Dr. Aarthi Krishna Sworn in as MLC; Ceremony Attended by CM Siddaramaiah and Dignitaries from Oman

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Bengaluru: In a moment of pride for the Congress party and the Indian diaspora, Dr. Aarthi Krishna, Chairperson of the KPCC NRI Cell, was formally sworn in as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC). The oath-taking ceremony was held in the august presence of Sri Siddaramaiah, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, who extended his best wishes to Dr. Krishna on her new responsibility.

The event drew notable participation from international guests, particularly from Oman, underlining Dr. Aarthi Krishna’s longstanding engagement with the global Indian community. Among those present were Ms. Prema, Ms. Thankam, Dr. Latha, and Dr. Maria Mathew, who travelled to witness the milestone. Their presence highlighted the deep ties between the KPCC NRI Cell and the overseas Indian diaspora.

Dr. Aarthi Krishna’s elevation to the Council is seen as recognition of her sustained efforts in addressing the concerns of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and building strong networks that connect them to Karnataka’s political, social, and cultural landscape. Party leaders and well-wishers hailed the occasion as a significant step towards greater representation of the diaspora in state policymaking.

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Subroto Cup 2025: CISCE Clinches U-15 Title with Thumping Win

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CISCE Clinches 64th Subroto Cup U-15 Title with Resounding 6-0 Win

Bengaluru, September 11, 2025: Minerva Public School, Mohali, representing CISCE, lifted the Sub Junior Boys (U-15) crown at the 64th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament with a commanding 6-0 victory over Vidyachal International School, Muzaffarpur (Bihar), in the final played at Air Force Station, Yelahanka.

CISCE stamped their authority early on, with Mahesh (4’, 50+1’), Letgouhao Kipgen (19’, 35’), Bickson (37’), and Rimoson (42’) finding the target to secure an emphatic win. Bihar failed to make a breakthrough against a disciplined CISCE side.

The final was attended by Air Marshal Tejinder Singh AVSM VM, AOC-in-C, Training Command, as Chief Guest, alongside former India hockey captain and decorated Olympian PR Sreejesh, who was Guest of Honour. The ceremony also featured performances by the Air Warrior Drill Team and students of Air Force School, Yelahanka.

The winners received a prize of ₹4 lakh, while the runners-up took home ₹2 lakh. Individual awards included: Best Player – Letgouhao Kipgen (CISCE), Best Goalkeeper – Gurtejveer (CISCE), Best Coach – Karan Kumar (Bihar), Fair Play Award – Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), and Best School – Vidyachal International School (Bihar).

With the U-15 tournament concluded, the Subroto Cup now moves to New Delhi, where the Junior Boys (U-17) matches will be held from September 16 to 25 at venues including Dr Ambedkar Stadium, Tejas Football Ground Race Course, Pinto Park Ground, and Subroto Park Ground.

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ideaForge’s Q6 V2 UAV Assigned NATO Stock Number, Boosting India’s Global Defence Exports

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Bengaluru, September 10, 2025: ideaForge Technology Limited, India’s leading drone manufacturer, has announced that its tactical surveillance UAV, Q6 V2, has been assigned a NATO Stock Number (NSN) under the NATO Codification System. This recognition enables NATO and allied forces to procure the drone through standardized global defence supply channels.

The milestone marks another success for India’s growing defence manufacturing sector and highlights ideaForge’s ability to deliver export-ready unmanned systems that meet international standards of quality, interoperability, and mission readiness. ideaForge’s SWITCH UAV had already received an NSN earlier.

The Q6 V2 is a high-endurance, lightweight, VTOL-capable UAV designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Built entirely in India, it offers advanced EO/IR payloads, autonomous navigation, secure communications, and rapid deployment in under 10 minutes. The platform features:

60 minutes of endurance

5 km operational range (day and night)

5.9 kg payload capacity

Proven deployment in diverse terrains, including high-altitude and disaster-hit zones


Already in service with Indian defence and homeland security forces, the Q6 V2 has demonstrated operational reliability in both military and disaster management missions.

