Delegation Urges Nomination of Dr. Younas Jones to Karnataka Legislative Council Under Arts and Christian Minority Quota
Bengaluru, July 16: A delegation of Congress leaders has urged KPCC President B.K. Hariprasad to nominate senior Congress leader, actor, stunt director, producer, and CEO of Mystical Rose Visuals Private Limited, Dr. Younas Jones, to the Karnataka Legislative Council (MLC) under the Arts and Christian Minority category. During a meeting at the KPCC office, KPCC Secretary Nathan Daniel, Bengaluru Central District Mahila Congress Committee Vice-President Ms. Shanta Kumari, along with several other Congress leaders, submitted a memorandum highlighting Dr. Jones‘ long-standing contributions to the party and society.
The delegation stated that Dr. Younas Jones has served the Congress party with dedication for many years and has emerged as a prominent leader representing the Christian community. Besides his political commitment, he has made notable contributions to the fields of art, cinema, and social service. They said his experience, public service, and leadership make him a deserving candidate for nomination to the Legislative Council.
The leaders further emphasized that nominating Dr. Jones would strengthen the representation of the Christian minority community while also recognizing the contributions of individuals from the arts and cultural sector. They noted that honouring committed party workers who have consistently served the organization would send a positive message to party cadres across the state.
The delegation also expressed that long-serving and loyal leaders should be given appropriate recognition and political opportunities. Ignoring such dedicated leaders, they cautioned, could lead to disappointment among party workers and have an adverse impact on the party’s organizational strength.
Considering his years of service, leadership, and contributions to society, the delegation appealed to the KPCC President to recommend Dr. Younas Jones for nomination as a Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಜುಲೈ 16: ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಪಕ್ಷದ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಾಯಕ, ನಟ, ಸ್ಟಂಟ್ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ, ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಿಸ್ಟಿಕಲ್ ರೋಸ್ ವಿಷುಯಲ್ಸ್ ಪ್ರೈವೇಟ್ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಸಿಇಒ ಡಾ. ಯೂನಾಸ್ ಜೋನ್ಸ್ ಅವರನ್ನು ಕಲೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕ್ರೈಸ್ತ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ವರ್ಗದ ಕೋಟಾದಡಿ ವಿಧಾನ ಪರಿಷತ್ ಸದಸ್ಯರಾಗಿ (ಎಂಎಲ್ಸಿ) ನಾಮನಿರ್ದೇಶನ ಮಾಡಬೇಕೆಂದು ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಮುಖಂಡರ ನಿಯೋಗವು ಕೆಪಿಸಿಸಿ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಬಿ.ಕೆ. ಹರಿಪ್ರಸಾದ್ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಮನವಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿತು. ಕೆಪಿಸಿಸಿ ಕಚೇರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಭೇಟಿಯ ವೇಳೆ ಕೆಪಿಸಿಸಿ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ನಾಥನ್ ಡೇನಿಯಲ್, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಸಮಿತಿಯ ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷೆ ಮಿಸ್ ಶಾಂತ ಕುಮಾರಿ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಹಲವು ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಮುಖಂಡರು ಈ ಬೇಡಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಮುಂದಿಟ್ಟರು.
ಡಾ. ಯೂನಾಸ್ ಜೋನ್ಸ್ ಅವರು ಹಲವು ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಪಕ್ಷದ ನಿಷ್ಠಾವಂತ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತ ಹಾಗೂ ಕ್ರೈಸ್ತ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಮುಖಂಡರಾಗಿ ಪಕ್ಷದ ಸಂಘಟನೆ ಬಲಪಡಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಸಕ್ರಿಯವಾಗಿ ತೊಡಗಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ರಾಜಕೀಯದ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಕಲೆ, ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಅವರು ನೀಡಿರುವ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ಗಮನಾರ್ಹವಾಗಿದೆ. ಇಂತಹ ಅನುಭವ ಮತ್ತು ಸೇವೆಯನ್ನು ಪರಿಗಣಿಸಿ ಅವರಿಗೆ ವಿಧಾನ ಪರಿಷತ್ ಸದಸ್ಯತ್ವ ನೀಡುವುದು ನ್ಯಾಯಸಮ್ಮತ ಹಾಗೂ ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ಮತ್ತಷ್ಟು ಬಲ ತುಂಬುವ ನಿರ್ಧಾರವಾಗಲಿದೆ ಎಂದು ನಿಯೋಗ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟಿತು.
