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Andhra Pradesh Positioning as Global Destination, Says Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu
Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu has said, Andhra Pradesh is steadily positioning itself as a global destination by converting its regional disadvantages into strengths, particularly in Northern Andhra. He was speaking at the CII Swarna Andhra Pradesh Conference held in Visakhapatnam today. The Union Minister credited Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for providing long-term vision-driven leadership, noting that earlier initiatives like Vision 2020 had laid the groundwork for current development.
Geopolitics
How the fighting in West Asia is impacting Kerala's economy
From a shortage of LPG cylinders to orphanages facing difficulties, the war in the Gulf region has big repercussions for Kerala's economy, especially its tourism sector. The tourism sector in the state had been on a growth mode after the Covid pandemic crushed the industry. The official numbers show that 8,21,999 foreign tourists visited Kerala in 2025 – an 11.3% upsurge compared with 2024.
Business
Tamil Nadu emerges leader in textile exports
Tamil Nadu has emerged as the national leader in textile exports recording shipments worth $7,997.17 million in 2024-25, accounting for 21.84% of India's total textile exports said a statement from the Tamil Nadu govt citing data released by the National Import Export Record for Yearly Analysis of Trade (NIRYAT).
TTF Chennai 2026 opens with 250+ exhibitors, focuses on the South's travel market
The three-day Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) Chennai 2026 opened with over 250 exhibitors on Friday at the Chennai Trade Centre, highlighting South India’s growing importance as a key travel market. Organised by Fairfest Media, the event has brought together leading tourism boards, travel companies and hospitality brands from across the country and abroad. Nepal Tourism featured as the Partner Country for the event, while Tamil Nadu Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism joined as featured partners.
Business
US remains Telangana's biggest export market
Telangana ranked seventh in India, with merchandise exports touching Rs 1,61,843 crore in 2024-25, marking a 39.30% increase from Rs 1,16,182 crore recorded in 2023-24, according to the Telangana Socio Economic Outlook 2026. The US remained Telangana’s largest export destination, accounting for 23.64% of total shipments, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 11.74% and Saudi Arabia at 6.74%.