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IIT-Madras
Regional Round of NTPC Electron Quiz Held in Chennai
The southern regional round of the NTPC Electron Quiz took place in Chennai with winners advancing to the upcoming national semi-finals.
Father demands arrests in IIT-Bombay student suicide case
The father of a deceased IIT-Bombay student is demanding the arrest of individuals he holds responsible for his son's suicide.
IIT Madras inaugurates a new robotics laboratory
IIT Madras has inaugurated a new robotics laboratory supported by Bechtel India.
YNOS secures ₹2.12-crore investment from Gyan Circle Ventures
Startup intelligence platform YNOS has secured ₹2.12 crore in funding from Gyan Circle Ventures.
IIT-Delhi faculty backs IIT-Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla amid student protest
IIT-Delhi faculty members have expressed support for IIT-Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla following his removal as dean amid student protests regarding a recent suicide.
Chennai records 4,600 fever cases so far in September: Corporation
The Greater Chennai Corporation reports a rise in fever cases in Chennai during September and is taking measures to combat dengue.
Why unsafe buildings are becoming an urban time bomb
Increasing structural safety risks in Indian urban centers are highlighted by recent building collapses and subsequent municipal enforcement actions.
Faculty development programme on linear algebra, differential equations begins at Andhra University
Andhra University's Department of Applied Mathematics launched a five-day faculty development programme focused on linear algebra and differential equations.
Water could become a constraint on expansion of semiconductor industry
Experts at Semicon India 2026 cautioned that water scarcity and chemical management could impede the growth of India's semiconductor industry unless sustainability measures are integrated during the design phase.
Kochi Rehabilitation Project Fails as Residents Protest Severe Construction Flaws
Residents of the P&T Apartment Complex in Kochi are staging protests over severe construction flaws and unlivable conditions in their rehabilitation housing.
IIT Kanpur expects to admit first patient in March 2027
IIT Kanpur plans to open a 500-bed hospital and begin admitting patients by March 2027 as part of its new medical sciences and technology initiative.
IIT Madras incubated centres release four open source Indian language AI models
Bodhan AI and AI4Bharat, incubated at IIT Madras, have released four open-source AI models for Indian languages.
Anna University hosts engineering education symposium on AI and industry readiness
The Engineering Education Symposium MEEd India 2026 held at Anna University Chennai convened academia industry and students to discuss AI-enabled learning curriculum innovation and Industry 5.0 readiness.
AgniKul Cosmos targets early 2027 for second reusable rocket launch mission
Chennai-based space startup AgniKul Cosmos plans its second mission for early 2027 aiming to recover reusable rocket stages and reduce launch costs.
Government informs Supreme Court of affidavit regarding NEET exam security measures
The Central Government has informed the Supreme Court it will submit an affidavit detailing the NEET question paper printing and distribution safeguards to address ongoing leak allegations.
Tamil Nadu forms expert committee to assess El Nino impact
The Tamil Nadu government has formed an Expert Advisory Committee to monitor and assess the potential impact of a possible strong El Niño weather phenomenon this year and advise the government on preparedness and mitigation measures.
Tamil Nadu government identifies site for new Artificial Intelligence City near Chennai
The Tamil Nadu government is identifying a site near Chennai to establish an Artificial Intelligence City.
Education experts condemn Priyanka Gandhi over remarks against IIT Madras Director
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra drew strong condemnation from over 215 education experts and university vice chancellors after labeling IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti a cow urine expert during a Lok Sabha debate.
IIT Madras develops new cooling technology for consumer electronics
IIT Madras has developed a cooling design to stop electronics from overheating with significant implications for the consumer electronics industry.
Rejected applicant allegedly hacks IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur portals
IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur portals were allegedly hacked by a rejected applicant who insisted no harm was intended.
Madras University extends Registrar term and clears five professors of appointment discrepancies
The University of Madras Syndicate extended Registrar Rita John's service by two years and cleared five professors of discrepancies in their appointment.
The ePlane Company partners with Apollo Hospitals for medical drone services
The ePlane Company and Apollo Hospital Enterprises Limited signed a memorandum of understanding to deploy electric air ambulances and medical delivery drones in India.
Tamil Nadu reports most accidents while Uttar Pradesh records highest road fatalities
Tamil Nadu reported the highest number of road accidents in India in 2025, while Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest fatalities, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
CIC directs IITs to form committees to address student suicide incidents
The Central Information Commission has directed Indian Institutes of Technology to form high-level committees to recommend measures for preventing student suicides, following an RTI appeal seeking data on deaths across multiple campuses.