Bengaluru civic agency clears 12 illegal constructions in Yelahanka Zone
Bengaluru, Jun 16 (PTI): Civic authorities here on Monday cleared unauthorised constructions in 12 buildings across Yelahanka and Byatarayanapura assembly constituencies.
Yelahanka Zonal Commissioner of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, Kari Gowda, said the operation targeted buildings with extra floors and deviations from approved plans.
In Surabhi Layout, Muneshwar Layout, and Chikkabommasandra, third floors built illegally on a 2,400 sq ft plot were demolished, the BBMP said in a statement.
In Yelahanka New Town, an additional floor was removed for exceeding the approved two floors. Similar actions were taken in Srirampura, Jakkur, Balaji Layout, Kodigehalli, and Vidyaranyapura, where owners had constructed up to the fourth or fifth floors in violation of the sanctioned limits. Some had no approval at all.
Notices had been served earlier, and while some owners complied voluntarily, others faced demolition.
Costs for the clearance will be recovered from violators, the BBMP officials said.
They warned that any further violations of approved building plans will result in demolition and penalties. Senior officials supervised the drive as part of a strict enforcement initiative.
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OpenAI to open first India office in New Delhi
New Delhi: OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, on Friday announced plans to open its first office in India later this year, selecting New Delhi as its base. The decision comes as India emerges as the company’s second-largest user base after the United States and one of its fastest-growing markets, with weekly active users rising more than fourfold over the past year.
The office will support the government’s IndiaAI mission and strengthen partnerships with local stakeholders. It will also help OpenAI serve students, educators, developers, and businesses who rely on its AI tools for learning, creativity, and problem-solving.
“The level of excitement and opportunity for AI in India is incredible. India has all the ingredients to become a global AI leader, amazing tech talent, a world-class developer ecosystem, and strong government support through the IndiaAI Mission,” said Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. “Opening our first office and building a local team is an important step in our commitment to make advanced AI more accessible across the country and to build AI for India, and with India.”
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed the move, calling it a recognition of India’s leadership in digital innovation and AI adoption. “With strong investments in digital public infrastructure, AI talent, and enterprise-scale solutions, India is uniquely positioned to drive the next wave of AI-led transformation,” he said.
While the exact location of the office is yet to be finalised, OpenAI has registered an entity in India and begun building a local team. The team will focus on collaboration with government, businesses, developers, and academic institutions, as well as on designing features tailored to India to make AI more affordable and accessible.
OpenAI’s technology is already being used in India across sectors including agriculture, recruitment, and governance. To deepen engagement, the company will host its first Education Summit in India this month, followed by its first Developer Day later this year.
Recruitment for various roles is underway, with further details on the office and upcoming initiatives expected in the coming months.
