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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has compared artificial intelligence with the Industrial Revolution, saying AI is beginning to “erase” jobs requiring human thinking and creativity. He warned that technology could eventually replace both physical labour and the human mind.

TCS subsidiary HyperVault has secured 264 acres in Hyderabad to develop a 1 GW AI data centre campus with an investment of up to Rs 70,000 crore. The project will use liquid-cooled infrastructure, green energy and create thousands of jobs

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said data, AI and content sectors were poised for a golden era, stressing the need for companies to expand into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and create more opportunities for young talent.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has urged the Centre to adopt a unified national water security framework, proposing one plan for every village and town linked to a State asset register. Speaking at the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari summit in New Delhi, he highlighted Telangana’s achievements in water conservation and sought Central support for irrigation projects.

The ISI is reportedly shifting its honey-trapping operations from Pakistan to smaller Indian towns, using AI-generated images and videos to target recruits and officials. Intelligence agencies face growing challenges, with recent reports indicating increased attempts to obtain sensitive defence information

Kakatiya University has signed an MoU with Germany’s Reutlingen University to offer Telangana students international-standard higher education opportunities through a '3+2' master's programme. Twenty KU students will be selected annually to pursue advanced studies in Germany, enhancing academic and career prospects.

Actress Shalini Pandey has condemned the circulation of a fake AI-generated video featuring her, calling it deeply disturbing. She urged fans and the public not to share, forward or download it and instead report the fabricated content immediately

Osmania University hosted a national seminar on the impact of artificial intelligence on accounting education, with experts stressing curriculum reforms, improved teaching methods and modern assessment systems. Speakers said accounting graduates must develop technological, analytical, problem-solving and professional capabilities

IndiGo Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of IndiGo, has invested in Sarvam as part of its Series B funding round. The investment will support AI-led innovation across customer experience, employee productivity and operational workflows at IndiGo.

Karnataka is exploring pilot projects using ElevenLabs’ voice AI for skilling, healthcare, investment promotion, culture and citizen services. Discussions also focused on responsible AI, deepfake prevention, misinformation safeguards, voice restoration and watermarking, with officials seeking a roadmap for implementation

A CBRE South Asia report reveals that while 93% of Indian office occupiers are experimenting with or adopting artificial intelligence (AI), 57% say it has no immediate impact on their leasing decisions. Most firms remain in early stages of AI implementation, focusing on proofs‑of‑concept and systemic mapping before committing capital.

Only 13 per cent of Indian schools have achieved advanced, system-wide AI integration, while 91 per cent of teachers want clear rules for student AI use, a QS I-GAUGE report found. Higher education faculty also flagged concerns over academic dishonesty and overdependence

Over 11,000 students received degrees at VIT University’s 41st convocation in Vellore on Saturday, with 781 awarded Ph.Ds. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged graduates to help India become a creator of artificial intelligence.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu defended data centre projects, saying they would create lakhs of AI jobs and boost the state’s knowledge economy. He dismissed concerns over water use and highlighted upcoming investments, including Google’s data centre project near Visakhapatnam

Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women, Hyderabad, conducted an orientation programme for its first‑year engineering students. Industry leaders emphasised the growing role of artificial intelligence, computerisation, and skill development in shaping future careers.

AI-powered robotic system Aletta has started performing blood draws in European hospitals, replacing human phlebotomists with precision automation. The innovation, praised by physicians, is reshaping clinical procedures and sparking debate about the future of medical jobs.

State Bank of India’s Hyderabad Local Head Office celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour, as CGM Neelesh Dwivedi hoisted the National Flag at Koti. Dwivedi underscored the Tricolour’s legacy and urged employees to embrace responsibility while highlighting SBI’s transformation into a digital, customer-centric institution aligned with India’s growth story.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Amaravati would be developed as a Deep Tech capital and a hub for artificial intelligence and quantum computing. He also inaugurated infrastructure projects and expressed confidence that the capital would be inaugurated by 2028

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged banks to maintain meaningful human oversight while deploying artificial intelligence, stressing that accountability for AI-driven decisions must remain with banks. He called for explainable models, stronger governance, data privacy, bias controls and safeguards against cybersecurity risks

Artificial Intelligence-powered weather forecasts in Telangana helped small farmers save up to USD 560 by adjusting their farming practices, according to the World Bank’s World Development Report 2026. The report urges developing nations to adopt low-cost AI tools to boost productivity, improve governance, and enhance social programs.