Deccan Region Today

Andhra Cabinet recommends slew of measures to ward off war impact

Andhra Pradesh cabinet proposes austerity measures to combat economic challenges. Recommendations include 'No Vehicle Day', online classes, reduced special flights, and deferring gold purchases. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu urges citizens to adopt a 'My Country, My Responsibility' philosophy. These steps aim to ease pressure on the nation's energy needs and foreign exchange reserves.

Karnataka, Chile discuss collaboration in deep-tech, clean energy, start-ups

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge met a high-level delegation from Chile, led by Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna, at Vidhana Soudha on Thursday to discuss collaboration in emerging technologies, clean energy, and start-up ecosystems, officials said. The delegation’s visit to Bengaluru, as part of its India engagements, underscores Karnataka’s growing prominence as a preferred partner for global collaborations in technology, innovation, and start-up ecosystems, officials added.

FDH Aero opens Bengaluru office to strengthen India aerospace supply chain play

US-based FDH Aero has opened a new office in Bengaluru, consolidating its hardware and electronics divisions to support India's growing aerospace and defence sector. This full-service hub, backed by local inventory and teams, aims to cater to tier-1 manufacturers and OEMs amidst strong commercial aerospace demand and rising defence investment.

India To Build First Mega Greenfield Shipyard in Tamil Nadu with South Korea Partnership

India’s maritime ambitions received a major push after the signing of a landmark agreement to develop the country’s first mega greenfield shipyard at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu. The project is expected to significantly strengthen India’s shipbuilding ecosystem and support the government’s long-term maritime manufacturing goals. India has signed a landmark MoU with South Korea’s HD KSOE to develop the country’s first mega greenfield shipyard in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, with a planned capacity of 2.5 million GT.

Australian High Commissioner meets KTR, discusses investment and technology cooperation

Bharat Rastra Samiti (BRS) working President K T Rama Rao on Thursday met Australian Commissioner to India Philip Green and Australian Consul general for Karnataka and Telangana Hilary McGeachy at Nandinagar and held discussions on investment opportunities, technology cooperation and educational partnerships