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Chandigarh University in collaboration with CIPU hosts 3rd Bharat Higher Education Summit 2026

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June 18, 2026

‘Universities Must Emerge as Engines of Innovation and Economic Growth for Viksit Bharat 2047’ says MP Anurag Thakur

CHANDIGARH, India, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Positioning itself at the centre of India’s higher education transformation, Chandigarh University hosted the 3rd Bharat Higher Education Summit 2026 which was organized by Confederation of Indian Private Universities (CIPU) that brought together more than 200 Vice Chancellors, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, diplomats and international education experts from India and across the world to deliberate on the transformative role of universities in shaping India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.

The two-day summit featured high-level discussions on the future of universities, internationalization of higher education, Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, research and innovation, industry-academia collaboration, employability, entrepreneurship, sustainability, global partnerships and implementation of transformative educational reforms.

Former Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Member of Parliament (MP) Anurag Thakur presided over the event as Chief Guest and Bhaskar Chatterjee, Former Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises was the guest of honour.

The summit also witnessed the participation of several eminent personalities from academia, government and industry including Dr Rahul V Karad, Founder and Chief Patron, CIPU, Prof. (Dr.) VN Rajasekharan Pillai, Former Chairman, University Grants Commission (UGC), Deepinder Singh Sandhu, Senior Managing Director, Chandigarh University, R Karthik, Director General, CIPU and Prof (Dr) Raviraja Seetharam, Vice Chancellor, Chandigarh University among other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Speaking during the ocassion, Former Union Minister for I&B and Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur while congratulating Chandigarh University for securing 526th global rank in the QS World University Rankings 2027 said, “Till 2015, only 11 Universities could make up to the top world rankings and this year it has gone five times the 54 Indian universities have ranked among the top 1000 and 12 Indian IITs are among those. Be trade, commerce, economy, healthcare, defense or any other sector, every sector in India is recalibrating and repositioning itself to respond to changing needs and priorities of the nation. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi says Vikas Bharat by 2047, he is not speaking of a distant dream. He is issuing a concrete time-bound national mission and education stands at the center of this mission.”

MP Thakur said, “It is time that the universities integrate Indian knowledge systems such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Sanskrit and the classical mathematics alongside with cutting edge AI, Quantum Computing and Biotechnology. Our students should be equally fluent in AW and AI, Ancient wisdom and artificial intelligence. That is what it means to restore India’s place as Vishwa Guru. The government has built the runway. The universities must now help India take flight. We need to invest heavily in research, innovation, incubators and startups to produce industry-ready youth, enabling this great country to contribute to global growth and progress.”

Former Union Minister added, “It is the universities like Chandigarh University that will determine whether we truly become a Vishwa Guru by the centenary of our Independence. In 2014 when this government came to power, India’s higher education landscape was defined by quantity not by quality. By access without accountability and by the institutions without innovation. In just 12 years we have changed that story fundamentally and irreversibly.”

Rahul V Karad, Chief Patron, CIPU said, “The aspiration of building a developed India by 2047 will require a transformational approach to higher education. Universities must evolve into hubs of innovation, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary learning and societal impact. The Bharat Higher Education Summit provides a unique platform for academic leaders and policymakers to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and collectively contribute to India’s knowledge economy. Through this summit we seek to bring together diverse stakeholders to collectively shape a roadmap for a stronger, more globally competitive higher education ecosystem.”

Prof (Dr) Raviraja Seetharam, Vice Chancellor, Chandigarh University said, “Universities today have a responsibility that extends far beyond imparting knowledge. As India moves towards its vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, higher education institutions must emerge as catalysts of innovation, entrepreneurship, research excellence and societal transformation. At Chandigarh University, we are committed to fostering a globally connected, industry-aligned and future-ready academic ecosystem that empowers students to become leaders, innovators and nation-builders. The Bharat Higher Education Summit provides an important platform for academic leaders, policymakers and industry stakeholders to collectively shape the future of higher education and strengthen the role of universities in driving India’s economic growth and global competitiveness.”

During the summit, panel discussions were also held on themes ‘From Knowledge to National Wealth: Universities as Drivers of Innovation, Start-ups and Industrial Competitiveness’, on ‘Building Human Capital for Viksit Bharat 2047 – Transforming Universities for Skills, Employability and Future Work’ and on ‘What Industry Expects from Universities in Viksit Bharat 2047’.

Later, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Confederation of Indian Private Universities (CIPU) and International Automobile Centre of Excellence (iACE), Gujarat, to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and foster skill development, innovation and industry-aligned learning opportunities.

The summit also witnessed the introduction of ‘The Bharat Collective’, envisioned as a national league of leading private universities aimed at fostering greater collaboration among institutions, encouraging knowledge sharing and creating a unified platform to collectively address emerging opportunities and challenges in higher education. Education leaders described the initiative as a significant step towards strengthening institutional partnerships and accelerating the collective contribution of universities to national development. The discussions also focused extensively on the need to prepare a future-ready workforce aligned with the evolving demands of Industry 4.0 and emerging technologies.

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.

Website address: https://www.cuchd.in/

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Infineon wins patent infringement case against Innoscience

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June 18, 2026

MUNICH, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The District Court Munich, Germany (Landgericht München I) today ruled in favor of Infineon Technologies in two further of the patent infringement cases – specifically one based on a patent one based on a utility model – concerning gallium nitride (GaN) technology between Infineon and Innoscience.

