LONDON, Sept. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: AllisonOgden-NewtonOBE andDanCorryhave been appointed as Non-Executive Directors to the board of the Department for Environment, FoodandRural Affairs (Defra). DanandAllisonbring a wealth of experience in public policyandsocial entrepreneurship. Allisonhas been the Chief Executive of environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy since 2015, whileDanis Chief Economist at the Future Governance Forumandrecently completed...
India, Sept. 22 -- Jamshedpur, September 22, 2025: In a landmark initiative to strengthen governance, infrastructure, MSME competitiveness and sustainability in Jharkhand, XLRI Jamshedpur, Jharkhand Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (JIIDCO), Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority (JIADA), and Invest India jointly launched 15 live projects under the Jharkhand Industrial Policy Lab.The orientation and briefing session was hosted at XLRI Jamshedpur, beginning with an intro...
India, Sept. 22 -- Jamshedpur, September 20, 2025: XLRI - Xavier School of Management, one of India's premier B-schools has taken another decisive step toward strengthening industry-academia collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ecoren Energy India Pvt. Ltd., a pioneer in innovative energy solutions.The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr. (Fr.) Sebastian George S.J., Director, XLRI Jamshedpur and Dr. Swamy Reddy Uradi, Head, HR and Technology, Ecoren Energy India Pv...
India, Sept. 22 -- For decades, rice has been a staple food in West Africa, feeding millions of families every single day. With growing populations, rising demand, and an increasing reliance on imported rice, the region has become one of the most important global markets for rice exporters. Among the leading suppliers from India,Rice Master Global Ltd has emerged as a trusted partner, exportingIR64 Parboiled Rice 5% Broken directly from India to various destinations across West Africa.At Rice Ma...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Largest number of major infrastructure projects green-lit in the first year of a Parliament in push to 'build, baby, build' * Record 21 decisions made on major infrastructure projects in the first year of this Parliament - including new wind farms, roads and airport expansions - with government urgently working on a building acceleration package to get Britain building * With the help of reforms in the Plannin...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr. President. The UK commends the work of the Mission and thanks it for its sobering report. We remain gravely concerned by the findings of the latest report, which once again lays bare the systematic and ongoing violations of human rights in Venezuela. The continued erosion of the rule of law, the widespread use of arbitrary detention, and the number of enforced disappearances is unacceptable. Po...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dr Alison Cave, Chief Safety Officer at the MHRA, said: Patient safety is our top priority. There is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children. Paracetamol remains the recommended pain relief option for pregnant women when used as directed. Pregnant women should continue to follow existing NHS guidance and speak to their healthcare professional if they have questions about ...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today (22 September 2025) proposed a new anti-dumping measure to protect UK producers of engine oils and hydraulic fluids. The TRA opened its investigation into imports of certain engine oils and hydraulic fluids from Lithuania and the UAE in response to an application from UK manufacturer Aztec Oils Ltd., in June 2024. The investigation covered certain engine oils and hyd...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Move will decrease time to set up multisite AI trials following approval, helping revolutionise patient care and saving millions * Delivering on the Plan for Change, it supports the shift of care from analogue to digital while driving vital investment and reaffirming UK's position as tech superpower Millions of patients could receive quicker diagnoses and treatment, as pioneering artificial intelligence tools...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chancellor pledges that landmark Regional Investment Summit will attract investment, jobs and growth that makes people better off wherever they live in the country. * With one month to go, Eon, Lloyds and KPMG, HSBC and IBM have already been confirmed as sponsors for the Birmingham summit. * Comes as Mayor of the West Midlands and Leader of Birmingham City Council announce launch of the biggest Mayoral Develop...