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Karnataka plans to expand Global Innovation Alliance beyond 30 countries to boost startups’ global access

Karnataka IT-BT department’s flagship Global Innovation Alliance has supported over 2,000 startups and enabled more than 60 international partnerships; focus to shift towards deeper market access in Europe, East Asia and North America

Karnataka 'consciously avoided' MoUs with Indian firms, held over 50 meetings with global companies, says MB Patil

Davos 2026: The industries minister tells Moneycontrol that Karnataka has already realised 50% of the commitments agreed to at the recent global investors meet with manufacturing driving the bulk of investments

India’s SaaS story in 2025: Consolidation, AI rush and a reset in growth strategies

During the year, Indian SaaS companies completed 30 domestic acquisitions worth about $386 million, compared with 40 deals worth $253 million in 2024 and 35 deals worth $124 million in 2023.

Scientists warn centre against accepting ‘Compromise Formula’ at Peru plant treaty meet

Scientists warn India against accepting a global plant treaty compromise that may weaken seed sovereignty, reduce farmer rights and expose vital genetic resources internationally.

Bengaluru's infra body invites global bids for Rs 17,700 crore tunnel road project

While public criticism is mounting against the tunnel road project, the Congress-led government has decided to go ahead with it, a pet project of deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka to set up 'global innovation hub' in Bengaluru airport city

 ‘District I’ will anchor a 28 million sqft business park, merging R&D, education, lifestyle, and enterprise to position Bengaluru as the global innovation capital

Karnataka's KWIN City: MoUs signed with foreign universities, aims to become a global healthcare hub

Speaking at Invest Karnataka – Global Investors Meet, Karnataka’s Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, and Livelihood Sharan Prakash Patil said that KWIN City will evolve into a premier healthcare hub.

Global AI Conclave: Karnataka's industrial policy to target Rs 7 lakh crore investment, 25 lakh jobs

The policy will also offer incentives for industries setting up R&D centres and manufacturing units in Karnataka

Global AI Conclave: Bengaluru traffic management to fully shift to AI-based systems, says traffic police chief

Bengaluru traffic police will soon launch ASTraM (Actionable Intelligence for Sustainable Traffic Management) mobile application to help citizens plan their routes 6 to 24 hours in advance based on real-time data

Karnataka to set up 3 Global Innovation Districts for GCCs: Siddaramaiah

Speaking at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024, Siddaramaiah said that Bengaluru Global Innovation District will be part of the Knowledge, Wellbeing, and Innovation City (KWIN City)

Karnataka revised biotech policy: Investment subsidy of upto Rs 10 cr; biofoundries in PPP mode

Karnataka biotechnology draft policy offers investment subsidy of upto 10 crore; fellowship of Rs 50,000 per month for 12 months to graduating students or professionals with experience

Indian shares join global rally on bets of end to Fed rate hikes

After two straight sessions of losses, the NSE Nifty 50 index settled 0.76% higher at 19,133.25, while the S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.77% to 64,080.90.

HMD Global appoints Tanuj Patro as CFO for India and APAC

He will work closely with the leadership team to drive financial performance, and operational efficiency, and support the company's mission of connecting people through advanced mobile technology, HMD Global said in a statement.

India's G20 Presidency A Mass Movement, Most Of Global South Backing Us: PM-EAC Member Shamika Ravi

A day-long event to evaluate India’s presidency at the G20, the issues that are crucial to India, and the road ahead by “Reimagining India’s global opportunity with Atmanirbhar Bharat’s leading voices”.

Global rice shortage in 2023 to be largest in 20 years

Currently, India is the leading exporter of rice in the world, thus accounting for over 40 percent of the global rice trade, as well as the second largest producer right after China.