Karnataka tops India Justice Report 2025 Karnataka has topped the India Justice Report (IJR) 2025, ranking first among 18 large and mid-sized states in justice delivery. However, despite its strong performance, the state faces significant challenges in prisons and legal aid. Key Highlights of Karnat...
Bengaluru gets a New Face: Govt launches B-SMILE The Karnataka government has launched Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-SMILE), a special-purpose vehicle (SPV) aimed at transforming the city's infrastructure. Key Highlights of B-SMILE • Funding: Backed by an initial ₹7,000 crore investment ...
India’s longest rail tunnel India has achieved a major engineering milestone with the completion of its longest rail tunnel, stretching 14.57 km between Devprayag and Janasu in Uttarakhand. This tunnel is part of the 125-km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Link Project, designed to improve connectivity in...
Anita Bhaskar gets Sarvottam Seva Award Anita Bhaskar, Deputy Director of the Kodagu Tourism Department, has been honored with the Sarvottam Seva Award for the year 2023. The award was presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a function in Bengaluru. Key Contributions: • Played a crucial role...
India's first dengue vaccine Qdenga to launch The Qdenga vaccine (TAK-003), developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda, is set to launch in India in 2026 through a partnership with Hyderabad-based Biological E (Bio E). • ‘Make in India’ Initiative: The vaccine will be locally produced by Bi...