Rohtak, June 28 -- Delhi lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu said on Saturday that universities must align their academic pursuits with society's evolving needs if they aspire to achieve global recognition.Addressing an interactive session with the Maharshi Dayanand University's (MDU) faculty members, he said the rapidly changing global landscape demands a shift from conventional academic research to innovation that offers practical solutions to real-world problems. "The identity of Indian universities in the coming years will be shaped by meaningful research, international collaborations and their ability to provide solutions to societal challenges," he said. He said MDU's location in the National Capital Region places it in a unique position to address the region's developmental and environmental challenges. htc...