Bengaluru airport launches ‘BIAL Genie Hackathon’
The Hindu
BIAL ropes in Microsoft to develop a super app for passenger comfort
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has partnered with Microsoft India for the ‘BIAL Genie Hackathon’, which is an exercise to mobilise app developers, data scientists, data engineers and hackathon enthusiasts who are interested in developing a super app that can foster technology-led innovation and seamless passenger experiences at the airport.
The initiative was in line with BIAL’s efforts to develop superior customer service that enables passengers to have a simple, seamless, and engaging travel journey while flying through BLR airport.

The Karnataka government has drafted a comprehensive master plan for the integrated development of Kukke Subrahmanya temple, the State’s highest revenue-generating temple managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department. The redevelopment initiative is estimated to cost around ₹254 crore and aims to enhance infrastructure and facilities for devotees.