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Topic: IIT Delhi

Despite lower rank, IIT-Delhi retains spot as top Indian university in QS World Rankings (Asia)

In total, India now has seven universities in Asia’s top 100, 20 in the top 200, and 66 in the top 500, reflecting the country’s expanding presence in Asian higher education.

Up in the air: New IIT study tells us why Delhi climate not suited for cloud seeding

Delhi govt's cloud seeding efforts this week completely failed. Delhi IIT study uses parameters such as cloud temperature, water vapour levels, humidity in Delhi during October to February.

After SC nudge, IIT Kharagpur reconsiders transfer plea of student with Borderline Personality Disorder

IIT Kharagpur’s director reached out to boy’s father soon after Supreme Court issued notice on student’s petition challenging the denial of his transfer, ThePrint has learnt.

In quantum leap, DRDO & IIT-D exhibit ability to set up secure comms over laser sans optical fibre

Free space optical link is a line-of-sight tech that uses lasers to provide optical bandwidth connections. It paves way for real-time applications in quantum cyber security.

Women in IITs still get branded. Men call them seat stealers

Looking back at the legacy of the premier institution, Ravinder Kaur, a sociology professor at IIT Delhi, said that 'there were only founding fathers, no mothers were included.'

To use or not, is no longer the question. From IITs to DU, universities are fighting unethical AI use

IIT-Delhi panel has recommended AI-assisted content be clearly cited in captions, footnotes, or main text. Director says these were just ‘first tranche’ of recommendations.

No new ‘Institute of Eminence’ tags likely from Centre. How the programme has fared so far

Under the scheme, 20 institutes were to receive the tag, but only 12 have between 2018 and 2021, with Reliance’s Jio Institute in Mumbai yet to be granted the status formally.

Centre asks IIT Delhi to draw up roadmap to effectively manage waqf properties, boards in 22 states

The govt found it necessary to assess the functioning of WAMSI portal as several states are unable to provide accurate information about waqf properties, it is learnt.

IIT placement season kicks off with more recruiters & international offers versus previous cycle

Several IITs acknowledge the strong rebound in recruitments this yr with more participation by PSUs as well in the initial phase. However, students say median salaries are largely stagnant.

Pakistani Hindu girls sing about their dream at IIT Delhi. They want home, govt jobs

The Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation brought three Pakistani Hindu refugee girls from Jodhpur to sing at IIT Delhi’s Rendezvous festival.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.