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April 16, 2026
Karnataka
Geopolitics
Karnataka to Unveil Global Innovation Alliance 2.0 for Deeper Tech Partnerships
The Karnataka government will unveil an upgraded Global Innovation Alliance (GIA 2.0) at its flagship diplomatic outreach platform, Bridge to Bengaluru 2026, on April 17 in Delhi, in a bid to scale global partnerships and position the state as a gateway for innovation into India.
Technology
Karnataka unveils quantum roadmap to build $20 billion economy by 2035
Karnataka government on April 15 unveiled an ambitious Quantum Roadmap (2026–2035) to position the state as Asia’s leading quantum innovation hub and build a $20 billion quantum economy over the next decade. The announcement, made on World Quantum Day, also marked the launch of Phase 1 of the roadmap and the unveiling of India’s first comprehensive Quantum Ecosystem Map, prepared by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
Tamil Nadu
Business
Mindspace REIT takes 51% stake for Rs 3k crore in Chennai IT Park Deal
In one of the largest deals in the city's office space segment Mindspace Business Parks REIT on Tuesday announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in the 2.6 million square ft International Tech park Chennai Radial Road, valued Rs 3,000 crore.
Telangana
Business
LPL Financial opens first FCC outside US in Hyderabad to hire 1500 techies
LPL Financial on Tuesday opened its global capability centre in Hyderabad, marking the US-based wealth management firm’s first site outside the United States as it bets on Indian talent to beef up its technology operations and AI-enabled capabilities.
Technology
Jeh Aerospace signs long-term agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace for precision landing gear components
Jeh Aerospace has signed a long-term agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace to manufacture high-precision landing gear components from its Hyderabad facility. The deal integrates the company into a global aerospace supply chain serving single-aisle commercial aircraft programmes.