Karnataka BJP Celebrates National Handloom Day, Credits PM Modis Government
Bengaluru, August 7: The Karnataka BJP celebrated National Handloom Day at its state headquarters, Jagannath Bhavan, on Friday. During the event, party leaders honored professional weavers and emphasized the initiatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modis central government aimed at empowering the weaving community. Addressing the gathering, BJP state president and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra stated that ... Read more Karnataka BJP Celebrates National Handloom Day, Credits PM Modis Government
HAL Bengaluru Launches India's First Satellite-Guided Landing System For Helicopters
According to the notification from Health and Family Welfare Department, the inspection will be conducted in five-star hotels, road-side eateries, restaurants and other forms of food businesses.
Long story short | Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2026
Long story short | Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2026
Karnataka Congress Seeks Extension for Voter List Corrections Amid Controversy
Bengaluru, August 7: The Karnataka Congress President, B.K. Hariprasad, has written to the states Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), V. Ambu Kumar, requesting a 15-day extension for voters to correct their names in the ADDDSO category during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. In his letter, Hariprasad highlighted the status of the ... Read more Karnataka Congress Seeks Extension for Voter List Corrections Amid Controversy
Flights from Bhogapuram to foreign destinations very soon, says Kondapalli Srinivas
The Minister says two to three more flights to Hyderabad and Bengaluru are proposed, services to Coimbatore, Pune and Varanasi are in the pipeline, and the immediate target is an annual footfall of 50 lakh passengers
FIR against Hindu Janajagruti Samiti member for false claim regarding Kunal Kamra show
Mohan Gowda had filmed a video on the premises of Whitefield police station claiming that the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti had demanded that Kunal Kamras show be stopped and that the inspector had assured action, which was false
Acting on the instructions of Karnataka Minister UT Khader, the Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare on Friday conducted raids to check food quality in hotels across Bengaluru and other major locations in the state. Thirty special teams have been constituted for these inspections. The move from the Karnataka government follows numerous complaints regarding poor food quality and a lack of hygiene.
'Faced pressure': Karnataka legislative council chairman Basavaraj Horatti resigns
HAL Bengaluru introduces Indias first satellite-guided navigation for copters
Category H (RNP CAT H) helicopter approach procedure has been developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and validated through flight trials by HAL test pilots
Political Drama Escalates in Karnataka as Council Chairman Horatti Meets CM
Bengaluru, August 7: The political drama surrounding the position of Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman continued on Friday. Meanwhile, the Congress government is considering bringing a no-confidence motion against Chairman Basavaraj Horatti. Horatti met Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at his residence in Sadashivanagar on Friday. Although Horatti had previously announced his intention to resign from his ... Read more Political Drama Escalates in Karnataka as Council Chairman Horatti Meets CM
HAL airport becomes first in India to operationalise RNP CAT H helicopter approach
RNP CAT H helicopter approach procedure isa satellite-guided precision navigation system designed exclusively for helicopters
IISc BTech student dies by suicide in hostel room in Bengaluru
This Bengaluru startup wants to give ageing satellites a 'power bank' in space
Aule Space is developing jetpack satellites to dock with aging spacecraft. These innovative spacecraft will take over propulsion and extend operational life. The company recently tested its guidance system at an Isro facility. Aule plans an in-orbit demonstration next year for private docking. This technology could significantly extend satellite service durations.
Karnataka Council Chairman Horatti meets CM Shivakumar as Cong prepares no-confidence motion
Karnataka Council Chairman Horatti meets CM Shivakumar as Cong prepares no-confidence motion Bengaluru: Political drama over the Karnataka Legislative Council Chairmanship continued on Friday, with the Congress government mulling to prepare a no-confidence motion against Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti. Amid reports that the Congress may submit a notice for a no-confidence motion later in the [] The post Karnataka Council Chairman Horatti meets CM Shivakumar as Cong prepares no-confidence motion appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
'Ready for humiliation for TN's sake': CM Vijay defends proposed Bengaluru trip on Cauvery issue
Karnatakas R. Ashok Criticizes Delay in Ministerial Portfolios
Bengaluru, August 7: R. Ashok, the leader of the opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, criticized the four-day delay in assigning portfolios to new ministers on Friday. He targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over this issue. Ashok, a BJP leader, accused the ruling party of being entangled in internal power struggles, causing governance to come to ... Read more Karnatakas R. Ashok Criticizes Delay in Ministerial Portfolios
How Prakriti by MTR adds to their spice quotient
MTR recently introduced Prakriti, a line of single source spice powders, that are prepared in small batches
Banyan Trees Barkha Ritu brings the pitter-patter of the season back to Bengaluru
Barkha Ritu, the monsoon music festival by Banyan Tree, returns to Bengaluru this Independence Day
Man Kills Wife Over Mobile Addiction, Reel-Making. Flees To Bihar
Man confesses to strangling wife in Bengaluru after disputes, police arrest him in Bihar.
