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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 12 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Thursday that the state government will write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the inclusion of the enhanced reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution, while expressing confidence that the state would secure relief from the Supreme Court. Speaking after chairing a meeting of the State Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development Council on the 2026-27 action plan for Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan (SCSP/TSP) programmes, Shivakumar added that the state had already filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the High Court judgment on enhanced reservation. We will write to the Prime Minister regarding the inclusion of the decision to enhance reservation for SCs and STs in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution. If it is possible to meet the Prime Minister, we will also discuss the matter with him, he said. Shivakumar said the state Cabinet had decided to challenge the High Court judgment and the state's petition had been admitted by the Supreme Court. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, Minister K.H. Muniyappa and Minister Satish Jarkiholi have been entrusted with monitoring the case and deciding the legal strategy on behalf of the state. Chief Minister Shivakumar added that Karnataka was seeking only a six per cent increase beyond the 50 per cent reservation ceiling, noting that Tamil Nadu already has 69 per cent reservation. The state government had also addressed the issue of internal reservation, he said. The Chief Minister announced that a Vision Group would be constituted to recommend new welfare programmes for SC and ST communities. A Cabinet sub-committee led by Deputy CM Parameshwara has also been formed to review the implementation of programmes promised by the state government. Shivakumar said the state government had decided to conduct a social audit through reputed institutions to assess the impact of funds spent under the Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan over the years. For 2025-26 and the current financial year, Rs 42,503 crore and Rs 44,631 crore, respectively, have been allocated under SCSP/TSP programmes covering 451 schemes across 34 departments, he added. The state government will also form a team of ministers and SC/ST legislators to review the allocation and suggest possible changes after holding detailed discussions with the Finance Department. On central assistance, the Chief Minister said Karnataka would write to the Union government seeking the release of Rs 1,937 crore pending under Centrally sponsored schemes for 2025-26. Of the total Rs 10,011 crore allocated under such schemes, the Centre's share was Rs 3,497 crore and the state's share Rs 6,514 crore. However, only Rs 1,560 crore of the Central share has been released. Shivakumar added that he had directed Finance Department officials to release the state's share even if the pending Central funds were not received, as delays were affecting the implementation of several welfare schemes. The meeting also stressed transparency in the use of SCSP/TSP funds. The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure equitable allocation among all SC and ST communities and make beneficiary details, including photographs, available online. He said that photographs and videos of beneficiaries should be maintained to prevent misuse of funds. Shivakumar also added that funds earmarked under SCSP and TSP should not be used for office expenses. According to the state government, Rs 39,661.99 crore was released under SCSP and TSP during 2025-26, of which Rs 39,557.43 crore was spent, recording 99.74 per cent utilisation. The Chief Minister also said the state government would take steps to fill the remaining backlog vacancies in government services and improve school uniforms and hostel facilities from next year. He also announced plans to hold separate consultations with leaders from minority, Vokkaliga, Lingayat and backward communities before the upcoming Legislative session.
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 12 (IANS) Jailed actor Darshan and his partner, prime accused Pavithra Gowda, on Thursday were seen speaking to each other briefly during a video conference hearing in the Renukaswamy murder case before the 59th City Civil and Sessions Court, with their conversation revolving around the difficulties they were facing and how long they might have to wait for the trial to progress. The exchange took place when the video conference connection was disrupted during the court proceedings. Darshan and Pavithra stopped talking once the connection was restored. It is to be seen whether the court will take cognisance of the matter, as the conversation between Darshan and Pavithra Gowda amounts to a violation of proceedings. During the conversation, Pavithra asked Darshan how many more days they would have to continue in the same situation. Darshan replied that they might have to remain like this for another four months. Pavithra then said she was facing considerable difficulties there, to which Darshan responded that they too were experiencing problems. He reportedly told her that there was nothing they could do at the moment and that they would have to wait patiently. When Pavithra asked about his back pain, Darshan made a gesture indicating that his back was in a bad condition. The trial in the Renukaswamy murder case is being conducted through video conferencing before the 59th City Civil and Sessions Court, with Darshan, Pavithra and the other accused appearing virtually for the hearings. Darshan has been suffering from back pain again and has sought physiotherapy. The court has permitted him to receive physiotherapy treatment inside the prison. It can be noted that the Renukaswamy murder case, popularly known as the fan murder case, involves Kannada actor Darshan and his associate Pavithra Gowda. Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old fan of Darshan, was allegedly abducted, tortured and murdered in Bengaluru in June 2024. Police allege that he was targeted over objectionable messages he had sent to Pavithra Gowda. Darshan, Pavithra and several others were arrested in connection with the case. The police investigation alleged that Renukaswamy was abducted from Chitradurga and brought to a shed in Bengaluru, where he was allegedly assaulted and tortured before being killed. His body was later found in a stormwater drain in the city. The case led to the arrest of Darshan, Pavithra Gowda and several others.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 12 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President B.Y. Vijayendra on Thursday criticised Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Ministers Krishna Byre Gowda and Priyank Kharge for making what he termed 'disrespectful remarks' against Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to the state on Friday. Addressing a media conference at the state BJP headquarters, Jagannath Bhavan, Vijayendra said that he was both angry and disappointed by the statements made by the Chief Minister and the two Ministers. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to participate in various programmes in Bengaluru and Mysuru on Friday. Referring to Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda's post on social media platform X alleging that his speech had been removed from the programme for the Metro inauguration as punishment for seeking Karnataka's rightful share, Vijayendra termed the claim 'baseless' and 'far from the truth'. Krishna Byre Gowda may be the Bengaluru Development Minister. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bengaluru to inaugurate the Yellow Line during Siddaramaiah's earlier tenure as Chief Minister, the then Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar was not given an opportunity to speak. Siddaramaiah delivered the address. Therefore, the claim that Krishna Byre Gowda's speech was removed because he raised questions about Bengaluru's development is far from the truth, the State BJP President said. Vijayendra challenged Krishna Byre Gowda to disclose how much money the state government had spent on Bengaluru's development over the past three-and-a-half years. You say that nobody can stop you from working for Bengaluru's development. What development have you undertaken in Bengaluru over the last three-and-a-half years? Reveal how many thousand crores you have allocated for the city's development. Also, tell us how many potholes you have filled, the BJP leader demanded from the state government. Questioning the Minister's remarks on the rising cost of infrastructure projects, Vijayendra asked whether he was aware of the escalation in the estimated cost of the Upper Krishna Project (UKP). Krishna Byre Gowda had reportedly said that delays in obtaining project approvals were increasing costs and placing an 86 per cent financial burden on the state government. Krishna Byre Gowda speaks about the increase in the cost of the Metro project. When was the UKP, which is intended to provide irrigation water to farmers in Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Yadgir and Raichur districts of North Karnataka, approved? What was its original estimated cost? Are you aware that it has now crossed Rs 1 lakh crore? Go and ask your Chief Minister about this, Vijayendra said. He accused the Congress government of attempting to insult the Prime Minister and said PM Modi had been providing the state with the funds it required, while the state's own leaders were responsible for the alleged injustice. Taking on Priyank Kharge over his remarks about PM Modi's visit to Karnataka and the BJP's social media campaign, Vijayendra questioned the state government's handling of law and order. He referred to the alleged rape of a 12-year-old Scheduled Tribe girl in Mundgod and questioned the state Home Minister Kharge's response to the incident. A 12-year-old Scheduled Tribe girl has been raped in Mundgod. Despite such an incident, what is the Home Minister (Priyank Kharge) doing? Just because he has a tongue, does he think he can say anything? He has no understanding of the law-and-order situation. His only job seems to be criticising Prime Minister Modi, Vijayendra alleged. He urged the Chief Minister Shivakumar and the Home Minister Kharge to refrain from making irresponsible remarks about the Prime Minister and instead show him due respect. On the state government's proposal to provide military training to members of minority communities, Vijayendra alleged that the Congress government was creating divisions between Muslims and Hindus by treating minorities, particularly Muslims, differently. We are not against minorities. The Congress is systematically leading Muslims in the wrong direction by creating divisions between them and Hindus. This will benefit nobody, he said. Vijayendra also accused Congress workers of removing BJP flex banners ahead of the Prime Minister's visit and alleged that they were indulging in hooliganism. He said that PM Modi would participate in the golden jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, which was not a government programme, before flagging off the Metro service and leaving for Delhi on Thursday afternoon. We are not bringing people to PM Modi's programme. People themselves will gather at several places. Thousands will come to see him (PM Modi). Congress leaders have removed BJP flex banners and are indulging in hooliganism. It is in their nature, Vijayendra alleged. BJP leaders and workers are expected to participate in the Prime Minister's programmes during his visit to the state.