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.
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.
Kharge questioned Pai's silence during previous administrations and highlighted the city's significant contributions to India's economy.
In his post on X, Priyank said despite the tragedy, his father never played the victim card and never let hatred define him.
The gaming sector holds immense potential not only for employment generation but also for attracting significant foreign direct investment, Kharge has said
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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's GCC policy to focus on Beyond Bengaluru clusters including Mysuru, Mangaluru, Kalaburagi, and Tumakuru
Ahead of the Union Budget, Karnataka IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge met Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Ashwini Vaishnaw
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
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 IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge said Bengaluru will also host a game developer conference and e-gaming summit in February 2025
Karnataka Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge also expressed confidence in Bengaluru becoming India’s AI capital.
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'.
State govt to come up with comprehensive blueprint by month-end to enhance employability of Karnataka's youth, said the minister
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.
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".
Bengaluru to host a gaming summit: Karnataka IT-BT minister
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.