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  • Applied Materials, Lam Research, Bharat Semi Systems to set up semiconductor projects in Karnataka: Priyank Kharge

    Applied Materials, Lam Research, Bharat Semi Systems to set up semiconductor projects in Karnataka: Priyank Kharge

    Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge on May 28 said that a cabinet sub-committee meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah approved three semiconductor projects.

  • Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge wants to make the state India's leading esports hub

    Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge wants to make the state India's leading esports hub

    Priyank Kharge said he is hopeful of hosting Karnataka's own national e-sports festival this year, with an ambition of creating the country’s—and possibly Asia’s—largest e-sports event.

  • 'Your constant negativity hurts the state': Priyank Kharge hits back at Mohandas Pai over Bengaluru infra row

    'Your constant negativity hurts the state': Priyank Kharge hits back at Mohandas Pai over Bengaluru infra row

    Kharge questioned Pai's silence during previous administrations and highlighted the city's significant contributions to India's economy.

  • Priyank Kharge attacks UP CM for 'razakar' jibe: ‘Yogi ji, take your hate elsewhere’

    Priyank Kharge attacks UP CM for 'razakar' jibe: ‘Yogi ji, take your hate elsewhere’

    In his post on X, Priyank said despite the tragedy, his father never played the victim card and never let hatred define him.

  • Karnataka is ready for you: Priyank Kharge makes a pitch to gaming industry

    Karnataka is ready for you: Priyank Kharge makes a pitch to gaming industry

    The gaming sector holds immense potential not only for employment generation but also for attracting significant foreign direct investment, Kharge has said

  • Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge demands FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s resignation

    Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge demands FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s resignation

    He alleged that companies which incurred huge losses have made significant donations to the BJP through the Electoral Bond scheme and the court found valid grounds to direct the police to register an FIR against Sitharaman and others

  • Centre diverting semiconductor investments using political influence: Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge

    Centre diverting semiconductor investments using political influence: Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge

    Kharge expressed frustration over the lack of a level playing field for Karnataka in the semiconductor sector, stating that while the state contributes over 10% to India’s electronics manufacturing output, it is being sidelined in favour of other states.

  • Voices of Innovation: Key Takeaways from Leading Figures in the Startup Ecosystem

    Voices of Innovation: Key Takeaways from Leading Figures in the Startup Ecosystem

  • Karnataka set to become global hub for AVGC sector, says Priyank Kharge

    Karnataka set to become global hub for AVGC sector, says Priyank Kharge

    Karnataka government, along with the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI), is organising Bengaluru GAFX, a three-day event on animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics, from February 27 to March 1, 2025.

  • Quitting your job to pursue entrepreneurship? Karnataka to offer Rs 25K a month, says Priyank Kharge

    Quitting your job to pursue entrepreneurship? Karnataka to offer Rs 25K a month, says Priyank Kharge

    Speaking at the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave, Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge announced that they will introduce sector-specific corridors for startups, including an AI corridor with San Francisco as a sister city to Bengaluru.

  • Bigger, Brighter and Brilliant: The Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024 is here

    Bigger, Brighter and Brilliant: The Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024 is here

    The event offers a unique opportunity to engage with the top minds of India’s startup ecosystem. Participants will gain invaluable insights and network with like-minded professionals to propel their entrepreneurial ventures.

  • Karnataka to spend Rs 714.49 crore to develop 4 clusters to attract chip makers

    Karnataka to spend Rs 714.49 crore to develop 4 clusters to attract chip makers

    Carbon Electronics, Astr Defense and Wide Mobility are among the firms which have shown interest in investing in Karnataka, IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge has said

  • After furore over Karnataka plan to extend IT work hours, Priyank Kharge says only for specific sectors

    After furore over Karnataka plan to extend IT work hours, Priyank Kharge says only for specific sectors

    The extension of working hours does not apply to all industries but only to specific sectors and would be implemented after consultation with all stakeholders, the minister has said