Bengaluru to host the highest-ever Day One screenings for Yash's 'Toxic'
The film will release across an unprecedented number of screens and shows statewide, while Bengaluru alone is set to witness a record-breaking number of Day One screenings, establishing a new benchmark for theatrical exhibition
How Aule Space is building a jetpack to extend the lives of satellites
Bengaluru-based Aule Space is building a jetpack that docks with a satellites after they run that has run out of fuel, and extendings theirtheir livesfe by a few years.
A Bengaluru entrepreneur cultivated Hass avocados after facing disappointment with local produce. He imported saplings from California, which required significant patience and care. The young tree showed little progress initially, testing his resolve over several years. After three to four years, the tree finally bore fruit, rewarding his consistent efforts. This experience highlighted the value of investing in strong foundations for lasting results.
Ministers lobby for key portfolios as Karnataka Cabinet allocation nears
Ministers lobby for key portfolios as Karnataka Cabinet allocation nears Bengaluru: With the allocation of portfolios to the newly-inducted Karnataka ministers expected by Friday evening, intense lobbying has begun within the Congress, with several ministers vying for key departments, even as Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is racing to contain discontent among legislators ahead of the [] The post Ministers lobby for key portfolios as Karnataka Cabinet allocation nears appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
LV Swaroop Representing Bengaluru, Wins the MONIN Cup 2026 India Finals
LV Swaroop Representing Bengaluru, Wins the MONIN Cup 2026 India Finals
'Cheap politics': Vijay breaks silence on Cauvery issue
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has proposed holding talks with Karnataka regarding the long-standing Cauvery water dispute, citing a hope for a positive outcome. Despite his government's firm stance on legal recourse, Vijay believes a dialogue in Bengaluru could lead to a resolution.
Bengaluru civic bodies clear 4000 tonnes of construction waste
Bengaluru: The Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) and Bengaluru South City Corporation (BSCC) have removed nearly 4,000 tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste during the first five days of their ongoing Freedom From Waste campaign aimed at improving cleanliness and preventing illegal dumping across the city. According to officials, BNCC cleared around 2,500 tonnes 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 .
Congress High Command steps in to ease Karnataka discontent
Bengaluru: The Congress high command has stepped up efforts to contain growing discontent within the Karnataka unit following the recent Cabinet expansion, with senior leaders meeting disappointed legislators amid protests by their supporters across the State. Even two days after the expansion, resentment continues among several MLAs who were overlooked for ministerial berths. Supporters of 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 .
What a water-wise city would look like and how India can get there
Durban and Bhubaneswar have protected water access for low-income households. Las Vegas and Bengaluru use higher tariffs to discourage excessive consumption. Seoul and Guwahati have strengthened planning rules to protect floodplains. Windhoek and Chennai show that treated wastewater can become a reliable source of water
'Power Banks' for satellites? Bengaluru Company builds tech to keep ageing spacecraft alive
Karnataka mulls separate rural quota for govt school students in CET, NEET admissions
Controversy Erupts Over FIR Against Mohan Gowda in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, August 7: The controversy surrounding the FIR filed against Mohan Gowda, the state coordinator of the Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti, has intensified in Karnataka. The organization has sharply criticized the police action, labeling it a direct assault on democracy and freedom of expression. They demand the immediate withdrawal of the FIR and express confidence ... Read more Controversy Erupts Over FIR Against Mohan Gowda in Bengaluru
PR Sundar, an Indian-born DMK-supporting Dravidianist, Singapore citizen and self-styled stock market analyst, has been arrested by the Chennai Police following a sexual harassment complaint filed by a woman news anchor, as reported in The New Indian Express. Hewas arrested by a special team of the Ice House police in Bengaluru on Wednesday, 5 August [] The post DMK-Supporting Dravidian Stock, Self-Styled Stock Market Analyst PR Sundar Who Violated SEBI Norms, Wrote Vulgar Tweets, Arrested In Sexual Harassment Case appeared first on The Commune .
Almost half of Bengaluru's voters flagged under ASDDO, must verify by Aug 8 to avoid removal
'This year's theme is Ganga dynasty': DK Shivakumar opens Lalbagh Flower Show in Bengaluru
Pushed into corner, Karnataka council chairman Basavaraj Horatti set to quit
10 New Restaurants In Mumbai, Bengaluru, And More Cities To Try This Month
2026 brings new restaurants offering diverse cuisines across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.
