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Andhra Pradesh Minister asks Telugu people living in Iran to return
Andhra Pradesh Minister Kondapalli Srinivas on Monday asked the Telugu people living in Ira to return to Andhra at the earliest, amid the deteriorating law and order situation there. The Minister said that many students, tourists and businessmen of the State are in Iran. He advised the Telugu people living in Iran to stay away from those places where protests are being organised

Amazon opens new office in Bengaluru, company's 2nd biggest in Asia

US e-commerce giant Amazon on Monday (February 23) opened a new office in Bengaluru. Touted to be Amazon's second-largest office in Asia, it measures more than 11 lakh squarefeet. The 12-storey complex will support over 7,000 employees across ecommerce, operations, payments, technology, and seller services in India.

Festo Opens Bengaluru Global Capability Centre, Plans 600 Jobs

Festo, the automation technology company (Festo), has opened a global capability centre in Bengaluru and plans to create 600 jobs, according to a company press release. The centre marks an expansion of the firm's local footprint and positions Bengaluru as a hub for its capability development. The company said the investment responds to growing demand for automation and engineering services.

Water Expo showcasing global water technologies, begins on Feb 26
At a tie when India is sharpening its focus on water security, industrial sustainability and environmental compliance, Water Expo Chennai 2026 is set to be held from February 26 to 28 at the sprawling Chennai Trade Centre. Organised by Water Today Pvt Ltd the three day event will bring together more than 200 exhibitors from India and abroad, positioning itself as one of the most comprehensive B2B platforms for water and waste water solutions in the region.

In a fresh incident, 12 TN fishermen arrested by SL Navy Stalin writes to EAM seeking their release
In a fresh incident, 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested late last night by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel while they were fishing in the high seas in the Palk Strait region prompting CM MK Stalin to dash off a letter to External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar to secure their earlier release using appropriate diplomatic channels.

US insurance major The Hartford opens Global Tech Centre in Hyderabad

Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu on Monday inaugurated the Global Technology Centre of US insurance major The Hartford here, marking the company’s first-ever foray into India. The 160,000 square ft. facility is located in Financial District in the city's IT hub. The centre is expected to scale to a headcount of nearly 1,200 over the next few years as it expands advanced digital, engineering and AI-led capabilities for the organisation globally, a state government release said.