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July 08, 2026
Andhra Pradesh
Business
Andhra IT Minister Nara Lokesh Woos South Korean Giants for Investments
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh is currently on an official tour of South Korea, scouting for investments to boost the state's technology and manufacturing sectors. On Tuesday, Lokesh met with the chief executive of APACT, Seong Dong Lee, and expressed his gratitude for the company's decision to set up a new facility in the southern state.
Tamil Nadu
Technology
TN signs Rs 1,000-crore MoU with Hitachi Energy for tech expansion
In a major boost to the state’s industrial growth and tech ecosystem, the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday signed an MoU with Hitachi Energy for a Rs 1,000-crore expansion project. The initiative, to be implemented over the next three to five years, is projected to generate high-quality technology employment for 1,000 professionals in the state, a press release said. The agreement was signed at the state secretariat in the presence of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, during an event organised by the Department of Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce.
Telangana
Geopolitics
Hyderabad on the Global Education Map: 15 Foreign Universities Eye Campuses in Telangana
Hyderabad is on the verge of becoming one of India’s most prominent international education destinations. Already recognized globally for its thriving IT ecosystem, pharmaceutical industry, aerospace sector, and world-class infrastructure, the city is now attracting the attention of some of the world’s leading universities. According to reports, around 15 foreign universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand have expressed interest in establishing offshore campuses in Telangana, particularly in and around Hyderabad.