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  "id": 8917261,
  "title": "Govt asks Microsoft to set up data centres closer to power generation sites",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/govt-asks-microsoft-to-set-up-data-centres-closer-to-power-generation-8917261",
  "topic": "tech",
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  "published": "2026-09-21T12:23:34.000Z",
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  "summary": "Speaking at the launch of Microsoft's fourth India cloud region in Hyderabad, Krishnan said it was easier and more economical to build data centres near power sources than near coastal cable landing hubs such as Chennai.",
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        "title": "Govt asks Microsoft to set up data centres closer to power generation sites",
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        "title": "Govt asks Microsoft to set up data centres closer to power generation sites",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/govt-asks-microsoft-to-set-up-data-centres-closer-to-power-generation-8925859",
        "published": "2026-09-21T11:29:29.000Z"
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