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  • Beyond Bengaluru: Karnataka to draw up urbanisation plan 2047 to rein in unplanned growth

    Beyond Bengaluru: Karnataka to draw up urbanisation plan 2047 to rein in unplanned growth

    Karnataka’s Directorate of Urban Land Transport and the State Town Planning Board will prepare a long-term strategy as the urban population is projected to touch 70% by 2047

  • Karnataka’s AI-based attendance system now tracks 1.3 lakh government employees

    Karnataka’s AI-based attendance system now tracks 1.3 lakh government employees

    Kartavya, state’s in-house AI-driven attendance platform developed by Centre for e-Governance, is being rolled out across departments to replace biometric devices

  • AI Edge special: India AI Impact Summit Is about outcomes, not investment pledges, says MeitY Secretary S Krishnan

    AI Edge special: India AI Impact Summit Is about outcomes, not investment pledges, says MeitY Secretary S Krishnan

    In an exclusive interview to Moneycontrol, MeitY secretary S Krishnan said the govt's ambition lies in shaping shared priorities through leaders' declarations, working group outputs and practical demonstrations on how AI can be deployed responsibly and at scale.

  • Karnataka-registered vehicles fined Rs 10,000 in other states as pollution data not linked to Vahan

    Karnataka-registered vehicles fined Rs 10,000 in other states as pollution data not linked to Vahan

    AI-powered cameras in states like Odisha and Goa are flagging Karnataka vehicles for ‘expired PUCC’ as the state’s pollution database is not integrated with Centre’s Vahan system

  • Praxair India to invest Rs 210 crore in Karnataka, says MB Patil

    Praxair India to invest Rs 210 crore in Karnataka, says MB Patil

    Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil also held talks with UK High Commissioner on setting up a ‘UK Tech City’ in KWIN City

  • Centre nudges states to monetise power transmission assets

    Centre nudges states to monetise power transmission assets

    Centre pushes states to monetise transmission assets through a proposed tax-efficient model as India readies for a massive grid expansion requiring Rs 9.1 lakh crore by 2032.

  • Nations can avoid conflict on Moon with safety zones and treaties

    Nations can avoid conflict on Moon with safety zones and treaties

    As nations eye permanent Moon bases, treaties and cooperation are vital. Temporary safety zones and diplomacy could prevent disputes over resources and strategic lunar locations.

  • Bengaluru business corridor: Rs 7,000 crore road work tenders to be floated by March

    Bengaluru business corridor: Rs 7,000 crore road work tenders to be floated by March

    The revised detailed project report for the Peripheral Ring Road project will be ready by December, Bengaluru Business Corridor Ltd chairman LK Atheeq tells Moneycontrol

  • 'Govt wasting resources, judicial time on lost causes': Supreme Court judge Nagarathna advocates mediation

    'Govt wasting resources, judicial time on lost causes': Supreme Court judge Nagarathna advocates mediation

    In February this year, the law ministry told the Rajya Sabha that the central government is a party in nearly seven lakh cases pending across courts, with the finance ministry alone being a litigant in nearly two lakh cases.

  • Karnataka to get 'Quantum City', 6.17 acres sanctioned in Bengaluru

    Karnataka to get 'Quantum City', 6.17 acres sanctioned in Bengaluru

    The Q-City will offer world-class facilities, integrating academic institutions, innovation hubs, production clusters for quantum hardware, processors and accessories, the state government has said

  • Insurers expect surge in small-ticket policies after GST cut, bet on higher adoption with affordable premiums

    Insurers expect surge in small-ticket policies after GST cut, bet on higher adoption with affordable premiums

    Lower entry costs will encourage first-time buyers to consider insurance policies both in life and general plans, and wider adoption and a large customer base is where we see real growth and potential, say industry leaders.

