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1500 Meritorious Students from UP, Bihar & Jharkhand felicitated during Scholars’ Summit 2026 at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

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Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is identifying and Nurturing Talent for Nation Building, Says Yogendra Upadhyay

LUCKNOW, India, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, India’s first AI-Augmented Multidisciplinary University, organised the two-day CU Scholars’ Summit 2026 at its campus. Around 1,500 meritorious students from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand participated in the summit.

The university had earlier announced scholarships worth up to ₹50 crore through CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test) for the academic session 2026-27. Students who delivered outstanding performances in the examination were awarded scholarships of up to 100 per cent. The CU Scholars’ Summit was organised to recognise and celebrate these talented achievers.

More than 1,000 engineering students were honoured on the first day of the summit. On the concluding day, Yogendra Upadhyay, Minister of Higher Education, Uttar Pradesh attended the event as the Chief Guest. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and Chancellor, Chandigarh University; Prof. (Dr.) Vineet Kumar Nair, Vice-Chancellor, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh; Prof. (Dr.) T.P. Singh, Pro Vice-Chancellor; and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

The summit witnessed the participation of renowned industry experts, policymakers and Chandigarh University alumni. During the specially curated industry interaction sessions, Aman Gupta, Co-founder of boAt and Founder of Off/Beat; Dr. Shailesh Kumar, EVP and Chief Data Scientist, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited; Aswathy Venugopal, Senior Director, Cognizant Technology Solutions; Arpit Trivedi, Senior Vice President, Hitachi Systems India Private Limited; Aparajita, Government Advisory (Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Public Policy), StartInUP; Indian actor and singer Aparshakti Khurana; Radhika Pant; and celebrated singer Asees Kaur shared their experiences and insights with students.

The experts deliberated on digital infrastructure, enterprise systems, industry-ready technology skills, artificial intelligence and the future of engineering and technology careers. They emphasised that in today’s competitive world, academic qualifications alone are not enough, and that practical skills, problem-solving abilities and the capacity to adapt to emerging technologies are equally important.

The experts also observed that AI and digital technologies are set to transform every sector in the coming years. Students who continuously upgrade their knowledge and acquire new-age skills, they said, will be best positioned to seize future career opportunities.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest of the event, Yogendra Upadhyay, Minister of Higher Education, Uttar Pradesh said that he felt proud to be at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh. “This is not merely a university, but a remarkable institution dedicated to identifying talent, nurturing it and preparing young minds for nation building. I am truly impressed by the innovations and research models showcased by students here. Innovative concepts such as generating electricity through footprints demonstrate that India’s youth are not just learning but are also creating solutions for the future,” he said.

Highlighting the core objective of the National Education Policy 2020 is to integrate education with technology, employability, and values, and that Chandigarh University is effectively translating this vision into reality. “I have witnessed among students here not only technological competence but also a strong sense of commitment towards the nation. Patriotism is not confined to protecting the country’s borders; it also means contributing to national progress through knowledge, innovation and meaningful work. Chandigarh is preparing young people for the future with this very spirit,” he added.

Highlighting Uttar Pradesh’s emergence as a major higher education destination, Upadhyay said that the presence of world-class institutions such as Chandigarh University is accelerating this transformation. He expressed confidence that students of the university would play a leading role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat and help India achieve new heights of global leadership through knowledge, research and innovation.

Speaking on the occasion, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and Chancellor, Chandigarh University said that CUCET is not merely an entrance examination but a powerful platform for identifying talent and ensuring access to quality education by removing financial barriers. “Our scholarship initiative has been launched to ensure that no deserving student is forced to compromise on his or her aspirations due to financial constraints. Every parent dreams of seeing their children achieve what they themselves could not. That is why investing in a child’s dreams is the most meaningful investment. Today’s Gen Z students have bigger, more global and more ambitious aspirations than ever before. Artificial Intelligence is transforming every sector, and the coming years will witness technology becoming powerful enough to enable individuals to achieve what once required entire organisations. In such an environment, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh aims not merely to award degrees but to develop future leaders capable of leveraging AI and emerging technologies for societal and national development,” he added.

Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, Sandhu said that under his leadership the country is rapidly advancing towards the vision of Viksit Bharat. “His 4,399 days in office and successive third term have provided fresh momentum to India’s developmental journey and strengthened the nation’s resolve to emerge as a developed country,” he said.

Highlighting the university’s vision, Sandhu said that as India’s first AI-Augmented Multidisciplinary University, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is equipping students not only with academic excellence but also with industry-ready skills, an innovation-driven mindset and global exposure. “CU Scholars’ Summit 2026 is an important reflection of this vision, where we are honouring meritorious students from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. I am proud that within just one year, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh has built a vibrant ecosystem of education, innovation and opportunities that is opening new pathways for students. We are confident that these young scholars will play a significant role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat and establishing India as a global leader in AI and technology,” he added.

About Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh (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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As Thousands of New Therapists Enter Practice, INsightium Launches Platform to Strengthen Clinician Growth, Supervision, and Retention

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NEWARK, N.J., June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Built by experienced behavioral health clinicians, agency leaders, and healthcare innovators, INsightium transforms everyday clinical work into continuous professional growth. The digital platform combines intelligent documentation, session-based clinical insights, supervision support, continuing education, and workforce analytics into a single system, designed to help organizations develop, support, and retain clinicians at scale.

The launch comes as behavioral health organizations face mounting workforce pressures, including turnover, burnout, and supervision constraints, as thousands of newly licensed therapists enter practice requiring additional support and development. For many organizations, the challenge is no longer hiring clinicians. It is developing them into confident practitioners and retaining them long enough to make an impact and stay within agencies.

“Behavioral health agencies are losing talented clinicians faster than they can replace them,” said Dr. Marlon Gray, Co-Founder of INsightium and founder of an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing behavioral health organization. “Most technology solutions focus on operational efficiency. We built INsightium to address the workforce challenge itself by reducing administrative burden, strengthening clinical development, and helping clinicians feel more supported in their work.”

Unlike traditional professional development programs that occur outside of practice, INsightium integrates directly into the clinical workflow. By connecting professional development to actual client work, INsightium creates a continuous learning environment where clinicians receive meaningful support between supervision sessions, while organizations gain visibility into workforce engagement, development, and retention risk.

The result is a scalable approach to clinician growth that helps organizations strengthen supervision, improve workforce engagement, and reduce costly turnover without adding additional administrative demands on clinicians or leadership teams.

“We cannot solve a mental health crisis with a burned-out and unsupported workforce,” said Dr. Juan Rios, LCSW, Co-Founder of INsightium and Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow at the National Academy of Medicine “INsightium helps clinicians continue to grow, feel supported, and stay in the profession longer.”

As behavioral health organizations seek sustainable solutions to workforce instability, INsightium offers a new model: transforming every clinical interaction into an opportunity for learning, growth, and professional support.

To learn more about INsightium, visit insightium.app.

About INsightium

INsightium Inc. is a behavioral health technology company founded by clinicians, agency operators, and healthcare innovators. Headquartered in New Jersey, the company provides behavioral health organizations with an integrated platform for intelligent documentation, clinical development, supervision support, and workforce engagement. By turning everyday clinical work into continuous professional growth, INsightium helps organizations build stronger clinicians, improve retention, and deliver better care.

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Lingokids Serves Up a Summer of Interactive Inspiration for Kids — Starting with Soccer

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LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Schools across the U.S. are letting out for the summer as weather warms up and players and fans from throughout the world come together for the greatest soccer competition on the planet. Lingokids, the No. 1 online entertainment platform for young children, has created two sets of interactive content to help kids 8 and under learn more about soccer and engage in safe summer fun.

Kids ready to discover what exceptional soccer players do to build teamwork and maintain healthy habits can explore and play the collection of lessons and games Lingokids created to coincide with the celebration of global soccer. In all, Lingokids has assembled a dozen soccer-themed puzzles, problem-solving games and skill-building activities for kids to enjoy during their online playtime.

Lingokids’ wide range of soccer-focused activities includes games that encourage kids to solve puzzles and gain spatial awareness, as well as help improve speaking and collaboration skills. The platform has also added “I Can Be a Soccer Player” to its Career Lesson series, which kicked off with a collaboration with NASA earlier this year and helps kids learn more about popular career paths.

