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Chandigarh University Lucknow gets UGC nod; To kick start admissions in 43 AI Augmented programs for 2025 session

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LUCKNOW, India, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Days after the State Assembly passed the Uttar Pradesh Private Universities (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2024 for the establishment of Chandigarh University Lucknow as a State (Private) University, Chandigarh University Lucknow has now received recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to start academic courses from 2025-26 academic year.

Sharing this information, Jai Inder Singh Sandhu, Managing Director, Chandigarh University, said, “Chandigarh University Lucknow has received recognition from the UGC on 24th January 2025 and the University has now been included in the list of state public universities under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956.”

“With the UGC recognition, Chandigarh University Lucknow is now offering 43 AI-augmented futuristic undergraduate academic programmes, which includes 30 undergraduate (UG) and 13 postgraduate (PG) courses, from 2025-26 academic session. These courses include six streams including Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Business Management, Health and Life Sciences, Humanities and Legal Studies from the new academic year in 2025-26,” he said.

“In Engineering, Chandigarh University Lucknow is offering nine undergraduate and three postgraduate courses. In Business Management, Chandigarh University Lucknow is offering four undergraduate and seven postgraduate courses. In Computer Applications, Chandigarh University Lucknow is offering three undergraduate and two postgraduate courses. In addition to these courses, Chandigarh University Lucknow is offering two UG courses in Commerce, three undergraduate courses in Science, one UG course in Pharmacy, three UG courses in Legal Studies and three UG courses in Humanities, which includes Journalism and Mass Communication,” said Sandhu.

“Founded by visionary leaders from diverse sectors, Chandigarh University Lucknow has incorporated AI across streams including engineering, management, social sciences, law, and humanities, providing 21st-century learners with a comprehensive understanding of global issues and preparing them to become key contributors to the AI-driven workforce. Chandigarh University Lucknow is offering new age AI-augmented multidisciplinary education through 43 AI-augmented futuristic programs across six streams to leverage the immense potential of AI to ignite a spirit of ground-breaking innovation and facilitate holistic learning,” he added.

The six undergraduate and post graduate programmes being offered at CU’s Lucknow in Computer Science and Engineering include B Tech (Bachelor of Technology) in Computer Science, B Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, B Tech in Data Science, B Tech in Cyber Security, B Tech in Information Technology and Master of Technology (M Tech) in AI and Machine Learning.

In Mechanical, Civil, and Electronic Engineering, Chandigarh University Lucknow is offering six undergraduate and post graduate programmes including B Tech in Mechanical Engineering, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, B Tech in Electrical Engineering, B Tech in Civil Engineering (CE) in collaboration with industry leader Larsen & Toubro (L&T), M Tech (CE) in Construction Technology & Management and M Tech (CE) in Structural Engineering.

In Business Management, Chandigarh University Lucknow is offering 11 undergraduate and post graduate courses including Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), BBA-Business Analytics, BBA-Digital Marketing, BBA-Branding and Advertising, Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA-Applied Finance with PWC, MBA- Fintech with NSE Academy, MBA-Business Analytics in collaboration with IBM, MBA -Strategic HR, MBA-Digital Marketing and MBA-Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. In commerce stream, Chandigarh University is offering Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and B Com (Honours) with ACCA (International Accounting and Finance) at its Lucknow campus.

In Computing and Information Sciences, Chandigarh University Lucknow is offering three undergraduate and post graduate programmes, including Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and MCA with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML).

In Data Science and Mathematics, the two course which are being offered at Chandigarh University Lucknow campus include Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Data Science and BCA Data Science.

When it comes to Health and Life Sciences, Chandigarh University Lucknow is offering seven undergraduate courses including Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), B Sc. Forensic Science, Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharma), Bachelor of Optometry, B Sc. – Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Bachelor of Physiotherapy and B Sc. Nutrition and Dietetic. 

In Humanities and Liberal Arts, Chandigarh University Lucknow is offering three courses including Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Liberal Arts, BA Psychology (Hons.) and BA-Journalism & Mass Communication.

In Legal Studies, Chandigarh University’s Lucknow is offering three courses including Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Bachelor of Arts-LLB (Integrated) and BBA-LLB.

