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Microsoft Announces $17.5B Investment To Make India AI-First, Largest In Asia
Microsoft has announced a massive 17.5 billion dollar investment to help transform India into an AI-first nation, marking its largest investment in Asia so far. The commitment was confirmed after a meeting between CEO Satya Nadella and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, making it a milestone moment in India’s artificial intelligence growth path. Nadella expressed that the goal is to support India’s future by developing infrastructure, skills and sovereign technology capabilities f
Microsoft Announces $17.5B Investment To Make India AI-First, Largest In Asia
Microsoft has announced a massive 17.5 billion dollar investment to help transform India into an AI-first nation, marking its largest investment in Asia so far. The commitment was confirmed after a meeting between CEO Satya Nadella and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, making it a milestone moment in India’s artificial intelligence growth path. Nadella expressed that the goal is to support India’s future by developing infrastructure, skills and sovereign technology capabilities f
AP Govt Fast-Tracks AI Revolution In Vizag With Google, TCS And Cognizant Investments
The Andhra Pradesh government is pushing forward with high-speed development to transform Vizag into one of India’s biggest AI and cloud-technology hubs. A major milestone in this journey is the AI-powered data centre project being led by Raiden Infotech, associated with Google, approved in October 2025. The initiative is expected to bring a massive USD 15 billion investment into the state over the coming years. Nearly 1 GW of data-centre capacity is planned across Vizag and Anakapalli, mak
AP Govt Fast-Tracks AI Revolution In Vizag With Google, TCS And Cognizant Investments
The Andhra Pradesh government is pushing forward with high-speed development to transform Vizag into one of India’s biggest AI and cloud-technology hubs. A major milestone in this journey is the AI-powered data centre project being led by Raiden Infotech, associated with Google, approved in October 2025. The initiative is expected to bring a massive USD 15 billion investment into the state over the coming years. Nearly 1 GW of data-centre capacity is planned across Vizag and Anakapalli, mak
India Rolls Out Next-Gen E-Passports With RFID Chips And Enhanced Security Features
India has begun rolling out its next generation of e-passports equipped with advanced digital and physical security layers designed to strengthen identity verification and eliminate fraud. The upgraded system is part of Passport Seva Programme 2.0, which introduces new standards in passport security, digital integration, and citizen services. All new passports issued henceforth will be e-passports, while existing non-electronic passports will continue to remain valid until their expiry, with
India Rolls Out Next-Gen E-Passports With RFID Chips And Enhanced Security Features
India has begun rolling out its next generation of e-passports equipped with advanced digital and physical security layers designed to strengthen identity verification and eliminate fraud. The upgraded system is part of Passport Seva Programme 2.0, which introduces new standards in passport security, digital integration, and citizen services. All new passports issued henceforth will be e-passports, while existing non-electronic passports will continue to remain valid until their expiry, with
Google to Invest $10B in AI Data Centre Hub in Visakhapatnam
In a massive boost to India’s digital infrastructure, Google has announced a $10 billion investment to establish a giga-scale AI and data centre hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is part of a larger $15 billion plan over the next five years, marking the largest Google AI hub outside the United States, as confirmed by Google Cloud Global CEO Thomas Kurian. Kurian described the project as not just a technological investment but a transformational one. The facility will
Google to Invest $10B in AI Data Centre Hub in Visakhapatnam
In a massive boost to India’s digital infrastructure, Google has announced a $10 billion investment to establish a giga-scale AI and data centre hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is part of a larger $15 billion plan over the next five years, marking the largest Google AI hub outside the United States, as confirmed by Google Cloud Global CEO Thomas Kurian. Kurian described the project as not just a technological investment but a transformational one. The facility will
Digital India Turns 10: PM Modi Celebrates Its Transformation into a People's Movement
As Digital India celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartfelt blog titled 'A Decade of Digital India', highlighting the initiative's far-reaching impact on Indian society. What began as a government program aimed at bridging the digital divide has now evolved into a nationwide movement that empowers people and drives the nation towards self-reliance. Launched in
Digital India Turns 10: PM Modi Celebrates Its Transformation into a People's Movement
As Digital India celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartfelt blog titled 'A Decade of Digital India', highlighting the initiative's far-reaching impact on Indian society. What began as a government program aimed at bridging the digital divide has now evolved into a nationwide movement that empowers people and drives the nation towards self-reliance. Launched in
PM Modi Proposes UPI Integration, Chamber of Commerce & Maritime Centre at BIMSTEC Summit 2025
Bangkok, April 4 — At the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled several bold proposals aimed at enhancing regional cooperation, economic integration, and disaster resilience among the seven member nations of BIMSTEC—India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. UPI Integration Across BIMSTEC In a major push toward financial connectivity, PM Modi proposed linking India’s UPI (Unified Pa
PM Modi Proposes UPI Integration, Chamber of Commerce & Maritime Centre at BIMSTEC Summit 2025
Bangkok, April 4 — At the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled several bold proposals aimed at enhancing regional cooperation, economic integration, and disaster resilience among the seven member nations of BIMSTEC—India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. UPI Integration Across BIMSTEC In a major push toward financial connectivity, PM Modi proposed linking India’s UPI (Unified Pa