“When children engage with a topic across multiple settings, it can spark a lasting passion,” says child psychologist Dr. Diana Barrett. “With soccer taking center stage this summer, screen time can become an opportunity to deepen kids’ connection to the game.

“Soccer themed puzzles, problem-solving challenges, and interactive activities not only build knowledge and enthusiasm for soccer culture, but also strengthen important skills that support performance on the field in-including visual attention, processing speed, spatial awareness, following directions, divided attention, communication, and collaboration,” Barrett continues. “By connecting learning and play, children can develop both a love of the game and the foundational skills that help them succeed as players.”

In July, Lingokids is also launching a collection of dozens of seasonal games and activities that help bring summertime fun to life and inspire kids to get outside and explore, create and try new things. Kids will find fun ways to try new foods, stay hydrated, learn what to do on a picnic, discover inspiration for building sandcastles and ways to enjoy long trips in cars or planes.

According to Lingokids’ recently released Kids Interactive Entertainment Report, 71 percent of parents say screentime can be enriching, and 82 percent say their child has learned from time using screens. And, approximately one-third of parents rely on screentime for ease of summer travel.

“We are all about quality screentime that kids enjoy and adults feel good about,” says Lingokids Global VP of Brand Maud Cariddi. “A key part of that is inspiring kids to explore the world around them after learning something new on our platform. Our goal is to entertain kids this summer, while kicking some personal development into the net as well.”

Find the Lingokids “Soccer Cup” in the “Worlds to Explore” section of the app, and watch for “Camp Lingokids” in July.

About LingoKids

Lingokids is the No. 1 kids’ interactive entertainment platform, loved by kids, designed by educators, and trusted by parents worldwide. Used by over 20 million kids each month, Lingokids turns fun screen time into safe, high-quality play that sneaks in learning.

Lingokids sparks curiosity and creativity, helping kids explore who they are and who they can become. With over 4,000 activities, shows, and songs, more than 30 awards, and nearly 200 million downloads worldwide, we partner with the biggest names including Blippi, NASA, BBC Earth, and Oxford University Press.

To learn more, visit lingokids.com. Everything kids love.

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E Fund HK’s Chief Investment Officer, Global Equity – Jeff Li Highlights “Three Foundational Shifts” at Bloomberg Invest Hong Kong 2026

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HONG KONG, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following yesterday’s Bloomberg Invest Hong Kong 2026 conference, Mr. Jeff Li, Chief Investment Officer (Global Equity) of E Fund (Hong Kong) delivered a keynote speech on the new era of China’s capital markets.

Jeff Li: China Has Entered a New Era

In his address to global investors on June 10, Jeff Li, Chief Investment Officer, Global Equity at E Fund (Hong Kong), outlined three foundational shifts reshaping the investment landscape:

From consumer leadership to technology leadership – Chinese firms are now global frontier-setters in EV batteries, biotech, robotics, and AI.From localization to true globalization – Today’s leading Chinese enterprises are born global, with deeply integrated multinational operations spanning Europe to Southeast Asia.From “growth first” to sustainable, high-quality growth – A paradigm shift toward disciplined capital allocation, profitability, and structural ROE improvements.

“These shifts are not predictions—they are already underway,” Li told the Bloomberg Invest audience. “At E Fund, we are positioning our global equity strategies to capture this transformation.”

Cross-Market Collaboration with HKEX

In a powerful demonstration of cross-market collaboration championed by E Fund’s investment leadership, the firm has entered into a licensing agreement with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) to launch the first ETF tracking the HKEX Tech 100 Index – HKEX’s first self-developed Hong Kong equity index.

The index spans 100 of Hong Kong’s largest technology companies across six innovation themes:

AIBiotech & PharmaceuticalEV & Smart DrivingITInternetRobotics

Notably, all constituents are 100% Stock Connect eligible, empowering mainland investors to capture Hong Kong’s vibrant tech opportunities at scale.

Bridging Markets, Unlocking Long-Term Value

“E Fund combines global perspectives with deep local expertise—bridging markets to unlock long-term value,” Jeff Li reiterated. As Presenting Sponsor of Bloomberg Invest Hong Kong 2026, E Fund engaged directly with global investors to navigate this transformative era.

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