual crop losses. In a separate letter to Chouhan, Parameshwara welcomed the Central teams visit to Karnataka for drought assessment and requested that the process be expedited to facilitate the early release of relief. Considering the scale and severity of the present drought, the State and Union Governments must work in coordination, Parameshwara said, adding that farmers must receive timely and adequate support and that the relief provided should reflect the actual losses they have suffered.
Ktaka: Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat extension boosts coastal connectivity
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) Rail connectivity between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa has received a major boost with the extension of the existing MadgaonMangaluru Vande Bharat Express up to Bengaluru via Hassan, Udupi and Karwar, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy said on Thursday. The development follows a proposal by Kumaraswamy to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking Vande Bharat connectivity between Bengaluru and Madgaon via Hassan, Mangaluru, Udupi and Karwar, in view of growing passenger demand along the corridor. Kumaraswamy said he had highlighted the route's importance for tourism, pilgrimage, education and commerce, as well as the need for stronger connectivity between Bengaluru and the major commercial, port and tourism centres of coastal Karnataka and Goa. Thanking Vaishnaw for his prompt and positive response, Kumaraswamy said the existing Madgaon-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express had now been extended to Bengaluru. The service will operate as Train No. 26655/26656 YesvantpurMangaluruMadgaon Vande Bharat Express with revised timings. The extension will connect Bengaluru with key destinations in coastal Karnataka and further link the region with Madgaon in Goa. Kumaraswamy said his original proposal aimed to address growing demand for passenger services along the Bengaluru-coastal Karnataka-Goa corridor. In his communication to the Railway Minister, he had pointed out that the route caters to a diverse passenger base, including tourists, pilgrims, students and professionals. He had also urged the authorities to examine the feasibility of the service and initiate the necessary administrative process. Vaishnaw, in his communication dated September 28, 2026, referred to Kumaraswamys letter of December 23, 2025, and informed him that the MadgaonMangaluru Vande Bharat Express had been extended up to Bengaluru via Hassan, Udupi and Karwar. Kumaraswamy said the enhanced connectivity would benefit passengers travelling between Bengaluru, Hassan, Mangaluru, Udupi, Karwar and Madgaon. He said the service would also support tourism, regional economic activity and inter-state connectivity by strengthening rail links between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this is another step towards strengthening modern rail connectivity and bringing Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa closer, Kumaraswamy said. He added that the extension would further strengthen the integrated and modern rail network connecting Karnatakas interior and coastal regions with Goa.
A Bengaluru entrepreneur has described being asked to vacate a rented apartment days after moving in, claiming the residential society objected to him living there as a bachelor. Nikhil Sheoran said he had already paid the security deposit and signed a rental agreement before being told to leave. His account triggered an online discussion about bachelor tenants and housing society rules.
Mass Form 7 filings target hundreds in Belagavi amid SIR row
Bengaluru: Several Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) in Karnatakas Belagavi North Assembly constituency have claimed they were pressured into signing bulk Form 7 applications, The Hindu reported. According to the report, BLOs were receiving already printed Form 7s seeking deletion of Muslim names in large numbers. This incident was flagged in at least six polling stations in 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 .
Tech wealth and Bengaluru property: is the playbook changing?
A surge in startup exits and stock gains fuelled Bengaluru's premium housing boom from 2021 to 2024. Now, slowing price growth and tech sector headwinds are prompting buyers to rethink the equity-to-property playbook.
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Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 86 Typist, Peon and More Posts
The Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026 for posts of 86 Typist, Typist-Copyist, Process Server, Peon. Candidates with Diploma, 10TH Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 07-10-2026, and closes on 06-11-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Bengaluru Rural District Court website,bengalururural.dcourts.gov.in.
