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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper: Check route, stoppages and timings
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on November 1. The train service will operate six days a week, excluding Mondays, connecting major stations along its route. Passengers will benefit from an overnight travel option between Bengaluru and Mumbai. This launch follows the introduction of a similar service between Varanasi and New Delhi.
Karnataka urges exporters to leverage FTAs to boost trade, target $1 trillion economy
Karnataka's industries minister MB Patil has urged manufacturers and exporters to leverage free trade agreements effectively. The state has signed trade agreements with 38 countries, which could enhance market access for various products. This initiative is part of Karnataka's goal to achieve a $1 trillion economy in the future. Increasing foreign direct investment highlights the state's economic momentum and potential growth.
VTU announces honorary D.Sc degrees to three educationists
Visvesvaraya Technological University will honor three prominent educationists and technocrats. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot approved the conferment of honorary Doctor of Science degrees. Professor T G Sitharam, Dr Sabitha Ramamurthy, and Dr M P Shyam will receive the prestigious awards. These recognitions acknowledge their significant contributions to technical education and related fields. The formal ceremony will take place at VTU's upcoming 26th Annual Convocation in Belagavi.
Engineers’ Day 2026 wishes: Why is it celebrated on the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna M. Visvesvaraya, who setup key water infra in Pune, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and Mysore
Engineers’ Day is observed in India every year on September 15 to honour engineers and recognise their contribution to the country’s development. The day marks the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, one of India’s most celebrated engineers and statesmen. Here is why Engineers’ Day is celebrated, its significance and 50 wishes to share on the occasion.
KDEM-backed AI bootcamp trains 55 women engineering students on rural innovation
Fifty-five women engineering students completed an AI bootcamp focused on rural Karnataka. Participants developed AI-based solutions after visiting villages and conducting field interviews. The She Innovates bootcamp partnered with several organizations to achieve its goals. This initiative aims to boost women's participation in AI and entrepreneurship. It encourages AI applications for rural development and community-focused sectors.
Life feeling unfair? This Karnataka boy lost his father early, walked miles for education, studied by a lamp, & still built a legacy India will never forget
Sir M. Visvesvaraya's journey from humble beginnings in Muddenahalli to becoming a renowned engineer and statesman exemplifies patience and persistence. Overcoming financial hardship and societal limitations, he dedicated himself to education and engineering, ultimately transforming India's infrastructure and modernizing Mysore State through his visionary leadership and disciplined approach.
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VTU result 2026 for January December exam released; Check direct link and how to download
VTU 2026 Exam Results: Visvesvaraya Technological University has announced examination results for December 2025 and January 2026. Students can now check their scores online. The university has also indicated that details regarding revaluation and photocopy applications will be released soon. Candidates are urged to verify their results and contact authorities for any discrepancies. This update covers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
AI to be extensively used for railway maintenance activities in 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw
"A new structural method will be introduced for technology and innovation, so that India's startups and innovative minds can connect with the railways. A technology innovation portal will be launched for this. AI will be extensively used for maintenance activities," the minister said.
Engineer's Day 2025: Lesser known facts about Sir M Visvesvaraya
Engineer's Day is observed in India on September 15th, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a celebrated engineer and statesman. He served as the Diwan of Mysore and made significant contributions to engineering and planning, earning him the title 'maker of modern Mysore'. Visvesvaraya received the Bharat Ratna in 1955 for his work in engineering and education.
Engineers’ Day: From YouTuber to banker, netizens share many avatars of engineers
Engineers’ Day not only honours the memory of M. Visvesvaraya but also highlights the role engineers play in shaping India’s progress. The mix of serious and light-hearted posts online shows how the day has become both a tribute to a national icon and a celebration of engineering as a profession.
Sir M Visvesvaraya's brilliance left indelible mark on India's engineering landscape: PM Modi extends greetings on Engineers' Day
On Engineers' Day, Prime Minister Modi and other leaders paid tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, celebrating his significant impact on India's engineering landscape. They acknowledged engineers' crucial role in innovation and nation-building, particularly in achieving a 'Viksit Bharat'. Visvesvaraya's contributions continue to inspire, setting a high standard for problem-solving and infrastructure development.
Happy Engineers Day 2025: Theme, significance, and wishes for close friends & family
Engineer's Day in India, celebrated on September 15th, honors Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a pioneer in engineering, on his birth anniversary. The day acknowledges engineers' critical role in nation-building and technological advancement. The 2025 theme, "Deep Tech & Engineering Excellence: Driving India’s Techade," emphasizes innovation in AI, robotics, and sustainable solutions for India's future.
