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GHRISTU Pune expands worldwide with UK University collaboration

Pune, Jan 24 (UNI) G H Raisoni International Skill Tech University, Pune, organized an international academic collaboration meeting with Lencart University, United Kingdom, marking a significant step toward strengthening global academic partnerships.
The meeting concluded in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting student development, skill enhancement, research cooperation, and international academic exchange. Lencart University delegates visited the Raisoni university campus.
Prof. Leena Sodha from Lencart University, UK, addressed the gathering and underlined the growing importance of international collaborations in higher education. She observed that while Western education systems contribute advanced technological expertise, Eastern education systems offer rich cultural values and holistic perspectives, and the exchange between the two creates a balanced and progressive learning ecosystem.
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Fadnavis calls for cancer care innovations to reach all corners of the world

15 Feb 2026 | 1:17 AM

Nagpur, Feb 14 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday emphasized that cancer poses one of the greatest challenges to India’s healthcare system and called for innovations in cancer treatment to reach every corner of the world, noting that “humanity knows no borders.”
Speaking at the inauguration of the international conference “Oncology Beyond Borders” at the National Cancer Institute, Nagpur, Fadnavis highlighted the urgent need for early detection and timely treatment of cancer.

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Fadnavis used word ‘equivalent’ to ignite religious controversy in Maha: Atul Londhe

15 Feb 2026 | 12:44 AM

Nagpur, Feb 14 (UNI) Congress state chief spokesperson Atul Londhe today responded to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ criticism of Congress state president Harshwardhan Sapkal alleging that Fadnavis has tried to take the historical context of the word “equivalent” in a different sense to try to spark religious controversy.

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Three arrested in Palava area, drugs valued at ₹ 2 15 crore seized

15 Feb 2026 | 12:26 AM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (UNI) Police in Dombivli have seized narcotic substances valued at Rs 2.15 crore and arrested three persons, including a Nigerian national, during a night patrol operation in the Palava locality of Maharashtra.

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OpenUK champions AI sovereignty through Open Source at India AI Impact Summit 2026

14 Feb 2026 | 10:58 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 ( UNI) As India convenes over 60 ministers and heads of state for the Global AI Impact Summit in New Delhi (Feb 16–20), OpenUK, the UK’s leading organisation for Open Technology, alongside its international sister initiative OpenHQ, has underscored the critical role of open source and AI openness in shaping the future of global AI governance.

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BMC targets major tax defaulters owing ₹1,500 crore, Seizure notices served to 48 entities

14 Feb 2026 | 10:33 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (UNI) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has intensified its action against large property tax defaulters, issuing seizure notices to 48 major entities within a week over outstanding dues amounting to Rs 1,500 crore. On Saturday, the civic body released a fresh list naming the 20 biggest defaulters, which include prominent real estate developers, mills and other establishments that have collectively failed to clear substantial arrears.

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