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BOOSTING OIL PAD OUTPUT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PIPE CORROSION MONITORING
Corrosion and erosion gradually reduce pipe wall thickness, increasing the risk of leaks or catastrophic failures—jeopardizing personnel safety, environmental protection, and asset integrity. Case Study from | Cassia Networks BACKGROUND AND...

Europe’s New Iron Curtain: How Britain, Germany and Poland Are Redrawing the Defence Map
29The dream of a pacified continent secured forever under the American nuclear umbrella is fraying fast. As the war in Ukraine drags into its fourth year and in the context of a second Trump presidency, Europe’s old reliance on the United States...
EUROPE: UK grants £30 million for maritime decarbonisation projects
The UK government has allocated £30 million to 71 projects aimed at developing marine fuels including ammonia, methanol and hydrogen, and technologies such as wind propulsion, carbon capture and shore power. The funds are awarded through the sixth...

'Growth, Prosperity, Security': Modi, Starmer Unveil 'India-UK Vision 2035' Road Map
Last Updated:July 24, 2025, 20:24 IST The 'India-UK Vision 2035' builds on the FTA between the two countries to unlock new opportunities that strengthen defence cooperation and drive innovation between both economies PM Narendra Modi (L) and his...
UNITED KINGDOM: ‘After decades of making huge profits, companies shouldn’t be allowed to leave behind…
Interviews 18 July 2025 CIVICUS speaks with Matthew Renshaw, a partner at a UK law firm that represents Nigerian communities taking legal action against Shell over environmental damage caused by its operations in the Niger Delta. Two Nigerian...

India-UK trade deal ‘most significant since Brexit’, says Starmer
Britain will make it easier for Indian professionals to come to the country on business trips, as Sir Keir Starmer signed a “historic” trade deal that he said would boost the economy by £4.8 billion. The prime minister met his Indian counterpart,...

Zurich UK hires Asha Kumar as its first CTO
Asha Kumar has joined Zurich UK from HSBC as chief technology officer, a newly created role. The insurer claimed the creation of the post was “testament to the firm’s commitment to leading the charge in AI and technology”. Kumar, pictured, will...

PM Narendra Modi Meets King Charles III at Sandringham House in UK, Gifts Him Tree Sapling Inspired by ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Initiative (See Pics)
London, July 24: After the signing of the historic India-UK Free Trade Agreement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at Sandringham house in the United Kingdom on Thursday. The Prime Minister presented King Charles with a tree...
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‘Chai pe Charcha’ at Chequers: PM Modi, Starmer open new chapter in India–UK ties with Vision 2035
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he held a “Chai pe Charcha” with his British counterpart Keir Starmer at Chequers, signalling a renewed momentum in India-UK relations. PM Modi in a post on social media platform X said “‘Chai Pe...

It’s all about investment - Akwaaba UK CEO on music industry growth
The CEO of UK‑based entertainment firm Akwaaba UK, Dennis Tawiah, has issued a clarion call for greater investment, stronger record labels, and robust artiste management in Ghana’s music industry. In an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb on X...

New Delhi opens govt procurement to UK companies
For the first time, India will open approximately 40,000 high-value contracts from central ministries and departments in sectors such as transport, green energy and infrastructure to UK bidders. UK-origin goods with just 20% domestic content will...

UK: Indian diaspora in London meets PM Modi, calls it 'surreal' and 'emotional'
London : Members of the Indian diaspora in London expressed joy and admiration after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ongoing visit to the United Kingdom, calling the moment surreal and emotionally overwhelming. Gehna Gautam, one of...

India, UK sign landmark free trade agreement during Modi’s London visit
INDIA and the United Kingdom signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday during Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s brief visit to the UK. The deal, finalised after three years of negotiations, aims to boost annual bilateral trade...

India-UK FTA a boost for MNCs looking at China+1
New Delhi: The free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK can potentially boost investment inflows into India by multinational companies pursuing supply chain diversification away from China, apart from encouraging domestic firms to add capacity in a...

India Committed to Build High-Scoring, Solid Partnership With UK: Modi After Inking FTA
New Delhi: India and Britain formally inked the comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA), known more popularly as the free trade agreement (FTA), on Thursday in London, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing the pact as “not just an...

UK PM Starmer hails ‘major win’ with landmark FTA during Modi's visit
London, Jul 23 (PTI): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the “landmark” Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that he is set to sign with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi is a “major win” for jobs and growth, as tariff cuts bring in cheaper...

UK Raises Ceiling on Wind Power Strike Prices Ahead of Major Auction
The UK government has raised the maximum prices it is willing to guarantee developers of wind power projects in a bid to reinvigorate investment in renewable energy and keep its ambitious decarbonization targets on track. The increase, announced...

World News | EAM Jaishankar Hails India-UK CETA as a Momentous Development
London [UK] July 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday hailed the signing of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) as a momentous development. Jaishankar said that the agreement will help stabilise...

Only Murders in the Building Season 5: New Twists Awaits and UK and US Release date Confirmed
There will be new twists, more guest stars, and another murder mystery in Only Murders in the Building Season 5. Charlie, Oliver, and Mabel are back to figure out how a shocking death happened inside the Arconia. UK and US release date is...

Welsh tidal energy infrastructure project gets underway
Morlais tidal stream energy project will connect to the national grid and a substation on the shore near Ynys Lawd (South Stack). A project which will support the expansion of the Morlais tidal energy scheme has now moved into its construction...