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Chandigarh University becomes First Indian Private University to win MAKA Trophy

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Chandigarh University student and Indian Hockey Prodigy Sanjay Wins Arjuna Award

NEW DELHI and CHANDIGARH, India, Jan. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shining bright in the firmament of sports, Chandigarh University has become the first private university in the country to win the prestigious Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy – 2024. The announcement for the same was made by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday. The varsity will receive MAKA trophy from the President of India, Droupdi Murmu during the National Sports Award ceremony scheduled to be organized by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on January 17, 2025.

Chandigarh University will receive a cheque of Rs 20 lakh along with the Maka Trophy during the special award ceremony. With this Chandigarh University has also become the youngest university (established in 2012) to achieve this marvelous feat to have won the prestigious MAKA trophy for its exceptional performance in sports at national and international platforms.

Adding yet another jewel to the crown, Chandigarh University student (BA), Sanjay Kumar has won the prestigious Arjuna Award for his exceptional contribution to the Indian Hockey team. Sanjay was also part of the Paris Olympics Bronze medal-winning Indian Hockey Team in 2024. He will also be felicitated along with other top national and international sports achievers during National Sports Award ceremony later this month.

It is pertinent to mention here, Chandigarh University has secured 1st rank by winning highest 71 medals; 32 Gold, 18 Silver and 21 Bronze medals in the Khelo India University Games – 2024 and achieved the unique feat of becoming the youngest university to clinch the top spot since the inception of Khelo India Games. Bringing laurels as many as 8 students from Chandigarh University have qualified for Paris Olympics 2024 scheduled to be held in France from 26 July to 11 August 2024.

Delivering emphatic performances in different sporting disciplines in Asian Games in 2023, CU students have won medals in hockey, boxing, table tennis, wrestling, archery and rugby and made a significant contribution to the overall medal tally of India. Led by CU student, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat who is the captain of Indian Kabaddi team, India scripted a new history by winning gold medal in the Asian Games after a long gap of 8 years.

With highest representation of 22 players in the Indian contingent of 653 players to Asian Games, Chandigarh University students made invaluable contribution to India’s overall medal tally of 107 medals by winning 8 Gold and 2 Bronze medals in Asian Games. Chandigarh University students have won a total of 134 medals; 113 at national and 21 at international platforms in 2023-24.

Chandigarh University has a dedicated sports policy that not only hones sporting talent but also produce national and international achievers with professional training, state-of-the-art sporting infrastructure and strict diet regimen. CU provides financial support to students in the form of annual scholarships including Major Dhyan Chand Scholarship worth Rs 3.84 crores. Currently, 1183 students including 562 girls who have been availing scholarship in CU and there is an annual budget of Rs 8.5 crores for scholarships to the sportspersons that bears their overall expenses. CU also gets special diet, sports kits, expenses of visits to sports competition venues, coaching expenses, hostel accommodation among other facilities free of charge.

Elated over the marvelous achievement of Chandigarh University while congratulating the CU athletes, Chandigarh University Chancellor and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Satnam Singh Sandhu said, “It indeed is a proud moment for all of us that Chandigarh University has become the first private university in the country to win prestigious MAKA Trophy for the year 2024. One of Chandigarh University’s students, Sanjay who is part of Indian hockey team have won the Arjuna award which indeed is a great achievement.

Sandhu added, “Bharat has witnessed a new revolution in the field of sports under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. In order to motivate the sports-persons the government has not only increased the prize money given to medal winners but also started pension for meritorious sports person. For Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the prize money increased from Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh, for Dronacharya award, prize money increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. Similarly, for Arjuna Award, prize money increased from 5 lakh to 15 lakh and Dhyanchand award, prize money increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. The prize money for the medal winners has been doubled during tenure of PM Modi. For Olympic medal winners, the prize money increased by 50 percent. Now the medal winners are given upto 75 lakh. As many as 16 world class stadiums including world’s biggest cricket stadium built in Gujrat during the last ten years of Modi government.”

