Do not go to Coachin, come back, will make you minister: Yeddyurappa allegedly lures BC Patil
Bengaluru: Yeddyurappa caught trying to lure Congress MLA BC Patil. The Congress MLA from Hirekerur recorded this incriminating audio which nails Yeddyurappa.
Transcripts:
BC Patil - hello ... hello... hello ... give him the phone (asking the man who called to hand the phone over)
YEDDYURAPPA - hello ..
BC- Anna namaskara, congratulations ..
BSY- Where are you..?
BC Patil - going to Cochin in the bus ..
BSY- don’t go to Coachin, come back. come back we’ll make you a Minister and help you in whatever way you want...
BC Patil - Anna.. okay..If you had told me little early...
BSY: I could only tell you when the time was right, that is why I’m doing it now. Now don’t go to Coachin, come back ..
BCP: But we’re in bus ..
BSY: don’t go, give some excuse and come back ..
BCP: so what will be my position..
BSY: You will become a minister that’s all!
BCP: Anna I have 3 other people with me ..
BSY: bring them with you, you trust me right..?
BCP: yes yes ..
BSY: Then come back, don’t go..
BCP: okay Anna okay ..
BSY: once you go to Coachin, the matter is closed because we won’t be able to catch you..
BCP: Okay okay Anna ..
BSY: Now tell me what will you do..?
BCP: I’ll Call you back in 5 minutes and tell you.. .
BSY: Call Shriramulu and tell..
BCP: Okay Anna..
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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.
