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Community

These trains stand cancelled due to safety, electrification work…

: An official release by South Western Railway has said that due to line blockage for safety-related and railway electrification work between Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road section from June 1 to November 1, 2025, the following train services will be cancelled:

Commerce

More electric buses likely for Karnataka under PM E-Drive scheme

The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries has accepted the request submitted by the Karnataka government seeking distribution of electric buses under the Central Government-sponsored PM E-Drive initiative.

Commerce

CPI inflation lowest in six years, WPI inflation lowest in 13 months

On 13 May 2025, the Ministry of Statistics And Programme Implementation (MoSPI), released Consumer Price Index data. On 14 May 2025, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data was released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Let us examine both one by one.

Lifestyle

BIAL, KPMG partner to enhance airport operations, by leveraging AI

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the operator of Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), has engaged with KPMG India to harness the transformative capabilities of Generative AI (GenAI).

Community

New daily express trains launched between Hubballi and Kushtagi

South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the introduction of new daily Express train services between Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Junction and Kushtagi, aimed at enhancing rail connectivity in North Karnataka.

Innovation

BEML says Mission ‘2100’ Accomplished, and more to go. Here’s what it means…

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.

Education

Azim Premji Scholarship: A ray of hope for 2.5 lakh dreams

In a powerful move to uplift the futures of lakhs of young girls across India, the Azim Premji Foundation has announced a scholarship programme that promises to transform the lives of up to 2.5 lakh girl students in the academic year 2025–26.

Commerce

Danish wind power major strengthens India commitment with big expansion in Bengaluru

In a significant milestone for the global renewable energy sector, KK Wind Solutions, a EUR 1 billion company owned by A.P. Moller Holding, has inaugurated its largest manufacturing facility in Asia, located in Dobbaspet, on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

Community

Soon, a digital portal for consumer grievance redress: BESCOM MD

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) is all set to commission a digital portal aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the consumer grievance redress process, Dr. N. Sivashankar, Managing Director of BESCOM, has said.

Education

Capgemini, Nasscom Foundation equip 700 youths with AI skills

Capgemini in collaboration with the Nasscom Foundation has skilled and certified more than 700 disadvantaged youths through its “AI for Skilling” programme, an official release has said.