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FICCI FLO Bengaluru Launches FLO Santé: A Transformative Platform Showcasing Women Entrepreneurs and Sustainable Innovation

Posted on July 17, 2025 by City Today News (City today.media)

Over 130 Women-Led Brands to Participate in a First-of-its-Kind Showcase of Conscious Commerce and Community-Driven Growth

Bengaluru, July 17, 2025:
FICCI FLO Bengaluru—the women’s wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry—has officially launched FLO Santé, a pioneering initiative aimed at redefining sustainability, commerce, and community engagement through the lens of women’s entrepreneurship.

Spearheaded by Dekyi Yangtso Chawla, Chairperson of FICCI FLO Bengaluru, FLO Santé goes beyond the traditional trade fair format. It serves as a commercial platform that empowers women-led brands by offering them access to real markets, visibility, and revenue opportunities—moving away from the usual mentorship or token support approach.

Taking place on Friday, July 18 at Anantya, Gate 9, Palace Grounds, the day-long event will bring together over 130 women-led businesses spanning sustainable fashion, wellness, artisanal foods, homegrown beauty, and conscious living. The event is open to the public and free of charge.

A key attraction will be The Wedding Edit Pavilion, a curated space that blends couture, wellness, luxury gifting, and beauty. The concept is strategically aligned with government goals to bring women-led MSMEs into high-value sectors such as India’s $50 billion wedding industry—focusing on direct customer acquisition and not charity.

Adding to the vibrancy of the event are:

A fashion masterclass by renowned designers Shivan & Narresh, titled Couture on the Table

A wellness session by Marzi, focused on holistic health and longevity

Live musical performances, enhancing the community-driven atmosphere

Sustainability is at the core of the event. Eco-conscious features such as reusable tote bags, tetra pack water stations, a pre-loved fashion swap zone, and even a pedal-powered energy generator reflect FLO Santé’s commitment to combining purpose with practicality.

Commenting on the initiative, Chawla said, “We’re not just nurturing businesses—we’re helping them gain market access, visibility, and real commercial success. FLO Santé is a space where women-led brands can scale and contribute meaningfully to India’s economic landscape.”

Under her leadership, FLO Bengaluru continues to challenge the status quo, with upcoming events like “Breaking the Silence”—a festival focused on mental health, art, and short films—scheduled for August.

FLO Santé sets a new precedent in showcasing how women-led innovation, sustainable business practices, and inclusive community-building can come together to shape a more resilient and responsible future for India.

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Fake Journalists Creating Panic and Extortion Racket: Alarming Revelations by ‘Vishwa Nayaka Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Sene’ at Press Conference

Posted on July 17, 2025 by City Today News (City today.media)

Bengaluru, July 17, 2025:
A press conference was convened today at the Press Club of Bengaluru by the ‘Vishwa Nayaka Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Sene (R)’, where the organization’s State President Dr. Shivaraj K.N., along with members Dhananjay, Anju and others, made serious allegations against individuals operating under the guise of journalists.

Dr. Shivaraj alleged that three individuals – Atmananda alias Krishnegowda, Amruth Jayaram, and Naveen – are misusing the name of a fake news agency, AK News, to extort money from police officials, government employees, and private individuals. They are reportedly engaged in honey traps, death threats, false police complaints, and various forms of blackmail.

Serious Misuse of Media Identity

According to the organization, the accused are falsely portraying themselves as journalists to gain access and legitimacy. Under the banner of AK News, they have reportedly been intimidating several people by filing fake complaints in police stations, often using fabricated documents. They have also been exploiting sensitive issues like cow protection, social justice, and religious sentiment to mislead and pressure the public.

Criminal Records and Multiple FIRs

It was revealed that multiple FIRs have already been registered against the accused. Atmananda is reportedly involved in over ten criminal cases, Amruth Jayaram faces four cases, and Naveen has also been booked in several incidents. The nature of these cases ranges from attempted murder, bribery, extortion in the name of cow protection, and even false allegations of sexual assault – all allegedly carried out to extort money from the victims.

Call for Swift Government Action

The leaders of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Sene urged the state government and police authorities to take immediate and stringent legal action against these individuals. They warned that the unchecked activities of such fake journalists are not only putting public safety at risk but also severely damaging the credibility of responsible media.

The organization emphasized that such fraudulent misuse of journalistic identity must be curbed without delay to safeguard citizens and uphold the integrity of the press.

