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Marriott, Aratt One World to launch luxury hotel in ₹3,500-crore integrated township in Bengaluru’s Electronic City

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Aratt One World, the real estate arm of Aratt Developers, to launch a 370-key JW Marriott Hotel in Bengaluru’s Electronic City. The hotel, spread across four acres, is slated to open in 2030 and will be part of a larger ₹3,500-crore mixed-use township being developed by Aratt One World at the same location, Vishal Vincent, Managing Director of Aratt Developers, told HT Real Estate.

November 2, 2025

Odisha Launches SiCSem Chip Facility, Enters Semiconductor Sector

November 2025 SiCSem to build India’s first silicon carbide chip plant in Odisha. Project investment of ₹2,067 crore to create 5,000 new jobs. Facility to produce 60,000 wafers annually for diverse tech applications. Signifying an important milestone in Odisha’s semiconductor manufacturing journey, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted the groundbreaking ceremony for India’s first complete silicon carbide semiconductor production

November 2, 2025

At Kannada Rajyotsava, CM Siddaramaiah unveils vision to make Kannada future-proof in AI era

Amid global concerns that the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could displace human jobs across sectors, chief ministerSiddaramaiah Saturday emphasised the urgent need to equip Kannada language to face technological disruptions and safeguard the interests of Kannadigas. Speaking at the 70th Kannada Rajyotsava (Karnataka formation day) celebrations at Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, he urged linguists, scholars, researchers and tech innovators to join forces in making Kannada

November 2, 2025

AI AI Yo! Two desi lads in Silicon Valley become youngest self-made billionaires at 22

In a stunning testament to the boom in Artificial Intelligence (AI), three 22-year-old high school friends from Silicon Valley, including two Indian-Americans, have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires.

November 2, 2025

Mangaluru to get mega tech park creating 11,000 jobs; major investments planned across 8 other dists

In a major boost to Karnataka’s ‘Beyond Bengaluru’ initiative, the state government has invited bids under a public-private partnership model to establish a state-of-the-art Tech Park in Mangaluru.

November 2, 2025

Bengaluru Skill Summit from November 4 to 6

Karnataka Skill Development Corpora-tion (KSDC), in collaboration with the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA), Knowledge Partner Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), and Country Partner Germany, is hosting the inau-gural edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit from November 4 to 6 at The Lalit Ashok.

November 2, 2025

Karnataka calls for proposals to set up 3.2-acre tech park in Mangaluru via PPP mode

The Karnataka State Elec-tronics Development Cor-poration Ltd (Keonics) has invited a request for proposal (RFP) for the establishment of a technology park in Mangaluru, according to Manjula N, Secretary, Karnataka Department of Electronics, IT, BT and Sci-ence and Technology.

November 1, 2025

Establishment of a data center hub in Mangalore is an appropriate step for the study: Dr. Manjula

There is an opportunity to set up a center hub in the city. Prepare a feasibility report for this and if Mangalore is found to be suitable, the project will be implemented.

November 1, 2025

Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka, is set to host the Inaugural Edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025

Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC), in collaboration with the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA), Knowledge Partner, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), and Country Partner, Germany, is all set to host the inaugural edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 — positioning Karnataka as a global hub for workforce innovation and skilling excellence, from 4th to 6th November at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru.

November 1, 2025

Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka Is set to host the Inaugural Edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025

November 1, 2025

Karnataka to host first-ever Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 to shape “Workforce 2030”

The Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka, will host the first-ever Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 from November 4 to 6 at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru. The flagship event aims to position Karnataka as a global hub for workforce innovation, skill excellence, and international employability.

November 1, 2025

Study under way to see if M’luru can become data hub centre

Mangaluru: A feasibility study by the Karnataka

Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) to assess whether the city can be designated as a data hub centre is under way, said Manjula N, secretary to the Karnataka govt, department of electronics, information technology, biotechnology and science and technology.

October 31, 2025

Consultant to study potential of Mangaluru as a data centre hub, says Karnataka IT & BT Secretary

Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) has appointed a consultant to study the potential of establishing Mangaluru as a global data centre hub, N. Manjula, Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Bio-technology, Electronics and Science and Technology, said here on Friday.

October 31, 2025