Uttar Pradesh is stepping up its ambitions to become one of India’s biggest artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure destinations, with the state government setting a target of building 10 gigawatts (GW) of data centre capacity by 2030. The plan forms part of a wider strategy
India has shortlisted 20 home-grown artificial intelligence (AI) model proposals for government support under the IndiaAI Mission, marking one of the country’s biggest efforts yet to build sovereign AI capabilities. The proposals include 12 Large Language Models (LLMs) & eight Small Language Models (SLMs). The government
HCLTech is preparing to establish its first owned data centre in India, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The location chosen for a new artificial intelligence (AI)-ready facility will also house a Global Development Centre (GDC). The proposed project, valued at around ₹730 crore, marks the IT services company’s
The Andhra Pradesh government’s plan to develop a 6-gigawatt (GW) data centre ecosystem in Visakhapatnam has brought fresh attention to the city’s water infrastructure. Data Centre experts have cited that networks will need significant upgrades before large-scale facilities become operational. While the state maintains that planned
Andhra Pradesh’s IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh said that misconceptions around data centres must be addressed through informed public discussion. He added that data centres have become a key pillar of Andhra Pradesh’s digital infrastructure strategy. Speaking on the growing debate around large-scale
The expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres in Bengaluru is putting pressure on the city’s urban infrastructure. Experts and civic planners have warned about the rising ‘heat island effect’ and growing energy demand. The concern comes as Karnataka positions itself as a major hub for
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has pitched Bundelkhand as the starting point for the state’s next phase of digital infrastructure expansion, with plans to attract nearly ₹2 lakh crore in investments for data centres, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and allied technologies. “The state government
India’s semiconductor push is set to gather pace with the country’s third chip manufacturing plant expected to begin operations in July, while a fourth facility is likely to be ready by November or December, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister. The announcement for
India marks National Technology Day on May 11th each year. The day commemorates the country’s technological milestones while highlighting its growing focus on artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, deep-tech innovation and digital infrastructure. The day traces its origin to the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, officially known as
Maharashtra has declared its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2026. The policy highlights the strategy to create 15 lakh jobs and position the state as a leading AI hub by 2031. The policy focuses on equipping the digital infrastructure, supporting startups and attracting n global investments. “The initiative