“Under Modi government, the budget allocation for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has also seen a multifold increase over the years; from a mere Rs 466 crores in 2004-05, the budget for sports has been increased to Rs 3397.32 crores for the financial year 2023-24. All these measures taken under his leadership has resulted in exceptional performance by Indian athletes both at national and international platforms winning medals for the country. We are working to realize PM Modi’s vision to make India rank amongst top 10 performing countries in sports in the world,” added Sandhu.

About Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.

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Laifen Expands U.S. Retail Footprint with Costco Launch of Best-Selling SE Hair Dryer

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Starting July 18, Costco Members Can Shop Laifen’s Award-Winning Hair Dryer in Select Warehouse Locations Across the U.S.

NEW YORK, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Laifen, ranked the world’s No.1 high-speed hair dryer brand, today announced the launch of its best-selling SE High-Speed Hair Dryer at select Costco warehouse locations, marking the brand’s largest U.S. retail expansion to date and bringing its award-winning haircare technology to Costco members across select U.S. markets.

The launch brings Laifen’s award-winning haircare technology to Costco, making it easier for consumers to experience the brand through one of the nation’s leading membership retailers. Laifen joins Costco’s growing portfolio of premium beauty and personal care brands. The initial rollout includes select Costco warehouse locations across the United States, with a strong presence across the Western U.S., including California, the Pacific Northwest and the Southwest.

Costco’s reputation for quality and its highly selective merchandising approach make this partnership especially meaningful. The Costco launch reflects Laifen’s continued expansion beyond direct-to-consumer channels as the brand accelerates its U.S. omnichannel retail strategy. “Costco represents an important milestone in our U.S. retail strategy,” said Romeo, General Manager of International Business of Laifen. “As more consumers seek salon-quality performance at an accessible price, we’re excited to make Laifen available through one of America’s most trusted retailers.”

Engineered to deliver professional-level performance in a sleek, lightweight design, the Laifen SE is powered by the brand’s proprietary high-speed brushless motor, delivering fast drying, reduced heat damage and smoother styling. An intelligent temperature control system continuously monitors airflow to help minimize frizz while protecting hair from excessive heat.

The Costco launch represents the next phase of Laifen’s U.S. retail expansion as the brand continues to grow beyond its direct-to-consumer and online channels. By expanding into one of the nation’s most trusted retailers, Laifen aims to broaden access to its category-disrupting haircare solutions while advancing its mission to bring more thoughtful design and everyday excellence into more homes.

The Laifen SE High-Speed Hair Dryer in White will be available at select Costco locations, while Costco.com shoppers will have access to additional color options including Purple and Pink, alongside the White model.

For more information on Laifen, please visit LaifenTech.com.

About Laifen: 

Founded in 2019, Laifen is a global personal care technology brand combining high-performance engineering with modern design across hair care, oral care, and grooming categories. Ranked the world’s No. 1 high-speed hair dryer brand by Euromonitor International, Laifen first gained recognition for its self-developed 110,000 RPM high-speed brushless motor, the proprietary technology behind its award-winning hair dryers.

Building on this innovation, Laifen has expanded its portfolio to include electric toothbrushes and shavers, delivering premium technology and elevated everyday experiences to consumers worldwide. Today, Laifen products and accessories are used by over 22 million households across more than 60 countries, supported by more than 600 patents and recognized with over 50 international design and innovation awards. Driven by continuous technological breakthroughs, Laifen is committed to making cutting-edge personal care technology more accessible to consumers around the world.

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NEW YORK, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (“Pillsbury”) was among many law firms targeted by sophisticated social engineering attempts in an incident last year. While the firm quickly detected and blocked the activity, an unauthorized actor was able to access some of the firm’s documents during a short window of time. Pillsbury notified any impacted clients last year and undertook a detailed process to review the accessed documents for personal information. Pillsbury then began notifying individuals whose personal information was affected. That process is now complete, and today, Pillsbury is publishing substitute notice as a final step.

For more information, please visit the substitute notice on our website at https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/breach-notice.html

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From Remote Racing to Embodied AI: Fibocom and Intedigo Bring 5G Bidirectional Data Transmission into Real-World Applications

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SHANGHAI, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From July 17 to 20, Fibocom and Intedigo will jointly present a cross-regional, beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) teleoperation demonstration at Booth H3-C408 during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026. Visitors will be able to enter a remote driving cockpit and control a real race car located at HURA PARK in Jiading, Shanghai, steering, accelerating, and braking in real time while experiencing how 5G connectivity enables remote operation.

