BIT Annual Athletics Meet 2025-26 held at Bearys Institute of Technology
Mangaluru: The BIT Annual Athletics Meet 2025-26 was held on Thursday, December 11, at 9:30 AM at the BIT campus grounds here.
The event was organised by the Department of Physical Education and Sports, Bearys Institute of Technology, and was coordinated by Ansar, Director of Physical Education. Dr. Pooja from the Civil Engineering Department delivered the welcome address.
The Annual Athletics Meet was formally inaugurated by the principal, Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha. In his inaugural address, he emphasised BIT’s commitment to nurturing a strong sports culture alongside academic excellence.
The inauguration was followed by the hoisting of the sports flag, marking the official commencement of the athletic events.
A colorful and disciplined march past by students from various departments added grandeur to the occasion, reflecting unity, coordination, and departmental pride.
On the occasion, students who had excelled in Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)-level sports competitions were felicitated for their outstanding achievements, bringing laurels to the institution and inspiring fellow students.
The sports oath was administered by Prof. Zaheer. The program was compered by Ramzeena, a second-year CSE student. Ansar delivered the vote of thanks. /DD2.jpg)
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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.