NATO Stock Numbers are 13-digit identifiers recognized by 68 nations for sourcing and lifecycle support of military equipment. The codification confirms that the Q6 V2 meets strict global classification norms and can be seamlessly integrated into international defence logistics and procurement systems.

Vipul Joshi, CFO of ideaForge, said: “The NATO Stock Number codification for the Q6 V2 is not just a technical validation but a strategic step toward global interoperability. It underlines India’s position as a trusted source of mission-ready UAVs and strengthens our role in international defence innovation.”

With the NSN in place, ideaForge is exploring partnerships with global system integrators and OEMs to expand the Q6 V2’s footprint in NATO-aligned operations. Together with the SWITCH UAV, the Q6 V2’s recognition strengthens India’s push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, putting indigenous UAVs on par with international defence-grade systems.

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ಭಾರತೀಯ ರೈಲ್ವೆಯ ಭಾರತ ಗೌರವ್ ರೈಲು – ಶಿವ ಸಾಯಿ ಯಾತ್ರೆ ಘೋಷಣೆ

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: 2022ರಲ್ಲಿ ರೈಲ್ವೆ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯವು ದೇಶೀಯ ಪ್ರವಾಸೋದ್ಯಮವನ್ನು ಉತ್ತೇಜಿಸಲು ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ–ಖಾಸಗಿ ಪಾಲುದಾರಿ (PPP) ಮಾದರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರತ ಗೌರವ್ ರೈಲು ಯೋಜನೆ ಆರಂಭಿಸಿತು. ಈ ಯೋಜನೆಯಡಿ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ರೈಲು ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯು ಮೊದಲ ಭಾರತ ಗೌರವ್ ರೈಲು ಸಂಚಲನಗೊಳಿಸಿ, ಆಧ್ಯಾತ್ಮಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಪ್ರವಾಸೋದ್ಯಮಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊಸ ಮೆಟ್ಟಿಲು ಹಾಕಿದೆ.

ಈವರೆಗೆ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ರೈಲು 43 ಪ್ರಯಾಣಗಳನ್ನು ಯಶಸ್ವಿಯಾಗಿ ನಡೆಸಿದ್ದು, ಒಟ್ಟು 2,43,000 ಕಿಲೋಮೀಟರ್ ದೂರ ಸಂಚರಿಸಿ, 21,000ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರಿಗೆ ಸುರಕ್ಷಿತ, ಆರಾಮದಾಯಕ ಹಾಗೂ ಸ್ಮರಣೀಯ ಪ್ರವಾಸ ಅನುಭವ ನೀಡಿದೆ.

ಇದೀಗ, ಭಾರತ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಪ್ರವಾಸೋದ್ಯಮ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯದ ಸಹಯೋಗದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಭಾರತದ ಅಗ್ರ ಪ್ರವಾಸಿ ರೈಲು ಸಂಚಾಲಕರಾಗಿ ಹೆಸರಾಗಿರುವ ಟೂರ್ ಟೈಮ್ಸ್ ಮೂಲಕ, ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ರೈಲು ತನ್ನ ಮುಂದಿನ ಆಧ್ಯಾತ್ಮಿಕ ಯಾತ್ರೆಯನ್ನು ಶಿವ ಸಾಯಿ ಯಾತ್ರೆ ಹೆಸರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಘೋಷಿಸಿದೆ.

ಯಾತ್ರೆಯ ಪವಿತ್ರ ತಾಣಗಳು

11 ದಿನಗಳ ಈ ವಿಶೇಷ ಪ್ಯಾಕೇಜ್ ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್ 2, 2025ರಂದು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾಗಲಿದ್ದು, ಕೆಳಗಿನ ತಾಣಗಳನ್ನು ಒಳಗೊಂಡಿದೆ:

ನವ ಬ್ರಿಂದಾವನ

ಮಂತ್ರಾಲಯಂ

ಪಾಂಡರಿಪುರ

ಶಿರಡಿ

ತ್ರಯಂಬಕೇಶ್ವರ

ಭೀಮಾಶಂಕರ

ಘೃಷ್ಣೇಶ್ವರ

ಶ್ರೀಶೈಲಂ

ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಜೊತೆಯಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಎಲ್ಲೋರಾ ಗುಹೆಗಳ ದರ್ಶನವೂ ಲಭ್ಯ.

