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February 11, 2026
Andhra Pradesh
Technology
AP: Hisense Inaugurates First Manufacturing Facility in India at Sri City
Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, today inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India through a joint venture with Epack Manufacturing Technologies Private Limited (EMTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Epack Durable Limited (EDL), at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
Karnataka
Business
Karnataka Secures Rs 13,070 Crore Investment Commitments at WEF Davos
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Karnataka secured a remarkable Rs 13,070 crore in investment commitments. The state is set to see significant growth in sectors like renewable energy, data centres, and advanced manufacturing. Renowned global leaders have lauded Karnataka for its conducive business ecosystem and a highly skilled workforce.
Cooperation in space sector between India and the US has matured into an equal partnership: ISRO chairman V Narayanan
ISRO chairman V Narayanan has said that the cooperation in the space sector between India and the US has matured into an equal partnership. Missions such as Chandrayaan, NISAR (the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite, and the recent successful launch of the BlueBird commercial satellite from the US have further reiterated that cooperation.
Tamil Nadu
Technology
Nokia Launches Largest Fixed Networks R&D Facility in Chennai, India
Nokia has inaugurated its largest global research and development (R&D) facility for fixed networks in Chennai, strengthening its long-term commitment to Tamil Nadu and expanding its investment to INR 2.7 billion (USD 31 million) in the first phase. he Finnish telecom equipment maker opened the new facility at SIPCOT Siruseri, according to Industries Minister TRB Rajaa, creating over 200 high-end jobs in the state.