TECHNOLOGY
Bengaluru adopts QR code system for emergency situations, offering information on nearest police stations
In Bengaluru, QR code posters have been strategically placed in prominent locations, including parks, bus stands, and Metro stations. These QR codes facilitate easy identification of the jurisdiction of each police station. The initiative is integrated with Google Maps, enabling users to determine the location of the nearest police station.
TECHNOLOGY
MC Interview: Completing Metro rail work on Bengaluru's tech corridor Outer Ring Road top priority, says BMRCL MD
Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd’s new MD Maheshwar Rao M said land acquisition issues for Metro corridors where work is ongoing have been resolved. The focus will be on improving coordination with multiple agencies and expediting the work, he said.
TECHNOLOGY
First driverless train for Bengaluru's Electronics City Metro shipped from China
The 19-km Yellow Line, connecting the tech hub of Electronics City to RV Road in South Bengaluru, is expected to be operational by September 2024.
TECHNOLOGY
Bengaluru's QR code metro ticketing system surpasses 25 lakh monthly users within a year of launch
Picking up pace steadily since its launch in November 2022, now around 15% of Bengaluru Metro users now opt for QR code ticketing.
TECHNOLOGY
Chennai-Bengaluru-Mysuru high-speed rail project likely to be a game-changer
The 435 km high-speed rail is expected to reduce travel time between Mysuru and the two Southern state capitals and will have nine stations along the route.
TECHNOLOGY
Southern states bet on WEF Davos meet for investments, global ties
The Karnataka and Telangana delegations will be led by their chief ministers, while the Tamil Nadu contingent will be headed by the industries minister.
TECHNOLOGY
If Tesla is looking to invest in a progressive state, TN is the answer: TRB Rajaa
Rajaa said he wants to see 70% of investment promises made at GIM being converted into actual investments.
BUSINESS
TN GIM 2024: Tamil Nadu pulls all stops to woo investors ahead of Vibrant Gujarat meet
Amidst reports of Tesla considering to set up a manufacturing plant in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu has successfully drawn $2 billion investment from Vietnam's VinFast Auto for an integrated EV facility.
BUSINESS
TN GIM 2024: Tamil Nadu govt unveils roadmap to achieve $1 trillion economy
The state has also listed seven mantras to achieve the dream: investments, human capital, innovation, market efficiency, governance, infrastructure, and holistic inclusive growth.
BUSINESS
Tata Electronics, JSW Energy, TVS Group unveil big ticket investments at Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet
The investments in Tamil Nadu by the various firms will generate thousands of employment opportunities in the state.
TECHNOLOGY
Tamil Nadu gears up for Global Investors Meet, targets ₹5 lakh crore in investments
At the event, Chief Minister Stalin will also unveil his government's road map to grow the state into a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
TECHNOLOGY
Bengaluru to get 120 non-AC electric buses; BMTC floats tender
BMTC has also floated a tender for 320 AC e-buses for the third time. Karnataka cabinet meeting on January 5 approved BMTC's proposal to induct 10 double-decker AC electric buses.
TECHNOLOGY
23-year old man jumps before train; Bengaluru Metro's Green Line services disrupted for nearly 50 mins
BMRCL officials said services on the Green Line were affected between 7:12pm and 8pm. Four trains were held at other station platforms, and all passengers were evacuated.
BUSINESS
Wipro's lawsuit against former CFO Jatin Dalal referred to arbitration by Bengaluru court
This was in favour of Dalal's plea, who had requested the court to refer the matter to arbitration in a countermove in his application. Wipro is also seeking Rs 25.15 crore in damages from him, along with 18% interest per annum.
BUSINESS
Bengaluru's Phoenix Mall of Asia back in business, accountability under spotlight
Bengaluru traffic police say they are not involved in planning approvals for shopping malls and tech parks
INDIA
Bengaluru police shuts Phoenix Mall of Asia to public for 15 days ahead of New Year
Bengaluru police have invoked sections 144(1) and 144(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to restrict public access to Phoenix Mall of Asia from 10 am on December 31 to 11:59 pm on January 15, 2024.
TECHNOLOGY
Why Wipro sued its former CFO Jatin Dalal: Five points from the lawsuit
In a permanent injunction petition filed against Dalal at Bengaluru’s city civil court, the IT services major is also seeking damages worth Rs 25.15 crore along with 18 percent interest per annum until the payment is done
TRENDS
Vandalism over English name boards in Bengaluru raises concern
Pro-Kannada activists target commercial establishments despite Bengaluru civic body’s Feb 2024 deadline. Industrialists say it dents Brand Bengaluru.
TECHNOLOGY
Wipro lawsuit says former CFO Jatin Dalal breached non-compete clause by joining Cognizant, seeks Rs 25 crore in damages
Wipro is seeking damages of Rs 25.15 crore from Dalal, along with 18 percent interest per annum until the date of payment, according to the lawsuit copy sourced by Moneycontrol.
TECHNOLOGY
Bengaluru: Railways to introduce Nandi Hills camping and toy train service
As part of its rail museum plan, the Bengaluru division of South Western Railway is launching a range of facilities to attract tourists and enhance revenue.
TECHNOLOGY
Bengaluru railway division achieves 100% electrification of broad gauge network
Bengaluru division comprises 1,138.151 km of track network, with 971.151 km in Karnataka, 173 km in Tamil Nadu and 172 km in Andhra Pradesh
TECHNOLOGY
Karnataka govt to launch Ola-Uber-like app by February: Transport minister
Karnataka e-Governance recommends that state transport department outsource the development and maintenance of the app; Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy say they will finalise details after a meeting with stakeholders
BUSINESS
Spotlight on zero-commission models after Namma Yatri, auto union break tie-up
Namma Yatri has been collecting a subscription fee from drivers since September 1, 2023. Drivers have two options under the plan: Rs 25 for unlimited trips a day or Rs 3.50 per ride. This is one of the issues that eventually led to the drift
TECHNOLOGY
Karnataka to bring in e-cabinet system, hold paperless meetings
Several states, including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura, have recently implemented e-cabinet systems.
