Rolls-Royce inaugurates largest global Capability & Innovation Centre in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Rolls-Royce, the global pioneer power systems company specialising in aerospace and defence engines, has launched its largest Global Capability and Innovation Centre (GCC) in the city. The facility was inaugurated on Tuesday at Manyata Embassy Business Park.
Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil, who opened the centre, said the talented team in Bengaluru would now be powering the company’s global businesses. Rolls-Royce’s this expansion, he noted, reaffirms Karnataka’s position as India’s leading hub for aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering.
“Bengaluru ranks among the world’s top three aerospace cities for attracting foreign investments. Our state hosts companies with strengths across the entire aerospace and defence value chain. In power systems and propulsion, leaders like Aequs and Collins Aerospace stand out. In structural and mechanical components, Wipro and Mahindra Aerospace are driving progress. In specialised technologies, Boeing, Airbus, and Pixxel are pioneers. And in end-manufacturing, Sarla and Tata Advanced Systems are making significant contributions,” Patil said.
He added that the Karnataka Aerospace & Defence Policy offers an attractive incentive package for investors. “Here, research institutions, global companies, and home-grown start-ups work together to advance technology and manufacturing. This collaborative ecosystem enables us to deliver world-class solutions to the world,” minister explained.
Patil emphasised that Karnataka has consistently promoted investment in aerospace and defence through forward-looking policies, infrastructure development, and ease-of-doing-business measures. “Our government is committed to be a trusted partner in building technologies of global relevance,” he said.
Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to India, and Helen McCabe, Global CFO, Rolls-Royce were present.
Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil, who inaugurated the centre, said the talented workforce in Bengaluru would play a key role in powering the company’s global operations. He noted that the expansion reaffirms Karnataka’s position as India’s leading hub for aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering.
“Bengaluru ranks among the world’s top three aerospace cities for attracting foreign investments. Our state hosts companies with strengths across the aerospace and defence value chain, from power systems and propulsion leaders like Aequs and Collins Aerospace, to structural and mechanical specialists like Wipro and Mahindra Aerospace, to pioneers in specialised technologies such as Boeing, Airbus, and Pixxel. End-manufacturing companies like Sarla and Tata Advanced Systems are also making significant contributions,” Patil said.
Highlighting the Karnataka Aerospace & Defence Policy, the minister said the state offers an attractive incentive package for investors. “Here, research institutions, global companies, and home-grown start-ups collaborate to advance technology and manufacturing. This ecosystem enables us to deliver world-class solutions to the world,” he added.
Patil stressed that Karnataka has consistently encouraged investments in aerospace and defence through progressive policies, infrastructure, and ease-of-doing-business measures. “Our government is committed to being a trusted partner in building technologies of global relevance,” he said.
British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron, along with Rolls-Royce Global CFO Helen McCabe, were also present at the inauguration.
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Ordinance issued to increase number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38
New Delhi (PTI): The government has promulgated an ordinance to increase the strength of the Supreme Court from the present 34 judges to 38, including the Chief Justice of India.
The law ministry notified the ordinance on Saturday, which amended the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, to increase the sanctioned strength of the top court.
So far, the sanctioned strength of the top court was 34, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI). Now, the number of judges has been increased by four, taking the sanctioned strength to 38.
The top court will now have 37 judges, other than the CJI.
With the apex court having two vacancies at present, and the ordinance coming into force immediately, the Supreme Court Collegium will now have to recommend six names for appointment as judges in the top court.
A bill will be brought in the Monsoon Session of Parliament to convert the ordinance – an executive order – into a law passed by Parliament.
The Union Cabinet had cleared a draft bill on May 5 to increase the number of apex court judges.
The strength of the Supreme Court was last increased from 30 to 33 (excluding the CJI) in 2019.
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, as originally enacted in 1956, put the maximum number of judges (excluding the CJI) at 10.
This number was increased to 13 by the Supreme Court (Number of Judges), Amendment Act, 1960, and to 17 by another amendment to the law.
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 1986, augmented the strength of judges from 17 to 25, excluding the CJI.
A fresh amendment in 2009 further increased the strength from 25 to 30.
Article 124(3) of the Constitution lists the qualifications required to become a Supreme Court judge.
An Indian citizen who has either served as a high court judge for at least five years, or as an advocate for 10 years, or is a distinguished jurist, can be appointed to the top court.
The strength of the Supreme Court is increased based on the recommendations of the CJI, who writes to the Union law minister. After consulting the finance ministry, the Department of Justice under the law ministry moves the Cabinet with a draft bill.