ಹತ್ತುವ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳು

ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರು ಬಂಗಾರಪೇಟೆ, ವೈಟ್‌ಫೀಲ್ಡ್, ಯಲಹಂಕ, ಧಾರವಾಡ, ಅನಂತಪುರ, ಬಾಲ್ಲಾರಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಹೊಸಪೇಟೆ ರೈಲು ನಿಲ್ದಾಣಗಳಿಂದ ಹತ್ತಬಹುದು.

ಸೌಲಭ್ಯಗಳು

ಈ ವಿಶೇಷ ಪ್ರವಾಸಿ ರೈಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ:

ಪಿಎ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ (ಪ್ರಕಟಣೆಗಾಗಿ)

ಪ್ರತಿ ಬೋಗಿಗೆ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ ಭದ್ರತಾ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಟೂರ್ ಮ್ಯಾನೇಜರ್

ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ವಿಮೆ

ಹೋಟೆಲ್ ವಸತಿ, ಸೈಟ್ ಸೀಯಿಂಗ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಸಾರಿಗೆ

ನಿರಂತರ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಭೋಜನ (ರೈಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಹೊರಗಡೆಯಲ್ಲೂ)

ಸುಲಭವಾದ ಲಗೇಜ್ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ (ರಾತ್ರಿ ವಸತಿ ಅಥವಾ ಪ್ರವಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ಬೇಕಾದಷ್ಟು ಮಾತ್ರ ಹೊತ್ತುಕೊಳ್ಳಬಹುದು)

ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರು LTC/LFC ಸೌಲಭ್ಯವನ್ನೂ ಪಡೆಯಬಹುದು.

ದರಗಳು (33% ರೈಲ್ವೆ ಸಹಾಯಧನ ಸಹಿತ)

ಎಸ್‌ಎಲ್ (ಬಜೆಟ್): ₹27,700

3 ಎಸಿ (ಕಂಫರ್ಟ್): ₹37,000

2 ಎಸಿ (ಡಿಲಕ್ಸ್): ₹43,000

1 ಎಸಿ (ಲಕ್ಸುರಿ): ₹47,900


ಬುಕಿಂಗ್ ವಿವರಗಳು

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Rampaging CISCE and Ruthless Bihar Enter Subroto Cup U-15 Final

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CISCE and Bihar Secure Final Berths in Subroto Cup U-15

Bengaluru, September 9, 2025: The semifinal stage of the 64th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament (Sub Junior Boys – U-15) brought two action-packed encounters in Bengaluru, as Minerva Public School (CISCE) and Vidyachal International School (Bihar) sealed their passage to the championship clash.

The morning semifinal turned into a one-sided affair with Minerva Public School (CISCE) demonstrating superior technique, speed, and finishing to rout St. John High School (Jharkhand) 6-1. Striker Bickson led from the front with a brace (3’, 50+2’), while Mahesh (8’), Kipgen (20’), Remoson (45’), and Haokip (50+3’) all added their names to the scoresheet. Jharkhand, despite fighting hard, could only manage a solitary strike from Ashish in the 48th minute, which proved little more than consolation against the relentless CISCE attack.

The evening clash offered another lively contest as Vidyachal International School (Bihar) overcame River Side Natural School (Madhya Pradesh) 4-1. Bihar’s balanced attacking unit saw goals from Rohit (18’), Prabhat (34’), Kunal (49’), and Shivam (50+2’), showcasing their ability to strike from multiple fronts. Madhya Pradesh’s Lokesh found the net in stoppage time (50+3’), but the outcome was already decided.

With both CISCE and Bihar displaying attacking flair and tactical discipline throughout the tournament, the Sub Junior Boys (U-15) final promises to be a high-octane battle. The much-anticipated title clash is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, where the two most consistent teams will compete for top honors in this prestigious school-level tournament.

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