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From Team Deccan Centre
June 15, 2026
Andhra Pradesh
Business
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu to visit Singapore to attract investments for development of Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will visit Singapore on June 15 and 16 to attract investments and strengthen cooperation for the development of Amaravati and other key infrastructure projects. During the two-day visit, the Chief Minister will meet Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, senior government leaders, investors and business executives. He will also participate in discussions with start-up investors, technology leaders, and industry representatives to promote Andhra Pradesh as an investment destination.
Karnataka
Business
K'taka govt approves 4 initiatives worth over Rs 27 Cr to boost startups, deeptech
The Karnataka government has approved four strategic initiatives worth over Rs 27 crore, aimed at accelerating startup growth, fostering industry- academia collaboration, advancing biotechnology infrastructure, and promoting indigenous deep-tech innovation, Minister for IT & BT Priyank Kharge said. The initiatives are being implemented through the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), leading academic institutions, and ecosystem partners.
Technology
NTT DATA Opens Bengaluru 4 Data Center - the City's Largest Data Center Campus
NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business, and technology services, today announced the official opening of the Bengaluru 4 Data Center Campus (BLR4) of its Global Data Centers business division, a major expansion of the company's India footprint and a significant addition to its global platform of hyperscale-ready facilities.Located near Kempegowda International Airport in the heart of India's innovation corridor, the new campus is designed to meet accelerating demand for secure, scalable, and energy-efficient digital infrastructure.
Kerala
Technology
Kerala signs pact with Inductus group to accelerate GCC, Tech Growth
In a major initiative to accelerate economic growth and technological innovation the Government of Kerala through its apex IT infrastructure entity Infoparks Kerala, has entered into a strategic partnership with Inductus Group, a leading global GCC Enabler & IT consulting firm.
Tamil Nadu
Business
Tamil Nadu courts South Korean ATM maker for greenfield manufacturing project
Tamil Nadu's efforts to attract global manufacturing investments have received a potential boost, with South Korean self-banking technology major Hyosung TNS considering a greenfield manufacturing facility in the state to produce automated teller machines (ATMs) for both domestic and international markets. The proposal emerged during Industries Minister S Keerthana's visit to South Korea, where she met the leadership of Hyosung TNS, a global leader in self-service banking technologies, to discuss investment opportunities and potential collaborations in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors.
Telangana
Business
Theom Expands Global Footprint with Launch of India Operations in Hyderabad
Theom, a leading innovator in AI and data security, today announced the launch of its India operations with the opening of its new office in Hyderabad. The launch was graced by Mr. Phani Nagarjuna, Founding CEO, Aikam (Telangana AI Innovation Hub), and Vallabi A, Program Director - SPEED & Investment Cell, Government of Telangana.
Hyderabad to host World Events Economy Week (WEEW) 2026
Hyderabad is set to host the inaugural edition of World Events Economy Week (WEEW) 2026, a landmark global platform for the events industry, from June 12 to 15 at HITEX Exhibition Centre. Designed as a first-of-its-kind initiative, WEEW brings together the Celebration Economy, Business Events (MICE), Tourism, Hospitality, and Creative Economy under a single integrated framework, creating a unified marketplace for one of the world’s fastest-growing economic sectors.
Andaman and Nicobar
Geopolitics
Oil block auction, Thailand 'Land Bridge' to boost Andaman & Nicobar’s strategic value, says Lt Gov Joshi
India’s offshore exploration, the upcoming oil block auctions and Thailand's 'land bridge' project will elevate the strategic significance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lt Governor Admiral DK Joshi (Retd) said on June 12. The bidding deadline for the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) Bid Round X (10th round), which includes the Andaman basin blocks, is scheduled for June 19, he said. Joshi was addressing a one-day conference on Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Development, Security and Ecology, organised by The India Foundation.