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Venkatappa Art Gallery sports a brand new look, thanks to Brigade Group
The newly revamped Venkatappa Art Gallery was inaugurated recently by H K Patil, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation and Tourism, Karnataka.
Lowest in six years, CPI inflation for May 2025 declines below 3 percent
On 12 June 2025, the Ministry of Statistics And Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Consumer Price Index data. Inflation for May 2025 has declined below 3 percent. Last time inflation was below 3 percent was in April 2019 when it was 2.99 percent.
Telecom takes on ‘tele-con’: How Airtel is cracking down on online fraud using power of AI
Bharti Airtel recently announced significant progress in its mission to protect customers in Karnataka from rising online frauds.
Canara Bank reduces Repo-Linked Lending Rate post-RBI MPC meeting
Canara Bank, in an official statement, has announced a reduction in its Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) from 8.75 percent to 8.25 percent (applicable on its assets portfolio linked to External Benchmark rate), following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) announcement cutting the repo rate by 50 basis points, from 6 percent to 5.50 percent, in the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.
Indian Railways offers special trains between Bengaluru and ‘World Yoga Capital’ Rishikesh
In view of increased passenger demand, the Railway Board has approved operation of Train Nos. 06597/06598 Yesvantpur–Yog Nagari Rishikesh–Yesvantpur Express Special, an official release has said.
Padukone School of Badminton hits 75 centres in just a year, targets 250 in next three
The Padukone School of Badminton (PSB), founded and funded by Deepika Padukone and mentored by her father Prakash Padukone, has achieved a significant milestone by establishing over 75 grassroots coaching centres across 18 Indian cities — including Bengaluru, NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur, Pune, Nashik, Mysuru, Panipat, Dehradun, Udaipur, Coimbatore, Sangli, and Surat — within its first year of operations.
Government-industry meet held to form roadmap for business growth
The Government of Karnataka recently hosted the first edition of “Uthpadana Manthana”, an initiative designed to fast-track the state’s vision of becoming India’s premier manufacturing hub.
Soon, ‘reliable’ solar power supply for farmer pumpsets
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will soon inaugurate a solar substation built under the Kusum-C scheme. Scheduled for June 11, 2025, the initiative aims to ensure a reliable daytime power supply for farmers’ agricultural pump sets, Energy Minister K.J. George has said.
Persons with Intellectual Disabilities given livelihood training, 101 NGOs on board initiative
Craftizen Foundation recently conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme for trainers from various organizations through which it on-boarded 101 NGOs across the country.
Minister urges people to give a ‘thought for food’ at safety meet
Emphasizing the need for stringent regulation of food quality, Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, State Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood has urged both state and central food and drug authorities to closely monitor and regulate the standards of street and hotel food.