Proposal for national recognition, development mission for Tulu language submitted to PM Modi
Proposal for national recognition, development mission for Tulu language submitted to PM Modi Bengaluru: A proposal seeking the launch of a Tulu Language National Recognition & Development Mission 20262035 has been submitted on Thursday to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking an inter-ministerial examination of measures for the constitutional recognition, preservation, digitisation, education and promotion of [] The post Proposal for national recognition, development mission for Tulu language submitted to PM Modi appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
A Chennai-based migrant living in Bengaluru for 1.5 years shared five small things he loves about the city. His list includes neighbourhood parks, affordable and hygienic vegetarian food, easy connectivity to South Indian destinations, the 500 bus series and Bengalurus temples. While acknowledging the citys traffic, garbage and other problems, he said these everyday conveniences often go unnoticed. His Reddit post aimed to spread some positivity about life in Bengaluru.
Customs department imposes Rs 89 crore penalty on Ranya Rao
Bengaluru: The Customs Department has imposed a penalty of Rs 89 crore on Kannada actress Ranya Rao in connection with the alleged gold smuggling case involving the illegal transportation of gold from Dubai to India. The action follows a detailed investigation into the network in which Rao was allegedly involved along with three other accused. 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 .
Don't Come To Bengaluru If You Earn Less Than Rs 1 Lakh: Employee's Blunt Advice Sparks Debate
Goel said many activities in Bengaluru come with a price tag, from going out for food to attending events and pursuing hobbies.
Actor Ranya Rao fined Rs 89 Cr by Customs in gold smuggling case; HM Kharge says awaiting complete details Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday said he was not aware of the complete details regarding the Customs Departments decision to impose a Rs 89-crore penalty on actor Ranya Rao in connection with an [] The post Actor Ranya Rao fined Rs 89 Cr by Customs in gold smuggling case; HM Kharge says awaiting complete details appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Prasidh To Miss Third ODI Against WI Due To Hamstring Injury, Kamboj Likely Replacement
Nitish Kumar Reddy: It is understood that India pacer Anshul Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the ongoing red-ball game between India A and Australia A is likely to be named as his replacement in the squad. In the ongoing days play in Puducherry, Kamboj was replaced by fast bowler Praful Hinge in the playing eleven. It is understood that India pacer Anshul Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the ongoing red-ball game between India A and Australia A is likely to be named as his replacement in the squad. In the ongoing days play in Puducherry, Kamboj was replaced by fast bowler Praful Hinge in the playing eleven. Prasidh is definitely not playing the third ODI due to the hamstring injury he has picked. He will now report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for further scans, and his recovery timeline will be drawn based on that. For now, Kamboj is likely to be his replacement, said a source familiar with the development to IANS on Thursday. Kamboj, who took 3-34 in 17.3 overs in the first innings, bowled just two overs in the second essay before departing Puducherry. Prasidh, who opened the bowling attack during India's eight-wicket victory in the second ODI at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, walked off after sending down just five overs. After bowling a four-over opening spell, Prasidh bowled the 31st over before walking off the field and took no further part in the contest. His sudden exit forced the Indian team management to turn to part-time off-spin of Naman Dhir, who bowled 6.1 overs, though he himself briefly left the field earlier due to cramps. Both India and the West Indies are scheduled to reach Chandigarh on Thursday evening. Prasidh, however, will head directly to Bengaluru to report at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) for detailed scans and rehabilitation. While Prasidh is not included in the upcoming five-match T20I series against the West Indies starting on October 6 in Lucknow, him picking a hamstring injury remains a key concern considering Indias multi-format tour of New Zealand features five ODIs and two Tests. Both India and the West Indies are scheduled to reach Chandigarh on Thursday evening. Prasidh, however, will head directly to Bengaluru to report at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) for detailed scans and rehabilitation. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
SIR process creating fresh confusion every day: K
SIR process creating fresh confusion every day: Ktaka Deputy CM Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was creating fresh confusion every day and that the Congress had already registered its objections over various issues concerning the voter list. Speaking to reporters near his [] The post SIR process creating fresh confusion every day: Ktaka Deputy CM appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Citing SWR operating festival special trains between Bengaluru and coastal Karnataka skipping Mangaluru, the forum says development shouldnt bypass Mangaluru
Karnataka govt flags huge gap between landing cost, MRP of high-cost medicines, cancer drugs; seeks Centres intervention Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has flagged a wide disparity between the institutional procurement cost and Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of high-cost medicines, cancer drugs, antibiotics, medical devices and hospital consumables, with some products found to be sold at [] The post Karnataka govt flags huge gap between landing cost, MRP of high-cost medicines, cancer drugs; seeks Centres intervention appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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B'luru traffic is stealing 53 days from schoolchildren every year: How it came to this
Schoolchildren and their parents in east Bengaluru face increasingly longer commutes, now averaging 112 minutes. Recent studies show the average bus travel time has risen dramatically due to congestion on state highways. Initiatives are being taken to address traffic issues, including restrictions on heavy vehicles during school hours. Although infrastructure projects have been planned, delays have hindered their completion.