ಕ್ರೈಸ್ತ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿತ್ವವನ್ನು ಮತ್ತಷ್ಟು ಬಲಪಡಿಸುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶದಿಂದ ಡಾ. ಯೂನಾಸ್ ಜೋನ್ಸ್ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಈ ಬಾರಿ ಅವಕಾಶ ಕಲ್ಪಿಸಬೇಕೆಂದು ಮುಖಂಡರು ಆಗ್ರಹಿಸಿದರು. ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ದೀರ್ಘಕಾಲದಿಂದ ಶ್ರಮಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ನಿಷ್ಠಾವಂತ ನಾಯಕರಿಗೆ ಸೂಕ್ತ ಗೌರವ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಅವಕಾಶ ದೊರೆಯಬೇಕು. ಅಂತಹ ನಾಯಕರನ್ನು ನಿರ್ಲಕ್ಷಿಸಿದರೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತರಲ್ಲಿ ಅಸಮಾಧಾನ ಉಂಟಾಗುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ ಇದ್ದು, ಅದು ಪಕ್ಷದ ಸಂಘಟನೆ ಮೇಲೂ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ಬೀರುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ ಇದೆ ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಎಚ್ಚರಿಸಿದರು.
ಡಾ. ಯೂನಾಸ್ ಜೋನ್ಸ್ ಅವರ ಸೇವೆ, ಅನುಭವ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಾಜಮುಖಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಗಣಿಸಿ, ಅವರನ್ನು ವಿಧಾನ ಪರಿಷತ್ ಸದಸ್ಯರಾಗಿ ನಾಮನಿರ್ದೇಶನ ಮಾಡುವಂತೆ ನಿಯೋಗವು ಕೆಪಿಸಿಸಿ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಿಗೆ ಮನವಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿತು.
Bengaluru, July 15: South India-based managed workspace provider SpazeOne has marked its entry into Karnataka with the launch of a premium managed office centre at Mahadevapura in Whitefield, one of Bengaluru’s fastest-growing commercial and technology corridors. The company expects the new facility to contribute nearly 10% growth in its overall South India revenue, adding around ₹3 crore in annualised revenue over the next year.
The newly launched centre, located in East Bengaluru, offers 317 billable seats and has been developed to meet the rising demand for flexible, fully managed office spaces from startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large corporates.
Designed as a ready-to-occupy workspace, the facility combines modern office infrastructure with end-to-end operational support. A key highlight is its 12,500 sq. ft. common pantry, among the largest dedicated food and beverage spaces in managed workspaces across East Bengaluru. The centre also features mini pantries on every floor, lounge and recreation areas, a gaming zone, a fully equipped gymnasium and dedicated training rooms, aiming to provide a well-rounded workplace experience.
Speaking on the launch, James Thomas, Co-Founder and Director (Marketing), SpazeOne, said the Mahadevapura centre represents a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy and underlines its long-term commitment to Bengaluru. He said the new workspace has been designed to offer businesses a future-ready environment with modern design, technology-enabled infrastructure and seamless operational support, enabling organisations to scale efficiently in an evolving work environment.
With the Bengaluru launch, SpazeOne has expanded its network to 17 centres across five cities in South India, including 10 centres in Kochi, four in Coimbatore, one each in Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram and now Bengaluru.
Highlighting the company’s expansion strategy, Sijo Jose, Co-Founder and Director – Property Acquisition, said Bengaluru was the natural choice for the next phase of growth due to its strong concentration of IT parks, multinational companies and sustained demand for premium managed workspaces. He added that the Whitefield centre is expected to be the first of several planned facilities in the city as the company strengthens its presence in Karnataka.
Bengaluru continues to dominate India’s flexible office market, accounting for nearly one-third of the country’s total flex workspace inventory. The city remains the preferred destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), technology firms and enterprise occupiers, with GCCs contributing significantly to office leasing activity. Business corridors such as Mahadevapura, Outer Ring Road (ORR) and Whitefield continue to witness strong demand, supported by expanding infrastructure, improved Metro connectivity and access to a skilled talent pool.
Bengaluru, July 11, 2026: Hical Technologies, a Bengaluru-based precision electromechanical manufacturing company serving global aerospace and defence platforms, hosted Mr. Tobias Gotthardt, Hon’ble Vice Minister at the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, at its Electronic City facility on Friday.
The visit focused on exploring opportunities for stronger collaboration between India and Bavaria in the aerospace and defence sectors, with discussions centred around advanced manufacturing, innovation, technology capabilities, and strengthening industrial partnerships.
India’s aerospace and defence industry has been witnessing significant growth, with defence exports touching a record ₹38,424 crore in FY26. Against this backdrop, the visit provided Hical an opportunity to showcase its expertise in high-precision manufacturing, engineering capabilities, and its role in supporting next-generation aerospace and defence programmes.
The visit comes after Hical Managing Director Yashas Jaiveer participated in the India–Germany Defence Industry Roundtable held in Munich in April 2026. Hical was among the select Indian aerospace and defence companies that engaged with German industry leaders and government representatives during the roundtable.
During his visit to Hical’s facility, Mr. Gotthardt toured the company’s manufacturing units, design centre, and research facilities, gaining insights into Hical’s production capabilities, engineering processes, and innovation-driven approach in the aerospace and defence domains.
Speaking during the visit, Mr. Tobias Gotthardt said that Bavaria and India share a strong partnership based on trust, innovation, and cooperation. He highlighted the growing importance of aerospace, space, and defence sectors and expressed confidence that deeper collaboration between Bavarian and Indian industries could help build resilient supply chains and create new opportunities for both regions.
