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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
War on cyber cons: Goa police to use memes, reels
Panaji: In an initiative without precedent, Goa police are putting aside grey, bureaucratic warnings about cybercrimes and have turned to vivid content in vogue with the internet generation: reels and memes, and droll comics-style narratives. Goa police will engage influencers to develop and produce a minimum of 100 unique digital content pieces, including reels, videos, memes, and carousels. In social media, a carousel enables people to add multiple images or videos to one post. The total budget for the initiative is Rs 30 lakh. This content is to be published one per day consistently for 100 consecutive days. The content includes a mix of humorous cybercrime awareness explainers, animation, mime acts, tips delivered in a comedic fashion, and challenges. Goa police invited agencies for the creative development and execution of Phase 1 of the 'Cyber Surakshit Goem' campaign. 'The objective is to raise cybercrime awareness through a humorous, high-engagement digital strategy, incorporating influencer campaigns, comic video content, and multi-platform digital storytelling,' said DySP, central procurement cell, Pravinkumar Vast. Goa police said that the scope of the work outlines the responsibilities for the successful execution of Phase 1, under the aegis of the department of information and publicity. 'The campaign objective is to create a comprehensive campaign focused on cybercrime prevention, public education, and community engagement through the 100-day digital and on-ground content rollout across Goa,' Vast said. He said the communication will be aligned with govt messaging and local sensitivities. Goa police want influencers to design and run interactive digital challenges like 'Cyber Smart Goemkar' quizzes, polls, and 'Scam Spotting' meme contests. 'Influencers have to manage engagement, replies, and DMs professionally throughout the 100 days,' Goa police said. The content will be available in English, Konkani, and Hindi as appropriate, using culturally relatable scripts and characters. Goa police said that the influencers have to maintain a professional digital footprint on designated platforms (Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook) and distribute content organically and through boosted posts when necessary. Media boosting budget will be handled separately, if applicable. 'Influencers must ensure that one original content post (not reused or repurposed) is published daily for 100 days. Failure to comply will lead to disqualification and penalty,' Goa police said. Influencers have to submit weekly performance analytics, post-engagement data, and impact reports to the department of information and the Goa police cyber cell. Goa police said that all content IP created under this campaign remains the joint property of Goa police and the department of information. 'All content must be pre-approved by the designated officers of Goa police/department of information,' Vast said. 'Sensitive issues, identity protection, and accuracy of information are to be maintained at the highest level.' Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Fast Company
01-07-2025
- Science
- Fast Company
This entrepreneur made billions on crypto. His next frontier is outer space
Perched on a dusty high desert plain about 100 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, the Mojave Air and Space Port looks more like a final destination for aerospace experiments than a stepping stone to the stars. A field with dozens of decommissioned commercial jetliners bakes in the early morning sun–it'll eventually hit 110 degrees around noon–and the small shacks set between dusty roads and cracked pavement look mostly empty. But drive past cracked airstrips and barbed wire gates, and—with the right security clearance—you may be able to walk up and touch the exterior of the next orbital space station: a 2-ton cylindrical aluminum module built by the startup Vast. Called Haven-1, it currently hangs from a 50-foot-tall steel scaffold while it undergoes extreme pressure testing, one of many complicated engineering milestones it needs to hit before its planned launch in May 2026. Before engineers can install the module's instrumentation, electronics, and life-support systems, they need to repeatedly pressurize the structure to 2.4 times Earth's atmosphere to test its workmanship. Massive hoses hooked up to a trio of multistory liquid nitrogen tankers inflate the station—an isogrid metal shell that resembles a waffle cone—with nitrogen gas, like a kid's birthday balloon. Observers need to stand at least 236 feet away in case bolts or brackets burst. During a visit in May, workers were welding and reinforcing the steel scaffold to make sure the structure can withstand a grueling and aggressive series of stress tests that will see the cabin inflated and deflated 200 times in a row. Vast is racing against the clock to launch the world's first commercial space station—independently, in-house, and in record time. It's an audacious effort, made possible by the retirement of an icon: the International Space Station, a fixture of childhood imaginations and of humanity's exploration of space since its first section was launched in 1998. It's now set to be decommissioned in 2030, via a guided crash into the Pacific Ocean, and Vast wants to replace it. The extended deadline for Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech Awards is this Friday, June 27, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today.
