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Karnataka readies Chile pact to scale startups digital services and talent exchange

Karnataka readies Chile pact to scale startups digital services and talent exchange

Karnataka plans to deepen ties with Chile by expanding cooperation in digital services, startups, and talent exchange. IT/BT minister Priyank Kharge said a high-level meeting with Chilean representatives—headed by foreign affairs minister Francisco Perez Mackenna—focused on innovation-led growth, market access, and mobility of skilled talent. The talks build on a letter of intent signed at the Bengaluru Tech Summit under the Global Innovation Alliance framework. Both sides also discussed renewable energy collaboration, including green hydrogen and sustainable industrial innovation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Bengaluru residents can now download e Khata online using SAS Property Tax ID instantly

Bengaluru residents can now download e Khata online using SAS Property Tax ID instantly

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has enabled Bengaluru residents to download e-Khata online. The process uses the user’s SAS Property Tax ID, cutting out office visits and reducing delays. With the digital option, citizens can access and retrieve their e-Khata anytime, streamlining property-related work such as transactions and tax payments across the city.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026

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India appliance repairs are going mainstream as tech networks replace informal local shops

India appliance repairs are going mainstream as tech networks replace informal local shops

India’s appliance repair world is being reshaped as smartphones, smart TVs, and more complex devices raise both the cost and stakes of fixing electronics. Where informal, technician-led visits once dominated, organised, tech-enabled service networks are now gaining ground. Consumer expectations for quicker, reliable turnaround and transparent service are accelerating the shift.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Income tax portal revamp lets taxpayers file old and new rules from one website

Income tax portal revamp lets taxpayers file old and new rules from one website

The Income Tax Department has unveiled a revamped e-filing portal designed for the shift to the Income Tax Act, 2025. Taxpayers can now handle payments and file under both the old and new tax regimes via one platform, with updated ITR forms and challans scheduled for availability from April 1, 2026.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Budget expands GST reach on OIDAR digital services and data access platforms in India

Budget expands GST reach on OIDAR digital services and data access platforms in India

India’s GST treatment of Online Information and Database Access Service (OIDAR) is rooted in a tax levy introduced in 2001 under the earlier service tax regime, then widened in 2016 to bring more digital services under tax. The Budget 2023-24 further broadens the scope, tightening how data access and related online services are classified for GST.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Bescom launches HT Mitra portal for faster power grievance redressal for industrial consumers

Bescom launches HT Mitra portal for faster power grievance redressal for industrial consumers

Karnataka has launched Bescom’s ‘HT Mitra’ portal to speed up grievance redressal for industrial and commercial consumers with high-tension electricity connections. Developed by Bescom engineers, the platform lets customers register complaints and track their status online. The move is intended to boost transparency and efficiency for more than 18,000 eligible customers and reduce delays in service delivery.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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