Deccan Region Today

Sri Lanka, Andhra Pradesh discuss strengthening ties

Sri Lanka and the state of Andhra Pradesh on Friday discussed ways to further strengthen their longstanding ties, with a focus on tourism, trade, investment and pilgrimage tourism. Sri Lanka’s deputy high commissioner, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, called on Andhra Pradesh Chief N. Chandrababu Naidu in Vijayawada on Friday and held discussions on expanding cooperation between Sri Lanka and the state.

AP Secures Major Digital Project; Cable Landing Station At Vizag

Andhra Pradesh is set to emerge as the third largest digital landing hub in the country with tech giants Google and Microsoft ready to partner in laying of deep sea internet cables. Google would establish a cable landing station and AI Facility at Vizag. Google is planning to build an international subsea cable landing station (CLS) in Vizag, as part of its America–India Connect initiative and a massive $15 billion gigawatt-scale AI data center campus.

India, Taiwan sign MoU to deepen public finance cooperation

Taiwan and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Public Finance Cooperation on Friday, as per a statement by Ministry of Finance, Taiwan. The MoU was signed in Bengaluru by Mumin Chen, Deputy Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India and Ninad S. Deshpande, Director General, India-Taipei Association. As per the release, the MoU strengthens existing cooperation in public finance between the two countries and establishes a regular institutional mechanism for exchanging knowledge and expertise, strengthening bilateral fiscal cooperation.

CM DK Shivakumar directs officials to identify five cities for industrial development other than Bengaluru

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar directed officials to identify five cities other than Bengaluru for industrial development in various parts of the state. He was speaking at the progress review meeting of the Commerce and Industries Department held at the Home Office, Krishna, on Friday. With the aim of creating job opportunities in various cities of the state, it is intended to encourage industries by providing special incentives to investors.

Karnataka weaves global ambitions with two textile export centres

Karnataka is looking to give its handloom and textile sector a stronger foothold in global markets, with the state government proposing two Textile Export Facilitation Centres’ to help weavers, textile producers and exporters navigate international markets. The centres have been proposed in North Karnataka and Doddaballapur near Bengaluru, with the Karnataka Chief Secretary submitting the proposal to the Centre.

C J George elected president of Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce Kerala

C J George will lead the Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce Kerala for the 2026-28 term. He succeeds Viju Jacob, focusing on expanding trade and investment ties. Alex K Ninan and Beby Mathew also hold key positions within the chamber. A Japanese business delegation will visit Kochi soon to explore opportunities. These initiatives aim to strengthen business relations ahead of a diplomatic anniversary.

TN’s AI future lies in empowering MSMEs, manufacturing, say experts

Organised jointly by the Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), iTNT Hub, and the German Indian Business Alliance (GIBA), the ninth edition of the conclave — 'AI Tamil Nadu 2030: Positioning Tamil Nadu as India's AI Capital' — brought together practitioners from India, Germany, and the US to map out the State's strategy in the global AI landscape.

Telangana, Mauritius to boost ties in tech, education sectors

Mauritius Minister Luchmanen Pethia met Telangana IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu in Hyderabad to discuss bilateral cooperation. The talks centered on public administration, tourism, IT, emerging technologies, skill development, and education. Telangana expressed readiness to collaborate and invited Mauritius to the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2026

Proposal for a technology partnership with Kitakyushu

The Minister proposed that Telangana-Kitakyushu work together in areas such as advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics, industrial automation, semiconductors, eco-friendly technologies, and skill development. He said that Kitakyushu, which was once a hub for heavy industries, is now a hub for advanced manufacturing, environmental technology, and green growth, and that the progress made in the fields can provide useful experiences to Telangana.

Hyderabad space-tech firms push for Space City, common test facilities

Hyderabad space-tech firms are requesting a dedicated Space City and infrastructure. The Telangana government aims to boost space technology as a key growth sector. Startups presented proposals for a strong space policy and common testing facilities. The minister acknowledged these suggestions and stated they are under consideration. This initiative seeks to position Hyderabad as a leading deep-tech hub in Asia.