Metro station at Konena Agrahara: Infosys to sign MoU with the government on July 19
Bengaluru: Chairperson of Infosys Foundation Sudha Murthy on Monday invited Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G Parameshwar for the ceremony of signing a memorandum of understanding between the Infosys Foundation and Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd for the construction of Konena Agrahara Metro Station and metro railway track on July 19.
Sudha Murthy, who visited the Vidhana Soudha today, briefed about the new project and invited the deputy CM for the programme. Meanwhile, he discussed with Murthy about the construction of quarters for police personnel and a police station.
Later in the day, speaking with media persons in this regard, Deputy CM Dr. G Parameshwar said that the government is constructing around 11,000 quarters for the police personnel currently. “It is our responsibility to build a suitable housing facility for the police. We can provide better facilities if corporate companies join us. Moreover, police stations also need to be built at various necessary places. Talks are on with Infosys Foundation Chairperson Sudha Murthy, and she has also responded positively.
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3 Indian students among those injured in Australia’s Bondi Beach attack
Melbourne (PTI): Three Indian students were among 40 people injured in the terrorist attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia, according to a media report on Tuesday.
Two out of these three students are believed to be receiving treatment in the hospital, The Australia Today news portal reported.
The names of the Indian students injured during Sunday's attack have not been disclosed yet.
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The Indian students sustained injuries during the shooting, and their exact condition has not been formally confirmed yet, it said.
Naveed Akram, 24, and his father, 50, opened fire on a gathering during the Jewish festival Hanukkah by the Sea celebration.
At least 15 people were killed in the attack, including a 10-year-old child. Five of the injured remain in critical condition, while two injured police officers are in serious but stable condition, it added.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the investigation is expanding as new information emerges, including international travel by the alleged attackers and the discovery of extremist material, the report said.
