Forest guard killed in tiger attack in Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Chamarajanagar: A forest department employee was killed in a tiger attack in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Gundlupet taluk of Chamarajanagar district on Wednesday.
The deceased has been identified as Sanna Haida (56), a forest guard working at the Maralahalli anti-poaching camp under the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. The incident occurred within the Maralahalli range limits.
According to officials, Sanna Haida had gone on a routine beat patrol on Wednesday afternoon along with four other staff members from his camp. During the patrol, a tiger reportedly attacked him suddenly. On hearing the shouts of the accompanying staff, the tiger fled the spot. However, Sanna Haida succumbed to the injuries on the spot.
Following the incident, Bandipur Tiger Reserve Chief Conservator of Forests Prabhakaran visited the location and inspected the site.
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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.
