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USA’s National Reconnaissance Office awards contract to Bengaluru space startup Pixxel to provide hyperspectral imagery

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USA’s National Reconnaissance Office awards contract to Bengaluru space startup Pixxel to provide hyperspectral imagery

By leveraging its on-orbit Firefly constellation (a constellation of hyperspectral satellites), Pixxel will demonstrate that hyperspectral imagery (HSI) can provide spectral insight. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Bengaluru space startup Pixxel has been awarded a contract by the US’s National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for advanced commercial remote sensing capabilities. The contract has been awarded by…

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Bird flu in Bengaluru? H5N1 virus detected in Hesaraghatta poultry centre; no need for panic, says Dinesh Gundu Rao

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Bird flu in Bengaluru? H5N1 virus detected in Hesaraghatta poultry centre; no need for panic, says Dinesh Gundu Rao

The area within a 3-km radius of the poultry training centre in Muthkur village has been declared an infected zone, while a 10-km radius has been notified as a surveillance zone. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO The detection of H5N1 avian influenza virus at a poultry training centre in Mathkuru village in Hesaraghatta near Bengaluru has…

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Chinnaswamy Stadium confirmed to host IPL 2026; Karnataka government grants formal clearance

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Chinnaswamy Stadium confirmed to host IPL 2026; Karnataka government grants formal clearance

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru getting ready for host the first IPL match of 2026, in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K The Karnataka government on Monday (March 16, 2026) officially cleared the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for hosting IPL 2026 matches. The government’s decision follows the multi-department expert committee submitting its assessment report,…

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University of Liverpool marks start of Bengaluru campus project

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University of Liverpool marks start of Bengaluru campus project

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others during the University of Liverpool United Kingdom’s event to announce Bengaluru’s first foreign university campus. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The University of Liverpool has begun work on its proposed Bengaluru campus with a ground-breaking ceremony held at Alembic City on Monday.  The campus, which is scheduled to begin operations…

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Imperial College London and Science Gallery Bengaluru announce joint fellowship programme, co-development of research facilities

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Imperial College London and Science Gallery Bengaluru announce joint fellowship programme, co-development of research facilities

Amanda Wolthuizen, Vice-President (Strategic Engagement) at Imperial College Londong along with Jahnavi Phalkey, Founding Director at Science Gallery, Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Imperial College London and Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) have announced a partnership to facilitate the exchange of talent and knowledge with the development of new facilities, a joint fellowship programme, and…

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DK Shivakumar On Fixing Bengaluru Roads

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DK Shivakumar On Fixing Bengaluru Roads

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Thursday that failing to plan for proper roads, pavements, and green zones would be a great disservice to Bengaluru. Speaking after inaugurating a workshop on road construction organised by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), he said, “Bengaluru can’t be changed in two-three years. Even…

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Zeiss India sets up research lab for AI in eyecare at IISc

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Zeiss India sets up research lab for AI in eyecare at IISc

Attentive ophthalmologist examines a patient’s eyes using specialized equipment during a comprehensive eye examination | Photo Credit: Getty Images Optics and optoelectronics technology company Zeiss India has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to start a research lab for AI in eye care at the IISc campus.  The initiative aims to leverage AI…

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Blackmailed By Uncle Over Private Photos, Bengaluru Techie Dies By Suicide

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Blackmailed By Uncle Over Private Photos, Bengaluru Techie Dies By Suicide

A 24-year-old woman techie died after setting herself ablaze in a Bengaluru hotel room because she was allegedly repeatedly blackmailed by her uncle and aunt with her private photos and videos, police said on Thursday. The woman’s uncle, who is the prime accused, has been arrested and a detailed probe is underway, the police added….

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Tejasvi Surya Likely To Marry Renowned Carnatic Singer: Reports

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Tejasvi Surya Likely To Marry Renowned Carnatic Singer: Reports

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya is likely to get married to Sivasri Skandaprasad, a renowned Carnatic singer, soon.  Though no official statement has been made from either side, several reports suggested that the BJP MP from Bangalore South is set to get engaged to and marry Ms Skandaprasad, who is based…

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Bengaluru Cop Dies By Suicide, Blames Wife, Father-In-Law In Note: Police

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Bengaluru Cop Dies By Suicide, Blames Wife, Father-In-Law In Note: Police

Railway authorities informed the police, and a team was dispatched to the spot. Bengaluru: A 33-year-old police head constable died by suicide in Bengaluru on Friday night, allegedly jumping in front of a train in Byappanahalli, police said on Saturday. The incident occurred after Tippanna, who was posted at the Hulimavu police station, returned home…

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