Karnataka RTC bus fares likely to go up as diesel prices rise: Minister Suresh
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh on Thursday indicated that bus fares of the state-run Road Transport Corporations (RTCs) are likely to be increased, citing a rise in diesel prices since the last fare revision. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Suresh said the government would examine the extent of the proposed fare hike based on the increase in diesel prices and take a decision after obtaining the Cabinet's approval. We had increased the bus ticket fare in December 2025. Since then, the price of diesel per litre has increased by Rs 15 to Rs 16. We will discuss the proportion of the price hike, make a submission to the government and, after obtaining consent in the Cabinet meeting, the RTC bus fare hike will be implemented, he said. Suresh said the government had asked all four state-run RTCs to submit reports on the proposed fare revision. The reports are expected to be submitted on Thursday or Friday. We had sought reports from the four RTCs on the bus fare hike. They will submit the reports today or tomorrow. We will examine how much the fares should be increased and whether the hike should vary across different regions, he said. The Minister questioned how the RTCs could be managed without increasing fares when fuel prices had risen repeatedly. If diesel prices have been increased five times by the Centre and the Opposition says bus fares should not be increased, how should we run the RTCs? Suresh asked. He said the government would take into account the increase in operating costs and the recommendations of the four RTCs before deciding on the quantum of the fare hike. The final decision on increasing bus fares will be taken after the proposal is submitted to the government and approved by the Cabinet, the Minister said. Karnataka's four state-run road transport corporations operate a total of 26,054 buses across the state. The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) runs 7,067 buses including electric buses. While national average stands at 1.2 buses per 1,000 people, Karnataka provides 3.81 buses per 1,000 people, according to Transport ministry. The Karnataka Shakti Scheme provides free bus travel for women, girls aged 6 and above, and transgender persons on non-luxury, state-run transport buses across Karnataka. It can be noted that Karnatakas four state-run road transport corporations are collectively awaiting Rs 5,650.95 crore in pending reimbursement dues from the state government under the Shakti scheme.
CM Shivakumar appeals to party leaders to report bulk Form 7 applications
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday appealed to Congress booth-level agents (BLAs), party leaders and workers to provide details of alleged bulk submissions of Form 7 applications seeking deletion of names from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. In two videos shared on social media, Shivakumar urged BLAs, BLA-1s, BLA-2s and other party leaders to coordinate with booth-level officers (BLOs) and verify whether objections had been filed against voters in their respective Assembly constituencies and polling booths. Shivakumar alleged that some BJP leaders were submitting Form 7 applications in bulk to get voters' names deleted from the electoral rolls, particularly targeting minorities, Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These allegations have not been independently established. He said he had received reports of such instances from Belagavi, Bhalki, Mudigere, Mysuru and several other parts of Karnataka, including constituencies represented by Congress MLAs. Referring to the alleged misuse of Form 7 in the Aland constituency, he claimed that attempts were being made to challenge Congress electorally through such means. The Chief Minister asked party leaders to collect authenticated information on the number of applications submitted and the constituencies and polling booths affected. He requested them to send the details to his office and email address before noon. CM Shivakumar said he had already sought information from the police, Deputy Commissioners and the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka regarding the applications and alleged irregularities. He said he would take stringent action on the matter to ensure that eligible voters were not deprived of their voting rights. Emphasising that the right to vote must be protected irrespective of political affiliation, religion or social background, Shivakumar said every genuine voter's name should remain on the electoral roll. Form 7 is used to submit claims or objections seeking the deletion of a name from the electoral roll. Such applications are subject to verification under election rules. The controversy in Karnataka centres on allegations that bulk submissions could be used to seek the deletion of eligible voters' names.
