Innovation

BEL, two other firms team up to deliver high-end cross-sectoral AI-driven solutions
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . June 10, 2025
In a significant move that promises to reshape India’s digital innovation landscape, Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has inked a landmark tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Metamind Systems Private Limited and Persistent Systems Limited.

Soon, ‘reliable’ solar power supply for farmer pumpsets
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . June 10, 2025
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.

BEL, Tata Electronics to jointly explore possibilities in electronics, semiconductors
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . June 7, 2025
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has announced a partnership with Tata Electronics towards development of indigenous electronics and semiconductor solutions in line with the Government of India’s vision for self-reliance.

Two businesswomen spearheading Supriya Lifescience featured in prestigious list of leaders
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . June 7, 2025
Dr. Saloni Wagh, Managing Director of Supriya Lifescience Ltd. and Shivani Wagh, its Joint Managing Director, have been honoured with inclusion in the prestigious 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List.

Energy Minister inaugurates India’s first solar-powered second-life battery EV hub in city
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . June 5, 2025
Karnataka has emerged as a national leader in advancing electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, marking a significant step toward a sustainable energy future, Energy Minister K.J. George said recently.

Mission MSME boost: Target is to create 20 lakh jobs in sector by 2029, says Minister
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . May 31, 2025
Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil has said that the Karnataka government was now focused on integrating Medium, Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) into the global supply chain, thereby helping boost the employment potential of the sector.

Now at Hubbali, a GPS system to navigate railway station effortlessly
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . May 31, 2025
The Hubballi Division of the South Western Railway (SWR) has introduced ‘Margadarshak’, a digital map and navigation system at SSS-Hubballi railway station to enhance traveller experience, an official release has said.

Vocal-for-local finally goes global, as these 50 entrepreneurs show
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . May 28, 2025
In a proud moment for Indian grassroots innovation, 50 rural student innovators and mentors from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Karnataka departed for the United States recently to represent India at the Global JUNICORN (29 May) and Global AI (30 May) summits hosted by the International Startups Foundation (ISF) at Texas State University.

PSLV-C61 Mission aborted: Understanding what went wrong
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . May 23, 2025
In the cool predawn hours of May 18, 2025, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle — ISRO’s celebrated “workhorse”— stood poised on its launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

BEML says Mission ‘2100’ Accomplished, and more to go. Here’s what it means…
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . May 16, 2025
In a landmark moment for India’s rail manufacturing sector, BEML Ltd. marked the ceremonial rollout of its 2100th metro coach at its Rail Coach Unit in Bengaluru.