Engineers will continue to play crucial role in building Viksit Bharat: PM Modi
Narendra Modi greeted engineers on Engineers' Day. He acknowledged their role in building a developed India. The day commemorates M Visvesvaraya's birth anniversary. Modi paid tribute to Visvesvaraya's impact on Indian engineering. He praised engineers' innovation and determination in various sectors. Modi emphasized their continued importance in achieving a 'Viksit Bharat'. He conveyed warm wishes to all engineers.
Samsung Innovation Campus programme at VTU to train 1,100 youths in AI, IoT domains
Announcing that SSIR has launched the 'Samsung Innovation Campus' programme at Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), a release said the initiative underlines Samsung's commitment towards the government's Skill India initiative as part of the company's vision of powering digital India.
Engineers' Day 2023: History, significance and theme of the day
Engineers' Day in India is celebrated on September 15th to honor the contributions of engineers. It coincides with the birth anniversary of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a renowned engineer in India. Visvesvaraya played a significant role in shaping India's infrastructure and industrial landscape, including overseeing the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam. He also served as the Diwan of Mysore and received India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna.
PM Modi appreciates contribution of engineers to country's progress on Engineer's Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Engineer's Day by acknowledging the contribution of engineers to the nation's progress. He praised their innovative minds and tireless dedication, stating that they are the backbone of the country's development. Engineer's Day is observed in honor of M Visvesvaraya, a pioneering engineer and administrator.
Happy Engineers Day: Here are greetings, pictures, wishes to celebrate the day
If you are an engineer or any of your near and dear ones is an engineer, wish them Happy Engineers Day with beautiful pictures, WhatsApp messages, quotes, and wishes.
Engineer’s Day 2022: Who was Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya? History, significance and PM Modi's message
Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was a popular civil engineer, who was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955 for his remarkable contribution to the country's development. He was the chief engineer in the project of the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam, which was built on the Kaveri River in Mysore.
Centre working to enhance infrastructure for studying engineering, says PM Modi on Engineer's Day
Modi tweeted, "Greetings to all engineers on Engineers Day. Our nation is blessed to have a skilled and talented pool of engineers who are contributing to nation building. Our Government is working to enhance infrastructure for studying engineering including building more engineering colleges."
Country celebrates Engineer's Day today. Know its significance
The birth anniversary of Sir M Visvesvaraya is celebrated as Engineer's Day since 1968 as a tribute to a the great engineer who helped in building some of the architectural marvels including Krishna Raja Sagar dam in Karnataka.
Will walk an extra mile to put Karnataka in number one spot on industrial map: CM Basavaraj Bommai
"In the coming days we will work to put Karnataka in the number one spot on the industrial map. I'm ready to walk one mile extra with you to make it successful," Bommai said.
Why India celebrates Engineers Day on Visvesvaraya's birth anniversary
He went on to become India’s most prolific civil engineer, dam builder, economist and statesman.
Google honours Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya with special doodle on his 158th birth anniversary
The doodle shows one of the world-renowned civil engineer's most notable projects.
ET View: Rahul Gandhi cannot pronounce Visvesvaraya and Amit Shah calls him a poet
Generations and generations of Indians and not just those from Karnataka have no problem in pronouncing the name of the renowned engineer who was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955 and who passed away at the age of 100 in 1962.
Why India celebrates Engineers Day on the birth anniversary of M. Visvesvaraya
Known world over for his contribution to harnessing water resources, Visvesvaraya was, among other things, responsible for the building and consolidation of dams across the country.
Manipal, Visvesvaraya Universities top Karnataka ratings
Bengaluru, March 31 (IANS) Manipal University has been rated first in innovation and research quality while Visvesvaraya Technological University tops in the improvement in research category, in a new comprehensive assessment of all universities in Karnataka.
At 100, UVCE wants to be single but 2 suitors vie for it
Started in 1917 by Sir M Visvesvaraya, the UVCE is a constituent college under Bangalore University (BU) and counts some of India's finest scientists as alumni.
Engineer's Day: The inspirational journey of Sir M Visvesvaraya
All the while, he survived largely on free food offered by temples, studied under street lamps and gave tuitions
PM Narendra Modi asks engineers to apply skills to serve nation
PM Narendra Modi today asked engineers to apply their skills to serve the nation and make engineering in the country "world-class".
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