TECHNOLOGY18 Aug 2026
Hyderabad's deep-tech corridor keeps compounding
From Genome Valley's vaccine manufacturing to private launch vehicles in Madhapur, the city's research base is turning into an industrial one.
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Southwest Airlines and isolved open Hyderabad centres
In the same week of May 2026, the US airline inaugurated a Global Innovation Centre in Gachibowli and HR-software firm isolved opened a 28,000 sq ft office with plans for 400 hires.
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Facebook India Grows Bigger in Hyderabad
New office lease at Skyview 20 highlights the city’s rising tech and commercial appeal The transaction highlights Hyderabad’s robust commercial real estate market and reinforces its position as a leading technology hub in India. Facebook India Online Services Pvt Ltd, the Indian arm of Meta Platforms, has further expanded its Hyderabad presence by leasing 69,702…
Hyderabad Gears Up for Telangana Drone Day on January 16 & 17
The drone show will highlight Telangana’s top tourist destinations. HYDERABAD: Telangana Tourism will sponsor a two-day drone-centric event that blends Makar Sankranti’s traditional kite-flying spirit with high-speed drone racing on January 16 and 17 at Gachibowli Stadium. TGTDC Managing Director Kranti Valluru told Deccan Chronicle that a virtual tourism experience centre will also be set…
A year-end roundup of 2025’s standout games.
Taps into award buzz around Expedition 33 and Hades II as top vote-getters Indie games dominated 2025, offering unforgettable experiences across every genre. From Hades II’s refined combat to Expedition 33’s emotional storytelling, this year proved that creativity and innovation outshine blockbuster budgets. In 2025, indie studios stole the spotlight.
Google Launches Startup Hub in Hyderabad: Boosting India’s Innovation Ecosystem
Google plans to support regional startups from Telangana through its new Hyderabad Startup Hub. The initiative includes free, year-long co-working spaces for selected AI-first startups, along with opportunities to connect with a curated network of venture investors and industry mentors.
From Chinese Robot to “Made in Telangana”: Tech Takes Centre Stage at Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025
A Chinese-made humanoid robot greeting guests at the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 has instantly become one of the most talked‑about moments from Bharat Future City. It perfectly captures what this summit is really about: showcasing how future tech, automation, and AI are no longer ideas on paper, but experiences you can see, touch, and…
Telangana’s Bold Step: Gig Workers Welfare Bill Ushers in a New Era for Hyderabad’s Digital Workforce
Telangana Passes Progressive Welfare Bill for Gig Workers: What It Means Hyderabad is set to become a pioneer in gig worker welfare with the approval of the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers (Registration, Social Security, and Welfare) Bill, 2025. Promising legal recognition and comprehensive protection, this legislation stands as a milestone that affects Swiggy delivery…
AIC T-Hub Launches Sustainability Cohort with 20 Innovative Startups
The Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) T-Hub Foundation in Hyderabad has launched a new Sustainability Cohort featuring 20 innovative startups focused on creating impactful environmental and climate technology solutions. This cohort is part of the AIC T-Hub Sustainability Accelerator program, a 15-week initiative designed to nurture startups with proven concepts working in areas such as climate…
Sonatype Opens India Innovation Hub in Hyderabad to Boost AI-Driven Cybersecurity
US tech firm Sonatype has officially launched its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, marking a significant milestone for both the company and the city’s growing innovation landscape. The new centre, located in Hitec City, was inaugurated on November 10 by Telangana Principal Secretary (IT and Industries) Sanjay Kumar, along with IT Advisor Sai Krishna,…
Elon Musk’s Starlink to Illuminate India’s Digital Sky, Starting with Maharashtra
Elon Musk’s Starlink to Launch Satellite Internet Services in India, Starting with Maharashtra Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is gearing up to launch its high-speed broadband services in India, with Maharashtra set to be the first state to receive coverage. Starlink aims to provide reliable, low-latency internet access across India by late 2025 or…
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Meets AWS Leadership to Boost Hyderabad’s Tech Growth
Hyderabad continues to solidify its position as a leading technology hub in India with significant developments in the digital infrastructure sector. On November 4, 2025, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met with senior executives from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Hyderabad to discuss major expansion plans and strengthen their partnership in accelerating the state’s…
Netflix Boosts Hyderabad’s Creative Ascent with New Global Tech and VFX Centre in HITEC City
Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse of creative innovation, and global streaming giant Netflix is giving this ascent a major boost. After Mumbai, Hyderabad now becomes the home to Netflix’s second India office, a sprawling 40,000-square-foot global capability centre located in the city’s HITEC City. This strategic expansion is a monumental milestone, signaling Netflix’s…
From APIs to AI: Hyderabad Gets Hands-On with MongoDB & GraphQL
The Hyderabad MongoDB User Group is set to host an exciting event— “From APIs to AI: Unlocking the Power of MongoDB & GraphQL”—bringing together developers, data experts, and tech enthusiasts at the Hyderabad Build Station (Hacklab) on November 15th. This community meetup is a unique opportunity to dive into cutting-edge topics in data and AI,…
Global Tech Giants Choose Telangana for Innovation and Technology Hubs, Says IT Minister
Telangana is fast becoming a magnet for global technology firms setting up innovation and technology hubs, driven by the state’s investor-friendly policies, world-class infrastructure, and vibrant startup culture.
