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Innovation

In the ‘Race for Space’, this is what Karnataka’s Centre for Excellence hopes to achieve…

The Centre of Excellence (CoE) SpaceTech Foundation, an initiative of the Government of Karnataka established in collaboration with SIA-India (Space Industry Association of India), was formally inaugurated recently at Ananth Technologies, Aerospace Park, Bengaluru.

Commerce

On the anvil: Sustainable data parks of 1,000 MW in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru, and KSDL unit in Vijayapura

Emphasising the importance of sustainable data centres for industrial growth in Karnataka, the government has decided to establish data parks in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru.

Innovation

Karnataka to focus on ‘quality in quantum’, as preparations under way for Q-City, sectoral infrastructure

With the aim of establishing Karnataka as a global epicentre of quantum technology, the state government is aiming for significant developmental milestones in the construction of Quantum City by 2028, Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science, and Technology, NS Boseraju recently said.

Innovation

‘GRAM’ meets farm in Karnataka, as Rajasthan invites state to revolutionise its agritech sector

In a significant step toward positioning Rajasthan as a leading hub for agricultural innovation, agritech investment, and global partnerships, a successful investor meet was organized in Bengaluru under the ‘Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM)–2026’.

Commerce

‘Sandal-Plus’ yields big surplus, as KSDL records over ₹2,000 crore turnover, ₹507 crore profit

Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), a premier state-owned enterprise, has, for the first time, recorded a turnover of ₹2,016 crore in the financial year 2025–26, along with a profit of ₹507 crore.

Education

Industries Minister stresses need for innovation-driven knowledge creation; feels real work on in rural areas

Industries Minister M. B. Patil recent said that intellectual courage was essential to effectively address the complexities of the contemporary world and the challenges it presents.

Community

‘Jalakshetre Dharmakshetre’: Despite a blistering summer, most tanks in Karnataka show inspiring storage

Minor irrigation tanks across the state are holding excellent water storage, with the 3788 tanks under the department’s jurisdiction providing life-sustaining water to a massive agricultural command area of over 4 lakh hectares, Minister for Minor Irrigation NS Boseraju has said.

Culture

BIAL presents ‘Odyssey of Love’, inspired by Kalidasa, in celebration of womanhood

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), through its non-profit social impact arm Kempegowda International Airport Foundation (KIAF), in collaboration with Phase 1 World and acclaimed director Kevin Oliver, will present Odyssey of Love, an original musical that brings together theatrical excellence and social impact.

Commerce

At meeting on Energy, all statutory forces pledge concerted efforts towards programmatic fulfillment

Energy Minister K.J. George recently stated that along with policy and regulation, coordinated and organised efforts were essential for achieving an energy transition.

Innovation

Karnataka readies for ‘Quantum Jump’ with ecosystem roadmap; IISc as partner-in-chief

Marking a major milestone on World Quantum Day 2026, Karnataka has become the first state in India to unveil a comprehensive Quantum Ecosystem Map, under the programme ‘From Vision to Reality.’