Bengaluru: In a major boost to India’s aerospace ambitions, Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) are teaming up to establish the country’s first privately-owned helicopter assembly plant in Kolar, Karnataka. The facility will produce Airbus’s top-selling H125 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in India’s “Make in India” initiative. This Final Assembly Line (FAL) will Read More…
Bengaluru: The highly anticipated film Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Mani Ratnam, has hit a roadblock in Karnataka. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has officially banned the film’s release in the state, citing the actor’s controversial remarks about the Kannada language. During a promotional event, Kamal Haasan sparked outrage by Read More…
In the 121st episode of his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded India’s growing green innovations, sharing inspiring stories of agricultural transformation and environmental commitment across the country. One standout story the Prime Minister highlighted was that of Shail Teli from Karnataka, who has successfully ventured into apple cultivation — Read More…
Bengaluru: In anticipation of heavy passenger demand during Ugadi and Ramzan, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced the operation of 2,000 special buses from Bengaluru to various destinations across the state. The special services will be available from April 5 to April 12, catering to the festive rush. Major routes will include Read More…
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has urged pro-Kannada organizations to reconsider the statewide bandh scheduled for March 22, warning that it could severely disrupt ongoing SSLC (Class 10) examinations. The bandh, organized by Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj and the Kannada Okkuta, is a response to the alleged assault on a state-run bus conductor in Read More…
Bengaluru: Milk prices in Karnataka are set to rise by ₹5 per litre following the state budget announcement. The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has decided to implement the price hike, making it one of the biggest increases in the last three years. The decision comes in response to rising production costs, including higher fodder prices, Read More…
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has urged the Karnataka government to take action regarding complaints over Infosys delaying the onboarding of more than 2,000 freshers. These candidates, selected for System Engineer (SE) and Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE) roles during the 2022-23 recruitment drive, are still awaiting their joining dates. The move comes after Read More…
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is facing a severe financial crisis, seeking a ₹624 crore loan to clear statutory arrears, including provident fund and fuel payments. The crisis has intensified two years after the introduction of the free bus ride scheme for women, the Shakti Yojana. As of December 2024, the four state-run Read More…
The Karnataka government is set to draft a new bill to address concerns over the activities of microfinance firms operating in the state. Law Minister HK Patil, speaking after a cabinet meeting on Friday, stated that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other central finance agencies have been unable to effectively regulate these firms, Read More…
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced a significant 41% fare increase, effective February 1, 2025. Approved by the Fare Fixation Committee under the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act 2002, the hike has received the final go-ahead from the BMRCL board, chaired by Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary of Urban Development Affairs. Currently, metro Read More…