International conference on "Dual Transition of Net Zero Carbon, Digital Transformation" in B’luru
Bangaluru: Bengaluru City University is set to host a groundbreaking international conference, "Dual Transition of Net Zero Carbon and Digital Transformation," on February 16th and 17th, 2024. The event will take place at the JnanaJyothi Auditorium, BCU, and is a collaborative effort between Bengaluru City University, India, and Birmingham City University, UK. This conference is a culmination of the joint research project, "Net Zero Carbon Emission Hub," supported by the British Council, U.K., and KSHEC, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Karnataka.
The conference will witness the participation of academic and industrial representatives, scientists, NGOs, and technocrats from PAN India and across the globe. Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, Honorable Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, will inaugurate the conference on February 16, 2024, and release the Conference Proceedings. Prof. Linagraja Gandhi, Vice-Chancellor of Bengaluru City University, will preside over the function, with S K Rai, Managing Director of Hero Cycles, delivering the keynote address. The conference has attracted a total of 550 registrations, expecting around 1000 participants on both days.
The Valedictory function is scheduled for February 17, 2024, at 4:00 PM, with Mr. Kamal Bali, CEO of Volvo and Director of CII, as the Chief Guest. Prof. Lingaraja Gandhi, Vice-Chancellor, Bengaluru City University, will preside over the function, accompanied by esteemed guests such as Mr. Rajendra Tripathi from British Council Division, Sayalee Gankar from DY Patil University, and Prof. S.R. Niranjan, Vice-Chairman, KSHEC. International speakers include Dr. Alex De Ruoyter, Dr. Shishank from Birmingham City University, Dr. Suresh Renukappa, Dr. Shubhasini Suresh from the University of Wolverhampton, and Dr. Redouane Sarrakh from the University of Lincoln.
The conference encompasses four plenary sessions where industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and academicians will converge to discuss pathways toward a more sustainable, equitable, and connected world. With four parallel technical sessions for research paper presentations, a total of 107 papers will be shared during these sessions, providing a platform for offline and online participation from various locations globally.
This conference aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise among academia, industries, professional organizations, and policy-making bodies. Focusing on the intersection of environmental sustainability and digital transformation, it will explore how digital technologies can accelerate the journey to net-zero emissions. The conference addresses the necessity and importance of the dual transition toward net-zero emissions and a digitally transformed world for the sustainability of the planet and the prosperity of future generations.
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Rahul Gandhi joins Haryana Congress leader's 'Sadbhav Yatra' in Gurugram
Gurugram (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday joined the 'Sadbhav Yatra' of Haryana Congress leader Brijendra Singh here.
Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, reached Gurugram in the evening and joined the yatra. He also walked some distance with Brijendra, state Congress chief Rao Narender Singh and other leaders.
Huge crowds had turned up for the occasion.
Later, Gandhi proceeded to the venue where he addressed a public gathering.
Leader of Opposition in Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda and other Congress leaders, including Randeep Singh Surjewala, B K Hariprasad, state Congress chief Rao Narender Singh, were also present.
Brijendra Singh had on Thursday said it is a matter of joy for them that Gandhi was joining the 'Sadbhav Yatra' in Gurugram-Badshahpur, "thereby strengthening the Indian National Congress' campaign for brotherhood and harmony".
The 'Sadbhav Yatra' began from Danoda village at Narwana in Jind on October 5, 2025, and has covered 85 of the 90 assembly segments in the state.
The foot march was started by Brijendra Singh, son of Congress veteran Birender Singh, to highlight several national and regional issues.
State Congress chief Rao Narender Singh had asked all party leaders to take part in Friday's event.
Days before his yatra began in October, Brijendra Singh, who narrowly lost the 2024 assembly polls from Jind's Uchana Kalan, accused the ruling BJP of playing "divisive politics" and said that "sadbhav" (harmony) has come under stress in the last decade.
Brijendra Singh was a sitting MP from Hisar for the BJP when he resigned ahead of the 2024 general election and switched over to the Congress. He also alleged that the saffron party creates a wedge in society to achieve its political purpose.
The 'padyatra' has so far covered 85 assembly constituencies in Haryana, traversing more than 2,700 kilometres.
Addressing the public gathering, Brijendra Singh said the yatra is inspired by Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, where he took the party's vision and values directly to the people of the country.
Singh said the yatra has highlighted issues like "Vote Chori" (vote theft), unemployment, poor law and order situation, agrarian distress, and issues related to government employees, labourers and traders.
"Sadbhav (harmony) and bhaichara (brotherhood), which the BJP is attempting to weaken, are the messages of this yatra," he said, adding that its slogan is "Congress ka haath bhaichara ka saath".
"This yatra is a natural extension of the Bharat Jodo Yatra," Brijendra Singh said.