More than an immersive driving experience, the demonstration provides a live validation of 5G bidirectional data transmission for embodied AI teleoperation. The vehicle continuously sends live track video, vehicle status, and operating data to the remote cockpit, while control commands are transmitted back to the vehicle, creating a closed-loop teleoperation system. Stable, low-latency, and highly reliable connectivity is essential for high-dynamic maneuvers such as high-speed cornering, precision braking, and continuous lane changes.

Developed by Intedigo, the remote driving system connects a real race car with an immersive remote driving cockpit. It supports 1080p@60Hz video transmission, glass-to-glass (G2G) video latency of less than 80 ms, and control latency of less than 10 ms. The demanding racing environment magnifies differences in video continuity and control responsiveness, making communications performance directly perceptible, measurable, and verifiable.

At the joint demonstration, Fibocom’s FM160 5G module provides cellular connectivity for the system. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon™ X62 5G Modem-RF System, the FM160 supports SA and NSA network architectures as well as 3GPP Release 16. On the downlink, it supports NR Carrier Aggregation (NR CA) with bandwidth of up to 120 MHz, delivering peak speeds of up to 3.5 Gbps in NSA mode and 2.5 Gbps in SA mode. On the uplink, it supports UL MIMO and delivers peak speeds of up to 900 Mbps in SA mode. These capabilities support the continuous transmission of HD video and vehicle status data, along with reliable delivery of control commands.

As embodied AI moves into factories, data centers, logistics operations, and industrial parks, robots are becoming increasingly capable of performing tasks autonomously. Yet complex environments, unexpected events, and edge cases still require Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) remote intervention to help ensure safe and reliable operation.

Daniel Liu, CEO of Intedigo, said:

“5G represents the pinnacle of human communications and the starting point of machine communications. In the past, communications connected people to people; in the future, they will connect people to robots and robots to robots. Remote racing is simply the easiest entry point for people to understand this concept. What we are truly validating is a communications system capable of supporting remote collaboration for embodied AI. HURA makes low-latency remote driving a tangible experience, while RoBOX extends this capability to robots and a broader range of intelligent terminals. Together with Fibocom, we hope to enable more machines to receive remote assistance whenever needed while remaining continuously connected and operating reliably.”

Simon Tao, VP of Wireless Solutions Business Group and General Manager of MBB BU at Fibocom, said:

“As embodied AI enters real-world industrial environments, reliable connectivity will become the foundation for telemetry feedback, remote control and operational management. Fibocom’s 5G solutions, represented by FM160, provide the cellular connectivity required for continuous on-site data transmission and reliable control command delivery. Fibocom will continue collaborating with ecosystem partners such as Intedigo to bring cellular connectivity to more robots, autonomous machines and mobile intelligent terminals, enabling embodied AI systems to stay continuously connected and respond reliably in real-world applications.”

From remote race cars to robots, unmanned equipment, and mobile intelligent terminals, 5G is evolving from connecting people to connecting machines. This joint demonstration makes the capabilities of 5G bidirectional data transmission directly perceptible, experiential, and verifiable, helping pave the way for embodied AI to scale across real-world applications.
 

About Fibocom

Fibocom, founded in 1999, is China’s first wireless communication module company listed on both the A-share and H-share markets (300638.SZ, 0638.HK). As a global leading provider of wireless communication modules and AI solutions, Fibocom leverages wireless communication and artificial intelligence as its core technologies to provide integrated hardware and software solutions that empower industry applications. These solutions accelerate the transformation from “Connect Everything” to “Intelligent Connectivity” across diverse industries.

Fibocom’s one-stop solutions encompass cellular communication, AI, automotive, and GNSS modules, as well as AI toolchains, supporting industry-side and mainstream large model integration, and providing AI Agent, global connectivity, and cloud services, driving the digital intelligence upgrades in industries such as robotics, consumer electronics, low-altitude economy, intelligent transportation, smart retail, and smart energy.

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