IICT MUMBAI AND START UP ACCELERATOR PLATFORM WAVEX LAUNCH MEDIA TECH INCUBATOR TO BOOST AVGC-XR STARTUPS; APPLY BY SEPT. 7TH

India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: WaveX, the startup accelerator program of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has announced the launch of a dedicated Media Tech Startup Incubator aimed at nurturing high-potential ventures in the rapidly evolving media and entertainment space. The incubator will provide a dedicated nurturing ecosystem for the startups in the AVGC-XR sector...


CENTRE ADVISES STATES TO FAST-TRACK CLEANUP OF DIRTY SPOTS WITH HIGH FOCUS ON VISIBLE CLEANLINESS

India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) convened a high-level virtual meeting with all States & UTs on Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. Under the chairmanship of Union Minister, Shri Manohar Lal in the presence of MoS, MoHUA, Shri Tokhan Sahu and Secretary, MoHUA Shri S. Katikithala, the meeting prioritized visible cleanliness in urban India and the double-pronged approach of identification and transformation...


DGGI BELAGAVI ZONAL UNIT UNCOVERS FRAUD INVOLVING ISSUANCE OF FAKE GST INVOICES OF AROUND RS. 145 CRORE AND TAX EVASION OF RS. 43 CRORE; ONE ARRESTED

India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Belagavi Zonal Unit has registered a case and uncovered a GST fraud involving issuance of fake invoices valued at approximately Rs 145 crore, resulting in alleged tax evasion of about Rs 43 crore. One individual has been arrested in connection with the case. Preliminary findings indicate that a group of people created fake GST registrations using forged documents and...


CAQM RESOURCE LAB CONCLUDED TWO-DAY TRAINING WORKSHOP AND IEC ACTIVITY ON SUSTAINABLE ROAD DESIGN AND DUST CONTROL PRACTICES IN GHAZIABAD

India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: In a concerted effort to inform, educate, communicate and spread awareness regarding steps towards air pollution mitigation in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), through its Resource Lab setup in collaboration with Raahgiri Foundation and with the support of the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB), successfully concluded its two-day ...


UNION MINISTER VAISHNAW INAUGURATES INDIA'S FIRST TEMPERED GLASS MANUFACTURING FACILITY FOR MOBILE DEVICES AT NOIDA

India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today inaugurated India's first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices at Noida. The facility has been set up by Optiemus Electronics in collaboration with Corning Incorporated, USA, and will produce high-quality tempered glass under the globally recognised brand "Engineered by Corning". The products will be supplied to bot...


NAVY CHILDREN SCHOOL, DELHI CELEBRATES ITS ANNUAL DAY

India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Navy Children School, Delhi celebrated its Diamond Jubilee Annual Day on 29 Aug 2025 at Talkatora Indoor Stadium. Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Mrs Shashi Tripathi, President NWWA, graced the occasion. The function was also attended by senior Naval officers, invitees, guests and parents. The theme for this year's Annual Day was 'Swadesh Anurag' - Love for One's Country. The Annual Day program fe...


IN TODAY'S ERA OF TERRORISM, PANDEMICS AND REGIONAL CONFLICTS, SELF-RELIANCE IN DEFENCE IS NOT MERELY AN OPTION, BUT A CONDITION FOR SURVIVAL AND PROGRESS: RAKSHA MANTRI SINGH

India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: "In today's era of terrorism, pandemics and regional conflicts, self-reliance in defence is not merely an option, but a condition for survival and progress. It is not about protectionism, it is about sovereignty and national autonomy," stated Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during his address at a Defence Conclave with the theme 'Warfare in the 21st Century' in New Delhi on August 30, 2025. He highlighted that the con...


INDIAN NAVY WARSHIP VISITS PORT MORESBY TO JOIN PAPUA NEW GUINEA'S 50TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS

India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Indian Navy's indigenous ASW Corvette INS Kadmatt arrived at Port Moresby today to participate in Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations, reaffirming the growing friendship and maritime partnership between India and Papua New Guinea. The goodwill visit symbolises India's commitment to strengthening its engagement with Pacific Island nations under the Act East Policy and promoting peace, stability, an...


OPERATION SINDOOR IS NOT JUST A STORY OF OUR ARMED FORCES' VALOUR, BUT ALSO OF AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT AND YOUTH INNOVATION: RAKSHA MANTRI

India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated a state-of-the-art test facility of Raphe mPhibr, an iDEX winner start-up, on August 30, 2025 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, he said that Operation Sindoor is not only a story of the valour of India's Armed Forces, but also of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the innovation of the nation's scientists and youth. He expressed pride that the Armed Forces have swiftly...


AIR MARSHAL VIJAY KUMAR GARG VISITS AIR FORCE STATION PRAHLADPUR, NEW DELHI

India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, AVSM VSM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force, accompanied by Mrs. Ritu Garg, President Air Force Families Welfare Association (Regional) visited Air Force Station Prahladpur, New Delhi on 29 August 2025. They were received by Group Captain Lokesh Kumar Mishra VSM, Station Commander, and Mrs. Richa Mishra, President, Air Force Families Welfare Association...