Chief Minister M.K. Stalin Urges Businessmen to Become Brand Ambassadors for Tamil Nadu

- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin inks deals worth Rs 900 crore with companies like Nokia, PayPal, and Microchip during his US visit. - The agreements promise to generate 4,100 jobs in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai, focusing on sectors like AI, semiconductor technology, and telecommunications. - Stalin's visit aims to transform Tamil Nadu into a $1 trillion economy by 2030, with a focus on attracting capital-intensive and employment-generating industries. - The CM's delegation will continue to engage with potential investors in the US, with further meetings scheduled in Chicago and other cities. - Stalin emphasizes Tamil Nadu's leading role in India's GDP and export sectors, inviting more American companies to invest in the state. Source: [Business Standard](https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-cm-visits-san-francisco-inks-pact-with-microchip-nokia-paypal-124083001038_1.html)

- TN govt signs agreements with Nokia, PayPal, Applied Materials, and others - Nokia to set up Rs 450 crore R&D centre at SIPCOT, creating 100 jobs - PayPal to establish Advanced Development Centre focused on AI in Chennai - Applied Materials to open AI-Enabled Tech Centre for semiconductor manufacturing - Yield Engineering Systems and Microchip to invest in facilities in Coimbatore and Chennai - Infinx to set up tech centre in Madurai, generating 700 jobs Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/tn-signs-agreements-with-nokia-paypal-applied-materials-and-a-host-of-it-companies-12810256.html)

- The Tamil Nadu government has signed an MoU with Google to set up 'Tamil Nadu AI Labs' in Chennai, aiming to upskill 2 million youngsters in AI. - Industrie Minister TRB Rajaa announced the partnership on X, highlighting the collaboration's focus on startups, MSMEs, and the rural economy. - The government also signed six MoUs across various sectors, attracting INR 900 Cr in investments and creating over 4,000 jobs. - Investments include Nokia's R&D centre, PayPal's AI-ML development centre, and semiconductor innovations by Microchip in Coimbatore. - This initiative follows Chief Minister M K Stalin’s US visit and aligns with the growing trend of big tech companies investing in India post-pandemic. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/tn-govt-partners-google-to-build-ai-labs-seeks-to-upskill-2-mn-youngsters/)

- Google has signed a pact with Tamil Nadu to start Pixel 8 production and build an industrial ecosystem. - The MoU was signed at Google's Mountain View office with Tamil Nadu's chief minister M K Stalin. - This agreement follows the setup of 'Tamil Nadu AI Labs' to promote AI solutions. - Google aims to empower MSMEs and upskill the local workforce with AI capabilities. - The tech giant's move is seen as a strategic push to dominate India's premium smartphone market. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/google-to-start-pixel-8-phones-production-build-industrial-ecosystem-in-tamil-nadu/)

From the past few months I'm seeing news of all the big projects of National interest being parked in Gujrat. Be it GIFT City, DREAM City, Chip Manufacturing facility by Tata, 2036 Olymics stadium, 2 new smart cities, center for AI excellence, Cholera Solar Park, Bullet Train stations, etc? I'm happy for all the work happening but it seems unfair that all great projects are happening in Gujrat. If trade is a reason, there are other states as well in western coast like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala. I'm not trying to make it political, but I feel it is. If it's not political please give your reasoning. I want to be wrong on this.

https://www.timesnownews.com/bengaluru/bengaluru-to-become-hub-of-knowledge-healthcare-innovation-and-research-with-khir-city-article-105142228

Earlier someone was very skeptical about Bharat growing at 7+ %. Here you go.......live long enough to witness the journey Like I said (1.07)^50 = 29.45 times current GDP

Can people compare scams like Electoral Bonds vs 2g scam?