A joint IIT Gandhinagar–University of Illinois study finds tobacco-free herbal cigarettes emit harmful particles comparable to or exceeding tobacco smoke, challenging the belief that they are safer.
The Indian Air Force has signed three contracts with IIT Bombay to adopt predictive maintenance for Su-30 MKI aircraft, reducing costs and boosting operational readiness through indigenous technology.
IIT Madras researchers have developed a patented injectable hydrogel from silk cocoons and seaweed that treats fibrosis at ~USD 300, cutting costs dramatically from USD 2,000–3,000.
NITK Surathkal researchers have patented a novel bioactive, antimicrobial coating for orthopaedic implants that improves bone integration and prevents post-surgical infections in hip and knee replacements.
NavPrakriti has signed an MoU with IIT Kharagpur to advance battery recycling, critical mineral recovery, and skill development for India’s clean energy transition and circular economy.
IIT Bhubaneswar has signed an MoU with the Odisha CSR Forum to promote CSR, sustainability, community development, and capacity-building across Odisha through joint projects and training.
Bihar’s 47 government polytechnics will establish Centres of Excellence with IIT Patna’s support, offering modern technical education in AI, IoT, Robotics, 3D Printing, Drones, and Electric Vehicles.
NIT Rourkela researchers have created an AI-enabled autofocusing microscopy platform that rapidly detects blood cancer and malaria with high precision and minimal human intervention.
IIT Jodhpur’s NanoSense Lab engineers atom-scale 2D materials like borophene and self-glowing paints, enabling next-gen batteries, smart gas sensors, and electricity-free road safety markings.
IIT Guwahati researchers have developed light‑emitting perovskite nanocrystals that create non‑replicable optical security patterns to protect against fake currency, forged documents, and counterfeit products.
