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Mehak Luthra

📈 Demand for homestays surges

In the midst of year-end celebrations, the city's hospitality sector is experiencing a surge after a two-year hiatus.

🖥️ Virtual Smart Clinics from 2023

The ambitious Virtual Smart Clinics (VSC) of Bengaluru Smart City Ltd. (BSCL) is likely going to start functioning in the new year.

💵 Prestige Group to invest in commercial development

The Prestige Group, based in Bengaluru, plans to invest ₹10,000 crores in the development of office space.

🔋 Battery swapping service

In collaboration with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), Honda has formally launched its battery swapping service in Bengaluru.

📶 4G & 5G in rural areas

The GigaMesh system, which enables 4G and 5G connectivity, has been successfully deployed for the first time by Bengaluru-based startup Astrome Technologies in rural Karnataka.