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Business Upturn
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
INOX India's Savli plant receives approvals from global brewery majors for stainless-steel kegs
INOX India Ltd (INOXCVA), a manufacturer of cryogenic technology solutions and stainless-steel beverage kegs, has received manufacturing approvals from two major global brewery brands, Heineken and AB InBev. These approvals pertain to the company's keg production facility located at Savli, Gujarat. The facility, established in September 2023, now meets the operational and quality standards required by both breweries, allowing INOXCVA to begin commercial engagements with them. The Savli plant complies with internationally recognized quality certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and FSSC 22000. These certifications cover areas such as manufacturing protocols, cleanliness, quality assurance systems, traceability, and testing infrastructure. The approval process involved on-site audits and evaluations, verifying that the plant meets the requirements set by Heineken and AB InBev. INOXCVA manufactures a variety of stainless-steel beverage kegs, offering sizes from 10 to 60 liters in formats such as EURO, DIN, SLIM, and USA-standard (BBL). The kegs are suitable for packaging beer, wine, cider, juice, kombucha, coffee, and other beverages. The product line includes both stackable and non-stackable options, with different spear and neck configurations, enhanced ring thickness, and comprehensive leak testing. The company also offers lightweight, customizable PSP kegs made from recycled stainless steel and polypropylene in 15 to 20-liter capacities. These are designed for sustainability and ease of use. Cornelius (Corny) kegs, popular among homebrewers, are available in 2.5 to 5-gallon variants and come with hygiene certification and flexible design features. Additional customization options include logo embossing, silk printing, and RFID tagging. The kegs are made from AISI 304/EN 1.4301 stainless steel sourced from Indian suppliers and undergo certified pickling and passivation treatments. They comply with EU regulations, US FDA guidelines, and other international standards related to food and beverage packaging. With its compliance and production capabilities now validated, INOXCVA is positioned to supply to major global beverage markets. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Lake patrol urges boater safety ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Lake patrol officers want boaters to enjoy themselves on the water this weekend. However, before they partake in the fun, there are a few things they want you to know first. 'The holiday weekend brings in more boat traffic,' said George Brinzey with the Cornelius Police Lake Patrol. ALSO READ: Lincoln Co. commissioners vote to leave Lake Norman Marine Commission Brinzey said Memorial Day weekend is the start of the boating season. And whether you are a new or long-term boater on Lake Norman, officers want you to keep boating safety top of mind. 'Far too many preventable drownings have occurred on this lake and many others around the state. And what it boils down to is situational awareness and lack of flotation,' said Brinzey. He said before you go boating, you need to do these things. 'Double-check all your safety equipment. Make sure that your life jackets are in good order, that they're not damaged in any way from being stowed away for so long. Check your fire extinguisher. Give it a shake,' Brinzey explained. Without taking these precautions, Brinzey said, a beautiful day on the lake could turn into a tragic one within seconds. Just last week, on Lake Wylie, a tubing crash left 21-year-old Trevor Dame with multiple broken bones. Video captured the moments before a boat crossed over the line of another pulling the tube Dame was on. His father, Norm Dame, told Channel 9 that his son is facing multiple surgeries. 'It was heartbreaking. I was upset, disappointed, brokenhearted, frustrated, and just wondering how, looking at the video. There were 20-25 feet between the boat and the tube. How could another boat be that close?' said Norm Dame. ALSO READ: Father says boat on Lake Wylie crossed into tubing line, severely hurt son Now, the owner and driver of the boat that crashed into the tuber is facing felony charges. 'It's about coming back to the dock safe,' said Brinzey. The group responsible for safety on Lake Norman is set to dissolve. But that is not expected to occur for another month. So, officers will be out in full force this weekend to help keep you safe. And they said that it will continue even after June 30. VIDEO: Lake Norman Marine Commission to dismantle by July, some hope to reassemble
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Teen who killed Tacoma business owner in New Orleans sentenced. Judge apologizes