  • Surplus liquidity helps better transmission of rate cuts in bond, credit market, says RBI governor

    Surplus liquidity helps better transmission of rate cuts in bond, credit market, says RBI governor

    Between February and June 2025, the weighted average lending rate of scheduled commercial banks fell by 71 basis points for fresh rupee loans, of which 55 bps was directly due to the repo rate cut

  • Govt mandates automatic weather stations at renewable energy projects to ensure grid stability

    Govt mandates automatic weather stations at renewable energy projects to ensure grid stability

    Going ahead, all bids for solar and wind power projects will include a clause for the installation of automatic weather station on the site, the Central Electricity Authority stated in its guidelines.

  • Record domestic production cuts India's coal import by 8% in FY25, saving $7.93 billion in forex

    Record domestic production cuts India's coal import by 8% in FY25, saving $7.93 billion in forex

    The lower coal import for FY25 has also resulted in foreign exchange savings of approximately $7.93 billion or Rs 60,681.67 crore for the fiscal.

  • MapmyIndia: Strong finish to FY25 with improved visibility

    MapmyIndia: Strong finish to FY25 with improved visibility

    Balanced growth across verticals; structural tailwinds from government, defence and global mobility

  • MC Explains: Karnataka's minimum wage hike proposal caught in a tug of war between industries and unions

    MC Explains: Karnataka's minimum wage hike proposal caught in a tug of war between industries and unions

    While the state government has proposed an increase in minimum wages, industries are not enthused, saying it could force them to shut down or shift to other states. Trade unions, on the other hand, say the hike is imperative.

  • PM Modi quotes Moneycontrol report, says Karnataka govt hiked taxes A-Z

    PM Modi quotes Moneycontrol report, says Karnataka govt hiked taxes A-Z

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a rally in Haryana quoted Moneycontrol report that highlighted A-Z price hikes in Karnataka

  • Govt gets 20 queries each from merchant bankers, legal advisors for minority stake sales in PSU banks, financial firms

    Govt gets 20 queries each from merchant bankers, legal advisors for minority stake sales in PSU banks, financial firms

    On February 24, the government had invited bids to appoint merchant bankers and legal advisers to sell part of the government's holdings in select public sector banks and public financial institutions through SEBI-approved methods, according to the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management's notification.

  • Bengaluru infra gets a boost as Karnataka budget doubles grant to Rs 7,000 cr

    Bengaluru infra gets a boost as Karnataka budget doubles grant to Rs 7,000 cr

    With BBMP civic polls ahead and rising public criticism over poor infrastructure, Siddaramaiah has given a thrust on Bengaluru in the budget.

  • EV industry welcomes Union Budget's push on local manufacturing and customs duty exemptions on batteries

    EV industry welcomes Union Budget's push on local manufacturing and customs duty exemptions on batteries

    Industry leaders have largely welcomed the government’s emphasis on domestic manufacturing, customs duty exemptions, and sustainability-focused initiatives.

  • Budget 2025: How the Government Earns Beyond Taxes? | Non-Tax Revenue Explained

    Budget 2025: How the Government Earns Beyond Taxes? | Non-Tax Revenue Explained

    Discover the lesser-known source of government income—non-tax revenue! From public sector profits to royalties and fines, this video breaks down how the government generates funds without raising taxes, and how it impacts you and the economy.

  • Vijay Sethupathi urges government to add Tamil language on Pan Card website

    Vijay Sethupathi urges government to add Tamil language on Pan Card website

    Vijay Sethupathi has appealed to the government to add Tamil as a language option on the PAN card website. Currently, the site offers information only in English and Hindi, creating a barrier for Tamil speakers who are not proficient in those languages, hindering their access to crucial financial details.

  • Govt may involve Central Electricity Regulator to ensure renewable purchase compliance: Pralhad Joshi

    Govt may involve Central Electricity Regulator to ensure renewable purchase compliance: Pralhad Joshi

    As India’s energy demand is expected to double by 2032, the Union minister highlighted the need of even higher RE financing to meet 50 percent of the expected rise in demand through renewable energy.

  • After Dhoni, Tamannaah Bhatia likely to be the face of iconic Mysore Sandal soap

    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.

  • Karnataka to hire consultant to monitor schemes under startup policy

    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.

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