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BITS Pilani will invest Rs 1,000 crore to establish an AI Plus campus in Amaravati over the next five years. The campus, expected to accommodate 7,000 students, will offer courses in artificial intelligence, robotics, data science and other emerging technologies

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh has accused former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of hypocrisy over his prohibition promise, alleging that the Rs 3,500-crore liquor scam under the YSRCP government involved monthly kickbacks of Rs 100 crore.

The Andhra Pradesh government is considering legislation to bar school students from social media. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha and IT Minister Nara Lokesh said measures are being studied to regulate platforms, counter false propaganda and protect children from harmful online content

Bill Gates visited Amaravati, welcomed by IT Minister Nara Lokesh. He held talks with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on expanding Gates Foundation initiatives in health, agriculture, AI-driven governance and scalable public welfare projects

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh extended support to Shaiksha Vali, a Muslim vendor from Kurnool, who was harassed by YouTubers during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana. Lokesh condemned the divisive act and promised to meet the vendor personally.

The Andhra Pradesh government will study legal frameworks for age-appropriate access to social media, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said, citing concerns over excessive usage by children and online abuse of women. Global best practices, including Australia’s model, will be examined.

Marking three years of the Yuvagalam Padayatra, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh recalled the 3,100-km political walk that shaped his leadership and connected him with citizens statewide ahead of the TDP-led NDA’s 2024 election victory.

At the World Economic Forum 2026, Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh met global energy leaders to attract investments in wind manufacturing, green ammonia, hybrid renewables and port-led industrial development, positioning the State as a clean-energy and export hub.

ACME Group’s 400 MW solar power project with battery storage in Anantapur has moved from approvals to construction in four months. The Rs 3,000-crore project, backed by the Andhra Pradesh government, is scheduled for commissioning by 2026.

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh advised students, especially young boys, to make life choices they would never hesitate to explain to their mothers, stressing family values and personal responsibility during the ‘Hello Lokesh’ programme in Rajahmundry

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh criticized multiple PILs filed against IT park projects by TCS, Cognizant, Sattva, and Raheja Corp, warning they threaten over 1 lakh jobs and could deter investment, while YSRCP denies involvement in the litigations

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded a CBI inquiry into the demolition of houses in Joji Nagar, Vijayawada. He assured the affected families of legal support and promised resolution once YSRCP returns to power.

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has sought Central support to roll out an AI-powered Skill Census across the State. He briefed Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on the Mangalagiri pilot and sought backing for startups, AVGC-XR centres and IndiaAI expansion

Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh reiterated that creating 20 lakh jobs in five years is the state government’s top priority. He highlighted Rs 20 lakh crore investments capable of generating 16 lakh jobs and stressed the need for stable, long-term governance.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu and HR Minister Nara Lokesh participated in a mega parent-teacher meeting in Bhamini, Parvatipuram Manyam district. They engaged with a student in a government school using a tablet for Telugu and English reading exercises, providing feedback on accuracy, pronunciation, and learning progress

Andhra Pradesh is rapidly developing underground power infrastructure in Amaravati as part of its capital works. Minister Nara Lokesh shared updates while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the projects, including land pooling, roads and connectivity, are progressing fast and will be completed by March 2028.

Andhra Pradesh government rewarded Telugu cricketer N. Shree Charani with Rs 2.5 crore, a Group 1 government job, and a 1,000 square yard house plot in Kadapa for her role in India’s 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup victory

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu’s wife and Heritage Foods MD Nara Bhuvaneswari received the IOD Distinguished Fellow Award and Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance 2025 in London. Naidu, Nara Lokesh, and Nara Brahmani congratulated her on the global recognition.

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh invited Australia’s Griffith University to set up a sports centre of excellence in India. During his Australia tour, Lokesh praised the university’s Olympic success and discussed partnerships in sports, sustainability, and innovation

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh welcomed Australia’s decision to allow the import of Indian prawns, calling it a major relief for exporters. He also held talks with Australian seafood leaders to strengthen trade partnerships and promote sustainable aquaculture practices