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Mentorship Will Drive India’s Startup Future, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh at IISF

New Delhi, December 7, 2025: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has said that India’s next generation of startups will be shaped more by strong mentorship than by funding alone. He was speaking to young innovators, entrepreneurs, and students during a session on “Startup Journeys” at the India […]

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WaveX Opens Booth Bookings for WAVES Bazaar at IFFI Goa 2025- Showcasing India’s Emerging AVGC-XR and Media-Tech Startups

New Delhi, November 6, 2025: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has officially announced the launch of booth bookings for WaveX Booths — the dedicated startup pavilion at WAVES Bazaar, taking place during the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa from 20th to 24th November 2025. Organized under the WaveX Startup Accelerator […]

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CGC University, Mohali Launched: Pioneering AI-Led, Industry-First Education Model

Chandigarh  – In a landmark moment for the region’s academic ecosystem, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri officially announced its transition to CGC University, Mohali at a high-impact press conference held on JW Marriott, Chandigarh. The event marked a pivotal step in the institution’s 25+ year legacy. From a college to a tech-driven, autonomous university, the […]

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DPIIT Partners with Hero MotoCorp to accelerate Early-Stage Startups in Mobility, Clean Tech, & Deep Tech

New Delhi — The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Hero MotoCorp Limited to boost early-stage startups through the company’s innovation accelerator programme, Hero For Startups. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in New Delhi, aims to strengthen India’s […]

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BHASKAR Platform Empowers 1.97 Lakh Startups Across India, Strengthening the Innovation Ecosystem

New Delhi— The BHASKAR platform (Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry), a key digital initiative by the Government of India under the Startup India mission, is fast becoming the backbone of India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. As of 30th June 2025, a total of 1,97,932 startups and related entities have registered on BHASKAR across various States and Union […]

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Stand-Up India Scheme Empowers Marginalized Entrepreneurs: ₹29,000 Crore Sanctioned to SC/ST and Women Beneficiaries Since April 2022

New Delhi – In a major push toward inclusive economic empowerment, the Government of India’s Stand-Up India Scheme has sanctioned nearly ₹29,000 crore in loans to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and women entrepreneurs between April 2022 and March 2025. The initiative aims to transform marginalized communities into confident job creators by providing financial […]

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20,000 Sq. Ft. Skill Development Centre to Be Set Up at AURIC in Collaboration with CII, MoU Signing Next Week

Aurangabad | July 13, 2025 – A major boost is coming to Aurangabad’s industrial landscape as a 20,000 sq. ft. Skill Development Centre is set to be established at Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC) in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this initiative is expected to be signed […]

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Amitabh Kant steps down as India’s G20 Sherpa, brings an end to 45-year public service career

New Delhi –India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on June 16 announced that he is stepping down from his role, ending a 45-year career in public service. The former Niti Aayog CEO thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and others, saying it’s time for him to “embrace new opportunities”. Kant, a retired 1980-batch […]

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How Side Hustles are Fueling a New Era of Entrepreneurship Among Young Professionals

Lifestyle Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, side hustles are no longer just a way to earn extra income—they have become a gateway to full-fledged entrepreneurship. Whether it’s launching a handmade craft business on Instagram, offering freelance digital services, or driving part-time for a ride-sharing platform, millions of individuals—especially millennials and Gen Z—are […]

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Joint convocation ceremony for NIFT campuses at New Delhi

New Delhi , 11 November , 2024- National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducted the Convocation Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam for its 2023-24 graduating batch of students. The joint convocation included students from four NIFT campuses, namely NIFT Delhi, NIFT Raebareli, NIFT Kangra and NIFT Panchkula. Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Minster of Textiles conferred degrees […]

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