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48 stories tagged with "Karnataka"
Bengaluru Plans 400 km Metro Network by 2037
Planet Wins•Oct 14

Bengaluru Plans 400 km Metro Network by 2037

India's tech capital is quadrupling its metro system over the next 13 years, promising cleaner commutes for millions. The ambitious expansion could transform how one of Asia's fastest-growing cities moves.

YourStory India•2 min read
Indian Village Gets AI University Campus by 2027
Innovation•Sep 15

Indian Village Gets AI University Campus by 2027

A spiritual university is bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence education to rural coastal Karnataka, proving that advanced tech training doesn't need city walls. The campus will offer free four-year AI degrees starting in 2027, complete with internships.

The Hindu•2 min read
Indian Medical School Offers Free Degrees for 5-Year Service
Solutions•Sep 15

Indian Medical School Offers Free Degrees for 5-Year Service

A Karnataka medical school is offering completely free medical education to half its students in exchange for five years of service at its free hospitals. The breakthrough program could transform access to medical careers while staffing healthcare facilities serving communities in need.

The Hindu•2 min read
Karnataka Lifts 37-Year Ban on College Elections
Global News•Sep 10

Karnataka Lifts 37-Year Ban on College Elections

After nearly four decades, students in Karnataka can finally elect their own college representatives again. The state government ended a ban dating back to 1989, giving young people a voice in campus decisions while keeping political parties out of student elections.

Indian Express•2 min read
Karnataka Invites World to Build 'Quantum City' Tech Hub
Innovation•Sep 8

Karnataka Invites World to Build 'Quantum City' Tech Hub

India's Karnataka state is opening its doors to global tech companies, startups, and researchers to co-create "Quantum City," an ambitious deep-tech innovation hub. The initiative aims to position the region as a world leader in quantum computing, space technology, and artificial intelligence.

YourStory India•2 min read
Karnataka Tests Voice AI for Skills and Health Services
Innovation•Aug 27

Karnataka Tests Voice AI for Skills and Health Services

India's Karnataka state is piloting voice AI technology that could help citizens practice job interviews, restore speech for people who've lost their voice, and verify government announcements. The initiative comes as the tech hub builds toward its "DeepTech Decade" with over 100,000 AI professionals already calling Bengaluru home.

YourStory India•3 min read
7 Smuggled Coffee Beans Gave Birth to South India's Kaapi
Innovation•Aug 24

7 Smuggled Coffee Beans Gave Birth to South India's Kaapi

A Sufi saint smuggled seven coffee beans from Yemen to Karnataka in the 1600s, launching a brewing tradition that would become South India's most beloved daily ritual. From those humble beans grew filter kaapi, the frothy, aromatic drink that now defines millions of South Indian mornings.

The Better India•2 min read
Forester's Curiosity Leads to New Crab Species Discovery
Planet Wins•Aug 17

Forester's Curiosity Leads to New Crab Species Discovery

A forest patrol in Karnataka's Western Ghats turned into a scientific breakthrough when beat forester Ajmeer K spotted an unusual crab and decided to investigate. His curiosity led to the discovery of a new species now named Ghatiana karnataka.

The Better India•3 min read
Karnataka Partners with AI Leader to Transform Public Services
Innovation•Aug 7

Karnataka Partners with AI Leader to Transform Public Services

India's Karnataka state is teaming up with AI company Anthropic to bring cutting-edge artificial intelligence to government services, education, and job training. The collaboration could make public services faster, safer, and more accessible for millions.

YourStory India•2 min read
Karnataka Bans Junk Food Near Schools to Fight Obesity
Health & Wellness•Aug 3

Karnataka Bans Junk Food Near Schools to Fight Obesity

Karnataka just became the latest Indian state to protect kids from unhealthy eating by banning junk food sales within 50 meters of schools. The move addresses rising childhood obesity and aims to build lifelong healthy habits where kids spend most of their time.

The Hindu•3 min read
Court Backs Father's Custody Rights Despite Distance
Solutions•Jul 23

Court Backs Father's Custody Rights Despite Distance

A father in India won the right to monthly overnight visits with his young daughter, even though his ex-wife moved 500 miles away. The Karnataka High Court ruled that distance and relocation can't be used to deny a parent's time with their child.

Indian Express•2 min read
200-Year-Old Karnataka Farm Teaches Organic Living in Style
Solutions•Jul 18

200-Year-Old Karnataka Farm Teaches Organic Living in Style

A historic family farm in Karnataka welcomes volunteers to learn organic farming while staying in a treehouse 55 feet above the ground. City dwellers spend three weeks learning composting, regenerative agriculture, and bean-to-bar chocolate making.

The Better India•2 min read