N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a $15 billion Google AI data centre near Visakhapatnam, calling it a major growth engine for India, with plans to boost digital infrastructure, AI innovation, and position Andhra Pradesh as a leading data hub
India’s ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra said India’s transformation is driven by strong economic growth, governance reforms, digital and physical infrastructure, and technological innovation. He highlighted deepening India–US ties and India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047
India and Singapore are developing a roadmap for a digital maritime corridor and green shipping under an MoU framework, focusing on decarbonisation, infrastructure, and clean fuel logistics, announced during Singapore Maritime Week with participation from key officials
The Central Government has praised Telangana’s T-FIBER project, with IT Minister Sridhar Babu saying it is now a national model. The initiative provides high-speed broadband and has improved connectivity across villages and government institutions.
The Union Budget 2026–27 proposes a tax holiday till 2047 for foreign cloud companies using data centres in India to serve global customers. The move aims to attract investment, boost data centre capacity and position India as a global AI and digital infrastructure hub.
The MoU intends to promote digital transformation and the development of pilot or demo solutions and the facilitation of private sector contacts to mutually benefit the digital ecosystems of both countries.
The G20 declaration consolidates a vision for the future improved by technology, responsible artificial intelligence and digital public infrastructure.
