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
INDIA
Of guarantees & hikes: Karnataka govt walks a tightrope amid calls to limit benefits
With the Congress-led state government scrambling for funds for its guaranteed schemes, the BJP claims that people have been burdened with hikes and development has been hit.
INDIA
Water pipe bursts at Bengaluru airport's Terminal 2, floods airline offices
BIAL officials said that flights were not impacted, but water had entered the offices of airlines. Several international carriers' staff were also relocated
INDIA
Bengaluru suburban rail's Phase 2 to cover 146 km, to link proposed circular rail
K-RIDE's earlier plan for a 452-km Phase 2 project to connect satellite towns was shelved last year after it was rejected by the South Western Railway (SWR).
INDIA
Bengaluru Signature Business Park near airport taking shape after 16 years; tenders floated for development under PPP
In the first phase, 57 acres have been identified across four land parcels for the Business District and MICE & Retail District.
TECHNOLOGY
Leopard spotted on Infosys Mysuru campus: Employees to work from home on Dec 31; Trainees given a day off
Infosys has asked employees to work from home on December 31 and instructed security not to allow anyone onto the campus.
BUSINESS
Rapido’s Ride Through 2024: Turning a unicorn, expanding aggressively and facing new competition
From shifting focus beyond bike-taxi services, achieving unicorn status, to overcoming opposition, Swiggy-backed Rapido had an eventful 2024.
INDIA
Karnataka registration scam: 1,471 vehicles evade Motor Vehicle tax at Bengaluru Central RTO, cause over Rs 15 crore loss to state exchequer
Bengaluru Police investigating the scam have started issuing notices to vehicle owners, who are registered at Bengaluru Central (HSR Layout) RTO, in a bid to recover the evaded tax. However, experts insist that the scope of the scam is much larger and call for a thorough probe to be carried out in around 70 RTOs across Karnataka.
INDIA
Bengaluru's power supplier sets up EV accelerator cell to promote battery-run vehicles
The cell will also assist Bescom, state’s nodal agency for EV charging infrastructure, to phase out ICE vehicles
INDIA
In a first, Karnataka to set up incubation centres for construction workers, partner with industries
Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board is setting up four incubation centres for construction workers on pilot basis. This project aims to enhance the skills and employability of construction workers, empowering them to meet industry demands.
