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Telangana Delegation Reaches Zurich to Attend World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos

Jan 20, 2026 | 405 Views

The Telangana state delegation, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, has arrived in Zurich, Switzerland, to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. The delegation was warmly received at Zurich Airport by members of the Telangana diaspora. Accompanying the Chief Minister are Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and senior government officials, while Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu has already reached Davos to coordinate meetings ahead of the summit. During the four-day WEF 2026 summit, the Telangana delegation will hold high-level discussions with global investors, industry leaders, and policymakers. On the opening day, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will meet representatives from multiple sectors and present the “Telangana Rising 2047” roadmap, outlining the state’s long-term growth strategy, investor-friendly policies, and focus on sustainable development. The initiative aligns with the Telangana Rising 2047 vision document launched in December, aiming to attract long-term, responsible, and future-ready investments.

Grand Engagement Ceremony of Surya Vikramaditya and Sakshi Held at Pragathi Bhavan

Nov 27, 2025 | 495 Views

The engagement ceremony of Surya Vikramaditya, elder son of Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and Smt. Nandini Vikramarka, with Sakshi was celebrated with grandeur at Pragathi Bhavan. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and his spouse, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, actor Chiranjeevi, Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, legendary actor Brahmanandam, and industrialist & former MP T. Subbarami Reddy were among the distinguished guests who blessed the couple. A large number of ministers including Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Vakkalanka Srihari, Sridhar Babu, Uttam Kumar Reddy, Ponnam Prabhakar, Mohammad Azharuddin, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Adluri Laxman Kumar, Seethakka, and Konda Surekha attended the ceremony. Prominent media heads such as NTV Chairman Narendra Chowdary, ABN CMD Vemuri Radha Krishna, Eenadu Chairman Kiran, TV9 Managing Editor Rajnikanth, and CL Rajam also offered their blessings. Several MPs, MLAs, public representatives, bureaucrats, and corporation chairpersons graced the occasion. A special highlight was the presence of the Chief Minister and his spouse throughout the ceremony, engaging warmly with guests and joining them for dinner.

Telangana Minister Sridhar Babu to Represent India at AusBiotech 2025 in Australia

Oct 17, 2025 | 557 Views

Hyderabad, October 15, 2025: Telangana Industries and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu has been invited as a chief guest at AusBiotech 2025, one of the Asia-Pacific region’s most prestigious life sciences conferences, to be held in Australia. Telangana will be the only Indian state represented at this global platform, marking a proud moment for India in the international life sciences arena. Australian Consul General Ms. Hilary McGeachy met Minister Sridhar Babu to discuss the significance of his participation at the summit. Their discussions focused on strengthening bilateral collaboration in healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, and research partnerships between Telangana and Australia. This global recognition comes as Telangana’s life sciences ecosystem continues to flourish — attracting over ₹63,000 crore in investments in the last two years across pharma, biotech, and medtech sectors. According to a recent CBRE report, Hyderabad has been ranked among the Top 7 Global Life Sciences Clusters, the only Indian city to achieve this distinction. Under the visionary leadership of the Chief Minister and Minister Sridhar Babu, Telangana’s cooperation with Australia has grown stronger. Earlier this year, the Governor and Trade Minister of Queensland participated in BioAsia 2025 held in Hyderabad, further cementing the partnership. With an even larger Australian delegation expected for BioAsia 2026, Minister Sridhar Babu’s keynote at AusBiotech 2025 is set to deepen global collaboration and reinforce Telangana’s position as a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology innovation.

Hyderabad Emerges as a Global Healthcare Hub with HCA Healthcare GCC Launch

Sep 25, 2025 | 601 Views

Hyderabad Positioned as a Global Healthcare Hub Hyderabad is set to become a “Global Healthcare Hub,” announced Telangana’s IT and Industries Minister, Duddilla Sridhar Babu. The minister inaugurated the Global Capability Center (GCC) of the world-renowned HCA Healthcare at Rayadurg on Wednesday. HCA Healthcare, primarily operating in the US and the UK, has 190 hospitals, 2,400 care sites, and over 316,000 employees, generating an annual revenue of $70 billion. First GCC Outside the US in India Minister Sridhar Babu highlighted that HCA Healthcare’s choice of Telangana for its first GCC outside the US reflects Hyderabad’s world-class infrastructure and highly skilled workforce. Spread across 400,000 sq. ft., the new center represents a $75 million (approximately ₹620 crore) investment. The GCC will not only generate employment but also drive innovation and quality standards in healthcare. Employment Opportunities and Sector Growth Currently, the GCC will employ 1,200 professionals across IT, supply chain, procurement, HR, finance, and accounting, with plans to expand to 3,000 jobs by 2026. Hyderabad is emerging as a gateway for global healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences, hosting over 800 pharma companies and multiple global life sciences GCCs. The city combines advanced medical infrastructure with world-class standards and affordable healthcare delivery. Dignitaries and Event Highlights The launch event was attended by Special CS Sanjay Kumar, Telangana Life Sciences Director Shakti Nagappan, IT Advisor Sai Krishna, HCA Healthcare Executive Vice President & CFO Mike Marks, GCC Senior VP Emily Duncan, Hyderabad Center Head & VP Atul Kapoor, and other dignitaries, marking a milestone in Hyderabad’s healthcare and life sciences sector.