Hyderabad Marvels at 65-Ft Gaganyaan Rocket Replica at Birla Science Centre
In an awe-inspiring display of India’s growing space prowess, a 65-foot-tall model of the Gaganyaan launch vehicle was unveiled at Hyderabad’s Birla Science Centre, drawing crowds of curious visitors, students, and space enthusiasts. The towering replica meticulously designed to mirror ISRO’s crew mission vehicle stands as a symbol of India’s leap toward human space exploration, marking one of…
Malla Reddy Group and Google Launch India’s Largest Digital Campus in Hyderabad
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Malla Reddy Group of Institutions has partnered with Google to launch India’s largest Digital Campus at their Maisammaguda campus in Hyderabad. This partnership marks a significant milestone in modernizing education infrastructure in Telangana and beyond. The initiative, officially inaugurated by Telangana Governor Dr.
Tech & Culture Spotlight: AgentCon 2025 and GitTogether Hyderabad Unite Innovators
Tech & Culture: AgentCon 2025 and GitTogether Hyderabad Hyderabad continues to cement its position as a vibrant tech hub with two exciting upcoming events that blend innovation, community, and cutting-edge technology — AgentCon 2025 and GitTogether Hyderabad.
OU and CBIT collaborate to develop ADPLL chip under the ‘Chips to Startup’ programme.
Hyderabad: In a notable stride toward advancing indigenous semiconductor innovation, Osmania University (OU), in collaboration with Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT), has successfully developed and fabricated a prototype of an all-Digital Phase-Locked Loop (ADPLL) ASIC chip under the Government of India’s Chips to Startup (C2S) programme.
IIIT Hyderabad introduces an online minor program in Modern Machine Learning
IIIT Hyderabad Launches Online Minor Program in Modern Machine Learning The International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH) has announced the launch of a fully online Minor Program in Modern Machine Learning, through its Flexible Learning and Outreach Division.
Hyderabad’s Veera Dynamics joins forces with Binford Labs to develop stealth drones for the Indian Navy.
Hyderabad: Veera Dynamics Launches Project RAMA to Revolutionize Stealth Capabilities for Indian Navy Hyderabad-based defense tech firm Veera Dynamics, a futuristic combat technology partner of the Indian Navy, has announced the launch of Project RAMA (Radar Absorption & Multispectral Adaptive) — a breakthrough stealth material engineered to drastically reduce detection across radar and infrare…
Hyderabad Emerges as India’s AI Hub: Telangana Paves the Way for a Smarter Future
Hyderabad Redefines Itself as India’s AI Capital: Telangana Leads the Charge into a Smarter FutureHyderabad, July 16 (Maxim News) — Once known as the City of Pearls, Hyderabad is swiftly carving out a new identity as the Artificial Intelligence capital of India. On the occasion of AI Appreciation Day, the city is making national headlines…
Professor Sandeep Shukla named the new Director of IIIT Hyderabad.
Hyderabad: The Governing Council of the esteemed International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad), has announced that Professor Sandeep Shukla from IIT Kanpur will take charge as the new Director this August. The announcement was made during IIIT Hyderabad’s convocation ceremony held on Saturday, July 12. With current Director PJ Narayanan set to step…
Hyderabad: A City of Heritage, Innovation, and Modern Charm
Discovering the New Era of Hyderabad: A Perfect Guide to the City’s Modern Charm and Timeless Elegance Hyderabad, the Pearl City, is undergoing a magnificent transformation. This vibrant metropolis, rich in heritage and tradition, is embracing modernity with open arms. From futuristic tech hubs to the preservation of its cultural heritage, Hyderabad is evolving into…
Telangana Deploys Robot Rescuer to Combat Fires
Hyderabad: It may weigh over half a tonne, but Telangana’s firefighting robot is designed to shoulder the entire role of a firefighter—without endangering a single human life. Nicknamed the “silent guard” and “first responder,” this French-engineered machine is now being actively deployed across the Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts. Fire stations are receiving the…
DRDO Scientist Murali Appointed as Head of DLRL Telangana
Hyderabad: K. Murali, a veteran scientist with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has officially taken over as Director of the Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), Hyderabad. He assumed charge on July 1, succeeding N. Srinivas Rao, who retired on June 30. With over three decades of experience in electronic warfare (EW), Murali has…
JNTU-Hyderabad Student Develops Solar-Powered Seed Sowing Machine in Telangana
Hyderabad: A personal farming struggle has sparked an innovation aimed at helping small-scale farmers. Ranadheer, a second-year MTech Mechanical Engineering student at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTU-H), has developed a solar-powered seed sowing machine after witnessing persistent labour shortages on his father’s maize farm in Jagtial district.