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi/Bengaluru, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, the residential headquarters campus of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) in Bengaluru. On this occasion, he will lay the foundation stone of the Golden Jubilee Administrative Block and launch the S-VYASA Off-Campus at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the official statement from the PMO said on Thursday. Being held from 13 to 23 November 2026 on the theme Towards Viksit Bharat 2047, the Golden Jubilee celebration marks five decades of institution-building and service. Established in 1975, Prashanti Kutiram was founded with the objective of integrating modern science with India's spiritual wisdom. It is home to S-VYASA, which was declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2002 and is dedicated to education and research in Yoga. The programme will also commemorate the birth centenary of Shri Hongasandra Venkataramaiah Sheshadri Ji, a distinguished thinker, writer and organiser born in Bengaluru in 1926. He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in 1946 and served as its Sarkaryavah from 1987 to 2000. He was among the visionaries behind S-VYASA, and his inspiration and guidance played an important role in shaping the growth of Prashanti Kutiram and advancing the institutions mission over the decades. Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and flag off various development projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore in Bengaluru. These projects span key sectors including urban mobility, power transmission, renewable energy, petroleum infrastructure, waste management and railways. Prime Minister will inaugurate Bengaluru Metros Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, developed at a cost of around Rs 3,470 crore. The new stretch will enhance urban connectivity, ease daily commuting, reduce travel time and strengthen public transport facilities in Bengaluru. Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Renewable Energy Zones (Phase-II) in Koppal-II and Gadag-II, developed at an investment of around Rs 4,450 crore. The transmission system will facilitate the evacuation of approximately 2 GW of renewable energy potential from the Koppal and Gadag regions of Karnataka for onward transmission and distribution to beneficiaries across the grid. He will also inaugurate the Transmission Scheme for the Solar Energy Zone in Bidar, developed at an investment of around Rs 1,370 crore. The project involves the establishment of a Bidar Pooling Station and will facilitate the evacuation of 2.5 GW of solar power from the region. Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Davanagere/Chitradurga and Ballari Renewable Energy Zones, at an investment of over Rs 3,450 crore. He will also lay the foundation stone of the Transmission System Strengthening project for Integration of Additional Renewable Energy Potential at Davanagere and Ballari, at an investment of over Rs 1,100 crore. Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation India's largest underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru, constructed at a cost of over Rs 850 crore. With a storage capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes, the facility will significantly strengthen India's LPG storage infrastructure. The project also includes a 9.4 km LPG pipeline connecting New Mangalore Port to the main terminal, facilitating efficient transportation and storage of LPG. Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the Devangonthi Marketing Terminal of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), Bengaluru. Built at an investment of Rs 330 crore, the state-of-the-art facility will strengthen petroleum product storage and distribution infrastructure in Karnataka. Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of GAIL's Compressed Biogas Plant at Haralakunte, Bengaluru. The plant will process approximately 300 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily to produce 12.6 tonnes of clean Compressed Biogas (CBG). The project will promote scientific waste management, reduce dependence on conventional fuels and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. Prime Minister will inaugurate four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme - Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road. The redeveloped stations will offer improved passenger amenities and serve as city centres, promoting local commercial activities and tourism in the region. Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the 45 km Bagalkot-Wandal railway line doubling section, forming part of the 284 km Gadag-Hospet Doubling Project. The section will improve passenger and freight movement, support local trade and facilitate coal supply to the Kudgi NTPC plant. Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the electrification of the 55 km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat railway section. Passing through one of India's most challenging railway terrains, the project marks a significant engineering achievement. With its completion, the entire Bengaluru-Mangaluru rail route is now fully electrified. Prime Minister will flag off the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, providing faster and modern rail connectivity between Bengaluru, Coastal Karnataka and Goa. The service will connect key destinations including Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mangaluru, Udupi, Murdeshwar, Gokarna and Karwar before reaching Madgaon, benefiting passengers and boosting tourism in the region. Prime Minister will inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium, marking a significant advancement in planetarium technology and astronomy education in the country. Built by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), COSMOS-Mysuru is the first LED Dome planetarium in India. Envisaged as an astronomy education and training centre, it is located on the campus of the University of Mysore at the foothills of Chamundi Hills. The state-of-the-art facility features a 15-metre tilted dome comprising around 6,150 panels with 4.2 crore individual LEDs. Unlike conventional planetariums that use projectors to display images on a passive dome, its LED panels can be controlled in real time, offering an immersive visual experience and new possibilities for astronomy education. The Sky Theatre will showcase professionally produced astronomy programmes, along with an in-house film exploring the connection between the history of Mysuru and astronomy. The shows will be available in Kannada, English and Hindi. The centre will also house exhibition halls, a museum featuring astronomy models and artefacts, a lecture hall, a training centre and interactive outdoor exhibits. The centre's activities will complement the Indian Institute of Astrophysics' research, operation of multi-wavelength telescope facilities across India and in space, development of future astronomical facilities and national-level outreach programmes.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) In what is a huge boost for the Indian team, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is on his way to New Zealand and is set to join Indias Test squad in Wellington on Friday. IANS understands that Pant got the clearance from the concerned medical team after an extended rehab programme at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru and flew out early on Thursday. He left for New Zealand this morning and is expected to reach there via a connecting flight from Singapore. As of now, we believe hes left Singapore also and is expected to reach Wellington by early morning New Zealand time and wee hours, as per Indian Standard Time, said a source to IANS. Pant picked up the side strain injury while captaining Rest of India (RoI) in the Irani Cup held in Srinagar from October 1 to 4. He reported to the BCCIs Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru in the last week of October, where he worked on his recovery and all aspects of his game in several sessions. Pant was already named in Indias Test squad for the tour, as well as in the India A side for three four-day matches against New Zealand A. But his availability was subjected to full fitness, something which was under huge uncertainty. Though Pants recovery was going well, the slow nature of it meant that the fitness clearance took longer than expected to come. He missed the first two India A games and was initially expected to play in the third game from November 7 to 10 in Lincoln. But with his recovery taking time, Pant had to miss that match. In Wellington, Pant will meet up with captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj, who were released from the ODI squad after the third game to start preparing for the two-game Test series. Pants arrival, however, gives the team management a selection headache. Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who captained India A, made a strong case for inclusion in the playing eleven with a century and a fifty in four innings against New Zealand A. Add to it, top-order batters B Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal have also been proficient. Sudharsan returned with scores of 91 and 88 in five India A innings, while Padikkal hit 199 and 80 in standout knocks from as many outings. Plenty is riding on the Test series to be played in Wellington and Christchurch for Shubman Gill & Co. India are fourth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings and need victories to stay in the race for the final, to be played in June 2027. 2021 winners New Zealand sit at the top of the table, ahead of current holders South Africa and 2023 winners Australia.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Manila, scheduled to take place from November 16 to 18. In a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs, Secretary (East) Rupendra Tandon noted the PM's schedule and his key engagements during the summit. Prime Minister Modi will be travelling to Manila, in the Philippines, to attend the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st meeting of the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit process. The visit will take place from the 16th to the 18th of this month, he said. As part of the visit, PM Modi will attend a dinner hosted by Philippine President Bongbong Marcos for the visiting dignitaries a day prior to the ASEAN-India Summit and the East Asia Summit. The MEA highlighted that the PM will also engage with several world leaders on the sidelines of the summit. The Prime Minister's programme in Manila will include attending a dinner hosted by President Marcos fo...
