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Industries Minister holds meeting to discuss likely impact of US tariffs on Karnataka’s economy
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . April 24, 2025
Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil recently held a meeting with senior officials of the department to review the potential impact of US-imposed tariffs, assess the progress of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) signed during the Global Investors Meet (GIM) – Invest Karnataka 2025, and discuss recent geopolitical developments affecting industries in the state.

High-Five for these stars: Bengaluru’s Taj West End and Vivanta Whitefield transition to 100 percent renewable energy
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . April 22, 2025
In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, Taj West End, Bengaluru and Vivanta Bengaluru, Whitefield, have transitioned to 100 percent renewable energy, sourced from solar and wind power. This milestone marks a major advancement in the hotels’ ongoing commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and promoting responsible tourism, an official press release has said.

Karnataka ex-DGP Om Prakash found dead in Bengaluru home
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 22, 2025
In a shocking and deeply unsettling development, former Karnataka Director-General of Police (DGP) Om Prakash was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, on Sunday evening.

India’s GDP doubles in 10 years, now fifth-largest economy globally
- By Madhusudhanan S
- . April 21, 2025
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has doubled in the last decade, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Iconic woman cricketer ties up with UAE academy to nurture young talent
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . April 20, 2025
Indian cricket icon, Smriti Mandhana, has joined hands with a renowned UK-based cricket academy founded by former first-class cricketer Don Bhagawati to launch a cricket academy.

Minister reviews state railway projects, seeks reduction in travel time between Bengaluru, Vijayapura
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . April 19, 2025
MB Patil, Minister for Infrastructure Development, recently directed officials to take swift action to reduce the train travel time between Bengaluru and Vijayapura from the current 14–15 hours to around 10 hours.

Infosys ends FY25 with profit dip, but strategic focus on AI, cloud and cybersecurity signals resilience
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 18, 2025
India’s second-largest IT services firm, Infosys, wrapped up the financial year 2024–25 with a mixed performance — one that balanced operational resilience with strategic foresight.

The art of ‘MATTER’: Electric mobility firm unveils its flagship innovation ‘AERA’ . Here’s more…
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 18, 2025
In the heart of India’s tech capital, where startups bloom and innovation thrives, a quiet yet powerful revolution has hit the streets.

WS Audiology amplifies presence in India with state-of-the-art hub in Bengaluru
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 17, 2025
In a resounding step towards transforming hearing healthcare in India, WS Audiology (WSA), the global leader in hearing solutions, has unveiled its brand-new commercial and production hub in Bengaluru.

Wipro ends FY25 on a profitable note despite revenue headwinds
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 17, 2025
In a quarter marked by cautious client spending and global tech uncertainty, Wipro has managed to end FY25 on a high note — delivering a stellar 26 percent year-on-year rise in net profit for the January–March quarter.