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ನಕಲಿ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ಹೆಸರಲ್ಲಿ ಆತಂಕ ಸೃಷ್ಠಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸುಲಿಗೆ: ‘ವಿಶ್ವ ನಾಯಕ ಡಾ. ಬಿ.ಆರ್. ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ಸೇನೆ’ ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಗಂಭೀರ ಆರೋಪ

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಜುಲೈ 17, 2025:
ರಾಜ್ಯ ರಾಜಧಾನಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರದ ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಇಂದು ವಿಶ್ವ ನಾಯಕ ಡಾ. ಬಿ. ಆರ್. ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ಸೇನೆ (ರಿ.) ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಸಂಘಟನೆಯ ರಾಜ್ಯಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಡಾ. ಶಿವರಾಜ್ ಕೆ.ಎನ್ ಅವರು ಧನಂಜಯ್ ಮತ್ತು ಅಂಜು ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಸಂಘಟನೆಯ ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳ ಜೊತೆ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದರು.

ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರು ‘AK ನ್ಯೂಸ್’ ಎಂಬ ನಕಲಿ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಹೆಸರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಆತ್ಮಾನಂದ @ ಕೃಷ್ಣೇಗೌಡ, ಅಮೃತ ಜಯರಾಮ್ ಮತ್ತು ನವೀನ್ ಎಂಬವರ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಗಂಭೀರ ಆರೋಪಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊರ ಹಾಕಿದರು. ಆರೋಪಗಳ ಪ್ರಕಾರ, ಈ ಮೂವರು ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು, ವಿವಿಧ ಖಾಸಗಿ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳಿಂದ ಹನಿಟ್ರ್ಯಾಪ್, ಕೊಲೆ ಬೆದರಿಕೆ, ಅಕ್ರಮ ಹಣ ವಸೂಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸುಳ್ಳು ಪ್ರಕರಣಗಳನ್ನು ದಾಖಲೆಗೊಳಿಸಿ, ಬ್ಲಾಕ್‌ಮೇಲ್ ಮಾಡುವ ಕೃತ್ಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ತೊಡಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಅಕ್ರಮ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳ ಮಾದರಿ ಬಹಿರಂಗ:
ಅವರು ಅನಧಿಕೃತವಾಗಿ “ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತ” ಎಂಬ ಹುದ್ದೆಯನ್ನು ದುರುಪಯೋಗ ಪಡಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಸೇವೆಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಹಲವರ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಸುಳ್ಳು ಆರೋಪಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ದೂರುಗಳನ್ನು ನಕಲಿ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳ ಆಧಾರದ ಮೇಲೆ ವಿವಿಧ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಠಾಣೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ದಾಖಲಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ‘ಗೋ ರಕ್ಷಣೆ’, ‘ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ನ್ಯಾಯ’, ಮತ್ತು ಇತರ ಇಮೋಷನಲ್ ವಿಷಯಗಳನ್ನು ಮುನ್ನೆಲೆಗೆ ತಂದು ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರನ್ನು ಗೊಂದಲಕ್ಕೆ ದೂಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆಂದು ಪತ್ರಿಕಾಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿವರಿಸಲಾಯಿತು.

ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಆರೋಪಗಳ ಪಟ್ಟಿ:
ಈ ಮೂವರು ಆರೋಪಿತರ ಮೇಲಿನ ಪ್ರಕರಣಗಳ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯು ಆತ್ಮಾನಂದ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಹತ್ತಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು, ಅಮೃತ ಜಯರಾಮ್ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ನಾಲ್ಕು, ಮತ್ತು ನವೀನ್ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಹಲವಾರು ಪ್ರಕರಣಗಳಾಗಿವೆ ಎಂದು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡಲಾಯಿತು. ಅವರು ಹಲವಾರು ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳ ಮತ್ತು ಖಾಸಗಿ ಉದ್ಯಮಿಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ಸುಳ್ಳು ಆರೋಪಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿದ್ದು, ಬಲಾತ್ಕಾರ, ಕೊಲೆ ಯತ್ನ, ಲಂಚ, ಗೋರಕ್ಷಣೆ ಹೆಸರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸುಲಿಗೆ ಮೊದಲಾದ ಆರೋಪಗಳು ದಾಖಲಾಗಿವೆ.

ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ತಕ್ಷಣದ ಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಆಗ್ರಹ:
ಡಾ. ಬಿ.ಆರ್. ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ಸೇನೆಯ ಮುಖಂಡರು ಈ ನಕಲಿ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಕಠಿಣ ಕಾನೂನು ಕ್ರಮ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳುವಂತೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿತ ಇಲಾಖೆಗಳಿಗೆ ವಿನಂತಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಇಂತಹ ನಕಲಿ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರಿಂದ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರು ಮತ್ತು ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ನರಳುತ್ತಿರುವುದರಿಂದ, ತಕ್ಷಣವೇ ಕ್ರಮ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕೆಂದು ಪತ್ರಿಕಾಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಆಗ್ರಹಿಸಲಾಯಿತು.