Citizens and Cognizant inaugurate Hyderabad’s new GCC at the GMR Infobahn IT Park in Kokapet.
Hyderabad: The Citizens Global Capability Centre (GCC) — a collaborative venture between US-based Citizens Financial Group and Cognizant Technologies — was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, April 15, at the GMR Infobahn IT Park in Kokapet by Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu. During the event, Minister Sridhar Babu shared the state government’s vision…
The India Game Developer Conference 2024 kicks off today in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad: The 16th India Game Developer Conference (IGDC), hosted by the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), will be held from November 13-15 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). As the largest event of its kind in the country, IGDC 2024 is set to attract 20,000 attendees, more than 250 speakers, and an expansive…
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Proposes Family Digital Cards Initiative
Hyderabad: The state government is gearing up to launch a new initiative aimed at simplifying access to welfare schemes through the introduction of a unified ‘Family Digital Card’ for every household. This all-in-one card will grant families access to ration, healthcare services, and various welfare programmes provided by the state government on a single platform.
Hyderabad’s T-Hub hosts the world’s largest hackathon, with over 2,000 participants.
HYDERABAD: Over 2,000 participants took part in the 36-hour Hackathon, MATHack 2.0, touted as the world’s largest hackathon, held at T-Hub on Thursday. Organized by MATH, an ecosystem partner of the AI Summit, in collaboration with Idealabs, HYSEA, and Talent Farms, the event saw 40 teams (about 150 participants) shortlisted for the final rounds. Two…
Amazon Web Services plans to expand its operations in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad: Amazon Inc. has shown strong interest in expanding its data center facilities and workforce in Hyderabad. Following a meeting between Amazon’s senior leadership team, led by Kerry Person, Vice President of AWS Data Centre Planning and Delivery, and a Telangana delegation headed by IT Minister D Sridhar Babu, Amazon was encouraged to further strengthen…
Telangana’s IT exports saw an 11.28% increase in the fiscal year 2023-24, continuing their upward trend.
Hyderabad: As in previous years, Telangana maintained strong performance in IT exports and IT employment during the Financial Year 2023-24. While the country experienced a single-digit growth rate, Telangana’s IT exports rose by 11.28%. The state’s IT/ITeS exports reached Rs 2.70 lakh crore in 2023-24, with employment rising to 9.5 lakh, an increase of about…
How can Businesses find the right digital marketing agency among so many?
Businesses need a strong online presence in the current digital era to stay competitive. By creating and implementing successful digital marketing strategies, a reputable digital marketing agency may assist organisations in achieving their objectives. But how can firms locate the ideal agency given the abundance of options? We’ll talk about the qualities that make a…
T-Works: India’s Largest Hardware Prototyping Centre
T-Works, India’s largest hardware prototyping centre, will be officially launched on March 2nd, 2023, by Young Liu, Foxconn’s Chairman. T-Works Foundation is a registered not-for-profit company wholly owned by the Government of Telangana. The facility is spread across 78,000 sq ft and will enable anyone – innovators, startups, SMEs, and corporate – to walk in…
A gamified social media company, which was incubated by T-Hub, is organizing a roadshow aimed at the youth.
Hyderabad: DENAURLEN, a gamified social media company, abbreviated from Dena Aur Lena, has been incubated at T-Hub in Hyderabad. The company organized a roadshow on Thursday in front of T-Hub Phase 2 at Madhapur, as part of the 3C (Create, Collaborate and Conquer) Festival. The event featured a flash mob with 60 students from Anurag…
IIIT Hyderabad’s Annual R&D Showcase On 6 March
HYDERABAD, India, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — IIIT-Hyderabad’s annual R&D showcase will be conducted on Saturday 6 March in an entirely virtual format. The event is a great opportunity for the general public to interact with faculty and students and understand their work in more tangible forms through demos, prototypes, and presentations in keeping with the…
ACT Fibernet Starts Providing Unlimited Data With Broadband Plans in Hyderabad
After revising the broadband plans in Chennai with unlimited data benefit, ACT Fibernet has now made the same changes to its plans in Hyderabad city. The Bengaluru-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) now has two broadband plans in Hyderabad with unlimited data, but as everyone might be aware by now, there’s indeed a FUP limit of 3.3TB on…
IIIT develops AI powered video editing tool
GAZED combines images and videos from a static camera with that viewed by user The International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, has developed GAZED, an Artificial Intelligence powered video editing tool that combines images and videos from a static camera with that viewed by a user. GAZED, an acronym of GAZe-guided EDiting technique, was developed…
How to build a successful Nationwide Blockchain Initiative
Blockchain technology should not be a goal in itself but a tool deployed to achieve specific purposes. Ensuring interoperability with other trade networks is a key technical challenge. The governance structure and revenue/benefits allocation must incentivize all players. The main challenges to blockchain deployment are tied to operational and regulatory questions, rather than technical factors.
