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Innovation

BEL, French firm sign MoU for production of ‘HAMMER’ weaponry

Navaratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Safran Electronics and Defense (SED), France, have signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement (JVCA) for the production of Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER) Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground Weapon in India, marking a momentous moment for the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Innovation

An airport for all: KIAL first in India to get ‘Level 3’ accreditation

Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, has become the first airport in India to be awarded Level 3 in the Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA) programme by the Airports Council International (ACI), marking another milestone for the airport.

Sports

Shot and Sweet: Two make India proud in Tokyo rifle contest

Rifle shooter Mahit Sandhu won silver in the 50m Prone event — her third medal in the ongoing 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo.

Commerce

More investments into Karnataka being sought from London

Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil had recently said that he would visit London with a high-level delegation to attract investments from leading UK-based companies.

Commerce

Global industry goes beyond Bengaluru: Japanese firm sets up ₹600-crore ‘orchard hub’ in Dharwad

Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil recently launched the Orchard Hub established at a cost of ₹600 crore by Japan-based Nidec Company in the Beluru Industrial Area of Dharwad.

Innovation

‘The Life of Pilot’: Recent conference in Bengaluru showcases India’s expanding aerospace medicine frontiers

India’s leadership in aerospace medicine received a powerful endorsement as Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, recently inaugurated the 64th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM).

Innovation

Making choppers less choppy: HAL-HENSOLDT forge partnership to build next-generation obstacle avoidance systems

In a landmark move set to elevate India’s rotary-wing operational safety to global benchmarks, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Germany’s HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH for the design transfer, manufacturing, and long-term capability development of an advanced Helicopter Obstacle Avoidance System (OAS) and Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) technology.

Innovation

Deepwatch bets big on India, and bigger on Bengaluru, with new GCC to drive global cybersecurity R&D

In an era when cyber threats move faster than human reflexes and enterprise attack surfaces expand by the hour, Deepwatch — globally recognized as the leader in Precision MDR powered by AI + Humans — has taken a decisive leap.

Wellness

Pinkathon back in city; race for reclamation begins…

In a world where women give endlessly, yet pause rarely for themselves, a wave of pink is preparing to rise once again at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

Innovation

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025: Now, Asia’s biggest innovation showcase, where bold meets bountiful

The Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) — Asia’s largest and India’s most influential technology event — is back with its most ambitious edition, marking a historic leap as it shifts from the iconic Bengaluru Palace to the expansive Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).