Page 3 - Shine Jacob

Airbound, Andhra sign MoU to build large-scale drone delivery network

Airbound will work with Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation to develop a scalable drone delivery network across the Amaravati Capital Region, targeting 10,000 daily flights

Air taxi startups find healthcare as first launchpad ahead of wider rollout

Even before India's air taxi rules are finalised, hospitals and air ambulance operators are partnering with eVTOL startups to transform emergency care

Andhra mine promises gold output at scale as private sector enters mining

Located across three villages - Jonnagiri, Erragudi and Pagidirayi - the project, called the Jonnagiri Gold Mine, is India's first commercial-scale private-sector gold mining operation

Auto launches delayed despite heavy investments in digital tech: Report

Vehicle launches are running 9-15 months behind schedule despite significant spending on digital product development tools, according to a Vector Consulting Group study

Phoenix Kothari plans $1 billion investment in Tamil Nadu over 5 years

Footwear major to start production for Adidas at Karur from July 10

NOVA to invest ₹100 crore in railway safety R&D, cybersecurity solutions

e2E Rail subsidiary plans to strengthen indigenous capabilities in railway signalling, train protection and OT cybersecurity as rail networks become more digital

EV share in total sales may hit 30% soon: BMW India CEO Hardeep Singh Brar

BMW India sees rising EV demand and growing sales from smaller cities as it expands its footprint and prepares for opportunities under the India-EU FTA

A post-poll fiscal reality check: TN and Kerala face rising debt pressure

New governments in Tamil Nadu and Kerala have released white papers on state finances, but economists say debt figures alone do not capture the full fiscal picture

Amaravati Quantum Valley hits historic quantum hardware milestone at -269°C

Achievement using an indigenous dilution refrigerator marks a major step towards building a complete homegrown quantum computing hardware ecosystem in India

HD Hyundai's ₹38K cr shipbuilding plan brings TN rivals on same page

Tamil Nadu's ruling TVK and opposition DMK have backed HD Hyundai's proposed Rs 38,000 crore shipbuilding project in Thoothukudi, signalling policy continuity

'Next 20 years will mirror geopolitical turbulence of 1925-1945,' warns CEA

V Anantha Nageswaran said businesses must prioritise resilience over efficiency as geopolitical tensions rise, while arguing that AI will increase, not reduce, human cognitive load

N.A.N. GreenMet, Silox form joint venture for battery recycling platform

The 50:50 joint venture will establish an advanced lithium-ion battery recycling and critical minerals recovery platform in Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu debt nearly doubles to ₹10 trillion in five years: White paper

The TVK government's white paper said Tamil Nadu added Rs 4.87 trillion in debt over five years, while total liabilities, including guarantees and off-budget borrowings, reached Rs 13.8 trillion

Tamil Nadu pollution body says no contamination at Tata's Hosur facility

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board said water samples from Tata Electronics' Hosur facility met environmental norms and no further action is being pursued

Tata Electronics says iPhone components unit in compliance of norms

Tata Electronics says its Tamil Nadu iPhone components plant complies with all norms after a TNPCB notice over alleged wastewater discharge

TN pollution body flags alleged violations at Tata's iPhone components unit

The pollution regulator has warned that the unit may face closure action and possible stoppage of power supply if Tata Electronics fails to provide a satisfactory explanation

Ashok Leyland to enter defence mobility biz, explores logistics drone foray

The company is exploring autonomous defence vehicles and logistics drones while targeting a larger share of overseas defence revenue and upcoming mobility tenders

Ashok Leyland explores autonomous Stallion, drones for armed forces

The commercial vehicle maker is also developing a hydrogen-powered Stallion and targeting defence mobility opportunities worth ₹11,000 crore over the next three to five years

IN-SPACe selects three space startups for funding under technology fund

Astrobase, SatSure and TM2SPACE will receive support under the scheme to develop advanced propulsion, Earth observation AI and satellite navigation technologies

Why Kerala is on alert over two diseases: Shigellosis and West Nile fever

The state has intensified surveillance and disease-control measures as shigellosis cases rise and a second suspected West Nile death emerges