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Men doing household chores, AI's impact: Andhra's education reforms erase gender stereotypes, focus on tech

Andhra Pradesh is implementing reforms in school education to address gender stereotypes and promote equality. Textbooks are being revised to ensure shared responsibilities in household chores among genders. Introductions to technology, such as Artificial Intelligence, will enhance interactive learning in classrooms.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Andhra sets 70% renewable energy rule for data centres, addresses water concerns: Lokesh

Andhra Pradesh is adopting a sustainability-focused strategy for its data-centre expansion in Visakhapatnam. The state mandates that 70 percent of energy used by data centres must come from renewable sources. To address water requirements, the Polavaram project will redirect water flow toward Visakhapatnam. Additionally, the state is incentivizing the establishment…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Former Andhra Pradesh deputy CM Srinivas dies of heart attack

Former Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Alla Nani passed away suddenly from a heart attack. He was 56 years old at the time of his untimely passing. Nani had previously served as Deputy CM and health minister under the YSRCP government. Following his election loss, he switched his political affiliation…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Andhra ranks first in PM SHRI fund utilisation, claims Education Minister Lokesh

Andhra Pradesh has secured the top position in India for utilizing PM SHRI scheme funds. The state plans to build 844 smart kitchens this year. Efforts are underway to distribute student kits before the Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting. Bunk beds will be installed for girl students in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

MSMEs key to creating 20 lakh jobs in Andhra: Minister Nara Lokesh

The government is promoting decentralized development through clusters and simplifying business processes. Plans are underway to list 100 Andhra Pradesh companies on the NSE within three months.

The Economic Times · May 14

Another comedian detained in Andhra over jokes on Pawan Kalyan

The Andhra Pradesh police have detained another stand-up comedian, Rafiq, for making jokes about Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan. This comes a day after the arrest of Hyderabad-based comedian Anudeep Katikala for a similar reason.

Newslaundry · Apr 17

South Central 48: Kerala hijab row, Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka fight over Google centre

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Anisha Sheth are joined by journalists Shahina KK and Indulekha Aravind, and TNM’s executive editor Sudipto Mondal. 

Newslaundry · Oct 26, 2025

India to get biggest data center investment outside of US with Google pledging $15 billion project

The race for AI data centers is on and Google wants in on the action.

TechRadar · Oct 14, 2025

Google To Invest $15 Bn In India, Build Largest AI Hub Outside US

Google said Tuesday it will invest $15 billion in India over the next five years, as it announced a giant data centre and artificial intelligence base in the country.

International Business Times · Oct 14, 2025

Google Plans $6 Billion Data Center In India, Its Largest In Asia, With Massive Renewable Energy Investment: Report

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is reportedly making its biggest data center investment in Asia with a $6 billion project in India's Andhra Pradesh state.

Benzinga · Jul 31, 2025