Chandigarh University’s Managing Director, Jai Inder Singh Sandhu, said, “Admissions for these courses at Chandigarh University Lucknow are being done through Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET 2025) portal (https://cucet.cuchd.in).”

“Apart from being a national-level entrance test which is mandatory for admission at Chandigarh University Lucknow, CUCET also provides meritorious students an opportunity to earn up to 100 per cent scholarships. During the 2025-26 academic session, scholarships worth Rs. 40 crore will be awarded to students at Chandigarh University Lucknow. Additionally, the University will offer Rs. 3 crore ‘CV Raman Scholarship’ to support students pursuing careers in scientific research,” he added.

Expressing happiness over UGC recognition to Chandigarh University Lucknow, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chandigarh University Chancellor, Satnam Singh Sandhu, said, “Innovations in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are shaping the future of humanity across nearly every industry and businesses. AI is already being used by 83 per cent of companies in their business strategies and AI-driven transformation is projected to create 47 lakh jobs in India alone, out of which 27 lakh jobs will be created by 2028. With AI thus taking centre stage globally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision is to make India a global hub for AI by equipping country’s youth with skills in emerging technologies like AI.”

“In line with PM Modi’s vision for a technologically advanced India, Chandigarh University Lucknow is the first University to be located in the vicinity of India’s first AI City in Lucknow. To revolutionise country’s educational landscape, Chandigarh University Lucknow is also India’s first university to offer AI-augmented multidisciplinary education, going beyond the traditional STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields. Chandigarh University will continue to work for the progress of Uttar Pradesh and India by providing world-class multi-disciplinary AI education to the youth through AI-augmented courses for making the vision for making the country a hub of technological innovation, research and excellence a reality,” Sandhu added.

Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Minister, Yogendra Upadhyay, had earlier launched the Chandigarh University Lucknow web portal and prospectus for 2025-26 academic session on 6th January.

In September 2024, Chandigarh University had received the ‘letter of permission” from the Uttar Pradesh government to establish Chandigarh University campus. 

About Chandigarh University Lucknow

Envisioned to foster a culture of sustainability and empower future global leaders, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, immerses 21st-century learners in a personalised and experiential learning experience, integrating an AI-powered academic model and a multidimensional, futuristic perspective on education. 

Our Uttar Pradesh campus carries forward the venerable legacy of more than a decade of Chandigarh University, Punjab, which has established itself as India’s No. 1 Private University and a torchbearer of groundbreaking pedagogy and research-driven innovation. The AI-augmented new campus offers a broad spectrum of industry-driven futuristic academic programs encompassing data-driven insights, virtual reality experiences, real-world simulations, corporate mentorship, international perspective, interdisciplinary research, cultivation of entrepreneurial spirit, and professional competencies.

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BCE reports results of Series S and T preferred share conversions

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MONTRÉAL, Oct. 19, 2026 /CNW/ — BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) today announced that 400 of its 4,798,333 fixed-rate Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series T (“Series T Preferred Shares”) have been tendered for conversion on November 2, 2026, on a one-for-one basis, into floating-rate Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series S (“Series S Preferred Shares”). In addition, 676,765 of its 1,866,877 Series S Preferred Shares have been tendered for conversion on November 2, 2026, on a one-for-one basis, into Series T Preferred Shares. Consequently, on November 2, 2026, BCE will have 5,474,698 Series T Preferred Shares and 1,190,512 Series S Preferred Shares issued and outstanding. The Series T Preferred Shares and the Series S Preferred Shares will continue to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols BCE.PR.T and BCE.PR.S, respectively.

The Series T Preferred Shares will pay on a quarterly basis, for the five-year period beginning on November 2, 2026, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of BCE, a fixed cash dividend based on an annual fixed dividend rate of 5.523%.

The Series S Preferred Shares will continue to pay a monthly floating adjustable cash dividend for the five-year period beginning on November 2, 2026, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of BCE. The monthly floating adjustable dividend for any particular month will continue to be calculated based on the prime rate for such month and using the Designated Percentage for such month representing the sum of an adjustment factor (based on the market price of the Series S Preferred Shares in the preceding month) and the Designated Percentage for the preceding month.

