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Priyank Kharge, Tejasvi Surya among leaders to cheer news of US Consulate in Bengaluru

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Priyank Kharge, Tejasvi Surya among leaders to cheer news of US Consulate in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, India's IT capital, will finally have a US consulate office starting in January 2025. This announcement has been well-received by locals, including government officials and representatives. Bengaluru, which contributes 40% of India's IT revenue, previously required residents to travel to Chennai or Hyderabad for visa-related matters. The establishment of the consulate will strengthen ties between India and the US, foster diplomatic collaborations, and boost the state's economic prowess. The opening of the consulate has been a long-standing demand, and its realization is considered a milestone moment for Bengaluru.

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'Only PM Modi works 100 hours a week': Narayana Murthy tells Tejasvi Surya

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1m ago

'Only PM Modi works 100 hours a week': Narayana Murthy tells Tejasvi Surya

During a Mumbai-to-Bengaluru flight, Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy told BJP MP Tejasvi Surya that Prime Minister Modi is possibly the only person he knows who works 100 hours a week. They discussed topics like AI and youth upskilling. Murthy, known for promoting a strong work ethic, faced criticism for endorsing a 70-hour work week, as experts argue it may harm health. However, it aims to inspire a strong work ethic among youth.

"I invite startups to join us": Kharge on Zepto moving to B'luru

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

"I invite startups to join us": Kharge on Zepto moving to B'luru

Following Zepto's decision to move its headquarters from Mumbai to Bengaluru, Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge, in a post on X, said the city has the best startup ecosystem in the country. He said the move emphasises "Bengaluru's status as India's tech capital and a premier destination for startups." "I invite more startups to join us," he added.

K'taka govt ready to be startups' 1st customer: State IT Minister

Inshorts · 1y ago

K'taka govt ready to be startups' 1st customer: State IT Minister

Priyank Kharge, Minister of IT, BT, and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj for the Government of Karnataka, shared the state government's five-point plan to boost the startup ecosystem. This plan includes forming a skill advisory committee, establishing centers of excellence, creating a global innovation alliance, expanding startup growth beyond Bengaluru, and improving ease of doing business. Kharge emphasized the importance of focusing on value and solving real-life problems rather than chasing valuation. The Karnataka government has implemented various initiatives such as the Elevate program and a state startup policy to support startups. Additionally, Kharge highlighted the government's efforts to encourage entrepreneurship outside of Bengaluru and facilitate direct access to venture capitalists.

Karnataka’s fake news bill: Rs 10 lakh fine, 7-year jail for disrespecting sanatan symbols, promoting superstition - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Karnataka’s fake news bill: Rs 10 lakh fine, 7-year jail for disrespecting sanatan symbols, promoting superstition - The Economic Times

The Karnataka government's proposed Misinformation and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, 2025, aims to establish a state regulatory authority to monitor and regulate social media content. It proposes severe penalties, including jail terms and fines, for spreading misinformation and disrespecting Sanatan symbols. The initiative, defended by IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge, seeks to combat misinformation, which is seen as a democratic threat. The bill has sparked concerns among stakeholders about its implications.

Karnataka to create deep-tech innovation cluster in Bengaluru: IT-BT minister Kharge

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Karnataka to create deep-tech innovation cluster in Bengaluru: IT-BT minister Kharge

Karnataka's IT-BT minister, Priyank Kharge, has revealed plans to propose a deep-tech innovation cluster in Bengaluru to support and nurture deep-tech startups. With the state budget for 2025 scheduled to be announced in March, Kharge has called for collaboration with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission and NASSCOM to establish the cluster. He highlighted the thriving deep-tech ecosystem in Karnataka and emphasized that the state is ready to lead India's acceleration in deep tech. Kharge also expressed concerns about India's ranking on the Global Innovation Index and urged for improvements in intellectual property processes.

Bengaluru-Berlin partnership to drive innovation, startup exchange: Priyank Kharge - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Bengaluru-Berlin partnership to drive innovation, startup exchange: Priyank Kharge - The Economic Times

A joint partnership between Bengaluru and Berlin aims to foster innovation through collaboration in areas like fintech, AI, IT/Digitalisation, and Life Sciences. Signed by Karnataka's IT Minister Priyank Kharge and Berlin’s Mayor Franziska Giffey, this initiative promotes startup exchanges, women-led enterprises, and green innovation. A joint steering committee will oversee progress, and Berlin plans to establish a business office in Bengaluru. The delegation includes sectors like digitalization and aims to build partnerships in India.

Karnataka’s Total Funding Support To Startups Stands At INR 264 Cr

Inc42 · 1y ago

Karnataka’s Total Funding Support To Startups Stands At INR 264 Cr

Karnataka's information technology and biotechnology minister, Priyank Kharge, announced that the state government has offered seed funding of INR 264 crore to 983 startups. Out of this, INR 60 crore has been provided to 263 startups under the government's ELEVATE scheme in 2022 and 2023. Kharge emphasized that the government is relying on startups to tackle the diverse challenges faced by the state.

Karnataka IT minister meets Arm Holdings executive at London Tech Week

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Karnataka IT minister meets Arm Holdings executive at London Tech Week

Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge met with Arm Holdings' director of government partnerships, Peter Stephens, during London Tech Week. Discussions included semiconductor manufacturing, the global startup ecosystem, innovation exchange programs, and more. Arm Holdings, headquartered in Cambridge, is primarily involved in semiconductor, microprocessor, GPU, and NPU designs. They license instruction sets for modern chips to partners who customize them for specific applications. Arm Holdings has offices in Bengaluru and Noida and generates an annual turnover of $3.23 billion.

Karnataka wants to create 4-5 more Bengalurus: state IT minister

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Karnataka wants to create 4-5 more Bengalurus: state IT minister

The state of Karnataka in India plans to establish 4-5 additional regions similar to Bengaluru, the country's thriving tech hub, according to Priyank Kharge, the minister for electronics and information technology and biotechnology. By positioning Karnataka as a destination for knowledge and skills, Kharge aims to foster innovation not just in India but globally. With over one-third of the country's tech talent, close to 25,000 startups, and several unicorns, Karnataka is a significant technology cluster and has the potential to supply well-trained talent to the industry. However, there is a need for increased investment in high-value research and the encouragement of a culture that accepts failure in research projects.

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge urges EC to facilitate court-monitored EVM hackathon

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge urges EC to facilitate court-monitored EVM hackathon

Karnataka’s IT/BT minister Priyank Kharge has urged the Election Commission to organize a court-monitored ethical hackathon and technical audit of electronic voting machines (EVMs). He proposes utilizing Karnataka’s tech ecosystem to examine EVMs, addressing concerns about electoral integrity raised by Rahul Gandhi regarding recent elections. Kharge highlighted issues such as mismatched vote counts and procedural gaps in elections, emphasizing the importance of transparency and calling for urgent action from the Election Commission.

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