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NIA gets LeT operative extradited from Rwanda in B'luru prison conspiracy

Operation was carried out in coordination with Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), Interpol, and National Central Bureaus (NCBs), and marks a breakthrough in agency's efforts to combat global terrorism

Karnataka Lokayukta police quiz ex-MUDA Commissioner P S Kantharaju

The Lokayukta police probing the MUDA site allotment case on Thursday quizzed its former Commissioner P S Kantharaju, Lokayukta sources said. Kantharaju was the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner for over two years, from September 2017 to November 2019. The details of the investigation were not known. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi B M, brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy and others are accused in the case. In the MUDA case, it is alleged that compensatory sites were allotted to Siddaramaiah's wife in an upmarket area in Mysuru, which had higher property value as compared to the location of her land which had been "acquired" by the MUDA. The MUDA had allotted plots to Parvathi under a 50:50 ratio scheme in lieu of 3.16 acres of her land, where it developed a residential layout. Under the controversial scheme, MUDA allotted 50 per cent of developed land to the land losers in lieu of undeveloped land acquired from them for forming residen

Bengaluru Tech Summit: India's DPI has reached maturity level to go global

Countries showing interest in adopting India's digital public infrastructure model, which would help them deliver essential services, empower citizens, and improve lives by enabling digital inclusion

Bengaluru Tech Summit: Draft Karnataka Space Tech policy launched

The draft policy lays down the overall vision of Government of Karnataka for the space sector which is to hold 50 per cent of the national market share and transform into a global destination of space

More jobs, tech, affordable living: Bengaluru challenges Mumbai and Delhi

Bengaluru's rapid growth in jobs, tech innovation, and affordable housing is positioning it as a strong challenger to Mumbai and Delhi

Bengaluru - India's Silicon Valley ranks highest on socio economic scale

The city boasts the highest workforce participation rate in the country at 76% and an unemployment rate of just 1.8%

Industry, govt, academia collaboration in focus at Bengaluru Tech Summit

Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said efforts should be made to ensure the government becomes the first user of innovations from startups

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Kochi airport after tech glitch

All passengers were later accommodated on an alternative flight to minimise disruption to their travel plans, the statement added

Bengaluru Tech Summit unveils initiatives to support startups at all stages

One of the initiatives is Innovate Campus, which focuses on deep-tech innovations such as quantum AI, climate tech, and space tech

Bengaluru Tech Summit: CM Siddaramaiah launches GCC policy, skilling drive

Karnataka plans to set up three innovation districts for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in the state, which will serve as global hubs for innovation and research

CM Siddaramaiah to inaugurate 3-day Bengaluru Tech Summit on Nov 19

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the 27th Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) here on November 19, officials said on Saturday. The three-day tech conclave is organised by the Department of Electronics, IT and BT of Karnataka government. Australia is the official country partner for the event. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and international dignitaries will take part in the inaugural ceremony, where two MoUs with Switzerland and Finland and a Letter of Intent with the Sharjah Innovation Authority (UAE) to foster deeper global collaboration will be signed, officials said. At a press conference here, Information Technology Minister Priyank Kharge said, "This year, Bengaluru Tech Summit takes on the theme of being unbound, embracing the spirit of breaking boundaries and redefining what's possible. It serves as a pivotal platform where ideas converge, sparking groundbreaking advancements and fostering global partnerships. "Karnataka remains steadfast in its

Festival season lifts retail auto sales by 12%, two-wheelers top demand

Dealers' association expects inventory to reduce, helped by sales during weddings

'You should learn Kannada': Sridhar Vembu to non-natives in Bengaluru

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu supports the call for non-natives in Bengaluru to learn Kannada, saying it is a sign of respect for local culture and community integration

Sobha Q2: PAT jumps to 75% to Rs 26.1 cr, net revenue grew 24% annually

The company's total revenue grew to Rs 965.2 crore as against Rs 773.6 crore, up 24.77 per cent

Kovai.co acquires Bengaluru-based business-to-consumer SaaS company Floik

This strategic move aims to enhance the capabilities of Kovai.co's artificial intelligence (AI)-powered knowledge management software

Bengaluru landlord demands Rs 5 lakhs deposit for 40,000 rental flat

A woman named Harnidh Kaur was asked to pay a Rs 5 lakh deposit for a rent of Rs 40,000 in the IT city, leaving her stunned. She took to X and highlighted the trend of exorbitant Bengaluru rent

Vistara completes merger with Air India: With cabin mood lights and selfies

The change of guard was visible at the check-in counters at the airport. Long queues near the airline's check-in counters prompted the Vistara staff to seek assistance from team Air India

Bengaluru struggles with 'moderate' AQI, other Southern cities breathe easy

While Bengaluru grapples with a moderate AQI of 110 due to vehicle emissions, several southern cities, including Udupi, Thrissur, and Tirunelveli, enjoy 'good' air quality levels

Centre begins affordable grain distribution in Bengaluru to curb price rise

With the aim of easing the price rise challenge, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and National Co-operative Consumers' Federation of India Ltd (NCCF) have started distribution of essential food grains in Bengaluru at an affordable price. In a press statement issued by NCCF on Friday, it was mentioned that these products are made available in Phase 2 of Bharath products. Under the initiative, high quality essential grains are made available at an affordable rate for Bengaluru residents. Bharath rice is being sold at Rs 34, while the Bharath wheat flour Rs 30, Bharath Chana Dal Rs 70 and Bharath Moong Dal is being sold at just Rs 107. The market rate for the same products are rice Rs 55-60, atta Rs 45-50, dal Rs 90-100 and moong dal Rs 120-130. This scheme was launched in Bengaluru on October 30, as per the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Umion Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi, Union Ministers Nimuben

King Charles visits medical facility in Bengaluru for treatment: Report

Britain's King Charles paid a private visit to Bengaluru for wellness treatment at a sprawling integrative medical facility here, sources said on Wednesday. Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he stayed at the holistic health centre, known for rejuvenative treatment, including yoga and meditation sessions and therapies, near Whitefield here, an official said. This was not the King's first visit to the 'SOUKYA', International Holistic Centre at Samethanahalli. He celebrated his 71st birthday here in 2019. It is run by Dr Issac Mathai, who is among the few individuals from India invited to attend his coronation as the UK's King on May 6 last year. "The couple underwent therapeutic yoga, enjoyed a strictly vegetarian diet with eggs. They underwent rejuvenative treatment, which also included meditation and therapies," an official at the facility said. "The King received wellness treatment, including Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Naturopathy." It was like a typical day for them just like for any .