  • Karnataka set to be the first state to come up with GCC policy by August

    Karnataka set to be the first state to come up with GCC policy by August

    Karnataka's GCC policy to focus on Beyond Bengaluru clusters including Mysuru, Mangaluru, Kalaburagi, and Tumakuru

  • Priyank Kharge pitches GIFT City in Karnataka, urges Union govt to fast-track approvals

    Priyank Kharge pitches GIFT City in Karnataka, urges Union govt to fast-track approvals

     Ahead of the Union Budget, Karnataka IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge met Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Ashwini Vaishnaw

  • Karnataka to receive $6.2 billion investment: Minister Priyank Kharge

    Karnataka to receive $6.2 billion investment: Minister Priyank Kharge

    The Minister, who holds the Electronics, Information Technology and Bio-Technology portfolio, said he met several business leaders in these cities and received encouraging response from the investors due to the talent pool available in Karnataka

  • Karnataka govt will support setting up US Consulate in Bengaluru, says IT Minister Kharge

    Karnataka govt will support setting up US Consulate in Bengaluru, says IT Minister Kharge

    Speaking to delegates of the US Trade mission in Bengaluru, the minister pointed out that a huge number of students and IT employees from Bengaluru visit the US on a regular basis and requested the US government to set up a consulate in the city to facilitate their visa and other formalities.

  • Karnataka to launch Center of Excellence for Gaming, says IT minister Priyank Kharge

    Karnataka to launch Center of Excellence for Gaming, says IT minister Priyank Kharge

    Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge said Bengaluru will also host a game developer conference and e-gaming summit in February 2025

  • Global AI Conclave: Innovation authority to navigate emerging challenges, says Priyank Kharge

    Global AI Conclave: Innovation authority to navigate emerging challenges, says Priyank Kharge

    Karnataka Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge also expressed confidence in Bengaluru becoming India’s AI capital.

  • Karnataka IT Minister on Bengaluru vs Hyderabad rivalry: 'We are country cousins'

    Karnataka IT Minister on Bengaluru vs Hyderabad rivalry: 'We are country cousins'

    Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge was asked about the government change in Telangana with the Congress winning the state assembly elections and referred to Hyderabad and Bengaluru as 'country cousins'.

  • Karnataka's 100 engineering colleges to be linked with 100 tech companies to make students industry-ready: Priyank Kharge

    Karnataka's 100 engineering colleges to be linked with 100 tech companies to make students industry-ready: Priyank Kharge

    State govt to come up with comprehensive blueprint by month-end to enhance employability of Karnataka's youth, said the minister

  • Karnataka IT minister on Narayana Murthy's 70-hour work week advice: 'Can't run sweat shops'

    Karnataka IT minister on Narayana Murthy's 70-hour work week advice: 'Can't run sweat shops'

    Karnataka's Information Technology Minister Priyank Kharge said everyone was entitled to their own opinion but he would prioritise productivity over number of hours spent by an employee at a workplace.

  • Karnataka govt invites EoI to set up 'Information Disorder Tackling Unit' to combat fake news

    Karnataka govt invites EoI to set up 'Information Disorder Tackling Unit' to combat fake news

    The tender also emphasises transparency in funding, stating that "all funding received by the agency, accounting for 5 percent or more of total revenue for the previous three financial years, must be available on their website".

  • Karnataka to lead India's animation and gaming sector; policy soon: Priyank Kharge

    Karnataka to lead India's animation and gaming sector; policy soon: Priyank Kharge

    Bengaluru to host a gaming summit: Karnataka IT-BT minister

  • Karnataka government announces framework for fact-checking unit to tackle misinformation

    Karnataka government announces framework for fact-checking unit to tackle misinformation

    The oversight committee will include officials from various domains, such as the heads of key departments, MD of KITS, IISc's EECS dean, an additional advocate general, the head of the cybersecurity center, and civil society representatives. The review SPOC will be led by an SP from the intelligence department or a designated home department representative.

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