Business Wire
18-06-2025
- Business Wire
Vast Releases Haven-1 Space Station VR App for Apple Vision Pro, Meta Headsets, and SteamVR
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vast, developing humanity's next-generation space stations and pioneering the path to long-term living and thriving in space, will make its Haven-1 VR app available to the public, allowing users to explore the interior of Haven-1, the world's first commercial space station. Available on Meta, the App Store, and Steam, the experience provides users with an intimate look at what life is like aboard a next-generation space station, designed with a human-centric approach. Now, space enthusiasts, educators, and others around the globe can virtually observe and engage with the station's advanced technology and capabilities, including crew quarters, the common area, and the Haven-1 Lab, with the help of VR. Vast Lead Astronaut, and former Acting Chief Astronaut at NASA, Andrew Feustel, serves as the narrator of the simulation, and also advised on the app's development. With three missions to space and 197 days on the International Space Station, Feustel's input was essential to ensuring an accurate simulation of being onboard a space station. In the opening, Feustel greets the user at Vast headquarters in Long Beach, California, where Haven-1 is currently being designed and manufactured. His voice then guides the user through the station's interior, inviting them to interact with life support systems and other critical components showcasing the functionality of the station. Much like on a real mission aboard Haven-1, the app enables users to run experiments and partake in routine astronaut activities including accessing storage areas for food and crew equipment, and checking a digital crew interface that monitors the station's systems. Users can also interact with the simulated Haven-1 Lab, the world's first microgravity research, development, and manufacturing platform on a commercial, crewed space station. In the Haven-1 Lab, the user can check on experiments and view payloads from inaugural lab partners Redwire and Yuri, both foremost experts in developing microgravity payloads. Other features of Haven-1 VR include the 1.1 m domed window, which boasts an immersive, 180-degree view of Earth, and the revolutionary zero gravity sleep system, which provides optimal support and comfort to astronauts while they sleep. Feustel specifically provided guidance on the simulated experience of looking through the window and the 'overview effect', a documented phenomenon that Feustel and other astronauts have experienced when viewing the Earth from space. Scheduled to launch no earlier than May 2026, Haven-1 represents a preliminary step toward Vast's vision of pioneering the future of long-term space habitation. Download the VR app from Meta, the App Store, or Steam to follow Vast's progress and get an up-close look at the world's first commercial space station. About Vast Founded in 2021 by Jed McCaleb, Vast is developing humanity's next-generation space stations and pioneering the path to long-term living and thriving in space. Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station, is currently in development and is expected to launch NET May 2026. Vast is also developing Haven-2, the proposed successor to the International Space Station (ISS), designed to serve NASA's Commercial LEO Destinations (CLD) program as a micro-gravity laboratory in space. Vast's long-term ambition is to create artificial gravity habitations that enable humans to live in space, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring a spacefaring future for all.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Operational Update
12 June 2025 Vast Resources plc('Vast' or the 'Company') Operational Update Vast Resources plc, the AIM quoted mining company, is pleased to announce that it has established a group technical services function including the input of experienced mining engineers, geologists and operations management which will be tasked with undertaking a review of Vast's existing asset base. The focus will be to establish a sustainable operational plan that will subsequently support ongoing technical studies aimed at unlocking the potential of the current asset base as well as assessing new potential opportunities in Romania, Tajikistan and Zimbabwe. Overview Very encouraging initial indications of diamond quality following preliminary cleaning of a representative of parcel of stones. Initial diamond sales, by way of public or private tender in Dubai, are expected to commence in the coming weeks. Comprehensive technical review of the Romanian assets focussing on the Baita Plai Mine in Romania in Q3 2025 with the objective of establishing the optimal mining strategy. This plan will likely include the development a new drilling programme and mine plan designed to grow and increase the confidence of the current JORC Resource and Reserve base. The technical review will also consider the opportunity to restart activities at the Manaila-Carlibaba Copper Mine in Romania during H2 2025. Andrew Prelea, CEO of Vast, commented:'Our recent success with the return of the Historic Parcel of diamonds has sparked a comprehensive review of our asset portfolio and our strategy for becoming a mid-tier production company. Our Romanian assets, specifically Baita Plai and Manaila-Carlibaba, hold significant value for the Company. We are now working towards realising the potential of these assets through a comprehensive and diligent technical assessment of these assets, including the development of a sustainable mining plan at Baita Plai, and the opportunity of restarting mining activities at Manaila-Carlibaba. I look forward to providing updates on these processes in the coming months, along with news on the expected diamond sales in the coming weeks.' Further Information Update on Diamond ConsignmentThe Company is now undertaking initial cleaning of a representative