The summit was inaugurated by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, Dr. Sharanaprakash R. Patil, Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood and Medical Education, and other senior dignitaries.

GST rates were reduced for around 375 items on September 22, the report said, adding that government tracking indicates that companies lowered prices by more than what was warranted by GST rate cuts for about half of the items monitored.

The October 2025 GST revenue collections reflect continued economic resilience, strong festive consumption, and effective compliance, government data showed, as the healthy rise in import-related GST indicates buoyant trade sentiments, while domestic collections show steady improvements.

Beekeeping, an agro-based activity undertaken by farmers and landless labourers in rural areas, forms an integral part of the Integrated Farming System. It plays a crucial role in pollination, thereby enhancing crop yields and farmers' income while providing honey and other high-value beehive products such as beeswax, bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, bee venom, etc., all of which serve as important sources of livelihood for rural communities.

In an exclusive conversation, Dr. E.V. Ramana Reddy, Chairman of the Karnataka Skill Development Authority, outlines how the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 aims to bridge the gap between education and employability, driving Karnataka toward its $1 trillion economy vision through a Rs 4,400 crore skilling roadmap.

The index will now require a minimum of 14 constituents, an increase from the current 12. The weight of the top constituent will be limited to 20 per cent, reduced from 33 per cent. Additionally, the combined weight of the top three constituents cannot exceed 45 per cent, down from 62 per cent.

The Sensex rose 191 points, or 0.23 per cent, to start the day at 84,820. Similarly, the Nifty climbed 74 points, or 0.29 per cent, to open at 26,011.