The Latest Breaking News from Bengaluru

Karnataka IT exports close to $100 bn, Bengaluru Tech Summit begins on Wednesday

BENGALURU: IT exports from Karnataka are inching closer to the $100 billion mark compared to $91 billion in the 2022 fiscal, a significant milestone in the state’s tech roadmap. Karnataka is home to over 5,500 IT/ITES companies, employing 18 lakh professionals directly and 55 lakh indirectly.

The Times of India · Nov 25, 2023

Captain Pranjal cremated with state and military honours in Bengaluru as hundreds pay last respects

The cremation of the mortal remains of Captain M.V. Pranjal, 28, who was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, was carried out with state and military honors at Somasundarapalya crematorium

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

Three years on, Bengaluru citizens struggle to resolve civic woes in absence of elected body

It has been over three years since citizens in Bengaluru have been grappling without an elected body in the city’s civic body - the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. With no councillors for the wards, people have been reeling under several civic issues, struggling to communicate with bureaucrats

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

Two-day IEEE conference on Integrated Intelligence and Communication Systems begins at Sharnbasva University

Chairman of the KKRDB and MLA Ajay Singh inaugurated a two-day IEEE International Conference on Integrated Intelligence and Communication Systems (ICIICS-2023) hosted by Sharnbasva University in Kalaburagi on Friday. He praised Sharnbasva University for its contribution to educational empowerment, especially of women. The university has received 1,457 papers from scholars…

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Gati sets up mega warehouse at Mayasandra in Bengaluru

Gati Limited launches advanced STCDW in Bengaluru, equipped to deliver 1600 tonnes daily and 40,000 tonnes monthly. Facility spread over 3.5 lakh sq. ft. and has 1.5 lakh sq. ft. Grade A warehouse. Tech-enabled STCDW to strengthen Gati's position in express logistics space, part of plan to build 21 modern,…

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

50th edition of Tulu Literature and Cultural Conference held

50th Tulu Lit. & Cult. Conf. held in Bengaluru. Cong. leader Moily felicitated. Min. of State Karandlaje said Tulu has rich history & grown beyond coastal Karnataka. Seminars on Tulu culture & spiritual contribution of coastal Karnataka held. Cultural progs. displaying Tulu culture held.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Trade unions release poster ahead of Bengaluru agitation

The Joint Committee of Trade Unions (JCTU) and Samyukta Kisan Morcha released a poster in the city on Friday highlighting their demands ahead of the three-day strike to be staged in Bengaluru against the Union government’s policies.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

IISc’s Foundation for Science Innovation and Development launches Centre of Data for Public Good

FSID's Centre of Data for Public Good (CDPG) launched to leverage data for social good. Focus on ethical data use, privacy, and responsible AI to develop solutions for smart cities, agriculture, logistics, geospatial, and environmental sustainability. IISc hosted Symposium on Data for Public Good with distinguished speakers. Announced hackathon to…

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Farmers want legislators to discuss agriculture-related issues for two days during winter session in Belagavi

Farmers urge State govt to dedicate two days of winter session to discuss farming issues. Leaders demand loan waiver, 10 hrs power supply, pensions, remunerative prices, implementation of M.S. Swaminathan report. Protest planned in Bengaluru on Dec 23 to seek complete farm loan waiver.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Former K'taka CM BS Yediyurappa defends sanction for FIR against deputy CM DK Shivakumar; calls Siddaramaiah govt's move 'illegal'

BENGALURU: Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa, defending his government's decision to give sanction to file an FIR against then MLA and now deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar, said the decision of his government was based on the request made by the CBI and ED to file an FIR…

The Times of India · Nov 24, 2023