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AP Minister Nara Lokesh Arrives in Singapore; Key Bilateral Talks Scheduled
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications, Nara Lokesh, arrived in Singapore on Monday, May 11, 2026, marking the start of a high-profile official visit aimed at attracting major foreign direct investment (FDI) and studying cutting-edge urban infrastructure models. Upon his arrival at Changi International Airport, Minister Lokesh was received by senior diplomats and members of the Telugu diaspora. The visit is viewed as a strategic move to position Andhra Pradesh as India’s premier tech hub and to seek international collaborations for the ongoing construction and development of the capital city, Amaravati.
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State planning commission pitches tech ecosystem push beyond Bengaluru to tier-II, III cities
Karnataka plans to expand its technology ecosystem beyond Bengaluru to tier-II and tier-III cities, aiming to decentralize innovation. The KSPPC's roadmap proposes establishing Karnataka Innovation Orchestration Centers to foster deep tech incubation and R&D, positioning the state as a global model for technology-driven development.
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‘Tamil Nadu’s stability pitch faces a new test’
Tamil Nadu emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the China+1 shift, built on the State’s long-standing reputation for political stability and policy continuity— an advantage now facing its biggest test with the State facing its first coalition government in over five decades. Over the last few years, Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the global diversification away from China, attracting investments across electronics, automobiles, footwear, and textiles.
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Successful Hyderabad Investor Meet under ‘Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM)–2026’
In a significant move towards establishing Rajasthan as a global hub for agricultural innovation, agritech investment, and a technology-driven agricultural economy, the Department of Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan, in collaboration with Rajasthan Foundation and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), successfully organised the Hyderabad Investor Meet under the banner of ‘Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM)–2026’ at Hotel Park Hyatt, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.