Deccan Region Today

India’s data-centre power demand to rise 8-fold to 91 TW by 2035: BNEF report

India's data-centre electricity demand is set to grow more than eightfold from 11 terawatt in 2025 to 91 terawatt in 2035, according to a new report by BloombergNEF. As per the report, Maharashtra remains India's dominant data centre market, accounting for 55 per cent of total live IT capacity and holding the largest pipeline of approved projects. The report finds that Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh will play critical roles in the next phase of growth as companies announce large investments in these states.

Mandaviya to Chair BRICS Youth, Sports Ministers Meeting in Vizag

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a two-day meeting of BRICS Sports and Youth Ministers beginning on Saturday in Visakhapatnam where a joint declaration focussing on sports manufacturing and indigenous disciplines will be issued on the final day. The engagements will bring together Ministers and Heads of Delegation from all 11 BRICS member countries to strengthen cooperation in youth affairs and sports.

Dubai Chambers hosts roundtables in Bengaluru with 71 investors to showcase investment opportunities in Dubai

Dubai Chambers recently organised a series of roundtable discussions in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, India, attended by 71 investors. The roundtables aimed to highlight the diverse investment opportunities Dubai offers to Indian companies across various sectors, particularly in digital economy and advanced technologies.

K’taka govt keen to bring foreign university campuses to KWIN City: Minister Patil

The Karnataka government is keen to attract foreign university campuses to KWIN City, with some seeking buildings tailored to their specific requirements under a ‘build-to-suit’ model, state Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil said on Friday. The minister noted that Toyota is establishing a state-of-the-art innovation centre there, which will be of a standard that the company does not even have in its home country, Japan.

ADB to provide Rs 1,750 crore for development of 500 KPS schools in Karnataka

The Asian Development Bank and Karnataka government on Friday signed an agreement for Rs 1,750 crore in ADB assistance to develop 500 government schools as Karnataka Public Schools by 2029-30. The state will contribute Rs 750 crore, taking the total project outlay to Rs 2,500 crore to upgrade infrastructure and educational facilities.

EPSRR and AxtonCapital Partner to Develop F & B Concepts in Sri Lanka and Oman

EPSRR Holdings Private Limited ("EPSRR") today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Axton Capital, UK ("Axton"), to develop and expand food and beverage concepts in Sri Lanka and the Sultanate of Oman. Under the MOU, the two companies intend to collaborate through J M Robertson & Company Limited ("JMR"), a subsidiary of Axton, to establish and scale F & B concepts across both markets.

PPS Skoda celebrates Onam with delivery of 150 vehicles in Kerala; Unveils new Skoda Kylaq Sportline model

PPS Motors, part of one of India's largest automobile retail conglomerates, has announced the delivery of 150 Skoda vehicles to customers across Kerala as part of its Onam celebrations. The milestone adds to the festive spirit for 150 Kerala families while reaffirming PPS Skoda's strong presence in the state.

Chennai Port achieves landmark milestone in automotive exports

Chennai Port Authority has achieved a significant milestone in India’s automotive export journey, with 19,300 vehicles handled in a single month, reaffirming the port’s role as a key maritime gateway connecting India’s automobile manufacturing sector with global markets.

India, ADB Sign $230 Million Loan to Modernise Water Supply and Sanitation in Chennai

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday signed a $230 million loan agreement to modernise and expand water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Chennai. The loan documents were signed by Saurabh Singh, Deputy Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, on behalf of the Government of India, and Mio Oka, Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission, on behalf of the multilateral lender.

'Vishwa Bandhu Bharat' spirit guided BRICS STI meet; Chennai Declaration adopted: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday said the BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting in Chennai was guided by the vision of "Vishwa Bandhu Bharat" reiterated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the discussions focused on building a resilient and sustainable innovation ecosystem

CM Revanth Reddy invites Oxford University to set up centre in T’gana

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday invited the Oxford University to bring its executive education programmes, specialized research capabilities to Hyderabad and set up a centre in the city. Reddy, who visited the 900-year-old university on Friday as part of his UK tour, held talks with Professors Maya Tudor of Blavatnik School of Government and Faisal Devji of Baliol College.