Deccan Region Today

One million youth, a Quantum university, and AI labs: Chandrababu Naidu’s aggressive blueprint for Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh government will sign agreements aimed at strengthening AI infrastructure and skill development in Andhra Pradesh. The government will enter into an MoU with IBM to provide skills training in AI, quantum technology and cybersecurity to one million youth in the state, while another agreement will be signed with UNICC for the establishment of a Quantum and AI Centre of Excellence.

Karnataka ties up with France and Poland on startup and innovation at AI Summit

According to an official statement, this collaboration builds on initial discussions held during the Bengaluru Tech Summit and formalises a shared intent to establish structured cooperation between Karnataka and the Katowice region across innovation-led sectors.

Stalin urges EAM to take diplomatic action to secure release of TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
Pained over the continuing arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the SL Navy, CM MK Stalin on Thursday urged External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S Jaishankar to take urgent diplomatic action for the repatriation of all the fishermen released from Sri Lankan custody and t secure the release of all detained fishermen.

IIT - M Global, Johor Corp to set up Centre for Applied AI in Malaysia
The IIT- Madras Global Research Foundation (IITM Global) and Johor Corporation, the investment and development arm of of the state of Johor, Malaysia are exploring the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Applied Artificial Intelligence (COE-AAI) in Johor.

T-Hub partners with France’s Hauts-de-France to boost India–France startup collaboration
T-Hub has partnered with France’s Hauts-de-France region to help start-ups from both countries expand into new markets. The collaboration will support investment, market access, and innovation programmes, strengthening India–France start-up ties and aligning with India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.