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Petrol, Diesel Prices On October 1: Check Fuel Rates In Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata And More
Petrol and diesel rates remained unchanged across major cities on Oct. 1 as state-run oil marketing companies continued to absorb global crude price volatility.
Karnataka bus corps in cash crunch: Rs 8,095cr liabilities, Rs 5,648cr Shakti dues
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Digital Desk | Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk will visit India at the end of October with nearly 100 leading Polish companies as Warsaw seeks a sharp expansion of economic ties with New Delhi, Poland's Minister of Finance and Economy Andrzej Domanski told IANS. Tusk plans to travel to both New Delhi and Bengaluru, with economic cooperation at the centre of the visit, Domanski said in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Wednesday (local time). This meeting was like one-on-one without media presence. So what I can say is that we are discussing, among many other topics, the visit of Prime Minister Tusk that will take place at the end of October to India, Domanski said, referring to his meeting with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. The Prime Minister is planning to visit not only Delhi, but also Bangalore. And this mission will have a very strong economic background and will have strong emphasis on economic issues, he said. Domanski said bilateral relations were improving but remained well below their potential. We are happy that we managed to get a consensus on the India-EU level. That being said, it's up to each member state to enhance cooperation and trade, he said. And I can say that we will bring close to 100 leading Polish companies to participate in this trip to India. The minister described Poland as a rapidly growing European economy, with growth estimated at 3.5 to 3.6 per cent this year. Warsaw, he said, was looking for new trading partners, with India high on that list. India, a giant, a leader in Asia, well, it's a country that we really like to have closer trade relations, Domaski said. Defence, space, machinery and food processing are among the sectors where Poland sees opportunities for greater cooperation with India. As a country that is rapidly developing its defence industry, we believe there's a lot of room for cooperation in the defence industry, he said. We also decided to double our investments in the space industry. For sure, we will bring our space industry companies to India, Domanski said. He said Poland was also strong in machinery and saw opportunities in food processing, including poultry exports. For Indian companies looking at Poland, Domanski pointed to clean energy, information technology and industrial sectors. He also pitched Poland as an entry point to the wider European market. We believe that Poland could be a very interesting hub for Indian investments in Europe, he said. We are a member of the European Union, so by investing in Poland, Indian companies get access to the European Union market. Domanski also placed India's democratic system at the centre of Warsaw's approach to building long-term economic ties. We see India as a global leader. We see India as a country of very ambitious people, like Polish people, he said. We see India as a democracy, which is very important and a country with which we want to build stable economic ties. At the G20 meeting, Domanski said Poland raised what he called the weaponisation of trade in agricultural products. He pointed to disruptions caused by Russia's war in Ukraine and restrictions on Black Sea trade. He also underscored the role he sees for New Delhi in global commerce. India is a leader. India is not only one of the largest, one of the biggest global economies, but really also a country of high GDP growth, he said. I really hope that Poland, the European Union and India will be much closer trade allies, trade partners than they are today. India and Poland elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Warsaw in August 2024. The two countries also adopted a five-year action plan covering areas including trade and investment, defence, energy, green technologies, agriculture and infrastructure. PM Modi's trip was the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Poland in 45 years. Tusk last visited India as Poland's Prime Minister in 2010. During PM Modi's 2024 visit, he invited Tusk to visit India.
Shivakumar seeks Form 7 data amid SIR row in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday, September 30, said every genuine voters right to vote must be protected and sought constituency-wise details of objections filed through Form 7 during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In a statement posted on social media, Shivakumar said he had asked the Chief Electoral Officer 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 .
Building community in Bengaluru, one ghost at a time
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BLOs allege they were pressured to sign, and say that two men, claiming to be from the Belagavi City Corporation, brought a bulk of Form-7 applications seeking deletion of only Muslim names.
19-Year-Old Student Stabbed To Death Outside College In Bengaluru
The victim was identified as Yogesh, a first-year B.Com student at a private college in Nagarabhavi.