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BCE is Canada’s largest communications company1, leading the way in advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services and digital media. By delivering next-generation technology that leverages cloud-based and AI-driven solutions, we’re keeping customers connected, informed and entertained while enabling businesses to compete on the world stage. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.

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3M announces collaboration with GSEO to advance Expanded Beam Optical manufacturing and development

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ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced a collaboration with Genius Electronic Optical Co., Ltd. (GSEO, Taiwan: 3406), an optical technology company, to advance technology development and manufacturing for 3M’s Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) solutions. In support of these efforts, 3M expects to make a strategic investment to acquire approximately 4.7% of GSEO’s common shares as part of the company’s private placement of newly issued shares, subject to customary closing conditions.

The collaboration brings together 3M’s EBO technology leadership, optical interconnect expertise, materials science, manufacturing scale and customer relationships with GSEO’s precision optics manufacturing capabilities and production scale. Together, the companies aim to support EBO commercialization and long-term capacity expansion to meet growing demand from hyperscale data centers and other advanced connectivity applications.

“3M is investing in capabilities and partnerships that can accelerate innovation for our customers,” said William Brown, 3M Chairman and CEO. “By selecting GSEO as a manufacturing partner and investing in the company, we are strengthening the path to scale next-generation optical connectivity solutions for high-performance data center infrastructure.”

GSEO’s existing precision optics manufacturing capabilities and technical development experience are expected to support manufacturing readiness for 3M’s EBO ferrules, co-packaged optics solutions and related optical interconnect applications. The collaboration is part of 3M’s broader EBO ecosystem strategy, which includes continued work with customers and partners across the optical interconnect market.

“GSEO is pleased to expand its relationship with 3M as we work together to advance optical interconnect solutions for next-generation data center infrastructure,” said Micro Kuo, GSEO CEO and President. “This collaboration brings together complementary technology and manufacturing strengths to support continued innovation and help meet the performance demands of high-growth connectivity markets.”

3M expects the strategic investment to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

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3M (NYSE: MMM) is focused on transforming industries around the world by applying science and creating innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our multi-disciplinary team is working to solve tough customer problems by leveraging diverse technology platforms, differentiated capabilities, global footprint, and operational excellence. Discover how 3M is shaping the future at 3M.com/news.

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Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers Announces Second Annual Operation Fur-Ever Home Pet Adoption Event at Lafreniere Park

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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers is excited to announce the return of its second annual Operation Fur-Ever Home, a free community pet adoption event taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Lafreniere Park in Metairie, Louisiana.

The free, family-friendly event will give attendees the opportunity to meet adoptable pets from local animal shelters, learn about responsible pet ownership, and potentially welcome a new furry companion into their homes. Those who preregister for the event will also be entered for a chance to win a Soundcore speaker and a free pet adoption.

“Last year’s event was everything we hoped it would be, and we are incredibly excited to bring Operation Fur-Ever Home back for a second year,” said David Vicknair, founding partner of Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers. “There is something special about watching a family meet a pet that could become part of their lives for years to come. We wanted to create another opportunity to make those connections while supporting the organizations that work tirelessly to care for animals in our community.”

Building on the success of the first event, this year’s event continues the firm’s commitment to supporting local animal shelters and creating meaningful opportunities for families throughout Southeast Louisiana.

“Giving back to our community has always been an important part of who we are as a firm,” said Vicknair. “Whether we are helping students prepare for school, recognizing deserving teachers, or supporting local animal shelters, our goal is to make a positive difference in the communities we serve.”

Operation Fur-Ever Home is free and open to the public. Families, animal lovers, and anyone interested in adopting a pet are encouraged to attend and preregister.

About Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers

Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers is a New Orleans-based personal injury firm committed to providing exceptional legal representation while also investing in the communities it serves. Their experienced team of dedicated attorneys specializes in car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death cases in New Orleans. With diverse personal and professional backgrounds, they craft legal strategies tailored to each client’s specific case and needs.

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