selection of parcels of stones from the Diamond Consignment, with initial indications of quality, interpreted by industry specialists using industry standard inspections, being very encouraging and supportive of the Company's current sales and marketing strategy which involves primary beneficiation, and a phased sale of stones to maximise revenues. Vast expects that initial diamond sales, by way of public or private tender in Dubai, will commence in a matter of weeks, and further updates on this process will be provided in due course. Romanian OperationsOne of the Company's immediate priorities is to overhaul operations at Baita Plai by undertaking a comprehensive review of the geology of the project and the mining strategy. This will include the generation of a new mine plan, supported if necessary, by a drilling programme to further inform the mining studies. To ensure that there is an optimal outcome from this review it has been deemed prudent to undertake a temporary suspension of operations, currently expected to last for up to three months. Vast's decision to commence this work is underpinned by its confidence in its ability to realise significant value from the sale of the diamonds recently returned to the Company by way of Settlement Deed. The Company also notes that this review will also include reviewing the existing plan to restart activities at its Manaila-Carlibaba project in Romania during the second half of 2025 and is in ongoing associating discussions with potential offtake partners. **ENDS** For further information, please visit the Company's website at or contact: Vast Resources plcAndrew Prelea (CEO) +44 (0) 20 7846 0974 Strand Hanson Limited – Nominated & Financial AdviserJames Spinney / James Bellman +44 (0) 207 409 3494 Shore Capital Stockbrokers Limited – Joint BrokerToby Gibbs / James Thomas (Corporate Advisory) +44 (0) 20 7408 4050 Axis Capital Markets Limited – Joint BrokerRichard Hutchinson +44 (0) 20 3206 0320 St Brides Partners LimitedSusie Geliher (0) 20 7236 1177 ABOUT VAST RESOURCES Vast Resources plc is a United Kingdom AIM quoted mining company with mines and projects in Romania, Tajikistan, and Zimbabwe. In Romania, the Company is focused on the rapid advancement of high-quality projects by recommencing production at previously producing mines. The Company's Romanian portfolio includes 100% interest in Vast Baita Plai SA which owns 100% of the producing Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine, located in the Apuseni Mountains, Transylvania, an area which hosts Romania's largest polymetallic mines. The mine has a JORC compliant Reserve & Resource Report which underpins the initial mine production life of approximately 3-4 years with an in-situ total mineral resource of 15,695 tonnes copper equivalent with a further 1.8M-3M tonnes exploration target. The Company is now working on confirming an enlarged exploration target of up to 5.8M tonnes. The Company also owns the Manaila Polymetallic Mine in Romania, which the Company is looking to bring back into production following a period of care and maintenance. The Company has also been granted the Manaila Carlibaba Extended Exploitation Licence that will allow the Company to re-examine the exploitation of the mineral resources within the larger Manaila Carlibaba licence area. The Company retains a continued presence in Zimbabwe. The Company is re-engaging its future investment strategy in Zimbabwe and has commenced discussions with further mining concessions in-country alongside its wider portfolio. Vast has an interest in a joint venture company which provides exposure to a near term revenue opportunity from the Takob Mine processing facility in Tajikistan. The Takob Mine opportunity, which is 100% financed, will provide Vast with a 12.25 percent royalty over all sales of non-ferrous concentrate and any other metals produced. Also in Tajikistan, Vast has been contracted to develop and manage the Aprelevka gold mines on behalf of its owner Gulf International Minerals Ltd ('Gulf') under which Vast is entitled, inter alia, to 10% of the earnings that Gulf receives from its 49% interest in Aprelevka in joint venture with the government of Tajikistan. Aprelevka holds four active operational mining licences located along the Tien Shan Belt that extends through Central Asia, currently producing approximately 11,600oz of gold and 116,000 oz of silver per annum. It is the intention of the Company to assist in increasing Aprelevka's production from these four mines closer to the historical peak production rates of approximately 27,000oz of gold and 250,000oz of silver per year from the operational mines. The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended by virtue of the Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations in to access your portfolio
Business Upturn
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Operational Update
12 June 2025 Vast Resources plc ('Vast' or the 'Company') Operational Update Vast Resources plc, the AIM quoted mining company, is pleased to announce that it has established a group technical services function including the input of experienced mining engineers, geologists and operations management which will be tasked with undertaking a review of Vast's existing asset base. The focus will be to establish a sustainable operational plan that will subsequently support ongoing technical studies aimed at unlocking the potential of the current asset base as well as assessing new potential opportunities in Romania, Tajikistan and Zimbabwe. Overview Very encouraging initial indications of diamond quality following preliminary cleaning of a representative of parcel of stones. Initial diamond sales, by way of public or private tender in Dubai, are expected to commence in the coming weeks. Comprehensive technical review of the Romanian assets focussing on the Baita Plai Mine in Romania in Q3 2025 with the objective of establishing the optimal mining strategy. This plan