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AI-Patnam and the Cost of Silence

Vizag is being positioned as a major AI and data centre hub, with billion-dollar investments from global tech giants already announced. But as someone who believes in both technology and this city's coastal identity, one question keeps surfacing: are we asking the hard environmental questions early enough — or only after decisions become irreversible?

Chandrababu Naidu Arrested: What We Know So Far

In a stunning turn of events, Chandrababu Naidu, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, finds himself in the eye of a political storm. On September 9, 2023, the Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) took Naidu into custody, alleging his involvement in a ₹371 crore skill development scam. The repercussions of this arrest ripple through the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh, leaving many questions unanswered. The Political Landscape Chandrababu Naidu, a four-time Chief Minister and the face of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), has been a prominent figure in Andhra Pradesh politics. He's known for his strong leadership, but he's not without controversy, having faced corruption allegations before. The skill development scam is arguably one of the most severe allegations against Naidu. It centers on claims that the Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) awarded a contract to Siemens Industry Software India without following the proper tendering pro...