Sandeep Moudgal

3 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Supriya Roy |Sandeep Moudgal

NewsKarnataka govt slashes proposed 100% hike in liquor licence fee by 50%; micro-distilleries say their concerns overlookedThe Karnataka government has reduced the proposed 100% increase in liquor license fees by 50% and will conduct regulatory inspections every five years instead of annually. This decision follows lobbying efforts from industry bodies, though micro-distilleries express concerns about the one-size-fits-all taxation policy.

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sandeep Moudgal |Supriya Roy

Adani Group and Zoho Corp are reportedly backing away from their semiconductor projects, dealing a blow to India's ambition to establish a domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem. Zoho cited a lack of confidence in the technology path, while Adani expressed concerns about weak demand and limited financial commitment from its partner.

Jan 27, 2025 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sandeep Moudgal

Bengaluru: Internal discord within BJP's state unit persists, but any intervention from the central leadership is likely to wait until the election of the party's new national president, expected to take place shortly after the Delhi poll results on Feb 8. Multiple BJP functionaries also confirmed that the central leadership has been closely monitoring the growing dissent within the state unit and is weighing possible changes in leadership if necessary.

Jan 26, 2025 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sandeep Moudgal

News521 acres of BMTC land left open to encroachment, says CAG reportBengaluru: The Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) performance audit of 2024 revealed that Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) failed to adequately protect 521 acres of its land and left it "open to encroachment". The issue dates back to 2008 when the BMTC board, in its 52nd meeting, acknowledged its land holdings and took initial steps to protect vacant plots.

Jan 22, 2025 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sandeep Moudgal

Bengaluru: More than one lakh trees in Tumakuru district are set to be cut for PM Kusum Solar Power Project, which seeks to expand the green-energy footprint in Karnataka. While green activists claimed close to 5 lakh trees facing the axe include precious sandalwood and teakwood, govt sources said the land comprises mostly acacia and eucalyptus shrubs and put the number at 1 lakh. According to documents reviewed by TOI, Karnataka govt has identified 10 locations for the project as of Jan 7.