Twist in B'luru road rage: Video shows IAF officer assaulting delivery boy, not the other way around
Bengaluru: Just when it seemed like Indian Air Force Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose was the victim in a heated road rage incident, a shocking twist has flipped the narrative: a newly surfaced video shows him brutally thrashing a delivery boy, while his wife, Squadron Leader Madhumita Das, records the assault on her phone.
The video, now viral on social media, shows Bose launching a series of punches at the delivery boy, even as bystanders try to break up the fight. At one point, the delivery agent is seen trying to make a phone call when Bose attacks him again, adding to the outrage.
Initially, Bose had claimed in a video statement that the delivery boy verbally abused him in Kannada, made derogatory remarks about the DRDO, and struck him with a key, causing injuries to his face and neck. But the new footage casts doubt on his version of events.
Bengaluru Police have also presented a different take. Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), D Devaraj, told ANI that the confrontation stemmed from a road rage incident, not any targeted abuse. “The argument started when the biker came from the opposite direction while Madhumita Das was driving. Both sides could have avoided the fight,” he said.
The footage from when it started. The first few seconds are still missing. Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose has been booked for attempt to murder and Vikas Kumar for assault and grievous injury pic.twitter.com/3N79I0DW2r
— Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) April 22, 2025
There is a claim in the media that the IAF officer was brutally beaten bybthe Swiggy delivery boy. Here in th CCTV footage, you can clearly see that the IAF fighter pilot Wg Cdr Shiladitya Bose brutally beating and punching the delivery boy. The eye witnesses claim that it was a… pic.twitter.com/qG45XGqysP
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Karnataka, France explore deeper ties in AI, aerospace, defence manufacturing
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government and France on Tuesday discussed expanding collaboration to strengthen technology infrastructure and development, artificial intelligence, and defence manufacturing.
Karnataka Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge met Anne Le Hénaff, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs, Government of France, in Bengaluru.
The meeting focused on expanding collaboration in innovation, skilling, AI, aerospace and defence manufacturing, startup ecosystems and digital governance, with both sides expressing strong interest in building long-term, structured partnerships between Karnataka and France, according to a statement issued by Kharge’s office.
France highlighted its growing need for skilled engineers and technology professionals and expressed interest in partnering with Karnataka on structured talent development and skilling in emerging technologies, the statement said.
“The discussions built on the strong foundation of Indo-French collaboration in areas such as aerospace, animation and emerging technologies, including earlier engagements through Centres of Excellence, academic partnerships and startup exchange programmes,” it said.
The two sides also reviewed ongoing engagement with French innovation ecosystems and institutions, including incubation and innovation platforms in Paris.
Kharge outlined Karnataka’s vision to create dedicated innovation, skills and manufacturing corridors with global partners, particularly in the context of the Indo-French Year of Innovation.
He highlighted the state’s proposal to strengthen engagement through the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) and to establish a physical institutional platform in Karnataka to support French startups, SMEs and MSMEs seeking market access, R&D collaboration and a long-term presence in India.
“A couple of areas where we can move quickly and decisively are skills, innovation and advanced manufacturing. We can work towards a skills corridor focused on emerging technologies, an innovation corridor linking our Centres of Excellence, incubators and research institutions, and a stronger partnership in aerospace and defence supply chains,” Kharge said.
“Bengaluru can be a gateway for French companies entering India, and Paris can be a gateway for our startups entering France and the European Union,” he added.
Hénaff said France’s approach to AI is guided by three priorities: building sustainable AI, ensuring AI serves the public interest, and strengthening the protection of children in the digital world.
“As we deepen our cooperation with Karnataka, we see strong opportunities to work together on responsible, trustworthy and inclusive AI by combining innovation, regulation and public policy to ensure technology benefits society while safeguarding our values,” she said.
