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Topic: IIT Delhi

JNU gets the jitters as 270 former Armymen are brought in as guards

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

IIT-Delhi faculty calls Hindu religion a 20th century invention, triggers controversy

IIT-Delhi assistant professor Divya Dwivedi says studies prove Mahatma Gandhi was one of the leaders who constructed the idea of ‘false Hindu majority’ in India.

To check student suicides in IITs, govt wants professional counsellors & wellness centres

For other higher education institutions across India, HRD ministry is planning to involve over 300 counsellors for an online mechanism.

IIT-Bombay graduates are India’s most prized employees, IIT-Delhi’s come second

IIT-Bombay, whose graduates also topped last year’s rankings among Indian institutes, has improved its position in QS World Employability Rankings 2020.

Mock eggs & mock meat on the menu as IIT-Delhi seeks to collaborate with industries

Industry Day, to be celebrated on 21 Sept to promote industry-academia collaboration, will see more IIT creations such as water-less bath products and multi-purpose drones.

IIT-Delhi takes up mission to help Indians beat heat stress

Heat stress occurs when the body is unable to balance its temperature. IIT-Delhi & 5 other institutes will study it across India and suggest remedies.

Modi govt schemes on LPG, power could save India 2.7 lakh lives each year: IIT study

Led by IIT-Delhi researchers, the study dwells on the impact of government schemes such as Ujjwala on curbing outdoor pollution.

Subramanian Swamy’s rivalry with Arun Jaitley goes back to 1993 IIT-Delhi salary row

Subramanian Swamy won a long-running court battle this week with IIT-Delhi over unpaid dues. His BJP colleague Arun Jaitley was IIT's legal advisor.

Subramanian Swamy wins salary battle with IIT-Delhi, to get Rs 40 lakh in dues

Saket court orders IIT-Delhi to pay Swamy his salary for the period between 1972 and 1991. BJP leader had taught economics in the institute in the late 1960s.

IIT-Delhi breaks 10-year placement records, sees robust hiring

Placement officers at IIT-Delhi say there's a 15% increase in the number of companies as compared to last year and that IoE tag helped.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.