IIT Guwahati develops 'E-Eye' for rapid detection of Cancer-causing heavy metals and other toxicantsIIT Guwahati researchers have developed an innovative optical sensing device for detecting water toxicants. This portable E-Eye device offe...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Karnataka seeks deeper US partnerships in innovation, skilling as Shivakumar unveils Quantum City planSpeaking at the inauguration of the QUANTUM exhibition at Science Gallery Bengaluru in the presence of US Ambassador Sergio Gor, Shivakumar...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
Government tightens deepfake rules, mandates AI content labels and three-hour takedown timelineIndia has mandated clear labelling for AI-generated synthetic content. Social media platforms now have only three hours to remove unlawful ...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves establishment of deep tech innovation centre U-HubUttar Pradesh will establish deep tech U-Hubs in Lucknow and Noida. These hubs will foster innovation and create thousands of technology jo...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Karnataka to focus on nanotech, AI, semiconductors for growth: Chief minister DK ShivakumarThe chief minister said nanotechnology has become a foundational technology with applications across healthcare, electronics, energy, agric...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
'Strategic autonomy' in AI crucial, avoid overdependence on single source: IT Secretary, S KrishnanIndia must build domestic AI capabilities and avoid single-source dependence. Strategic autonomy is key for India's AI ecosystem developmen...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Andhra govt, Australia sign MoUs on clean energy, manufacturing, education, skillsAndhra Pradesh and Australia signed four MoUs expanding bilateral cooperation. These agreements cover clean energy, advanced manufacturing,...
02 Aug, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Handloom Hackathon 2.0 concludes at IIT Delhi, showcasing technology-led innovations for India's handloom sectorThe second edition of Handloom Hackathon 2. "Weaving Innovations" concluded successfully at the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Tr...
02 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
The rankings debate misses India's real higher education challengeUniversity rankings spark debate over their fairness and relevance globally and in India. Indian institutions show strength in research imp...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Priyanka Gandhi's 'gaumutra expert' jibe lands her in trouble, over 200 academicians criticiseAmong those who signed the letter are Sachin Chaturvedi, Vice Chancellor of Nalanda University; Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, JNU Vice Chanc...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Sarvam appoints Thinking Machines Lab founding member Devendra Singh Chaplot as advisorSarvam AI has appointed Devendra Singh Chaplot as an advisor. Chaplot was a founding member of Mistral AI and Thinking Machines Lab. The ap...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Denied admission, student hacks IIT Kanpur & IIT Madras websites; institute now considers giving him second chance instead of filing FIRAn applicant to IIT Kanpur allegedly hacked the institute's websites after being denied admission to its Bachelor of Cyber Security program...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Who is Prof. V Kamakoti, IIT Madras director and former JEE chairman joining exam reforms force Priyanka Gandhi called a 'gaumutra expert' in Lok Sabha?Prof V Kamakoti, director of IIT-Madras and the man behind India's first indigenous microprocessor, has been named to PM Modi's exam reform...
29 Jul, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
More layoffs at Krutrim; PhonePe vs PaytmHappy Tuesday! Ola’s AI startup Krutrim has conducted another round of layoffs, sources told us. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Di...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Nandan Nilekani to S Somanath: Meet the experts on Centre's exam reform task-forcePrime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new six-member task force. This high-powered committee will be headed by Nandan Nilekani, a re...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
How MTech alumnus’ gift turned into Rs 112 crore IPO jackpot for IIT MadrasA share gift from Indo-MIM founder and IIT Madras alumnus Krishna Chivukula is set to generate a Rs 112 crore windfall for the institute th...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
IIT graduate once failed to qualifty for JEE. Today, he is the director of IIT Madras. Who is V Kamakoti?Now the director of IIT Madras, V Kamakoti's journey to success was anything but smooth. He did face some academic disappointments. He once...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.48 AM IST