INDIA
End Of The Line: Bengaluru suburban rail's Whitefield-Kengeri corridor likely to be scrapped
The 35-km Parijatha Line, which connects tech hub Whitefield in the east to Kengeri in the west may face the axe as it runs parallel to Namma Metro’s Purple Line.
INDIA
Karnataka's Nandini to take on Amul, Mother Dairy in Delhi milk market, enter Bengaluru with idli-dosa batter
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is set to launch Nandini milk and curd products in the national capital on November 21. Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) will also introduce idli and dosa batter in Bengaluru on November 26
TECHNOLOGY
Karnataka forensic department turns to digital tools to identify deepfakes, analyse smartwatch data
Karnataka's Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories (DFSL) is planning to leverage advanced technology to tackle rising cybercrimes. It will help DFSL to analyse and present digital evidence in court and to improve conviction rates.
TECHNOLOGY
Bengaluru traffic police urges online delivery firms to offer incentives to gig workers for safe riding
In Bengaluru, delivery workers face police crackdown for traffic violations, data shows.
TECHNOLOGY
Karnataka to set up GCC City in Bengaluru; will unveil new IT policy next year
Karnataka is the first Indian state to come up with a dedicated GCC policy to attract more investments in the growing Global Capability Centre sector. The 2024-2029 policy aims to create 3.5 lakh new jobs and generate an economic output of $50 billion.
TECHNOLOGY
AI Cops! Bengaluru police pilots AI-generated avatars for social media outreach
Bengaluru City Police is leveraging generative AI to create informative videos suited for the tech capital's savvy audience.
TECHNOLOGY
In a first, Bengaluru Metro to set up Security Operations Centre to tackle cyber threats
A dedicated Security Operations Centre (SOC) at Byappanahalli will monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats to safeguard Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited's IT and CCTV networks.
INDIA
Mangaluru to get Water Metro on the lines of Kochi; 30 km in first phase
The Karnataka Maritime Board has decided to prepare a DPR for the 30-km priority section of the Mangaluru Water Metro Project, taking a leaf out of the Kochi model in neighbouring Kerala.
BUSINESS
Karnataka’s new industrial policy likely to link incentives to job generation, green practices and women employees
The industrial policy for 2025–2030 aims to position the state as a $1 trillion economy, focusing on employment, increased participation of women in the workforce, and environmental sustainability.
INDIA
Bengaluru Metro completes tunnelling work on city’s longest underground section
The underground section is part of Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line, connecting Nagawara on the Outer Ring Road in the north to Kalena Agrahara on Bannerghatta Road in the south.
TRAVEL
Karnataka to introduce ropeways bill to boost tourism, identifies locations for cable car projects
Karnataka will be the first state in South India to come up with a ropeways bill. The state tourism department has identified potential locations for cable car projects, including Nandi Hills near Bengaluru.
EDUCATION
Karnataka likely to partner with Mumbai-based institute to provide free JEE, NEET coaching for 25K students
The initiative is expected to especially benefit rural students who cannot afford private coaching for competitive exams.
INDIA
Bengaluru Metro's 3 km section, completed in 7 years, is yet to open after 20 days
The 3 km BIEC Metro (Nagasandra - Madavara), an extension of the Green Line, is expected to benefit around 40,000 passengers daily
INDIA
That sinking feeling again: Bengaluru crumbles in rain, city without elected council for over 4 years
The recent rains battered the country's IT capital. Many stranded residents were rescued in boats, with vehicles submerged and complaints about broken roads and waterlogging pouring in. Yet, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike elections have not been held for over four years.
BUSINESS
Congress woos gig workers with welfare fund from transaction fee on aggregator platforms
After Karnataka, Congress-led government in Telangana is expected to introduce a gig workers' welfare bill. However, app-based aggregators are not pleased with the idea of data sharing.
BUSINESS
Karnataka plans 1-2% transaction fee on aggregator platforms like Zomato, Swiggy for gig worker welfare fund
The state cabinet is expected to discuss the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill on October 28 before tabling it in the winter session of the legislature in December.
INDIA
Karnataka's Nandini ready to launch idli & dosa batter in Bengaluru
The Karnataka Milk Federation has sought a date from the chief minister to launch its whey protein-based batter in the tech capital
INDIA
Karnataka's Jungle Lodges and Resorts headquarters in Bengaluru to be made of bamboo
JLR officials said they are planning a multi-storey building size of 40,500 square feet, almost entirely constructed from engineered bamboo near Ulsoor Lake in Bengaluru
INDIA
Bengaluru Metro’s draft policy proposes travel card integration with parking charges, penalty for non-Metro users
BMRCL’s draft policy acknowledges that poor last-mile connectivity discourages people from using Metro and suggests tie-ups with startups and private firms to resolve parking issues at stations.
BUSINESS
Tamil Nadu rail accident mirrors Balasore; express train collides with stationary goods train, 19 injured
Train no. 12578 Mysuru-Darbhanga Express rear-ended a goods train at Kavaraipettai Railway Station around 8:30 pm on October 11 in Chennai division. 19 passengers were injured, and no casualties have been reported so far.
TECHNOLOGY
How aggregator platforms are bringing the Ola-Uber model to inter-city bus travel
An increasing number of app-based aggregators are expanding operations through an 'asset-light model', focusing on technology and partnerships rather than direct ownership of buses
INDIA
Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway: 71-km Karnataka section to be ready in a month
The 260-km Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway (BCE), which passes through Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, is expected to be completed by next year.
INDIA
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Bengaluru airport after running low on fuel
Heavy rains, thunderstorms, and lightning in Goa resulted in an Indigo flight returning to Bengaluru and making an emergency landing due to low fuel
BUSINESS
Zepto zeroes in on shopping mall for head office on Bengaluru's Sarjapur road; to move all employees by February
While the larger move will take time, Zepto has started moving some roles into an adhoc office in Bengaluru where operations will begin from around November 11, one of the persons cited told Moneycontrol.
