Amit Banati, an IIM Lucknow graduate and former CFO of Kenvue, was set to take over as CEO of Fortune Brands Innovations in May 2026 but stepped aside before starting, amid a governance shakeup. Despite never working a single day in the role, he is due to receive an $18.4 million separation payment to compensate him for leaving his prior position.
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Delhi, has secured a patent for a next‑generation smart radio system based on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), paving the way for robust 6G‑ready wireless connectivity in complex urban and indoor environments.
IIT ISM Dhanbad has launched a five‑day Executive Development Programme on “Electrical Safety in Mining Operations,” targeting professionals from Coal India and other organisations to strengthen safety and modern maintenance practices.
Supreme Court orders dissociation from academics behind controversial judiciary chapter, prompting IIT-Gandhinagar to scrutinize Michel Danino’s position.
The Human Capital Working Group at IIT Guwahati advances India’s AI‑ready workforce agenda, focusing on inclusive education, gender‑responsive skilling, and human‑centric AI transitions ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
IIIT-Allahabad researchers are building a semantic communication system that lets autonomous vehicles “understand” road information, making responses faster, safer, and more context-aware than traditional data-heavy methods.
Led by Prof. Jayanarayanan Kuttippurath and his team at the Centre for Ocean, River, Atmosphere and Land Sciences (CORAL), the research highlights the vulnerability of wheat, rice, and maize – India’s and the world’s primary food grains – to rising ozone levels.
IIM Jammu has inaugurated its 15‑day Nurturing Future Leadership Program under the Malaviya Mission to build leadership skills among educators nationwide and prepare them to drive educational transformation.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur will host its annual techno‑management festival, Kshitij 2026, from January 16 to 18, 2026. The 23rd edition of the festival will feature over 40 events, including technical and management competitions, workshops, interactive sessions, guest lectures, and exhibitions, creating a vibrant platform for students across India to explore cutting‑edge technology,…
IIT Delhi Launches Data Science & ML Certificate Program As global businesses pivot to data-driven strategies and AI-powered solutions, the demand for skilled data science and machine learning professionals has skyrocketed. Responding to this critical industry need, IIT Delhi has introduced a comprehensive Certificate Programme in Data Science and Machine Learning, commencing June 29, 2026….
