IIT Madras Report Shows India’s Start‑up Count Rises to 2.5 Lakh
An IIT Madras CREST analysis finds India now hosts 2.5 lakh start‑ups, with sharp growth in funded ventures, women founders, and innovation beyond major metro cities.
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IIIT Hyderabad Builds AI Dashcam to Catch Traffic Violations on the Move
IIIT Hyderabad’s low-cost AI dashcam can detect traffic violations from moving patrol vehicles, match records with official databases and trigger automatic e-challans.
IIT Ropar strengthens its communications strategy with Nikhil Swami as new Public Relations Officer
The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar has appointed Nikhil Swami as its Public Relations Officer to strengthen its media outreach and elevate the institute’s brand visibility in India and abroad. With over six years of experience in communications, Swami is expected to amplify IIT Ropar’s achievements and institutional narrative through strategic media engagement.
IIIT‑Delhi Researchers Secure Three Indian Patents in Human‑Computer Interaction and Virtual Reality
IIIT‑Delhi’s Dr. Abhijeet Mishra, Dr. Aman Parnami, and Prof. Jainendra Shukla have obtained three Indian patents in HCI, VR, and haptic technologies, advancing digital interaction and immersive experiences.
IInvenTiv 2026 Launches at IIT Dhanbad
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad hosts IInvenTiv 2026, national platform feeding Bharat Innovates 2026, uniting academia, industry, startups to scale Indian innovations globally.
87 Students Join Month-Long SAMARTHAN Internship Programme at IIIT Una for Research Exposure in Emerging Technologies
IIIT Una inaugurated the month-long SAMARTHAN internship for 87 students, offering research exposure in AI, IoT, quantum computing, biotechnology, and interdisciplinary innovation.
IIT Kanpur Cracks Meteorite Mystery
IIT Kanpur study on 2.5B-year-old Dhala crater shows meteorite shockwaves shatter atomic “compasses,” demagnetizing rocks—even on Earth and Mars.
Assam Seeks IIT Guwahati’s Expertise to Tackle Riverbank Erosion Amid Flood Damage
Assam seeks IIT Guwahati’s expertise to tackle riverbank erosion, while Odisha faces crop losses, rising vegetable prices, and fresh central assistance after severe monsoon flooding.
Robotics Startup Alphadroid Raises $3.8 Mn in Pre‑Series A Funding
Noida‑based Alphadroid raises INR 36 crore ($3.8 Mn) in pre‑Series A funding led by Alkemi Growth Capital to expand its robotics portfolio across healthcare, logistics, and warehousing.
IIT Kanpur and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Forge MoU
IIT Kanpur and GSV Vadodara sign MoU on March 24 for joint education, research, and skilling in transportation, logistics tech, and aerospace training.