Deccan Region Today

PM Modi to launch ₹17,900 crore development projects in Andhra Pradesh, visit Mysuru on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, where he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹17,900 crore, spanning aviation, semiconductors, renewable energy, power transmission, road infrastructure and youth development. During the visit, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the ASIP Semiconductor Project in Visakhapatnam, being developed with an investment of over ₹460 crore by ASIP Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in partnership with APACT, Republic of Korea.

PM Modi inaugurates new Vizag airport; commercial flights to shift from Aug 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport. This new airport will significantly boost connectivity for north Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha. Commercial operations are set to begin on August 17, handling six million passengers annually. The airport aims to support the state's industrial growth and attract new investments. Future plans include developing an integrated aviation ecosystem with cargo and MRO facilities.

Andhra Pradesh, Australia Sign Four MoUs to Strengthen Cooperation in Key Sectors

Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Australia have signed four Memoranda of Understanding in Amaravati today to strengthen cooperation in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, inclusive education, student mental health and skill development. One of the agreements provides for a technology-enabled pilot project on student mental health in selected higher educational institutions. The programme, to be jointly implemented by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education and Australia’s Rebound, will provide students with access to mental health resources, wellness assessment tools and virtual counselling services while ensuring privacy.

Looking forward to increasing trade with Kerala, says UK deputy high commissioner

The United Kingdom is looking to increase imports of marine products and textiles from Kerala in the coming years, banking on the potential of Vizhinjam International Seaport, according to UK Deputy High Commissioner Sutapa Choudhury. Choudhury said Kerala exports products worth ₹40,000 crore annually to the UK, with marine products accounting for the largest share.

Kerala's Investment Policies Will Continue Despite Government Change: Minister Shri P. K. Kunhalikutty

Kerala's industrial investment policies will continue despite change in government, Minister for Industries, Commerce, IT and AI, Shri P K Kunhalikutty said today, while affirming the state's commitment to providing policy stability for investors. To strengthen overseas engagement, the government plans to establish Kerala Desks abroad in Dubai, London, New York, Singapore and Tokyo. These offices will promote Kerala as an investment destination and encourage the state's global diaspora to channel capital into investments rather than supporting the state solely by remittances.

Tamil Nadu government signs MoUs for setting up Global Capability Centres, University of Western Australia campus in Chennai

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday (July 30, 2026) inked four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with leading global companies to establish Global Capability Centres (GCCs), Research and Development (R&D) centres, and a manufacturing facility. In the higher education sector, the State government signed an MoU with the University of Western Australia to set up Tamil Nadu’s first international university campus at Velachery in Chennai. Together, these MoUs are expected to generate 2,920 direct and indirect jobs in the State, according to an official release.

Revanth Reddy offers full support to investors, promises policy stability

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday assured industry leaders that his government would provide all necessary support to investors, promising quick clearances, policy stability and regular engagement to facilitate new investments in the state. Addressing representatives of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Revanth invited businesses to consider Telangana as their preferred investment destination.