Nara Lokesh
Cognizant Leads Major IT Investment Wave in Andhra Pradesh with 8 Other Tech Companies Creating 40,000 Jobs
Dec 13, 2025 01:36 am CST
Global technology leader Cognizant has broken ground on its permanent campus in Visakhapatnam, leading a wave of IT investment in Andhra Pradesh. Along with eight other major tech companies launching projects simultaneously, these initiatives represent a combined investment of Rs 3,740 crore and will create over 40,000 jobs. The development marks a transformative moment for Visakhapatnam's emergence as a financial and technology hub under Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's leadership.
Gautam Adani and Chandrababu Naidu Meet in Amaravati to Discuss Strategic Infrastructure Projects and Investments in Andhra Pradesh
Dec 04, 2025 02:28 am CST
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani met with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati to discuss key infrastructure projects and investment opportunities. The meeting, also attended by Karan Adani and Minister Nara Lokesh, focused on ongoing developments and future growth plans for the state, strengthening the partnership between Adani Group and Andhra Pradesh.
YSRCP Dismisses Rs 222 Crore Air Travel Expenditure Claims Against Former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy
Dec 03, 2025 02:13 pm CST
The YSR Congress Party has firmly denied allegations regarding Rs 222 crore spent on air travel during Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy's tenure as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister. YSRCP calls these claims politically motivated, demands transparency about Chandrababu Naidu's travel expenses, and clarifies ownership of Visakhapatnam government buildings, suggesting the controversy aims to distract from current governance issues.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh Finances 77 Flights With Personal Funds: RTI Documents Reveal
Nov 27, 2025 06:45 pm CST
RTI documents reveal that Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has personally funded all 77 of his flights to Hyderabad, without using any government resources. Official responses from his ministries confirm that Lokesh, son of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, paid for all travel expenses from his personal income, showcasing fiscal responsibility in public office.
Karnataka vs Andhra Pradesh: The Battle for Tech Investment Heats Up as Siddaramaiah Highlights Apple's Choice
Oct 17, 2025 05:10 pm CST
Amid an intensifying interstate rivalry for tech investments, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah counters Andhra Pradesh's claims following Google's $15 billion Vizag investment by highlighting that "Apple invested here, not in Andhra Pradesh." This growing dispute between the states centers on Bengaluru's infrastructure challenges and competitive economic development strategies, with ministers from both states engaging in public exchanges about investment opportunities and infrastructure quality.
Andhra Pradesh vs Karnataka: The Battle for Tech Investment Intensifies as Google Chooses Andhra
Oct 16, 2025 04:55 pm CST
The rivalry between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka has escalated over infrastructure and investment opportunities, with IT Minister Nara Lokesh promoting Andhra as an alternative to Bengaluru following complaints about poor infrastructure. Google's $15 billion investment in Andhra has further intensified tensions between the states as they compete for technology sector dominance.
Karnataka vs Andhra Pradesh: The Battle for Investment Amid Bengaluru's Infrastructure Challenges
Oct 15, 2025 05:54 pm CST
The ongoing rivalry between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh over investment opportunities has intensified following Google's $15 billion investment in Andhra Pradesh. While Karnataka officials defend Bengaluru's status as India's premier tech hub despite infrastructure challenges like potholed roads and waste management issues, Andhra Pradesh ministers are actively courting businesses by highlighting these problems and offering alternative investment destinations with better infrastructure and incentives.
Chandrababu Naidu Secures Historic $10 Billion Google Data Center Investment for Visakhapatnam During Delhi Meeting with PM Modi
Oct 13, 2025 04:34 pm CST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu visits Delhi for crucial talks with PM Modi and to sign a landmark $10 billion agreement with Google for a hyperscale data center in Visakhapatnam. This record FDI investment aims to transform Vizag into India's first AI Hub, creating over 188,000 annual jobs and strengthening the renewed TDP-BJP alliance under the NDA framework.
Economic Rivalry Escalates: Karnataka IT Minister Slams Andhra Pradesh's 'Scavenging' Investment Strategy
Oct 02, 2025 04:42 pm CST
The economic rivalry between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh has intensified as Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge publicly criticized his Andhra counterpart Nara Lokesh, characterizing Andhra's efforts to attract Bengaluru-based companies as "desperate scavenging." This heated exchange on social media highlights the growing competition between southern Indian states for technology investments, with Bengaluru's infrastructure challenges becoming a key point of contention as neighboring states attempt to capitalize on these issues.
Video: Another School Bus Gets Stuck In Drain In Bengaluru, Second Incident In A Day
Sep 19, 2025 10:40 pm CST
Bengaluru's battered roads continue to pose a serious threat to the people, with a third incident involving a school vehicle reported within a week and the second in a single day.