Deccan Region Today

Google to set up task force to explore tech tie-ups with Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held a series of high-level meetings with global technology, logistics, urban development and academic institutions on Monday, the first day of his two-day visit to Singapore, seeking investments and strategic partnerships for the State's development. A key outcome of the visit was an agreement between the Andhra Pradesh government and Google to establish a special task force to explore cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital governance.

Chandrababu Naidu meets Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, explores deeper collaboration across key sectors

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday met High Commissioner of India to Singapore, Dr. Shilpak Ambule, and discussed opportunities to further strengthen Singapore's partnership with the state across several key sectors, including investment, technology, advanced manufacturing, robotics, medical devices, education and innovation. Sharing details of the meeting on X, Naidu said he was delighted to interact with Dr. Ambule and exchange views on expanding cooperation between Singapore and Andhra Pradesh.

Kochi to host Indo-Arab Connect 2026 from August 31

Seeking to expand its presence in the Middle East travel market, Kerala will host Indo-Arab Connect 2026 in Kochi from August 31 to September 2. The tourism and travel trade summit will bring together tour operators, hospitality stakeholders and exhibitors from Arab countries to promote tourism, Ayurveda, medical value travel and luxury hospitality. In a press statement, the organisers say that the event will focus on tourism, Ayurveda, medical value travel and luxury hospitality.

Tamil Nadu plans global push for Sivakasi firecrackers targets Chinese market dominance

The Tamil Nadu government is preparing a comprehensive policy to transform the Sivakasi fireworks industry into a major global exporter, with a special focus on helping local manufacturers compete with Chinese products in international markets. Industries Minister S. Keerthana said the initiative would combine export promotion, worker safety, infrastructure development and regulatory reforms to strengthen one of the state's most important traditional industries.