BUSINESS
Easing regulations, booming demand: Bike-taxis are back in demand
The revenue potential of India’s bike-taxi industry is estimated at $5 billion, according to the Ola Mobility Institute. Allied Market Research projects the sector to grow from $50.5 million in 2021 to $1.48 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 48.5%.
INDIA
Bengaluru: BMTC's UPI daily ticket revenue hits Rs 1 crore milestone post-fare hike
Many passengers have switched to UPI to tackle change-related issues after the bus fare hike came into effect on January 5.
INDIA
Karnataka to launch digital museums, do 3D mapping of 18K antiquities
The Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology plans to undertake 3D mapping of all antiquities displayed in 17 government museums
INDIA
Karnataka: KSRTC to take Rs 624-crore loan to clear PF, other dues
The state government In December permitted four STUs, including KSRTC and BMTC, to avail a Rs 2,000 crore loan
INDIA
Bengaluru's second airport: Karnataka govt shortlists three sites amid ministers' tug-of-war
While Deputy CM and Bengaluru Development Minister D K Shivakumar wants the second airport in Kanakapura Road, Home Minister G Parameshwara is backing Tumakuru
INDIA
Karnataka: Over 8,300 KSRTC buses to be tracked in real time; tender floated
KSRTC plans to roll out a mobile app by June. It is also aiming to track drivers' behaviour to reduce the annual expenditure on accidents, which amounts to Rs 100 crore
INDIA
Bengaluru to soon join ranks of global cities with 'digital twin' for traffic management
Bengaluru traffic police will roll out AI-powered 'digital twin' for data-driven decision-making by March
INDIA
After Dhoni, Tamannaah Bhatia likely to be the face of iconic Mysore Sandal soap
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), which apart from the soap also manufactures detergents, cosmetics and incense sticks, among others, has decided to launch an aggressive marketing strategy to boost revenue.
INDIA
Karnataka floats tender to hire private sector professionals to attract investments
While Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had criticised the BJP-led Union government's push for lateral entry, Karnataka defends hiring professionals, citing stiff competition from neighbouring states for investments. Invest Karnataka Forum (IKF) will soon hire an agency to fill six key positions.
BUSINESS
Davos 2025: Developing Navi Mumbai, a 'Third Mumbai' to offset high real estate costs, retain talent, says Fadnavis
CM Devendra Fadnavis admits that Maharashtra lost business to Bengaluru and Hyderabad due to high real estate costs but says things are now changing
INDIA
Davos 2025: Mumbai safest city in India, says CM Devendra Fadnavis
Mumbai is a city where women can travel alone at midnight and feel secure, says the Maharashtra chief minister as opposition questions law and order situation following attack on actor Saif Ali Khan
BUSINESS
Davos 2025: Andhra Pradesh is back and ready to do business, says IT minister Nara Lokesh
TDP leader and AP Minister Nara Lokesh said they are planning to create an Andhra model of education with a focus on gender diversity.
INDIA
Bengaluru's BMTC sees ridership drop after hike in bus fare
Experts say many male passengers might have shifted to two-wheelers and other modes
INDIA
Will public transport fare hike trigger more traffic chaos in Bengaluru?
Many fear BMRCL’s decision to hike fares without increasing trains will discourage people from travelling by Metro
INDIA
Karnataka to hire consultant to monitor schemes under startup policy
The selected consultant will also support the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) in promoting schemes under the Startup Policy and budget announcements.
INDIA
Bengaluru Metro to use AI, drones for monitoring concrete structures
Bengaluru Metro will soon deploy AI-powered drones to assess the condition of Reach 1 (MG Road–Byappanahalli section), which has been operational since 2011
BUSINESS
US Consulate in Bengaluru: Site dedication ceremony on January 17
While the exact location of the consulate has not been revealed, sources said that temporary operations may begin at JW Marriott on Vittal Mallya Road, where the United States Commercial Service (USCS) currently operates
INDIA
Bengaluru's BMTC begins trial runs of AC electric buses
For the first time, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation is introducing air-conditioned e-buses
INDIA
Skeletons tumble out of Bengaluru tunnel road project reports, BBMP left red-faced
Among other things, the project report for Bengaluru includes locations from Maharashtra — Malegaon and Nashik.
INDIA
Karnataka plans Rs 145-cr mega tourism project at Manchanabele dam near Bengaluru
Manchanabele dam, located around 40 km from Bengaluru in Ramanagara district. The project, spread across 72.3 acres, will have Kempegowda statue, eco-resort & business hotel, viewing deck, adventure zones, camping facilities etc
BUSINESS
Infosys provides route map to trainees as leopard remains elusive on Mysuru campus
Over 7,000 trainees who stay in the campus have returned to attending classes, while employees are still working remotely, sources said.
BUSINESS
Bengaluru civic body under lens for alleged ‘copy-paste job’ in Rs 9.5 crore tunnel road DPR prepared by consultant
Many citizens pointed out that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the tunnel road, which includes an analysis of traffic volumes at major junctions in Bengaluru, incorrectly mentions cities from Maharashtra, allegedly due to a copy-paste job.
INDIA
Delhi-bound Air India flight makes emergency landing in Bengaluru after engine shuts down mid-air
Delhi-bound Air India flight returned to Bengaluru shortly after take-off after an engine shutdown mid-air on January 5. No injuries were reported
INDIA
NCC receives LoA for Bengaluru suburban rail's station work
This section is part of the Benniganahalli–Yeshwantpur–Chikkabanavara (Mallige) suburban rail corridor
