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India Mental Health Alliance Embeds Lived Experience in Care Design

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India Mental Health Alliance Embeds Lived Experience in Care Design

New Delhi – October 09, 2026 -- The India Mental Health Alliance (IMHA), a network of 400 organisations across 30 Indian states, is building a shared Knowledge Hub and has published a 11-author anthology to make lived experience a formal input into mental healthcare design and delivery.

IMHA reached 3,380 professionals in 135+ cities over two years

Over the past two years, the alliance engaged 3,380 mental health professionals across more than 135 cities. It mobilised member organisations to build collective capacity, share knowledge and embed lived experience expertise in care design and practice.

The announcement coincides with World Mental Health Day on October 10.

Knowledge Hub will pool clinical, lived and academic evidence

IMHA is developing a co-curated Knowledge Hub that collects practitioner insights, field lessons, clinical and lived experience expertise, and academic research grounded in local Indian contexts.

TORM Board Loses Director Boehringer After Oaktree Exits Stake

Hellerup – October 09, 2026 -- Christopher Boehringer has resigned from the Board of Directors of TORM plc (NASDAQ: TRMD, TRMD A) with immediate effect, after Oaktree Capital Management and its affiliates ceased to hold any ownership interest in the product tanker owner.

Boehringer leaves the board after eleven years of service

Boehringer joined the TORM board in 2015. TORM said he supported the company through a period of significant transformation and growth.

Chair Simon Mackenzie Smith credited him with helping to develop and strengthen the One TORM platform and called him a trusted adviser through some of the most important milestones in the company's history.

Five directors remain on the TORM board

Following the change, the board comprises Simon Mackenzie Smith (Chair), Annette Malm Justad, Göran Trapp, Jann Brown and Jacob Meldgaard.

TORM did not announce a replacement for Boehringer's seat.

Penetron Waterproofing Specified for Slovakia's D1 Motorway Bridges

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Penetron Waterproofing Specified for Slovakia's D1 Motorway Bridges

Orlando – October 09, 2026 -- Civil engineers on Slovakia's 14.9-km D1 Hubová–Ivachnová motorway section specified the Penetron System of crystalline concrete waterproofing for exposed bridge curbs, targeting damage from water, freeze-thaw cycles and de-icing salts, according to Penetron Group.

D1 section adds a northern bypass of Ružomberok across mountainous terrain

The section forms part of Slovakia's principal east–west motorway corridor. It creates a northern bypass of Ružomberok, a center of the country's paper industry and a tourist destination, diverting transit traffic from the urban area.

The project comprises 19 bridge structures, three interchanges and the roughly 3.6-km twin-tube Čebrať Tunnel. The route crosses complex geology and faces severe seasonal exposure, which raises the requirements for concrete durability, waterproofing and corrosion protection.

WuXi Biologics Touts 54,000 L Irish Hub at CPHI Milan 2026

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WuXi Biologics Touts 54,000 L Irish Hub at CPHI Milan 2026

Milan – October 09, 2026 -- WuXi Biologics is pitching a European manufacturing footprint of 54,000 L of drug-substance capacity in Dundalk, Ireland, plus a 12,000 L site in Wuppertal, Germany, to biopharma clients at CPHI Milan 2026, as Europe's biologics market is projected to grow from an estimated US$123.75 billion in 2025 to about US$269.65 billion by 2035.

The market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2026 to 2035. CPHI Milan 2026 brings together more than 62,000 pharmaceutical professionals and 2,900 exhibitors.

Dundalk hub runs 54,000 L across perfusion and fed-batch platforms

The Dundalk site operates under an HPRA GMP manufacturing license, supports EMA-approved commercial products and has served more than 10 clients. In 2026, it secured multiple new large-scale manufacturing projects and began the associated technology transfers.

New Asia Forum Targets $30B in Investment at Bali Debut

Jakarta – October 09, 2026 -- The New Asia Forum has set a US$30 billion investment target for its inaugural edition, to be held 3-4 December in Bali, Indonesia, under the patronage of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

Danantara Indonesia and Richard Attias & Associates launch a transaction-focused platform

The forum is powered by Danantara Indonesia, the country's sovereign fund, and produced by Richard Attias & Associates. Organizers describe it as a gateway connecting long-term capital with projects, partnerships and policymakers across the region.

