Hassan: One worker dead, four injured in quarry accident
Hassan: A tragic accident occurred during stone quarrying in Doomagere village of Hassan taluk on Thursday, resulting in the death of one worker and serious injuries to four others.
Mani, one of the workers who sustained severe injuries, reportedly died on the way to Bengaluru while being shifted for advanced treatment. The other four injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Hassan.
Initial reports suggest that a large boulder collapsed during the quarrying operation, leading to the incident.
Upon receiving information about the accident, SP Muhammad Sujeetha and DC C. Satyabhama visited the hospital and later inspected the accident site.
The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Shantigrama Police Station. The mishap is said to have taken place at a granite quarry owned by a person named Devaraj from Hassan. The Deputy Commissioner has directed officials to register a case against him immediately.
Police have taken Devaraj’s son, Arjun, into custody. Several individuals have also been detained for questioning at Shantigrama Police Station for allegedly attempting to cover up the incident.
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PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo, interacts with startups
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo here featuring over 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem.
He also interacted with startups participating in the expo.
The prime minister visited various stalls and spoke with the companies participating in the expo. He was seen asking questions from company representatives to better understand what they are showcasing.
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The prime minister spent several minutes at various stalls while interacting with the representatives.
The Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, central and state governments and international partners.
Spread across 10 arenas covering more than 70,000 square metres, the Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, Union ministries, state governments and international partners.
The Expo also features 13 country pavilions, showcasing international collaboration in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem. These include pavilions from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and Africa.
The Expo will host over 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations, structured across three thematic chakras -- people, planet and progress.
In addition, the Expo will feature over 600 high-potential startups, many of them building globally relevant and population-scale solutions. These startups will demonstrate working solutions that are already deployed in real-world settings.