Many Voters Find Themselves Under Absent Untraceable In Sir Excise In Bengaluru
A resident kashyapnandan posted on his social media account that Booth Level Officer updated his mother Suma has shifted while she stays with him.
IT Professional Arrested For Firing With His Air Gun Near Bengaluru
It is said Anurag Tiwari was engaged in a phone conversation and was upset over something.
Court warns authorities of staying the project if they failed to respond by August 24
Viksit Bharat 2047: Indias MedTech Aspirations to Lead the Global Market for Quality Devices
From prognosis to diagnosis, from safe delivery to critical brain & cardiac bypass surgery, from simple fracture to complex knee implantation, advancements in MedTech industry across the world has supported the medical fraternity to save lives and better the conditions of living. In India, the land of Susruta, Med Tech is considered a strategic sector and the Government of India is invested in its growth. Driven by policy backing, cost advantages and capital inflows the sector is currently valued at approximately $1620 billion with $4 billion in exports. From consumables to a number of high-end medical equipments are manufactured in the country. Domestic manufacturing jumped from about Rs 39000 Cr in 2019-20 to over Rs 80,000 Cr in 2025-26. Indian Medtech sector has had good presence of multinational companies from USA and Europe, manufacturing imaging & diagnostic equipment since a number of years. Now in the last decade, Indian companies have also entered the radio-diagnostic and radiotherapy equipment manufacturing. Further, the growth of the sector has been wide spread and expanding to tier 2 and tier 3 cities also. Some of the distinctive MedTech Products Manufactured in India Company Major Products Primary Manufacturing Plant Meril Life Sciences Heart valves, stents, robotics, IVD Vapi, Gujarat Poly Medicure Ltd. IV cannula, infusion therapy, dialysis Faridabad, Haryana Transasia Bio-Medicals Clinical chemistry, hematology, IVD analysers Daman & Uttarakhand Trivitron Healthcare Imaging, laboratory diagnostics, ICU equipment Chennai, Tamil Nadu Allengers Medical Systems X-ray, C-arm, cath lab, radiology equipment Mohali, Punjab Skanray Technologies Ventilators, anaesthesia workstations Mysuru, Karnataka Appasamy Associates Ophthalmic microscopes, phaco systems, IOLs Chennai, Tamil Nadu Agappe Diagnostics Clinical chemistry reagents Kochi, Kerala BPL Medical Technologies ECG, patient monitors, defibrillators Bengaluru, Karnataka J. Mitra & Co. Rapid diagnostic kits, ELISA Okhla Industrial Area, New Delhi G. Surgiwear Absorbable sutures, meshes Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh Biorad Medisys Orthopaedic Implants knee, hip replacement system Pune, Maharashtra Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Linear Accelerators (LINAC), Cobalt-60 Teletherapy Systems, Brachytherapy Systems, Radiotherapy Accessories Bengaluru, Karnataka Medical devices are the key items of capital investment as well as operating expenses in hospitals, clinics and diagnostic labs. Share of domestic demand more than doubled from 20% in 2022 to 45% in 2025, growing at an annual rate of over 40%. The industry has the potential to reach $30 billion by FY2030, capturing a 1012% global market export share by 2047. Government is actively encouraging Domestic companies to target import-dependent segment. Under PLI Scheme for medical devices 27 greenfield projects have been commissioned and 55+ products are manufactured. Under Medical Devices Park Scheme, three parks across Greater Noida, UP; Ujjain, MP; and Kanchipuram, TN are expected to be operational by early 2027. The Department of Pharmaceuticals is proposing to fast-track 8-10 high-value medical devices, like MRI systems and their components, pacemakers, continuous glucose monitoring devices, advanced ultrasound machines etc with extra support via indigenization and research and development. Key products of MNCs and Indian Companies commissioned under PLI Company Products Envision Scientific Private Limited Stents, PTCA Balloon Catheter GE BE Private Limited PET Detector Nipro India Corporation Private Limited Dialyzer Omron Healthcare Manufacturing India Private Limited Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Philips Global Business Services LLP MRI Coils Siemens Healthcare Private Limited CT Scan and MRI Varex Imaging Manufacturing India Private Limited Digital X-Ray Flat Panel Detector The focus now is on deepening value chain localization particularly in high-end medical devices and imaging equipment, by developing a strong component manufacturing ecosystem and increasing domestic value addition from the current level of around 25% to 4045%, For the long term the Government plans of building an innovation eco system with strong academia-industry linkage through NIPERs. Government, industry and academia collaboration is important because it turns excellent theories into enduring capabilities, not mere ideas on paper. Quality, branding