It is built around transaction readiness, capital deployment and execution rather than a traditional conference format. The US$30 billion target will be pursued through a curated pipeline of investment-ready opportunities, with heads of state, ministers, sovereign investors and global CEOs aiming to convert diligence into signed commitments.

GAC Becomes Chelsea FC's Official Automotive Partner Globally

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GAC Becomes Chelsea FC's Official Automotive Partner Globally

Guangzhou – October 09, 2026 -- Chelsea Football Club has named Chinese carmaker GAC its Official Automotive Partner in a global deal that gives GAC access to one of the world's largest football fan bases as it pushes into the UK and European markets.

GAC vehicles to escort Chelsea's men's team to Stamford Bridge on selected matchdays

Vehicles from GAC's AION range will transport the men's team to Stamford Bridge on selected matchdays. The two parties first worked together on Chelsea's 2026 pre-season tour.

The partnership also covers digital storytelling, fan experiences and engagement, including car displays that let supporters view GAC vehicles directly.

Marketing Maven Ranks No. 24 in O'Dwyer's Crisis Communications List

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Marketing Maven Ranks No. 24 in O'Dwyer's Crisis Communications List

Los Angeles – October 09, 2026 -- Marketing Maven, a crisis communications firm and integrated marketing agency, ranked No. 24 in O'Dwyer's 2026 Crisis Communications rankings, placing it among the Top 25 public relations firms in the category.

O'Dwyer's ranks crisis specialists by 2025 net fee income

O'Dwyer's orders firms by specialty according to net fee income from public relations counseling and media contact services. The 2026 crisis communications ranking is based on 2025 net fees. The source does not disclose Marketing Maven's fee figure or the revenue of other ranked firms.

Marketing Maven bundles crisis response with media and social channels

The agency lists crisis communications among its public relations services. It helps clients prepare for and respond to situations that require timely communication with the media, statements on social media channels and other audiences. The firm also offers a crisis risk assessment.

NuxGame Lets Casino Operators Run Tournaments on Any Provider's Games

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NuxGame Lets Casino Operators Run Tournaments on Any Provider's Games

Limassol, Cyprus – October 09, 2026 -- NuxGame has launched native tournaments, leaderboards and wager races on its casino platform, letting operators run competitions on any game from any provider without studio approvals. The feature is available to real-money and sweepstakes casino operators from launch.

NuxGame replaces studio-run tournaments with an operator-owned engine

Most iGaming tournament mechanics are run by individual game studios, which limits operators to providers that offer them and to the terms those providers set. NuxGame's engine puts rules, prize tables and point rates in the operator's hands across any mix of providers in its library.

Gen Digital to Report Fiscal Q2 2027 Results on October 28

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Gen Digital to Report Fiscal Q2 2027 Results on October 28

Tempe – October 09, 2026 -- Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) will release its fiscal 2027 second-quarter financial results on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after the market close.

Gen management hosts a 5 p.m. ET call after the release

Management will hold a conference call and webcast at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET, following the earnings press release. The live webcast will be available through the company's investor relations website.

The report covers the quarter of fiscal 2027 that is the second in Gen's fiscal calendar. The source material did not provide guidance, revenue figures or other financial data ahead of the release.

SuperCom Wins Two Texas County Probation Contracts, Ousts Incumbents

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SuperCom Wins Two Texas County Probation Contracts, Ousts Incumbents

New York – October 09, 2026 -- SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB) has won two county-level electronic monitoring contracts with adult and juvenile probation agencies in Texas, fully displacing the county's incumbent providers and lifting its total to more than 50 new U.S. contracts since mid-2024.

SuperCom's fourth and fifth Texas contracts both replace existing providers

The awards are the company's fourth and fifth in Texas since it expanded into the state in December 2025. SuperCom entered Texas with a single juvenile probation agency, and all five of its Texas contracts to date have involved replacing an incumbent provider, according to the company.