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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.

Innovation

India enters global big league of chip design

In a landmark moment for India’s technology ambitions, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Tuesday inaugurated India’s first 3-nanometer (nm) semiconductor chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru.

Commerce

New product offering from Canara Bank, specifically for institutions

Canara Bank, one of India’s premier public sector banks, on Tuesday announced the launch of “Canara TruEdge,” a specialized suite of current and savings accounts.