Belthangady: Externment order issued again against Mahesh Shetty Timarodi
Belthangady: An externment order has once again been issued against Mahesh Shetty Timarodi of Ujire, who has been leading the agitation in connection with the Soujanya case. The order has been passed for the second time by the Puttur Assistant Commissioner.
Puttur Assistant Commissioner Stella Varghese issued the order on December 17.
Mahesh Shetty had earlier been externed based on an order issued by the Puttur Assistant Commissioner. That order was challenged, following which the High Court directed a review of the decision. In compliance with the High Court’s directions, the matter was reconsidered and a fresh order has now been issued externing Mahesh Shetty for a period of one year to Manvi taluk in Raichur district.
After the copy of the externment order was received at the Belthangady Police Station, police personnel visited the residence of Mahesh Shetty Timarodi at Ujire on December 18 to serve a notice. However, he was reportedly not present at his house at the time.
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Karnataka leads in AI: Minister Priyank Kharge at Impact Summit
Bengaluru (PTI): Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday highlighted the state’s leadership in AI and deep technology while engaging with global industry leaders and startups at a four-day summit held in New Delhi, officials said.
During the event, Priyank witnessed the signing of a strategic MoU between H Company and St John’s Medical College & Research Institute, Bengaluru, to pilot advanced enterprise AI for hospital operations and workflow automation, strengthening responsible AI in healthcare, the minister’s office said in a statement here.
Speaking on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit, the minister said Karnataka is ahead of the curve in AI.
“We are already home to leading global AI players such as Harvey AI and Anthropic, and The Walt Disney Company is expanding its AI network in Bengaluru,” he added.
Noting Bengaluru’s position among the top global cities for AI talent, he added, “Under our DeepTech Decade, we are supporting startups with grants of up to Rs 1 crore. We are engaging with global leaders and innovators to ensure responsible AI use, build the right skill sets, create strong incubators, and establish Centres of Excellence that can foster startups and strengthen e-governance.”
The minister also attended a roundtable organised by the US-India Business Council (USIBC), where discussions focused on strengthening technology collaboration, investment partnerships, and innovation-led growth between Karnataka and global enterprises.
He met Timo Harakka, Member of Parliament of Finland, to explore possibilities for collaboration between Karnataka and Finland in AI and deep-tech sectors, including joint research, innovation partnerships, and startup exchanges.
The Karnataka IT Minister also visited the Indian Army showcase at the summit, which featured advanced AI-driven defence and strategic technology applications, highlighting the role of AI in national security and modernisation efforts.
He toured the Karnataka Pavilion and the ArtPark Pavilion, interacting with founders and teams from Karnataka’s innovation ecosystem and reviewing emerging AI and deep-tech solutions, the statement added.
