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** HAL to make 83 LCA MK-1A jets for IAF
CCS okays biggest indigenous defence deal costing around ₹48,000 cr.
In the biggest indigenous defence deal, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday approved the manufacture of 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at a cost of around ₹47,000 crore.
** Covid-19 vaccine arrives in Belagavi
Vaccines for Vijayapur, Bagalkot, Koppal, Gadag, Haveri, Uttar Kannada and Dharwad districts will be distributed from here
Swami Harshananda passes away
The swami, who was wheelchai r-bound for months, moved about and took care of his commitments before having lunch and retiring to his room, where he passed away at 1:05pm.
** Karnataka to get 40k doses of Covaxin, 20k to arrive on Wednesday
A day after Karnataka received the first consignment of the Covishield vaccine, the state is set to receive doses of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin.
** Infosys to acquire assets, onboard employees of Australia’s Carter Digital
This is an asset purchase and the transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.
** It’s official! Tesla readies for charge in Bengaluru
Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Tesla will soon start its operations in India with an R&D unit in Bengaluru.
It’s official now. US-based EV giant Tesla Inc has registered with the Registrar of Companies in Bengaluru as ‘Tesla India Motors and Energy Private Limited’ on January 8, 2021.
Confirming Tesla’s entry into the state, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa tweeted, ‘’Karnataka will lead India’s journey towards Green Mobility. Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Tesla will soon start its operations in India with an R&D unit in Bengaluru. I welcome @elonmusk to India & Karnataka and wish him all the very best.”
** REVA University celebrates Founder’s Day
REVA University celebrated Founder’s Day on Thursday to commemorate the birthday of Dr P Shyama Raju, university chancellor.
** Meet Yelahanka resident, the Commander of first non-stop flight from Bengaluru to San Francisco
The honour of serving as the Commander of the first non-stop flight from Bengaluru to San Francisco goes to Bengaluru-born Chanappa Venkatdas Madhu, a pilot with a rich flying experience of 24 years.
** Two otters in spotted in Bengaluru, wildlife enthusiasts delighted and puzzled
The other otter has been sighted around a water body on the premises of IISc.