INDIA
Karnataka bike taxi ban nears June 15 deadline; transport dept to implement HC order
As D-Day nears, bike taxi riders and users are keeping their fingers crossed even as auto rickshaw and taxi driver unions are firmly behind the high court order, which directed the state government to develop a legal framework in three months.
INDIA
Bengaluru stampede: DK Shivakumar’s image takes a hit as Opposition mounts pressure
While Opposition BJP and JD(S) demand Deputy CM Shivakumar’s resignation, his act of holding the IPL trophy of RCB team-owned by United Spirits Ltd- after the tragedy has reportedly not gone down well with the Congress high command
INDIA
Bengaluru, satellite towns to get semi-high-speed RRTS corridors? NCRTC submits proposal to Karnataka govt
National Capital Region Transport Corporation proposes four semi-high-speed Namo Bharat corridors from Bengaluru; offers to prepare DPRs
INDIA
Bengaluru stampede: Why were netas spared? Questions arise after top cops suspended, FIRs filed against RCB and KSCA
Opposition BJP alleges Congress-led state government is scapegoating police and demands resignations of CM, deputy CM, and home minister
INDIA
Police warnings ignored, poor planning: How RCB victory celebration turned deadly in Bengaluru
Experts say rushed government decisions and crowd mismanagement caused a disaster that left 11 dead and around 50 injured.
BUSINESS
Karnataka to set up Flight Training Organisation at Shivamogga airport
Karnataka State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (KSIIDC) officials said that 25 percent of the seats will be reserved for Karnataka domiciles and women candidates, who will also be eligible for concessional fees
BUSINESS
Aequs flies beyond Bengaluru: Nearly every aircraft delivered globally today has parts made in Belagavi
The company has diversified from aerospace manufacturing into consumer products such as toys, cookware, and electrical components.
INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY
Bengaluru losing GCC edge to Hyderabad, tier 2 cities due to infra woes
Bengaluru’s share of India’s GCCs is projected to drop to 30% by the end of 2025 from 35% in 2020, even as cities like Hyderabad and Tier-2 hubs gain ground, according to data from ANSR Research.
TECHNOLOGY
Tipping point: CCPA notice to Uber puts spotlight on pre-trip tipping in ride-hailing apps
For many commuters, the in-app tipping trend feels like digital déjà vu of the street-side haggling they hoped to escape.
INDIA
Bengaluru woes: Why India’s tech hub, 3,000 feet above sea level, floods every time it rains
While Bengaluru thrives as a global digital hub with startups and venture capitalists, its physical infra remains neglected, regardless of which political party has governed the city
INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY
Accenture gives 3-13% hike to Associate Manager and above level, a first in 2.5 years
The company will also promote nearly 50,000 employees globally, including approximately 15,000 in India.
INDIA
Bengaluru: After 71% fare hike, BMRCL invites tender for illumination of Metro pillars
BMRCL officials told Moneycontrol that around 160 pillars over a 5-km stretch at 10 stations and junctions will be illuminated in the first phase.
INDIA
Bengaluru Metro receives third train set for Electronics City corridor; safety inspection soon
The 19-km Yellow Line (RV Road–Bommasandra), which connects Electronics City, was initially scheduled for completion by the end of 2021 but faced delays due to multiple factors
INDIA
Karnataka to roll out its first dedicated MSME policy
Karnataka’s Industries and Commerce Department will with the help of a consultant soon draft a new policy that charts a roadmap for the sector benchmarked to domestic and international standards.
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
Bengaluru police to launch AI-based social media monitoring platform
The platform will also have an open-source intelligence module, which will help investigators search for and analyse digital footprints of individuals, organisations, or other entities
INDIA
After BluSmart exit, Quick Ride to have cab pick-up zone at Bengaluru airport
Cab shortage at the Kempegowda International Airport has worsened after BluSmart and Refex eVeelz discontinued services
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
Breaking language barriers: Bengaluru police to deploy AI-based multilingual voice agent for 112 emergency helpline
The AI-powered system will initially support multiple Indian languages including Bengali, Gujarati, Odia, Manipuri, Kashmiri, Nepali, and Assamese, as well as foreign languages such as Spanish, French, and Arabic.
INDIA
Karnataka plans logistics park near Bengaluru airport, floats tender
KSIIDC tender says the facility will be developed through the design, finance, build, operate and transfer (DFBOT) model.
INDIA
ICF floats tender to procure 600 LHB coaches worth Rs 1,200 crore
Railways plans to replace conventional ICF coaches with LHB coaches. Since 2015, 23,000 coaches have been replaced, and LHB coaches will also be added to long-distance trains to reduce overcrowding.
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
Bengaluru airport likely to partner with KPMG for AI solutions to enhance passenger experience, operational efficiency
AI-powered chatbots are among the initiatives planned to enhance the passenger experience at India’s third-busiest airport.
INDIA
From tackling absenteeism to chatbots for grievances, Karnataka’s AI-ML Cell plots digital reforms
From a dim basement office to a bold vision for AI-driven governance, Karnataka’s AI/ML Cell is quietly scripting reforms that could set the template for other states to follow.
BUSINESS
Bengaluru Airport back in the black with net profit of Rs 510 crore
In FY25, revenue of the South India's busiest airport, backed by Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, grew 43 percent to Rs 3,732 crore
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
Karnataka: Govt departments need AI cell nod for artificial intelligence projects
The government order mandates that all departments obtain approval from the AI-ML Cell under the Centre for e-Governance before implementing AI projects, to ensure data security and prevent duplication.
BUSINESS
Bengaluru Metro to onboard ONDC next month, apps can soon offer seamless travel
This move will enable commuters to experience a seamless journey — with first and last-mile connectivity via auto rickshaws and cabs, and middle-mile travel via Metro — through a single open network.
