The minister emphasized that international partnerships will strengthen Telangana’s position in innovation, research, and higher education. Life sciences CEO Shakti Nagappan and RMIT Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Catherine Itsiospoulos signed the agreement. Joint PhD programs, faculty-student exchanges, and collaborative research opportunities will be introduced.

Sridhar Babu also met representatives of mining giant Orica, encouraging further investments in Telangana’s industrial and infrastructure sectors. Orica CEO Sanjeev Gandhi agreed to collaborate on industrial innovation, sustainable manufacturing, mining, and digital transformation projects in the state.

Telangana plans to launch a Life Sciences School to train youth as experts in the sector. The agreements aim to boost investments, create a ready-to-work skilled workforce, and develop Telangana’s life sciences economy to reach $250 billion by 2030, establishing a blueprint for a future Genome Valley.

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Organised jointly by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), IMC 2025 will run from October 8 to 11 under the theme ‘Innovate to Transform.’ The event will highlight India’s role in driving digital transformation and innovation for economic and societal growth.

The event will host over 400 companies, around 7,000 global delegates, and 1.5 lakh visitors from more than 150 countries. IMC 2025 will showcase 1,600+ technology use-cases in 5G, 6G, artificial intelligence, smart mobility, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and green technology. More than 100 sessions and 800 speakers will participate.

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia visited the venue to review preparations. He travelled via the Airport Metro, highlighting India’s push for modern and sustainable urban transport. The event will also strengthen international partnerships with delegations from Japan, Canada, the UK, Russia, Ireland, and Austria, reinforcing India’s leadership in global digital transformation and next-generation connectivity.

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The summit at Bharat Mandapam brought together global regulators, industry leaders, startups, and policymakers. They discussed sustainability, technology, investment opportunities, and international partnerships. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries organized key sessions.

Thirteen sessions focused on five pillars: pet food, nutraceuticals, specialty foods, alcoholic beverages, and plant-based products. States like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Jharkhand, and Bihar participated. Delegates from New Zealand, Vietnam, Japan, and Russia also joined the discussions.

The summit hosted the 3rd Global Food Regulators Summit by FSSAI and the 24th India International Seafood Show. PM Narendra Modi highlighted India’s strengths in diversity, demand, and scale. He said strong domestic consumption makes India a top destination for investors.

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George said India’s peacebuilding approach is inspired by the ethos of “the world is one family.” He added that India has actively partnered with countries in the Global South, providing over US$40 billion in grants, concessional loans, and capacity-building projects.

He highlighted challenges in peacebuilding due to rising conflicts and limited finances. George urged countries to develop transparent, accountable, and inclusive institutions. He emphasized using technology to improve public services, foster trust, and promote social cohesion for sustainable peace.

Earlier this week, George attended the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting (CFAMM) 2025 alongside the UN General Assembly. He spoke on India’s commitment to Commonwealth values and called for reforms to reflect contemporary needs. Ministers from across the Commonwealth joined the discussions to strengthen global cooperation and partnerships.

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