Mangaluru: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed on Wednesday between St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), AIMIT Centre, and IBM, establishing a strategic partnership to enhance education and training in the fields of Information Technology and Management.

The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Kiran Coth, Director of the AIMIT Centre; Jagdisha Bhat, Country Manager – Software Services, IBM; Madhusudhana, Regional Manager, IBM; Jithesh, Regional Manager, Techpath; and the Deans of AIMIT, Rajani Suresh and Hemalatha N.

This collaboration aims to position AIMIT as a leading institution in IT education, recognised by both academic and industry circles as a preferred destination for skill development in emerging technologies. It offers students and faculty access to cutting-edge IBM software, industry-relevant training, and opportunities to design innovative curricula. The partnership also includes exposure to practitioners from IBM and its business partners, along with access to professional and globally recognised certifications on IBM platforms.

Acknowledging the growing demand for IBM software skills in IT and management education, both IBM and AIMIT have committed to a joint effort that will benefit students pursuing careers in the industry. The initiative is expected to produce a skilled pool of graduates equipped to meet evolving industry requirements.

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Hyderabad (PTI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will attend the GOAT India Tour event featuring football legend Lionel Messi at the RGI Cricket Stadium here on Saturday evening, Telangana Congress sources said.

A friendly match will be played between the two teams -- Singareni RR9 and Aparna-Messi All Stars. These two teams will be playing a 15-20 minute friendly match and five minutes before the game, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, a football enthusiast and Messi will join and will dribble the ball together.

Rahul Gandhi will land here on a special flight at 4.30 PM and will proceed to Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel where Messi will be staying.

After watching the game, Gandhi will leave for the national capital by 10.30 PM.

Elaborate security arrangements are being made for the event at the RGI Cricket stadium.

Rachakonda Police Commissioner Sudheer Babu said security would be provided with 3,000 personnel.