Published: June 5, 2026 ⹠10:54 PM IST · Updated: June 6, 2026 ⹠6:21 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Karnataka Chief Minister D.
Shivakumar on Friday (June 5, 2026) described Bengaluru as âthe biggest talent pool in Asiaâ, highlighting the cityâs vast reserve of IT professionals, engineers, nurses, and other skilled workers who contribute to economies across the world.
He said Bengaluru remains one of the safest cities to live and work in.
Speaking at the inauguration of the sixth edition of The Hindu Huddle at the Taj West End in Bengaluru, the Chief Minister said the event marked his first inauguration since assuming office.
This edition of The Hindu Huddle, themed âA World in Transitionâ, was curated by The Hinduâs Opinion Editor, Narayan Lakshman, and brought together heads of government, diplomats, policymakers, thought leaders, experts from diverse fields, and members of the arts and entertainment industry to discuss major geopolitical, economic, technological, and social changes shaping the world today.