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Wholesale Cloth Dealers in Bengaluru Halt Trade with Turkey, Azerbaijan

Wholesale Cloth Dealers in Bengaluru Halt Trade with Turkey, Azerbaijan Over Pakistan Support

In a strong show of solidarity with the Indian government, the Bengaluru Wholesale Cloth Merchants Association (BWCMA) has announced a complete suspension of textile trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan. The decision, effective immediately, comes in response to what the association describes as the two nations’ recent “support” for Pakistan following India’s military action under 'Operation Sindoor'.

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Two Individuals Defrauded of ₹77.6 Lakh in Medical College Admission Scam; Six Arrested

Two Victims Duped of ₹77.6 Lakh in Medical College Admission Fraud; Six People Booked

Two individuals have fallen victim to a medical college admission fraud amounting to ₹77.6 lakh, with six people allegedly involved in the scheme. The victims, a 59-year-old man from Raigarh in Chhattisgarh and a 54-year-old man from Bengaluru, were deceived into paying large sums of money for postgraduate course seats at a reputed medical college in Navi Mumbai.

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Global Firms Seek Bengaluru’s AI Talent as Remote Hiring Soars: Report

Global Companies Turn to Bengaluru for Remote AI Talent Amid Hiring Surge: Report

Bengaluru has emerged as a key global hub for remote artificial intelligence (AI) talent, ranking as the fourth most hired-from city in the Asia-Pacific region for AI-related jobs. According to an Economic Times report citing data from global HR firm Deel, companies from the US, the UK, Singapore, Sweden, Germany, and Canada are increasingly looking to India to fill AI-related roles remotely.

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“Karnataka Faces ₹109 Crore Loss in Digital Fraud, Bengaluru Records Highest Cases”

Bengaluru Tops Digital Fraud Cases as Karnataka Faces ₹109 Crore Loss in Scams

Karnataka has become a hotspot for digital frauds in 2024, with a staggering ₹109.01 crore lost to scammers impersonating government officials. The figures were disclosed by Home Minister G Parameshwara during a session of the Karnataka Legislative Council on December 12. The scams, which involve criminals pretending to be representatives of agencies like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), or even law enforcement bodies, have raised serious concerns about cybersecurity in the state.

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“Uber Introduces Women-Only Bike Ride Service in Bengaluru for Enhanced Safety and Empowerment”

Ride-hailing giant Uber has launched a unique service called ‘Uber Moto Women’ in Bengaluru, designed exclusively for women riders and drivers. This new service aims to provide a safe, affordable, and convenient commute option while addressing women’s safety and mobility concerns, as well as offering flexible earning opportunities for female drivers.

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