will likely include the development a new drilling programme and mine plan designed to grow and increase the confidence of the current JORC Resource and Reserve base. The technical review will also consider the opportunity to restart activities at the Manaila-Carlibaba Copper Mine in Romania during H2 2025. Andrew Prelea, CEO of Vast, commented: 'Our recent success with the return of the Historic Parcel of diamonds has sparked a comprehensive review of our asset portfolio and our strategy for becoming a mid-tier production company. Our Romanian assets, specifically Baita Plai and Manaila-Carlibaba, hold significant value for the Company. We are now working towards realising the potential of these assets through a comprehensive and diligent technical assessment of these assets, including the development of a sustainable mining plan at Baita Plai, and the opportunity of restarting mining activities at Manaila-Carlibaba. I look forward to providing updates on these processes in the coming months, along with news on the expected diamond sales in the coming weeks.' Further Information Update on Diamond Consignment The Company is now undertaking initial cleaning of a representative selection of parcels of stones from the Diamond Consignment, with initial indications of quality, interpreted by industry specialists using industry standard inspections, being very encouraging and supportive of the Company's current sales and marketing strategy which involves primary beneficiation, and a phased sale of stones to maximise revenues. Vast expects that initial diamond sales, by way of public or private tender in Dubai, will commence in a matter of weeks, and further updates on this process will be provided in due course. Romanian Operations One of the Company's immediate priorities is to overhaul operations at Baita Plai by undertaking a comprehensive review of the geology of the project and the mining strategy. This will include the generation of a new mine plan, supported if necessary, by a drilling programme to further inform the mining studies. To ensure that there is an optimal outcome from this review it has been deemed prudent to undertake a temporary suspension of operations, currently expected to last for up to three months. Vast's decision to commence this work is underpinned by its confidence in its ability to realise significant value from the sale of the diamonds recently returned to the Company by way of Settlement Deed. The Company also notes that this review will also include reviewing the existing plan to restart activities at its Manaila-Carlibaba project in Romania during the second half of 2025 and is in ongoing associating discussions with potential offtake partners. **ENDS** For further information, please visit the Company's website at or contact: Vast Resources plc Andrew Prelea (CEO) +44 (0) 20 7846 0974 Strand Hanson Limited – Nominated & Financial Adviser James Spinney / James Bellman +44 (0) 207 409 3494 Shore Capital Stockbrokers Limited – Joint Broker Toby Gibbs / James Thomas (Corporate Advisory) +44 (0) 20 7408 4050 Axis Capital Markets Limited – Joint Broker Richard Hutchinson +44 (0) 20 3206 0320 St Brides Partners Limited Susie Geliher +44 (0) 20 7236 1177 ABOUT VAST RESOURCES Vast Resources plc is a United Kingdom AIM quoted mining company with mines and projects in Romania, Tajikistan, and Zimbabwe. In Romania, the Company is focused on the rapid advancement of high-quality projects by recommencing production at previously producing mines. The Company's Romanian portfolio includes 100% interest in Vast Baita Plai SA which owns 100% of the producing Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine, located in the Apuseni Mountains, Transylvania, an area which hosts Romania's largest polymetallic mines. The mine has a JORC compliant Reserve & Resource Report which underpins the initial mine production life of approximately 3-4 years with an in-situ total mineral resource of 15,695 tonnes copper equivalent with a further 1.8M-3M tonnes exploration target. The Company is now working on confirming an enlarged exploration target of up to 5.8M tonnes. The Company also owns the Manaila Polymetallic Mine in Romania, which the Company is looking to bring back into production following a period of care and maintenance. The Company has also been granted the Manaila Carlibaba Extended Exploitation Licence that will allow the Company to re-examine the exploitation of the mineral resources within the larger Manaila Carlibaba licence area. The Company retains a continued presence in Zimbabwe. The Company is re-engaging its future investment strategy in Zimbabwe and has commenced discussions with further mining concessions in-country alongside its wider portfolio. Vast has an interest in a joint venture company which provides exposure to a near term revenue opportunity from the Takob Mine processing facility in Tajikistan. The Takob Mine opportunity, which is 100% financed, will provide Vast with a 12.25 percent royalty over all sales of non-ferrous concentrate and any other metals produced. Also in Tajikistan, Vast has been contracted to develop and manage the Aprelevka gold mines on behalf of its owner Gulf International Minerals Ltd ('Gulf') under which Vast is entitled, inter alia, to 10% of the earnings that Gulf receives from its 49% interest in Aprelevka in joint venture with the government of Tajikistan. Aprelevka holds four active operational mining licences located along the Tien Shan Belt that extends through Central Asia, currently producing approximately 11,600oz of gold and 116,000 oz of silver per annum. It is the intention of the Company to assist in increasing Aprelevka's production from these four mines closer to the historical peak production rates of approximately 27,000oz of gold and 250,000oz of silver per year from the operational mines. The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended by virtue of the Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
