Union MoS Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar announced that Google’s upcoming 1-GW data centre and AI hub in Visakhapatnam, backed by a $15 billion investment, is expected to generate ₹10,000 crore for Andhra Pradesh and create up to 30,000 jobs.
India has achieved a major milestone in digital sovereignty with the launch of BSNL’s ‘Swadeshi’ 4G network. Prime Minister Modi commissioned over 97,500 towers, making India one of only five nations with its own end-to-end telecom technology stack. This cloud-based, 5G-ready infrastructure will connect over 26,700 unserved villages and form the nation’s largest cluster of green telecom sites.
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At the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the historic UPI–UPU Integration project, a transformative step to make cross-border remittances faster, safer, and more affordable. He also pledged USD 10 million to support global postal innovation and confirmed India’s bid for two crucial UPU councils, reaffirming India’s vision of a modern, inclusive, and cooperative global postal network.
