LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £93 million available now for pioneering UK companies to develop and scale up sustainable aviation fuel production to make flying greener * part of new £219 million low carbon fuels fund to position the UK as a global hub for low carbon fuels, supporting 15,000 jobs and adding £5 billion to the economy by 2050 * comes as government is exploring through a call for evidence how to support all parts...
India, June 15 -- Abhay Bhutada Foundation has partnered with the Ultimate Pickleball League - Pune Edition 2026, continuing its support for various sporting initiatives that encourage a stronger culture of fitness among people. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Pune on 9th and 10th May 2026, with participation expected from more than 180 players, including several leading names in the sport. The association reflects the Foundation's continued engagement in initiatives that encourage...
India, June 15 -- A study conducted by FindMyCollege, covering more than 1 lakh active IT jobs in the current market, finds the pay ladder starting at a median of ₹2.6 LPA (lakhs per annum), rising to ₹25 LPA for experienced roles. However, a new mid-career band gap has emerged. This segment has also been historically the largest in the Indian IT sector, making up nearly 57% of the IT hirings in the market. But, currently, its getting strangled due to artificial intelligence consolidating many r...
India, June 15 -- The Indian fashion industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by changing consumer preferences, digital commerce, and the growing demand for affordable yet stylish apparel. Amid this transformation, ZAKH has emerged as a promising new entrant with a clear vision of making contemporary fashion accessible to a wider audience. Founded in September 2025 and operational since April 2026, the Delhi-based brand is steadily building its presence in the highly competitive fashion mark...
LONDON, June 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Professor Rosalind Polly Blakesley Professor Blakesley has been reappointed for a period of 4 years, commencing on 5 September 2026 to 4 September 2030. Professor Rosalind Polly Blakesley has been the Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, since October 2025. A prize-winning author, academic and art historian, she has worked at the University of Cambridge since 2002, holding the post of Professor of Russian and...
LONDON, June 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty King Charles III has been pleased to appoint Professor Sir David Charles Baulcombe FRS FMedSci to succeed Professor Dame Sally Davies GCB DBE FRS FMedSci when she steps down later this year. Biographical Note Sir David is the Regius Professor of Botany Emeritus at the University of Cambridge's Department of Plant Sciences, where he was Head from 2009 to 2017, and has been a Fellow of Trinity College...
LONDON, June 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK will go further to protect kids with world-leadingadditionalrestrictions on harmful features online such as live streaming and strangers communicating with children * Government action showsclear choiceto side with families over tech companies to put power back in parents' hands and give kids the childhood they deserve * Decisive action - backed by 9 in 10 parents - expected to be brought to Pa...
LONDON, June 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Three NDA group employees have been awarded honours in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list, for services to the nuclear industry and the local community. Dr Rebecca Weston FREng has been appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) for services to defence while on secondment from the NDA group. As Director General at the Ministry of Defence's Defence Nuclear Organisation, she led a complex, highly regu...
LONDON, June 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Renowned British architecture studio Ab Rogers Design appointed to design new mobile museum after international competition * Artworks from the Government Art Collection will tour the South West and North West of England this summer * This is the government's latest step towards ensuring everyone can access arts andculture in the places they call home The UK's first permanent mobile museum will hit the road ne...
LONDON, June 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC has referred the sentence of Vickrum Digwa, convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The Court of Appeal will now decide whether the sentence imposed was unduly lenient, and whether to increase the existing sentence. The Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC MP says: This case horrified me, and I know that feeling...