Proposed centre of excellence can drive AI collaboration: Karnataka chief secretaryA new artificial intelligence centre of excellence in Karnataka is proposed to boost AI research and public sector innovation. This centre ...
26 May, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar now offers Rs 149/hr assistants to carry bags, wait in queues and even set up chairs. Here's what you need to knowDelhi's Lajpat Nagar now offers shoppers a unique service: hourly assistants for ₹149 to manage bags, queues, and navigation. This initiati...
25 May, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
Udaan’s pre-IPO top-up; Tata’s Assam chip hub test runHappy Monday! Udaan is in talks to raise fresh funds amid IPO talks. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
25 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Bengaluru techie quit his high-paying corporate job to become a farmer. Today, his farm makes more than most salaried professionalsChethan Shetty left his corporate job in Bengaluru to take over and modernise his family’s farm in Karnataka. He invested heavily in upgrad...
24 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Karnataka state planning panel proposes reforms for KSFCKarnataka State Financial Corporation is set for a major transformation. The Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission has proposed a ...
22 May, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Apple founder Steve Jobs: "Stay hungry, stay foolish". What does it really mean?Steve Jobs’ iconic mantra, 'Stay hungry, stay foolish,' remains a beacon of inspiration today. It champions the spirit of perpetual curiosi...
22 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
India's student founders are betting on deep tech — And it's reshaping the country's startup mapDeep tech has emerged as the biggest category among student-led startups in India for the first time, according to Campus Fund’s latest Sta...
22 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Karnataka invites fresh applications under startup grant programKarnataka's IT/BT department has reopened applications for its Elevate startup support program, offering grants up to Rs 50 lakh. This year...
20 May, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Karnataka launches agri innovation centre of excellence in KalaburagiKarnataka has launched its first agriculture and allied innovation centre of excellence in Kalaburagi, aiming to foster agritech ecosystems...
18 May, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...
18 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
India, Chile expedite CEPA negotiations and critical minerals cooperationChile's Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna's visit to India boosted bilateral ties, focusing on CEPA negotiations, critical minerals...
17 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Karnataka plans to set up drone testing hub near BengaluruKarnataka is set to establish a dedicated drone flight testing facility near Bengaluru. The state aims to streamline regulations and attrac...
15 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Karnataka to strengthen collaboration with Chile across digital services, startups, talent exchangeKarnataka is set to enhance its digital services, startup ecosystem, and talent exchange with Chile. A high-level meeting explored partners...
14 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
State planning commission pitches tech ecosystem push beyond Bengaluru to tier-II, III citiesKarnataka plans to expand its technology ecosystem beyond Bengaluru to tier-II and tier-III cities, aiming to decentralize innovation. The ...
11 May, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Karnataka eyes larger role in commercial space economy; plans common testing facilityKarnataka is set to become a major hub for commercial space innovation. The state plans to boost its SpaceTech sector through a DeepTech De...
08 May, 2026, 12.44 AM IST