The 17-year-old boy who pleaded guilty to the fatal New Orleans shooting of Jacob Carter, a co-founder of the Tacoma business Howdy Bagel, was sentenced Monday to 26 years in prison. Instead of speaking for himself, the defendant, Malik D. Cornelius, had his attorney address the court and the scores of friends and family members of Carter who gathered in a New Orleans courtroom and on Zoom video to watch the hearing Monday afternoon. Defense attorney Michael Kennedy said Carter was not the usual victim in cases he's seen in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, and Cornelius was not the usual defendant at his young age. He said as much as he wanted to speak about the young man he had come to know, the only thing they actually needed to say was that they are sorry. Before handing down Cornelius' sentence, Judge Camille Buras offered her own apology to Carter's friends and family. 'On behalf of the city, we are sorry for what happened in this city to your loved ones,' Buras said. Cornelius pleaded guilty to manslaughter May 9 in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court for the homicide. The judge called the crime a 'cold, calculated murder' that could have been a double homicide. Others testified Friday that Cornelius' gun jammed during his attempted robbery of Carter and his husband, Daniel Blagovich, and if not for that, Blagovich would have been shot, too. The Jan. 5, 2024, shooting occurred while the couple was on vacation. The night before the two were going to fly home to Tacoma, they were attacked near the intersection of Bourbon and Kerlerec streets. Buras questioned whether it was a hate crime or whether Cornelius and his accomplices just targeted two unarmed men walking down the street. No one else has been charged in the killing. Nothing was stolen during the robbery except Carter's life. Blagovich, who gave a victim-impact statement via Zoom video, said the past 500 days had been the darkest of his life. He told Cornelius that he had stolen the love of his life and killed a man who had only brought beauty, light and joy into the world. 'As I held him and watched the life leave his body on that dark concrete corner, my world was forever changed,' Blagovich said. 'I realized the world is a much more terrible place than I ever could have imagined.' Blagovich told Cornelius the one thing they had in common was that both of their lives would be forever changed because of what he had done. He said he had 'so much' hatred in his heart for what Cornelius had done, but Carter taught him that only love changes anyone. 'Malik, your life is just getting started,' Blagovich said. 'It's not my desire for you to rot in jail. It's not my desire for you to feel pain. As we both learn to find hope again, my biggest prayer for you is that at some point in your long life you experience love.' Six more of Carter's family members addressed the court during the Monday afternoon hearing, including his aunt, three of his brothers, a sister and his father. More than 100 people watched on Zoom. The defendant was 16 at the time of the shooting, and he was arrested about a week later on unrelated charges in Jefferson Parish. Days earlier detectives pulled a stolen Kia out of Bayou St. John believed to be connected to the homicide. reported that, according to police, Cornelius allegedly helped others sink the vehicle and then the group stole another car to get away. A grand jury indicted Cornelius on the charge of second-degree murder, and his case was transferred to adult court.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EU coordinating next Russia sanctions with US, Germany says
The German government supports newly proposed European Union sanctions, which are being coordinated with the U.S. government, spokesperson Stefan Cornelius said on May 19, Tagesshau reported. The proposed sanctions would involve measures targeting the Nord Stream gas pipelines, the spokesperson added. "The federal government supports the elements that affect Nord Stream," Cornelius said in response to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's announcement of new punitive measures. He added that Washington's participation in a potential sanctions package would be "very central." "Chancellor (Friedrich) Merz is working with U.S. and European partners on new sanctions against Russia," Cornelius reportedly said, adding that "the intention of these sanctions is to achieve agreement from Russia to an unconditional truce." Von der Leyen called for new sanctions against Russia after President Vladimir Putin failed to attend Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul. The new package would include sanctions on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, additional listings of vessels from Russia's shadow fleet, a lower oil price cap, and sanctions on Russia's financial sector. The absence of Russia's top leadership from the Istanbul negotiations — proposed by the Kremlin but attended only by lower-ranking aides — was widely viewed as a signal that Moscow remains unwilling to engage in meaningful talks. Previously, President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of the U.K., France, Germany, and Poland have pledged to impose additional sanctions against Russia if the Kremlin does not accept their proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. Last week, EU members agreed on the bloc's 17th sanctions package, which primarily targeted Russia's "shadow fleet" and came under criticism for not being "as strong as it should be." Although Nord Stream 2 was never activated, and Nord Stream 1 ceased operation after suspected sabotage in 2022, sanctions on the pipelines would carry a symbolic value. They would also close loopholes and prevent future attempts to revive Russian energy exports to Europe. The media previously reported that pro-Moscow figures have contacted the Trump administration to resume the operation of the Nord Stream pipelines, a step that would require European nations to agree. In Washington, the U.S. Senate is preparing its own response to Russia's delays. U.S. lawmakers have advanced the "Russian Sanctions Act of 2025," which includes sweeping measures such as 500% tariffs on countries that continue to buy Russian energy products. At least 72 senators reportedly support the bill. European leaders are also expected to call U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of his planned phone conversation with Putin on May 19. The U.S. president has repeatedly floated the idea of imposing additional sanctions on Russia to pressure it toward a peace deal, but has yet to take the step. Trump announced that he plans to speak with Putin on May 19, after which he will hold a call with Zelensky. Trump said he hopes the discussions will result in a ceasefire — a step the Kremlin has doggedly resisted since the U.S. first proposed a 30-day truce in March. Read also: Aestheticized aggression — why Gosha Rubchinskiy's 'Victory Day' photo book is Russian propaganda We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Extra.ie