PM Modi to visit Philippines next week for ASEAN-India Summit
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to the Philippines next week to attend the 23rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit and the 21st meeting of the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit process, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. The visit will take place from November 16 to 18, Rudrendra Tandon, Secretary (East) at the MEA, announced during a special media briefing in New Delhi on Thursday. In addition to a very active bilateral relationship with all 11 ASEAN member states, we see our engagement with the ASEAN regional platform also as a key element or building block of our Act East policy, Tandon said. The Prime Ministers programme in Manila will include a dinner hosted by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr for the visiting dignitaries, followed by the ASEAN-India Summit and the East Asia Summit the next day, with bilateral meetings with other leaders in between. There is also a very strong demand from the Indian community to meet the Prime Minister, so we are trying to adjust that also in his schedule, he said. Tandon said ASEAN has emerged as a major trading partner for India, with trade with the entire region at approximately 122 billion. We in India strongly believe that, as an Indian Ocean country that abuts this very important Southeast Asian maritime zone, a strong strategic relationship with the ASEAN member states, as a collective as well as individually, is good for both of us, he said. Such a relationship, he said, will make both sides more resilient in handling rapid geopolitical changes and will contribute to peace and stability in Asia as a whole. Describing the East Asia Summit as a very unique ASEAN-led grouping of eight leaders, Tandon said leaders of ASEAN and these countries discuss global security issues and issues of common concern in an informal setting. This years East Asia Summit process is led by the ASEAN Chair, which is the Philippines. Thats why its happening in Manila. This, too, is a remarkable example of how successful ASEAN collective diplomacy has become, he said. The theme of this years ASEAN Summit and ASEAN processes has been Navigating the Future, and the leaders will focus on enhancing collaboration to become more resilient to the changes around them, the MEA Secretary added.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 12 (IANS) The Karnataka Congress has proposed to repeal the amendments made to the Anti-Conversion law by the previous BJP government during the upcoming Winter Session of the State Legislature, triggering a fresh political confrontation between the ruling party and the BJP. Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President and MLC, B.K. Hariprasad, made the announcement at a press conference in Bengaluru on Thursday, stating that the government would restore the earlier legal position, claiming that the BJP had introduced draconian and stringent provisions in the law with the intention of harassing religious minorities. We will repeal the Anti-Conversion Bill in Karnataka during the upcoming Winter Session. We will restore the earlier status quo. The government will fulfil the aspirations of the people. The BJP had amended the Bill with the intention of harassing minorities, Hariprasad said. The announcement has drawn a sharp reaction from the BJP, which accused the government of facilitating religious conversions and warned that it would strongly oppose the move. Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, said the BJP's legislation did not prevent anyone from voluntarily embracing another religion but was intended to prohibit conversions through force, coercion or inducements. There should not be any pressure on people who want to convert to another religion. If a person wishes to embrace another religion voluntarily, it is their right. They can submit the necessary documents through the Deputy Commissioner and convert to any religion. Our Constitution allows this, he said. However, he maintained that forced conversions or conversions through the offer of money or other inducements should not be permitted. If the government withdraws this law, it would mean that it is allowing other religions to forcibly convert people. The BJP will oppose such a move, he claimed. Reacting to protests by minority organisations demanding the withdrawal of the anti-conversion law and the cow slaughter ban law, Narayanaswamy alleged that such demands were intended to facilitate forced religious conversions and continue cow slaughter. If minorities are demanding the withdrawal of these laws, does it mean that they want forced conversions to continue and want to continue cow slaughter? Anyone who wants to convert voluntarily has that right. We have no objection to that, he said. The controversy centres on the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Act, 2022, introduced by the previous BJP government led by Basavaraj Bommai. The legislation prohibits religious conversions through misrepresentation, force, coercion, undue influence, allurement, fraudulent means or marriage. Controversially, under the Act, reconversion to a person's immediate previous religion is not treated as conversion. The legislation also prescribes a procedure for those intending to change their religion. A person intending to convert must submit a declaration to the District Magistrate at least 30 days in advance. The person conducting the conversion must also give prior notice. Following the conversion, the individual is required to submit another declaration within 30 days and appear before the District Magistrate for verification of identity and intention. The District Magistrate is empowered to invite objections from the public and order a police enquiry into the circumstances and intention behind the proposed conversion. The Act provides for imprisonment ranging from three to five years and a fine of Rs 25,000 for unlawful conversions. In cases involving minors, women, members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and persons of unsound mind, the punishment ranges from three to 10 years, with a fine of up to Rs 50,000. Mass conversions involving two or more persons attract imprisonment of three to 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh. Repeat offenders face imprisonment of five years or more and a fine of up to Rs 2 lakh. Offences under the Act are cognisable and non-bailable. With the Congress announcing its intention to repeal the amendments in the forthcoming winter session scheduled to be held in December, the issue is expected to become a major political flashpoint between the ruling Congress and the BJP in the Legislature.