Yashas Jaiveer, Managing Director, Hical Technologies, said the visit marked an important milestone in strengthening India–Germany industrial ties. “Welcoming the Hon’ble Vice Minister to our facility is a matter of great pride for Hical and India’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. The discussions initiated during the India–Germany Defence Industry Roundtable in Munich have now translated into meaningful engagement at our manufacturing facility. We believe global aerospace partnerships are built on quality, reliability, compliance, and trust. Hical remains committed to becoming a dependable partner for leading aerospace and defence companies across the world,” he said.
The visit further underlines the growing potential for cooperation between India and Germany in advanced manufacturing and aerospace technologies, while highlighting Bengaluru’s emerging role as a global hub for precision engineering and defence innovation.
Bengaluru, July 10, 2026: India’s first national-level platform dedicated to Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the HAI Conclave 2026, was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Friday, bringing together leading doctors, AI experts, healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, technology companies and innovators to discuss the future of AI-driven healthcare.
Organised by Global Healthcare Academy, the two-day conclave was held with the theme “Building Future-Ready Health Ecosystems” and focused on exploring how Artificial Intelligence can make healthcare faster, safer, affordable and more accessible while ensuring that patients remain at the centre of every medical decision.
The conclave witnessed participation from global healthcare and technology organisations including Google, Philips, Roche, Siemens Healthineers, IBM, Tech Mahindra, EY-Parthenon, United Imaging, Intuitive and Roche Diagnostics, along with prominent clinicians, healthcare institutions, researchers and startups.
Experts at the event highlighted that India has a significant opportunity to emerge as a global leader in Health AI, supported by its vast healthcare network, growing digital health ecosystem and strong medical talent. They emphasised the need to develop AI solutions that are affordable, scalable and suited to the healthcare requirements of millions of people.
A key message from the discussions was that Artificial Intelligence should support doctors rather than replace them. Experts pointed out that while AI can help in early disease detection, advanced diagnostics, drug discovery, personalised treatment and improving hospital efficiency, human expertise, clinical judgement and compassion will continue to remain essential in patient care.
The conclave also stressed the importance of collaboration between medical professionals and technology developers to create AI systems that are clinically meaningful, transparent, ethical and focused on improving patient outcomes.
The scientific sessions covered five major areas — drug discovery, preventive medicine, health informatics, diagnostics and treatment. Discussions explored practical applications of AI, including precision medicine, early disease prediction, clinical decision support systems and remote healthcare solutions.
Speaking at the event, Dr. B. S. Ajaikumar, Executive Chairman, Global Healthcare Academy, said that Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform healthcare by making it more precise, accessible and efficient. However, he emphasised that the real value of AI lies in strengthening clinical decision-making and improving patient care through a combination of medical expertise, technology and ethical responsibility.
Dr. Bhagavan B C, Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), said that academic institutions have an important role in preparing healthcare professionals for an AI-driven future by integrating medicine, technology and ethics.
Dr. B. L. Sujatha Rathod, Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Karnataka, highlighted the importance of preparing doctors and healthcare professionals to adopt AI responsibly and effectively through collaboration between academic institutions, healthcare organisations and policymakers.
Dr. Manish Mattoo, Chief Executive Officer, HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd. (HCG), said that the future of healthcare would depend on combining clinical excellence with technology, data and innovation. He added that AI can improve efficiency and expand access when integrated responsibly into healthcare systems.
Anitha Niranjan, Director, Global Healthcare Academy, said the conclave was created to bring healthcare, technology and policy leaders onto a common platform to ensure that AI development remains clinically relevant, ethical and focused on better patient outcomes.
The event featured keynote sessions, scientific presentations, panel discussions, startup demonstrations and networking opportunities aimed at encouraging collaboration between doctors and AI innovators. A leadership symposium held as part of the conclave provided a platform for discussions on future partnerships, research and healthcare innovations.
Industry leaders also shared their views on the growing role of AI in healthcare. Kalavathi GV, Executive Director and Head of Global Development Center, Siemens Healthineers, said AI and digital technologies can help convert complex healthcare data into meaningful clinical insights, enabling better access and improved patient care.
Representatives from Philips, United Imaging, Tech4HC, Intuitive and Roche Diagnostics highlighted the role of AI in areas such as medical imaging, diagnostics, surgical precision, healthcare operations and early disease detection.
Experts noted that AI-powered healthcare systems must focus on security, transparency, interoperability and patient safety to ensure long-term trust and adoption.
The organisers stated that HAI Conclave 2026 marks the beginning of a long-term national movement to promote responsible AI adoption in healthcare. By bringing together doctors, technology companies, researchers, startups, investors and policymakers, the platform aims to accelerate innovations that make healthcare smarter, more equitable and accessible for everyone.
With the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence in medicine, the conclave has positioned India as an emerging centre for responsible healthcare innovation, where technology and human expertise work together to deliver better outcomes for patients.
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