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Flipkart CEO turns wishmaster for a day, celebrates ties with farmer partners
In a powerful gesture reinforcing Flipkart’s commitment to inclusive growth, Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO of the Flipkart Group, stepped into the shoes of a Flipkart Wishmaster for a day — delivering smiles and groceries to customers, while also connecting with the people who help power the e-commerce giant’s fresh produce supply chain: India’s farmers.
Alliance University launches two-year postgraduate course in Creative Writing
Alliance University, South India’s first UGC-recognized private university, has launched India’s first multilingual and transdisciplinary MA in Creative Writing, an official release has said.
India’s first ‘Quantum Conference’ to be held in city soon
To position Karnataka as a global leader in “quantum innovation”, Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technological Development N.S. Boseraju has directed officials to begin preparations for the country’s first-ever “Quantum Conference”, scheduled for the end of July 2025.
Venkatappa Art Gallery sports a brand new look, thanks to Brigade Group
The newly revamped Venkatappa Art Gallery was inaugurated recently by H K Patil, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation and Tourism, Karnataka.
Lowest in six years, CPI inflation for May 2025 declines below 3 percent
On 12 June 2025, the Ministry of Statistics And Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Consumer Price Index data. Inflation for May 2025 has declined below 3 percent. Last time inflation was below 3 percent was in April 2019 when it was 2.99 percent.
Telecom takes on ‘tele-con’: How Airtel is cracking down on online fraud using power of AI
Bharti Airtel recently announced significant progress in its mission to protect customers in Karnataka from rising online frauds.
Canara Bank reduces Repo-Linked Lending Rate post-RBI MPC meeting
Canara Bank, in an official statement, has announced a reduction in its Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) from 8.75 percent to 8.25 percent (applicable on its assets portfolio linked to External Benchmark rate), following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) announcement cutting the repo rate by 50 basis points, from 6 percent to 5.50 percent, in the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.
Indian Railways offers special trains between Bengaluru and ‘World Yoga Capital’ Rishikesh
In view of increased passenger demand, the Railway Board has approved operation of Train Nos. 06597/06598 Yesvantpur–Yog Nagari Rishikesh–Yesvantpur Express Special, an official release has said.
Padukone School of Badminton hits 75 centres in just a year, targets 250 in next three
The Padukone School of Badminton (PSB), founded and funded by Deepika Padukone and mentored by her father Prakash Padukone, has achieved a significant milestone by establishing over 75 grassroots coaching centres across 18 Indian cities — including Bengaluru, NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur, Pune, Nashik, Mysuru, Panipat, Dehradun, Udaipur, Coimbatore, Sangli, and Surat — within its first year of operations.
Government-industry meet held to form roadmap for business growth
The Government of Karnataka recently hosted the first edition of “Uthpadana Manthana”, an initiative designed to fast-track the state’s vision of becoming India’s premier manufacturing hub.
