Microsoft Bets Big on India: Nadella Announces $17.5 Billion AI Investment

Microsoft Bets Big on India: Nadella Announces $17.5 Billion AI Investment

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced a record $17.5 billion investment to strengthen India’s AI infrastructure, cloud capacity, and skilling ecosystem after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move marks Microsoft’s largest investment in Asia and a major push toward making India a global AI hub.

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Trump Warns of New Tariffs on Indian Rice, Sparks Fresh U.S.–India Trade Tension

Trump Warns of New Tariffs on Indian Rice, Sparks Fresh U.S.–India Trade Tension

US President Donald Trump has hinted at new tariffs on Indian rice imports after U.S. farmers accused India of “dumping” cheap rice into American markets. During a White House meeting, Trump questioned why India wasn’t paying tariffs, signalling a new flashpoint in the India–U.S. trade relationship.

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UNSW Sydney Becomes First Top-20 Global University to Open Campus in India

UNSW Sydney Becomes First Top-20 Global University to Open Campus in India

UNSW Sydney has become the highest-ranked global university to secure approval for an India campus. The UGC granted UNSW a Letter of Intent to open its Bengaluru campus in August 2026, offering top-tier undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business, media, computer science, data science, and cybersecurity.

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South Korea’s HD Hyundai Signs Deal for $2-Billion Mega Shipyard Project in Tamil Nadu

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Signs Deal for $2-Billion Mega Shipyard Project in Tamil Nadu

HD Hyundai is set to invest $2 billion in a new shipyard in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai, strengthening India’s bid to become a top global shipbuilding hub. The South Korean giant has signed an agreement with the state government and is expanding partnerships with BEML and Cochin Shipyard to boost maritime and crane manufacturing capabilities.

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