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Bharti Airtel Partners with Perplexity to Offer ₹17,000 AI Tool Free for All Customers

Posted on July 17, 2025 by City Today News (City today.media)

Airtel Partners with Perplexity to Offer AI-Powered Perplexity Pro Subscription Free to 360 Million Customers

Bengaluru, July 17, 2025: Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications providers, has entered into a strategic partnership with AI-driven search platform Perplexity to offer a complimentary one-year subscription of Perplexity Pro to all its 360 million customers across mobile, broadband, and DTH services.

Perplexity is an advanced AI-powered search and answer engine that delivers real-time, reliable, and research-backed responses in a conversational format—transforming conventional web searches into clear, direct answers. The Perplexity Pro version, priced at ₹17,000 annually, offers enhanced capabilities such as access to premium AI models (including GPT-4.1 and Claude), more daily Pro searches, in-depth research features, image generation, file uploads with analysis, and tools like Perplexity Labs to bring creative ideas to life.

All Airtel customers can now access these premium features for free by signing in through the Airtel Thanks app.

Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Bharti Airtel, said, “We are excited to bring Perplexity Pro to our customers at no extra cost. This partnership marks a first-of-its-kind Gen-AI collaboration in India’s telecom sector and underscores our commitment to empowering users with cutting-edge digital tools that make their lives easier and more productive.”

Aravind Srinivas, Co-founder and CEO of Perplexity, added, “Our collaboration with Airtel is an incredible opportunity to bring powerful, professional-grade AI to millions across India. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a homemaker, Perplexity Pro simplifies how you search, learn, and get things done.”

Use-case scenarios illustrate how transformative this offering can be:

A student in Rajkot can use the tool for structured research and academic writing.

A homemaker in Kanyakumari can receive precise, real-time support for day-to-day tasks and decisions.

A professional planning a family trip can generate a customized itinerary within seconds by entering basic preferences like time, budget, and activities.

This exclusive partnership represents Perplexity’s first collaboration with an Indian telecom company and signals a new era of AI accessibility for the general public.

*Offer valid for 12 months. Subscription value based on current global pricing of Perplexity Pro. Terms and conditions apply.

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Kushal’s Fashion Jewellery Scales New Heights, Launches 100th Store with Nushrratt Bharuccha

Posted on July 16, 2025 by City Today News (City today.media)

Kushal’s Fashion Jewellery Crosses 100 Stores, Targets 150 Outlets by FY-End

Bollywood Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha Inaugurates 100th Store in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, July 16, 2025:
Kushal’s Fashion Jewellery, a prominent name in India’s fashion and silver jewellery segment, has achieved a major milestone by launching its 100th store in the country. The landmark outlet, located at Nexus Koramangala Mall in Bengaluru, was inaugurated by Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha, marking nearly 20 years of the brand’s presence in the Indian market.

Rapid Expansion Plans Ahead

Following the 100-store feat, the brand has announced aggressive expansion plans — aiming to open 150 stores by the end of this financial year. Kushal’s is also targeting 300 stores nationwide over the next three years, with a focus on strengthening its presence across Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities.

Blending Tradition with Modern Elegance

Since its inception in 2006, Kushal’s has grown into a household name, offering over 10,000 unique designs in antique, kundan, zircon, temple jewellery, and 92.5 BIS-hallmarked sterling silver. With collections that cater to weddings, festive occasions, workwear, and daily use, the brand continues to appeal to women seeking style and sophistication.

Their ongoing focus includes innovation in plating technologies and the expansion of their “Elevated Everyday” line, ensuring both variety and premium quality across products.

Celebrating Trust and Growth

Speaking at the event, Manish Gulechha, Co-founder of Kushal’s Fashion Jewellery, said, “Reaching the 100-store mark is an emotional and proud moment for us. From a single vision in 2006 to becoming a trusted brand among women across India, this milestone is a testament to our team’s commitment and the trust our customers have placed in us.”

Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha added, “I’ve always admired Kushal’s for its graceful and versatile designs. Whether for a special celebration or everyday elegance, they have something for every occasion. I’m thrilled to be part of this celebration.”

Pan-India Presence and Omnichannel Growth

With a solid presence across South India—including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala—Kushal’s has expanded rapidly into markets like Mumbai, Chandigarh, Pune, Lucknow, Bhopal, and Guwahati.

Complementing its physical growth, the brand continues to enhance its omnichannel strategy through its e-commerce website (kushals.com), mobile app, and active social media channels, ensuring a seamless shopping experience across platforms.

With this milestone, Kushal’s continues to position itself as a leading force in making premium fashion jewellery accessible to women across India.

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