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Telangana delegation seeks global partnerships in London
A Telangana delegation, led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, is pursuing several strategic international partnerships during a visit to London to establish Hyderabad as a global knowledge and innovation hub.
The University of London is currently working toward establishing a campus in Hyderabad. This initiative involves discussions with various academic bodies, including the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), to offer a wide range of educational programs.
Additionally, the University of Cambridge has expressed interest in collaborating with the state on research, academic programs, and entrepreneurship incubation. In the sports and technology sectors, Liverpool FC is exploring a partnership with Telangana focusing on life sciences, technology, and the creative economy, with a delegation expected to visit Hyderabad in October.
During the trip, the Chief Minister also visited Ambedkar House in London, describing the experience as an inspiration for social justice. Meanwhile, political opponents in India, specifically the BJP, have criticized the Chief Minister's meetings with certain UK-based authors and academics, questioning the purpose of his international engagements.
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A Revanth Reddy · Bharatiya Janata Party · Hyderabad · Liverpool FC · Telangana · University of Cambridge · University of London
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of External Affairs has reportedly denied Revanth Reddy permission to travel to the US from London. www.edexlive.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The University of Cambridge and Liverpool FC are exploring strategic partnerships with Telangana. newsmeter.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The BJP has questioned the purpose of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s visits to the UK and US. www.edexlive.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Telangana delegation pitched Hyderabad as a global knowledge and innovation hub during meetings in London. newsmeter.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The BJP criticized Reddy for meeting author Maya Tudor, alleging her work is anti-India. www.edexlive.com