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ByteDance has significantly increased its AI infrastructure spending by 25% to 200 billion yuan ($29.4 billion) this year, driven by rising memory chip costs and an expanded AI focus. The Chinese tech giant is prioritizing domestic AI chips, aligning with Beijing's push for local technology amid US rivalry. This investment supports ByteDance's AI chatbot, Doubao, which has seen substantial downloads.

Kolkata's power utility sees shares climb amid strong earnings and urban expansion, reflecting investor confidence in India's energy transition. Focus on integrated utilities, grid modernization, and sustainability drives future growth in eastern India's rising demand.

A Kolkata-Patna flight diversion to Lucknow due to adverse weather highlights growing climate concerns for eastern India's urban transport. It underscores aviation's vulnerability, infrastructure limitations, and the urgent need for climate-resilient planning.

JSW Infrastructure reported stronger Jan-Mar revenue growth from higher cargo volumes and port activity. Despite net profit decline due to expansion costs, the company prioritizes long-term capacity, reflecting India's integrated logistics push and industrial growth.

The Great Nicobar Project, a major island development plan, faces a Calcutta High Court legal challenge over environmental and social impacts. Concerns include indigenous rights, forest ecosystems, and climate vulnerability, potentially shaping future infrastructure approvals.

Kolkata's week of thunderstorms offers temporary heat relief but exposes severe urban climate volatility. Concerns rise over waterlogging, infrastructure strain, and economic impacts, urging long-term climate-resilient planning amidst increasing unpredictability.

Rain lashes Dindigul; poor upkeep of civic infrastructure exposed

Hyderabad faces widespread power disruptions from 9 am due to ageing infrastructure, rising summer demand, and maintenance. This exposes strain on the city's grid, impacting residents, businesses, and highlighting climate resilience challenges.

Hyderabad upgraded its water testing, detecting E. coli within 24 hours, replacing 3-day methods. This enhances public health surveillance and response times, improving safety amid rising contamination concerns and urban pressures.

South Central Railway extended Hyderabad-Gorakhpur special train services to meet summer demand, easing congestion for thousands of travellers. This strengthens a vital migration route, supporting affordable mobility and connectivity between Telangana and northern states.