The cases concern the unauthorized use of GaN technologies patented by Infineon by the Chinese company Innoscience. With today’s rulings, the court prohibits Innoscience from manufacturing, selling, and marketing additional patent-infringing products in Germany. Furthermore, the court has ordered Innoscience to pay damages to Infineon.

This marks Innoscience’s third and fourth legal defeat in a series of court cases, each of which found that Innoscience’s products infringe Infineon’s patents. Courts and authorities in both Germany and the United States have repeatedly concluded that Innoscience’s products infringe Infineon’s intellectual property rights. Prior rulings include the decision against Innoscience from August 1, 2025, in an initial German proceeding. Furthermore, on May 7, the Full Commission of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) found that Innoscience had infringed an Infineon patent in the field of gallium nitride (GaN) technology. Additional proceedings regarding the infringement of other Infineon patents are pending in the U.S. and Germany.

GaN plays a pivotal role in enabling high-performance and energy-efficient power systems in a broad range of applications, including renewable energy systems, data centers, industrial automation, and electric vehicles (EVs).

“Today’s ruling demonstrates the value of our GaN portfolio and underscores our commitment to vigorously defending our intellectual property and promoting fair competition,” said Johannes Schoiswohl, Senior Vice President and Head of Infineon’s GaN Systems Business Line.

Infineon continuously strengthens its position as a leading integrated device manufacturer (IDM) in the GaN market with the industry’s broadest IP portfolio, comprising approximately 450 GaN patent families. The company remains dedicated to fostering innovation and advancing semiconductor technology to address the world’s most pressing challenges, from decarbonization to digital transformation.

About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The Company had around 57,000 employees worldwide (end of September 2025) and generated revenue of about €14.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).

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The Inner Circle acknowledges Alan R. Mann as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence

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June 18, 2026

MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Alan R. Mann is recognized as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for his contributions to Data Analytics and Decision Support.

Alan R. Mann has built a distinguished career in data analytics defined by precision, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to data integrity. With 36 years of experience spanning government, private sector, and health care environments, he is widely respected for transforming complex data into actionable insight that supports informed decision making and improved outcomes.

Since 2023, Mr. Mann has served as a data analyst and senior decision support analyst at Highmark Health, where he manages reporting package responsibilities for the Encompass team. In this role, he develops advanced programming that enables sales teams to deliver data driven client presentations, compare client profiles across multiple health care benefit metrics, and measure outcomes for up to nine chronic conditions.

Mr. Mann’s responsibilities also include evaluating additional coverage measurements and product performance metrics, conducting data discovery to integrate internal database sources, and reducing manual transcription through streamlined data workflows. He finalizes data integration efforts that improve reporting efficiency and supports enhancements to pharmacy focused reporting products, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.

A critical component of his work involves designing comprehensive test plans to validate the accuracy and reliability of program outputs. When discrepancies or uncertainties arise, Mr. Mann rigorously retests and validates results, reinforcing his commitment to quality, precision, and trustworthy analytics. His expertise across government, health care, data science, and business analytics continues to add measurable value to the organizations he supports.

Mr. Mann earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware and a Master of Science degree from Capella University. He further expanded his technical skill set through certification in artificial intelligence from the Texas McCombs School of Business. His professional affiliations include SAS, SASUG, Scouting America, and AEPhi, reflecting both his technical engagement and community involvement.

Outside of his professional work, Mr. Mann enjoys traveling, collecting model and toy trains, and playing guitar. He credits much of his success to the guidance of his mentor, Barry Morstan, and expresses deep gratitude to his wife, Louis, and his parents, Gilbert and Muriel, for their continued love and support.

Looking ahead, Mr. Mann plans to continue contributing to his organization while gradually preparing for the next phase of his professional journey, confident in the lasting impact of his work in data analytics and decision support.

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Aquarius.io Launches Press AI & PR Spotlight: Your New AI Team

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June 18, 2026

They Call it “The Unfair Advantage”.

LOS ANGELES, Jun 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

Talent is not enough without a team.

Most people do not lose because they lack talent. They lose because they do not have a team behind them. Aquarius is out to change that. Two new tools, Press AI and PR Spotlight, put a full news team and a full marketing department in one person’s hands. It is the kind of firepower everyone needs go scale. See it all at Aquarius.io.

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Press AI is a full news team for one person. Give it a story and it researches live sources, checks the facts, turns your interviews into clean, quotable transcripts, and hands back a finished piece with sources attached, ready to file. It does the work of an entire team, so one reporter can chase more leads, break more stories, and beat every deadline.

“Talent is everywhere. The team behind it is not,” said Chaela Harrell, a co-founder of Aquarius. “Aquarius gives one person the power of a whole company. We are your unfair advantage.”

PR Spotlight: your own marketing department

PR Spotlight is a full marketing department in a single tool. Answer a few questions and it researches your brand, then builds investor grade pitch decks and complete media kits, designs your logo, and even handles your contracts, letting you upload, send, sign, and receive them through DocuSign. Together, Press AI and PR Spotlight do the work of an entire team, putting serious media and marketing power in anyone’s hands. Press AI and PR Spotlight are available now at Aquarius.io. Take a look, test it and see what the hype is about.

The rest of the Aquarius family

Press AI and PR Spotlight join a whole family of Aquarius tools: Muse Lab for image and video, Chronicles for cinematic storytelling, Viral AI for social content, and Aria, a voice driven executive assistant. The platform is self serve, so you only pay for what you make. Every tool is built on one idea: give one person the team they never had. That is your unfair advantage.

Press AI and PR Spotlight are the next step in what Aquarius set out to do: put professional grade tools in the hands of the people who were never handed a team.

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