Deccan Region Today

Andhra Pradesh Investors Summit Atlanta 2026 Set for October 21 in Cumming, Georgia

The Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRT) North America is set to host the Andhra Pradesh Investors Summit Atlanta 2026 on October 21, 2026, in Cumming, Georgia. The exclusive evening event aims to connect NRI entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, professionals, and community leaders with emerging investment and business opportunities in Andhra Pradesh.

Google’s $15 billion Vizag AI hub to support local AI services, scale Indian-language tools

Google’s planned $15 billion investment in an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is intended to help scale AI applications across India, from healthcare screening to Indian-language tools, while supporting the company’s own services and external cloud customers, Alexander Smith, Principal, Global Infrastructure, Asia Pacific, Google told TNIE.

Bulgarian Delegation to Visit Bengaluru in November to Explore Clean Energy Partnerships

Bengaluru: Bulgaria is exploring partnerships with Karnataka in bioenergy, renewable energy and clean technology, with a high-level Bulgarian delegation comprising ministers and senior administrative officials scheduled to visit Bengaluru in November, coinciding with the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS). The proposed visit was discussed during a meeting between Bulgarian Ambassador to India Dr Nikolay Yankov and Karnataka State Bioenergy Development Board (KSBDB) chairman S E Sudheendra in Bengaluru.

ISS India opens Bengaluru office to strengthen UK-India business ties

UK-based ISS India Ltd. has opened an office in Bengaluru to help businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), access and expand in the Indian and British markets. The inauguration was attended by Kim McGuinness, Chair of The Great North Trade Mission to India, alongside British Deputy High Commission officials, entrepreneurs and investors.

AI Set to Redefine Flavour of Food Innovation

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming flavour development, helping food companies create products faster, adapt them to regional tastes and maintain consistency from the farm to factory. With food manufacturers, flavour companies and technology talent already present in Tamil Nadu, Chennai is well placed to build an AI-driven food innovation ecosystem.

Woxsen University Signs Memorandum of Understanding with XPO to Strengthen Industry Engagement and Experiential Learning

Woxsen University, Hyderabad, and XPO, a global leader in asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation in North America, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and create greater opportunities for students to gain practical industry exposure. The partnership will bring together XPO's industry expertise and Woxsen's academic capabilities through trainee programs, live projects, internships, industry visits, expert interactions and other initiatives focused on preparing students for the workplace.

Mapmygenome acquires Canada’s dnaPower to expand North American footprint

Mapmygenome, a personal genomics and precision medicine player from Hyderabad, has acquired Vancouver-based personal genomics company dnaPower Inc for an undisclosed amount. The move expands the Hyderabad-based company’s presence in North America and strengthens its portfolio in DNA, microbiome, longevity and precision health testing, the company said on Wednesday.

Telangana plans grand cultural showcase at investment summit in Dec

To build momentum for Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, Telangana govt will conduct curtain-raiser programmes on Oct 24 in Hyderabad and Oct 29 in New Delhi. Officials have been instructed to undertake an extensive publicity campaign for both the summit and Raksha Expo. Telangana govt has decided to showcase the state’s rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions on a global platform during Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026.