Astrobase to invest Rs 800 crore in Andhra Pradesh, expand rocket testing facility to 360 acres
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Nov 12 (IANS) Astrobase Space Technologies on Thursday announced an investment of Rs 800 crore in Andhra Pradesh to significantly expand its rocket testing and launch vehicle development infrastructure, marking a major step in strengthening India's private space transportation ecosystem. The space technology company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board during the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 in Visakhapatnam to expand its existing rocket engine testing facility at Thimmasamudram in Sri Sathya Sai district. Under the expansion plan, Astrobase will add 339 acres to its existing facility, increasing the total footprint to around 360 acres from approximately 22 acres at present. Commenting on the development, Astrobase Space Technologies CEO and Co-founder Neeraj Khandelwal said the expansion marks a significant milestone in Astrobase's efforts to build advanced space transportation capabilities from India. This expanded infrastructure will enable us to undertake critical testing programmes, including static hot-fire tests and stage-level hop tests, while accelerating the development of reusable launch vehicle technologies, Khandelwal noted. India has already demonstrated remarkable prowess in space exploration and technology. The next frontier is to translate this strength into the ability to transport payloads to space more frequently, reliably and at scale, he added. The project is expected to generate around 500 direct jobs and nearly 1,000 indirect employment opportunities in the region. The announcement comes shortly after Astrobase unveiled plans to invest Rs 500 crore in Karnataka for a dedicated manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The proposed unit will house advanced additive manufacturing and fabrication infrastructure, non-destructive testing and quality inspection facilities, along with engine and stage assembly capabilities to support the development of its Everest engine and AB220 medium-lift launch vehicle programme. The two-day 31st CII Partnership Summit, being held in Visakhapatnam on November 12-13, is organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and hosted by the Andhra Pradesh government. The summit is expected to facilitate investment proposals worth up to Rs 11 lakh crore and create around 2.5 lakh jobs across sectors.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali and Gujarati New Year greetings to Congress leader Sam Pitroda, in an unexpected exchange that brought a brief moment of warmth amid their political differences. Happy Diwali and Nutan Varsh Abhinandan to you Sam Bhai and to Anjana Ben. Praying for a joyful and healthy year ahead. Jai Jagannath! []
PM Modi to visit Manila for ASEAN Summit from November 16 to 18
'Gujarati friend': PM Modi extends festive greetings to Sam 'Bhai' Pitroda, wife
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Diwali and Gujarati New Year greetings to Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda after the latter referred to him as a Gujarati friend and termed him very kind and hardworking during an interview with IANS. In a post on X, PM Modi said: Happy Diwali and Nutan Varsh Abhinandan to you Sam Bhai and to Anjana Ben. Praying for a joyful and healthy year ahead. Jai Jagannath!, he added. Earlier, Pitroda described Prime Minister Modi as a good orator who is very warm, kind, loving and caring, while adding that he has no personal issues with the Prime Minister. Pitroda's surprising remarks came in response to a question about Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi once describing PM Modi as a ig orator. Asked for his opinion of the Prime Minister, Pitroda, in an exclusive interview with IANS, said that he espects him (PM Modi) as a person and thinks that he is hardworking. He (PM Modi) is a Gujarati friend. I respect him as a person. I met him. My wife and I met him. He's been very warm, very kind, very loving, caring at a personal level. Of course, he's a good orator, hardworking, okay. We get along well, Pitroda told IANS. We have no personal issues. I have nothing against Mr Modi as a Gujarati leader, friend, and well-wisher. He's very warm to me. No issues about that. I appreciate that, he further said. The Congress leader said that the issues he has with PM Modi are based on ideologies and not on a personal level. And equally on my side, you know, I've been to his house in Gujarat several times. But I may have issues with his views of the world. I may have issues with his ideology. But that's a separate issue; that's not against the individual. It's against the idea. And these are two separate things. You know, I can disagree with Mr Modi, and I can also have dinner with him and have a laugh. So I have no issues, he added.
Indian PM Modi to attend ASEAN summit in Manila from November 16 to 18
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From arranging chairs to now, have long bond with media: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, November 12, said he has had a long relationship with the media, right from the days when he used to arrange chairs for them at events. Addressing a Diwali Milan for journalists at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, Modi said he has seen 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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Delhi's Diwali PM2.5 levels may have been 49% higher than official figures, reaching an estimated 400 g/m, according to a CREA analysis of missing monitoring data. Bengaluru also witnessed a sharp rise in pollution, with its AQI peaking at 141 during the three-day Deepavali period, compared with 98 last year.
After losing parents to cancer, oncologist sets up hospital in Bengaluru with a larger purpose
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'Sam Bhai' Pitroda Gets Diwali Wish From His 'Gujarati Friend' PM Modi
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Work On Success Stories Of Country: PM Modi To Indian Media At Diwali Milan
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Sam Pitroda praises PM Modi, receives Diwali wishes; X user's cheeky request gets a reply
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Bengaluru man threatens wife with pistol, forces her to file gang-rape complaint against his enemies
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Diwali and Gujarati New Year greetings with Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda and his wife, Anjana, after the Congress leader praised the PM for his personal warmth...
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