and reputation is a significant factor for not just domestic growth but also to compete globally. There is a need to invest more in to research and development with strong focus on improved safety, enhanced efficacy, increased affordability. In the last 6 years, Government has brought the medical device regulation at par with the global regulatory best practices, With the strengthening of the medical device vertical in the Central Licensing Authority (CDSCO), the quality of regulation would only improve in the days to come. As the nation marches towards Viksit Bharat@2047, the MedTech sector provides a rather distinct opening to bring together cost gains, innovation, and scalability for sustained momentum. The payoff wont be limited to better access for affordable healthcare at home; it will also help Indian manufacturers become trusted suppliers across international markets. India has historically maintained leadership in the consumables and disposables segment of medical devices. Made in India products have found way into countries across the world. Now the roadmap is to build upon Indias potential as a leader in precision engineering and cost-effective medical devices and to establish it as a choice global supplier of quality, affordable medical devices. (The Author is Secretary, Dept of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilisers. Courtesy: PIB)
35 encroachments cleared on Bengalurus Vijayanagar Food Street
Bengaluru may get 3 new botanical parks
How can AI reduce fraud in govt systems: DKS asks Anthropic
Chinese open-weight AI models widen startup choice: OpenAIs Manara
Beyond festive wear: Handloom takes centre stage across Bengaluru this weekend
Zepto, PhysicsWallah among seven firms fined for dark patterns
Britannia Q1 profit rises 14% to Rs 593 crore
Tamil Cinema Embraces Bengaluru Slang, Reflects Evolving Urban Culture
19kg ganja-infused chocolates seized at railway station
Shun PoP, bring home clay Ganesha idols and save water bodies
Rain in mining regions disrupts coal supply, clouds Karnatakas power situation
Microsoft launches fourth India cloud region in Hyderabad
International Gay Games medallists from Karnataka urge the State to create inclusive sporting spaces
Goaty and Pawar were two of the three from India to participate in the International Gay Games 2026. The Gay Games is the worlds largest international LGBTQIA+ sporting and cultural event, held once every four years
Khader on teens death: Med edu dept to ascertain cause
Govt announces 'Sandhya Kirana' for retired staff
Cabinet berth fallout: Congress races to placate old guard
Karnatakas drinking water worries ease, but Cauvery water release to TN remains a challenge
Hebbal tunnel project: Karnataka high court asks govt to show lake impact study or face stay
Air passengers can take Flybus from Bengaluru airport to Kozhikode from Aug 15
Not just time and traffic, Bengalurus gig workers race against limited batteries
Bike-taxi crackdown in Bengaluru puts autorickshaws in drivers seat
Drunk Bengaluru designer fires airgun from apartment balcony, residents run for cover
Renukaswamy murder case: Accused moves court to turn approver
Sensitisation programme held on assistive tech for inclusive workplaces
Shillong, Aug 6:The office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with the Secretariat Administration Department and Bengaluru-based Trestle Labs Pvt. Ltd., organised a sensitisation programme on Assistive Technology and Digital Accessibility for Government Employees. The programme, held on August 4 under the theme, Promoting an Inclusive Workplace for Employees with Visual Impairment, [] The post Sensitisation programme held on assistive tech for inclusive workplaces first appeared on Highland Post .
Mangaluru: Dr Waheeda Sultana, a former professor of mass communication and journalism at Mangalore University and an eminent media academic, died due to a cardiac arrest in Mysuru on Thursday, August 6. She was 70. Dr Sultana, who lived in Kalyanagiri, Mysuru, breathed her last at a private hospital after suffering a heart attack, family 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 .
Man arrested in Bihar for murdering wife in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: IISc student ends life in hostel room
A first in Karnataka politics: 50,000 priests make a pitch for their preferred `temples minister!
Khaleen Joshi Takes Commanding Lead at JK Open 2026
Srinagar, August 6: Khaleen Joshi finished the third round of the JK Open 2026 at the Springs Golf Course with an impressive score of six under 65, securing a comfortable six-shot lead. The 33-year-old golfer from Bengaluru started the day with a seven-shot advantage. After rounds of 63 and 66, he stands at 19 under ... Read more Khaleen Joshi Takes Commanding Lead at JK Open 2026
Nearly Half Of Bengaluru's Voters Face Deletion From Voter Rolls In SIR
Nearly half of the city's electors are under the ASDDO (Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead and Others) category.
