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Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EdCIL (India) Limited on May 26, 2026, to develop Smart Digital Classrooms under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The project aims to enhance inclusive education and improve learning outcomes by installing digital classrooms in schools located near SAIL’s operational areas. It aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 4, which focuses on quality education for all. SAIL, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Steel, and EdCIL, a Miniratna CPSE under the Ministry of Education, are collaborating to strengthen educational infrastructure and promote equitable access to modern learning resources.

Johnnette Technologies signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Munitions India Limited (MIL) on May 27, 2026, aimed at integrating advanced warheads into unmanned combat systems. The collaboration focuses on JM-series loitering munitions and the development of future Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) programs. The agreement supports the creation of a fully indigenous supply chain for precision-strike munitions under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, reducing reliance on foreign defence components. Johnnette Technologies specialises in unmanned combat aerial systems and is led by founder and CEO Lt Cdr John Livingstone (Retd.), contributing to India’s growing defence innovation ecosystem.

Flipkart India Private Limited signed a strategic agreement with the Department of Posts (DoP) on May 22, 2026, to strengthen nationwide last-mile parcel delivery services. Under this partnership, Flipkart will leverage India Post’s extensive delivery network, which includes over 1.6 lakh post offices, enabling efficient logistics coverage across urban, semi-urban, rural, and remote regions. The agreement supports delivery of both prepaid and Cash on Delivery (COD) parcels, along with OTP-based secure authentication and real-time shipment tracking. This collaboration aims to enhance India’s e-commerce logistics ecosystem while optimising the reach and infrastructure of the Department of Posts.

Tata Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) on May 18, 2026, to strengthen clean energy development through specialised training programs. The partnership aims to support the creation of 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity in Bhutan and address skill gaps in the energy sector. Training will be conducted through the Tata Power Skill Development Institute and will cover emerging technologies such as solar power, wind energy, and green hydrogen, along with thermal and hydel power systems. The initiative is expected to enhance workforce capabilities and support Bhutan’s long-term sustainable energy goals.

Blackstone partnered with Google to establish a new joint venture focused on providing Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and data centre operations as a compute-as-a-service platform in the United States. Blackstone committed an initial equity investment of $5 billion through its managed funds, while Google contributed its advanced TPU hardware, software, and technical expertise. The venture aims to bring the first 500 MW of computing capacity online by 2027 to support growing demand for AI training and inference. The collaboration highlights the increasing importance of AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, and cloud-based services in the global technology sector.