Mangaluru builder Rohan Monteiro buys Karnataka’s first Bentley Bentayga V8 SUV worth 6.5 crores
Mangaluru: Owner of one of the most renowned builders of the city Rohan Corporation, Rohan Monteiro has bought the latest Bentley Benteyga V8 SUV’s latest and exclusive model. The car is reportedly the first in Karnataka and costs around 6.5 crore rupees.
Bentley Motors of England is popular for manufacturing some of the most expensive and luxurious cars in the world. The car is mostly used by Royal families, Business tycoons, and influential politicians across the world.
Bentley cars are hand-built and all the specifications of the car are customized according to the taste and preferences of the buyer. These cars are renowned for their attractive, unique interior and exterior design, turbocharged engine, and other unparalleled amenities and features.
“The car was delivered about four days ago and it's fun to drive it,” Rohan told Vartha Bharati. V8 SUV can clock the speed of 100/Kmph in 4.5 seconds and can touch the maximum speed of 290/Kmph.
Rohan Corporation of Rohan Monteiro (formerly Property Infratech) owns several residential and commercial complexes and is one of the most trusted names in the real estate industry.
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Karnataka launches state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): In a significant boost to India’s rapidly expanding space economy, the Karnataka government on Friday launched the country’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology here, officials said.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening India’s capabilities to translate space innovation into scalable commercial outcomes, they said.
The Centre, established by the Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society in collaboration with SIA (Satcom Industry Association India) -India, was inaugurated by Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, in the presence of senior officials and industry leaders, officials said.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Kharge said that Karnataka has consistently been at the forefront of India's technology and innovation journey. With the launch of this Centre of Excellence for Space Technology, we are extending that leadership into one of the most strategic sectors of the future.
"Our focus is not just on advancing research, but on creating an ecosystem where innovation can translate into real-world applications, economic growth, and high-quality jobs. This Centre will play a critical role in positioning Karnataka as a key driver of India's space economy," he said.
According to an official statement, the CoE SpaceTech Foundation has been established under a Memorandum of Agreement between KITS and SIA-India to drive research and innovation in space technologies, industry-aligned training, startup incubation and cross-sector applications, it said.
The Centre has also formalised strategic MoUs with multiple industry and academic partners to support research in space biotech and microgravity, enable collaboration, build talent pipelines, and provide startups with training and market access, it added.
