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• Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases Policy on Data Sharing, Interoperability and Stakeholder Access unde

  20 August 2026, Delhi: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, issued the Policy on Data Sharing, Interoperability and Stakeholder Access under Sujalam Bharat Digit



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  Sandeep Marwah Nominated Chair of Indo Australia Film and Cultural Forum by Australian Parliamentari

  Noida, India: In a significant step towards strengthening cultural and creative relations between India and Australia, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and Chair of the International Ch



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  Furlenco Launches 'Drop Dead. Gorgeous' Celebrating Women's Unwinding Ritual at Home

  20th August 2026: Furlenco, India's leading furniture and lifestyle rental platform, has launched 'Drop Dead. Gorgeous', a campaign conceptualised by the internal team and created by Zero Rules Filmho



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  Dr. Roop Chand Sidana Nominated for the Prestigious IFTRC Research Award

  New Delhi : The International Film and Television Research Centre (IFTRC), under the leadership of Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of IFTRC and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts, has annou



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  Aahwahan Foundation and Steelcase Empower School Girls Through Project Udaan at a Government School

  Bengaluru, 19 August 2026: Aahwahan Foundation, in collaboration with Steelcase, through its Project Udaan, distributed bicycles to schoolgirls at Karnataka Public School, 2nd Floor, 6/1, MN Krishna R



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  Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Lays Foundation Stone for EBG Group’s Integrated Wellness Centre in O

  Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, August 19, 2026: EBG Group, a fast-growing, diversified business group with interests spanning multiple sectors, today marked the commencement of work on a new model of wellnes




• TEXMiN, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and MaxelS Tekventures Inaugurate Center of Excellence for Critical Minera

  New Delhi, August 19, 2026 - Maharashtra holds roughly 41% of India's rare earth element (REE) resources, and Nagpur sits at the heart of the Vidarbha mining and coal belt, home to organisations such



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  IIIT-Delhi Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Patriotism, Unity and Community Spirit

  18th August 2026: The Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day on its campus. Bringing together students, faculty, staff and membe



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  Kenstar’s ‘No Phone Hour 2.0’ Crosses 3 Lakh Participants, Nearly Doubling Last Year’s Respo

  Chennai, August 19, 2026: Kenstar, one of India’s leading home appliance brands, has wrapped up the second edition of its ‘No Phone Hour’ campaign, bringing together over 3 lakh participants acr



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  Punjab & Sind Bank Contributes Rs 50 Lakh to Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to Support Flood Rel

  New Delhi, August 19, 2026: Punjab & Sind Bank has contributed Rs 50 lakh to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, Assam, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, to support relief



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  AAFT Inaugurates Its 129th Batch with Grandeur at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City

  Noida, India: Marking another significant milestone in its remarkable journey of creativity, innovation, and excellence, the 129th Batch of the Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) was inaugura



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  Punjab & Sind Bank Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Flag Hoisting Ceremony

  New Delhi, August 18, 2026: Punjab & Sind Bank celebrated the 80th Independence Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony led by Mr. Swarup Kumar Saha, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, marking the



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  Sandeep Marwah Congratulates Ambassador of Republic of Congo and People on Independence Day

  New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of the International Chamber of Media & Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), extended his warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Raym



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  AAFT Students Honoured for Winning Prestigious Awards at Cannes Film Festival 2026

  Noida, India: A proud moment for the Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) was celebrated at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City, as certificates were presented to students who brought international



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  Tripura Launches T-RISE to Power the Next Generation of Startups

  Agartala, 17 August 2026: Marking a significant milestone in Tripura's journey towards becoming a leading hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven growth in North-East India, the Di



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  AAFT Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Message of Peace, Inclusion and National Unity

  Noida, August 15, 2026: The Asian Academy of Film & Television (AAFT) celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with great patriotic fervour at its campus in Noida Film City. The grand celebration



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  Skin Pal Launches PR13: A Dermatologist-Backed Pore Refining Serum for Oily, Sensitive Skin

  New Delhi, 17 August 2026 — Skin Pal, a skincare brand under Pers Active Lab, today announced the launch of PR13, a pore-refining serum formulated for oily, combination, and sensitive skin. The 20ml



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  Shillong Turns into a Miniature Map of India as Meghalaya Celebrates 80th Independence Day

  Mumbai / Shillong, August 17, 2026: Shillong turned into a miniature map of India on Independence Day, as artists from Jammu, Kashmir, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Bengal shared the stage with performers



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  Marwah Studios Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Grand Cultural Programme

  Noida, August 15, 2026: A grand celebration of the 80th Independence Day of India was organised at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City, bringing together students, faculty members, artists, media professi



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  Cityflo & Salaam Bombay Foundation Join Hands to Make Mumbai Their Classroom This Independence Day

  Mumbai, August 16, 2026: This Independence Day, Cityflo, India's leading urban transit bus commute service, in collaboration with Salaam Bombay Foundation (SBF), took a group of 15 students from the



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