Rs 4 crore investment fraud: Bengaluru woman dies by suicide, family alleges harassment
Bengaluru, August 6: Basavaraj Horatti, the Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council, has announced his resignation, effective August 14. He stated that he will formally submit his resignation on that day. In the meantime, the Congress party has declared senior leader Saleem Ahmed as their candidate for the Chairman position, sparking political controversy. The BJP ... Read more Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti to Resign on August 14 Amid Political Controversy
Two Nepali migrant women found hanging in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Police have launched an investigation after two Nepali women, who had recently migrated to Bengaluru for work, were found hanging from a tree in the Yelahanka area on Thursday morning, August 6. The victims, identified as 24-year-olds Sirijana and Rita, were discovered hanging from a tree near a hotel at Shivanahalli in Jakkur. Police 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 .
Historical 220th Lalbagh flower show inaugurated; CM Shivakumar announces plan for 3 new parks for Bengaluru Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, on Thursday inaugurated the 220th Flower Show at historical Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bengaluru and announced that the state government is considering developing three new parks on the lines of Lalbagh to enhance [] The post Historical 220th Lalbagh flower show inaugurated; CM Shivakumar announces plan for 3 new parks for Bengaluru appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Team from Bengaluru among winners of Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program
Over the past five years, BUILD has received more than 7,000 applications and supported more than 35 start-ups across sectors including aerospace and defence, technology, sustainability, and social impact.
Karnataka government gives NOC for Bairakuppa bridge connecting Wayanad and Kodagu
The bridge will become an alternative route connecting Pulpally, Sultan Bathery, Kalpetta and Kozhikode directly to Mysore and Bengaluru
Drunk techie arrested for firing air gun from apartment balcony over verbal fight with family
The incident took place at Sipani Apartments on the outskirts of Bengaluru, within the limits of Surya City Police Station, in the early hours of Thursday (August 6).
Father, daughter, friend die in fatal bus crash in Belagavi
Belagavi: A devastating road accident involving a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus and a motorcycle claimed the lives of three people, including a young child, near Konnur town in Belagavi district on Thursday, August 6. Police identified the victims as Saif Mulla, 29, his four-year-old daughter Sija Saif Mulla and family friend Imtiyaz 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 .
No support from Rapido after near-fatal accident: Bengaluru woman
Bengaluru: A 32-year-old Bengaluru-based interior designer has alleged that a routine bike taxi ride turned into a life-threatening ordeal, leaving her with severe injuries, mounting medical bills exceeding Rs 20 lakh and an ongoing battle for compensation. She has now announced plans to approach the consumer court, accusing the ride-hailing platform of failing to provide 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 .
Karnataka plans three Lalbagh-style parks in Bengaluru, seeks Centre's nod for Defence land
Bengaluru plans to develop three new botanical gardens to enhance urban green spaces. One park will be on Defence land, pending Union Ministry approval. The government aims to protect Bengaluru's green cover and improve city life quality. Initiatives are underway to restore Bengaluru's image as India's Garden City. A farmer-government partnership program will also increase the state's green cover.
Karnataka Opposition Leader Declares India a Hindu Nation
Bengaluru, August 6: Karnataka Legislative Councils Opposition Leader, Chalwadi Narayanaswamy, responded to Minister Yatindra Siddaramaiahs recent comments. In an interview, Narayanaswamy asserted that India has always been, and will continue to be, a Hindu nation. He emphasized that those who chose to migrate to Pakistan after independence believed in Indias identity as a Hindu nation. ... Read more Karnataka Opposition Leader Declares India a Hindu Nation
Three more Lalbagh-like gardens in Bengaluru: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
The Chief Minister said these parks will come up on defence and forest lands in the city, adding that the government had already initiated the process to fetch permission to use these lands.
Bengaluru: Naked man flees after allegedly peeping into womans house
The complainant, a 29-year-old homemaker, told the police that while she was inside her house, she noticed through her CCTV camera that an unidentified man was standing naked outside her front door.
Miffed Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Horatti to resign from his post on August 14
Miffed Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Horatti to resign from his post on August 14 Bengaluru: Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman, Basavaraj Horatti, has stated that he would resign from his post and further announced that he will officially submit his resignation on August 14. It can be noted that the Congress party has announced the name [] The post Miffed Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Horatti to resign from his post on August 14 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Leumas rents out robotic factory lines to brands that do not want to build a factory
The Bengaluru-based company runs modular, software-controlled production lines for wellness and pharmaceutical products, sold as on-demand capacity rather than as machinery.
Xovian is building satellites that listen for radio signals rather than take images
The Bengaluru-based company is developing radio frequency nanosatellites with onboard processing, aimed at tracking ships and aircrafts that optical imaging cannot.