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Extra.ie
Irish woman seeks help for husband jailed on ‘trumped-up charges' in Dubai 17 years ago
An Irish citizen has urged the Government to intervene in the case of her husband, who she says has been illegally imprisoned for 17 years in Dubai. Heather Cornelius made the plea in a series of meetings with opposition politicians and Department of Foreign Affairs officials this week. In 2003, Ryan Cornelius, together with his business partners, secured a 100-year lease to develop a 460-acre leisure residential complex in Dubai, backed by a credit line from the Dubai Islamic Bank. Heather Cornelius made the plea in a series of meetings with opposition politicians and Department of Foreign Affairs officials this week. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire/PA Images In 2007, at the onset of the global financial crisis, Dubai Islamic Bank called in its credit line, and a restructuring agreement was reached with the bank over a three-year period. However, soon after the second loan repayment, Mr Cornelius was arrested at Dubai International Airport. In 2010, he was sentenced to ten years in prison for theft. Despite the charges of fraud and money laundering being dismissed for lack of evidence, authorities alleged theft from a public body. In 2018, shortly before his release, he was sentenced to an additional 20 years. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) has said his guilt was 'predetermined' and he did not receive a fair trial and that he was held in conditions equating to torture. Speaking to on a visit to Dublin, Ms Cornelius spoke about how 'devastating' the imprisonment of her husband has been on what she called 'trumped-up charges'. Pic: Family Handout/PA Wire She said: 'It has been absolutely devastating for all of us, for the whole family. It's obviously dreadful for Ryan. I mean, how he's survived, I really don't know.' Mr Cornelius has not had dental treatment for four years, has contracted Covid twice and has TB. His youngest was six when he was first jailed and is 23 now. His wife said: 'We can't get that time back.' She added that there was no sign of him 'coming out alive' at present. Ms Cornelius, whose mother is from Dublin, grew up partly in Co. Down and went to college in Coleraine. She has tried for several years to get the British government to help her free Mr Cornelius from jail in the UAE. Now, with the help of Bill Browder, who is known for his work on international human rights abuses, they have set their sights on Ireland and the EU in a bid to have her 71-year-old husband released. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire/PA Images In 2008, Mr Browder's lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, uncovered a massive fraud committed by Russian government officials that involved the theft of $230 million in state taxes. After being arrested, Mr Magnitsky, a father of two, died in prison in 2009. His case led to international attention and the Magnitsky Act, a law that allows for sanctions against individuals involved in human rights abuses. Mr Browder has successfully campaigned to implement the Magnitsky Act, with the US, the UK and others implementing a version of the legislation in response to his experience of working in Russia. Both Mr Browder and Ms Cornelius praised the response they had received from Irish opposition figures and the Department of Foreign Affairs. Ms Cornelius said she thought the British government 'would get involved' and 'talk to the right people' but that has not happened. Mr Browder said: 'We would like the Foreign Minister [Simon Harris] to approach the Emirati and say, 'Look, guys, he's been in jail for 17 years. Just grant him clemency. Let him come home to his family'. And make the approach directly and personally.' The meeting with the Department of Foreign Affairs was 'positive', Mr Browder said. 'They have to study the case and make sure it all stacks up the way we say it does. But I was surprised,' he said. 'Normally, when you go into a foreign ministry, their immediate answer to everything is no, but we didn't get that response here. We got a warm response. 'I'm sure we will have to lean on them when the time comes, but the people we met were human beings. Sometimes a little country can make a big difference.' Ms Cornelius and Mr Browder met with the Labour Party, the Social Democrats and Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell while they were in Dublin. Mr Browder said of the meetings: 'There is a strong moral fibre in Ireland. People are sensitised to injustice and much less cynical than in other countries.' He said larger countries like the US or the UK were often 'paralysed' and often needed the prime minister or the president to intervene personally on a matter to have a decision made. The Department of Foreign Affairs said: 'The department is aware of developments in the case of Mr Cornelius but does not comment on individuals. As Mr Cornelius is a UK national, the FCDO [UK foreign office] is the relevant consular authority.'
