Praxair India to Invest Rs 210 crore in Karnataka: Minister M B Patil
Bengaluru (PTI): Praxair India, a key player in industrial gases and related manufacturing, will invest Rs 210 crore over the next three years to establish liquid oxygen and nitrogen production units in Karnataka, state Industries Minister M B Patil said on Thursday.
He said the company signed an MoU with the state government on Wednesday.
The minister, who is on an official visit to the UK with a government delegation, said that Praxair India will commence its investment in the current financial year itself.
The state government will extend priority support, including land allocation, single-window clearances and infrastructure facilitation, his office said in a statement quoting him.
Patil also held discussions with Helix Geospace, known for its helical-antenna technology used in aerospace, defence and drone applications, and with Oxford Space Systems (OSS), a reputed manufacturer of satellite antennas.
He said OSS has been asked to submit a detailed note to the state government outlining its specific requirements and the support it seeks.
The minister met Vikram Doraiswami, India's High Commissioner to the UK, to discuss further industrial collaboration between Karnataka and the United Kingdom.
They also explored opportunities to establish a 'UK Tech Park' in the proposed KWIN City near Bengaluru. If established, it would significantly strengthen the ecosystem for research and development, innovation and advanced manufacturing, he said.
Patil added that the High Commissioner has assured support in engaging with UK-based companies and conveying their feedback to the state government.
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Naval information leak case: Fourth accused held
Udupi (Karnataka) (PTI): The Udupi police have arrested another accused in a case involving the alleged transmission of confidential information related to the Indian Navy to Pakistan, taking the total number of arrests to four, officials said on Thursday.
The arrested accused has been identified as Alif Islam (21), a native of West Bengal, who was presently residing at Marayur village in Idukki district of Kerala, they said.
He was apprehended in connection with the alleged leak of a confidential list containing identification numbers of Indian naval vessels, police said.
According to investigators, the accused are suspected to have shared sensitive information through WhatsApp and Facebook with contacts in Pakistan without authorisation.
The case was registered at Malpe police station in 2025 following a complaint regarding the alleged illegal transmission of naval-related data, officials said.
Police said the investigation pertains to the alleged sharing of a classified list of ship numbers linked to the Indian Navy.
In November 2025, two accused -- Rohit and Santri from Uttar Pradesh -- were taken into custody in connection with the same case. Later, Hirendra Kumar from Gujarat was arrested in December 2025.
With the latest arrest, the number of persons held in the case has risen to four.
Police said one more accused is yet to be apprehended. The operator of the Facebook page allegedly used to transmit the information also remains at large.
Investigators suspect that Islam may be a Bangladeshi national, and efforts are on to verify his citizenship and other credentials.
Further investigation is under way, police added.
