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NEW DELHI: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have developed a framework for designing earthquake-resistant 3D-printed concrete walls, according to officials. As it eliminates the need for labour and materials and allows structures to be made in more complex shapes, 3D printing in construction is being adopted globally. Although there has been some significant progress in producing 3D-printed buildings around the world, they have yet to gain widespread use in ear ...Read More >
Chennai, Mar 31 (UNI) The IIT Madras Research Group India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD) has taken the Nation's Research on Quantum Technologies, photonics, sensing, and Metrology using Diamond Material to the global stage. Established with the support of the union Ministry of Commerce, this Research Group works towards making India a global leader in the lab-grown diamond industry by developing indigenous technologies. The technologies developed by this Centre will be available to ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called for expediting the development of next-generation aero engines, saying the country was running short of time. Noting that even developed nations typically take 25-30 years to develop next-generation engines, he urged Indian scientists to compress timelines in view of the nation's strategic needs. "We must assume that 20 years have already passed and we now have only 5-7 years left," Singh said, describing it as a call to action aligned ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the warm and cordial welcome extended to the visiting delegation, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday stated that he has established a "close working and personal contact" with the Indian PM and together they "constantly monitor" the development of Russian-Indian cooperation in all its strategic areas. "The talks we just concluded with our Indian colleagues, as well as our conversation last night with Mr. Modi in ...Read More >
KURNOOL: Most passengers on the Kaveri bus on Friday could not escape after the fire incident as the emergency door got jammed. The illegally re-designed bus obstructed their exit. According to guidelines of the central government's MoRTH (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways), every bus should have emergency doors, windows, escape hatches, and even trap doors on the floor to ensure passenger safety, alongside passenger convenience. However, many travel bus operators modify these approved g ...Read More >
"Encouraged to learn that Japanese universities are increasingly offering English-medium courses and that the education sector in Japan is opening up for greater global collaboration," Khandu said in a post on X. The chief minister also expressed happiness in reconnecting with Prof Sali Augustine SJ, who had previously worked in Arunachal Pradesh. "It was a pleasure meeting Prof Augustine, who once worked in Arunachal Pradesh and continues to make the state proud with his contribution to globa ...Read More >
Garg, who currently serves as Whole-time Director at HMIL, is expected to lead the company's growth strategy amid changing market conditions in India. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced Tarun Garg as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2026. He will replace Unsoo Kim, who is returning to Hyundai Motor on December 31. This strategic move was announced in the company's regulatory filings. Garg, who currently serves as Whole-time Directo ...Read More >
KARUR: Saturday's deadly stampede at the TVK rally in Tamil Nadu, which left 40 people dead, was a tragedy in the making from the word go.To start with, it was the timing. TVK president Vijay was supposed to arrive at the rally between noon and 1pm. But by the time he reached the spot, it was 7pm. As a result, the crowd had swelled, way beyond the venue at Velusamypuram could hold. Fans and cadres had assembled at the venue from 11am, transforming the place into a carnival as songs were played. ...Read More >
Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) will collaborate with Caterpillar, a US multinational manufacturing firm, as a global university partner. The institutions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for joint research in advanced manufacturing, AI and data science, gas turbines and engines, energy consortium, batteries, mechanical engineering, and fuel cells. "The collaboration will lead to several exciting products of global standards," IIT-M director V Kamakoti said in a ...Read More >
Over 50 passengers narrowly escaped a potentially deadly accident early Monday when a BMTC bus caught fire near the HAL bus stop in Bengaluru. The incident occurred at around 5.10 am on the KBS-Kadugodi route, sending commuters into panic. Officials confirmed that the fire originated in the engine compartment and quickly spread, engulfing the bus. Thanks to the quick thinking of driver Jayachandra and conductor Chowdappa, all passengers were safely evacuated before the flames could cause harm. ...Read More >
BENGALURU: As many as 60 passengers on board a burning bus (KA57 F 4568) belonging to Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) were evacuated in less than two-minutes by bus driver Jayachandra and conductor Chowdappa after it caught fire on Monday at around 5.10 am near HAL bus stop in Bengaluru city. However, a technical team of BMTC's Chief Mechanical Engineer began an inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of the fire incident which left the bus completely gutted. The BMTC bus belo ...Read More >
Jagdeep S Chhokar, co-founder of the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and a prominent advocate for clean elections, passed away in Delhi at the age of 80. He spearheaded landmark judicial interventions, enhancing transparency and accountability in Indian politics, including mandatory disclosure of candidate information and the striking down of the Electoral Bonds scheme. Jagdeep S Chhokar, co-founder of poll rights body Association for Democratic Reforms and a long-standing advocate for ...Read More >
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has brought its flagship International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition to India for the first time. The Hyderabad event, running till September 13, focuses on innovation, sustainability, and inclusion across academia, industry, and government Hyderabad: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has brought its flagship International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE) to India for the first time. Being held in ...Read More >
Chennai: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) today continued its flagship International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE) India 2025, the world's largest mechanical engineering congress, hosted for the first time in Hyderabad. The event has spotlighted India's leadership in engineering and innovation, with thought-provoking keynotes, policy dialogues. The event also witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of understanding (MoU) between ASME & ICT Academy of Ker ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], August 28: Chandigarh University has received overwhelming response in terms of campus placements for engineering students. More than 500 Multinational Companies have conducted their campus placements in which record 5000 job offers were offered to students of various engineering streams which included Computer Science Engineering, IT, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Aerospac ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of Satish Kumar as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board for a further period of one year, effective from September 1, 2025. An order dated August 27 from the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, reads, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension in tenure of Satish Kumar, Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of Satish Kumar as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board for a further period of one year, effective from September 1, 2025. An order dated August 27 from the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, reads, "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension in tenure of Satish Kumar, Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS ...Read More >
Kolkata: A fourth-year undergraduate student of the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) was found dead in his hostel room on Friday morning. Ritam Mondal was a student of Mechanical Engineering. He was found dead in his hostel room this morning. The administration has initiated the process of filing an FIR and the necessary actions as per law. The police have initiated an investigation into the incident, and the Institute is extending full cooperation to facilitate the process, t ...Read More >
Kolkata: In response to a series of tragic student deaths on campus, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur is developing a comprehensive plan aimed at preventing such incidents in the future. Located in West Bengal's West Midnapore district, the prestigious institute has witnessed four unnatural deaths in just seven months. The latest case involves Ritam Mondal, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student, whose body was discovered under mysterious circumstances in his hostel room ...Read More >
Kolkata: Bandhan Bank's net profit in the first quarter of FY 2026 recorded a 65% slump at Rs 372 crore compared with Rs 1,063 crore posted in the year-ago period. Partha Pratim Sengupta, MD and CEO of the bank, attributed the decline to stress in microfinance asset.Even though the bank's total business grew by 11% to Rs 2.8 lakh crore last year, a 119% rise in provisions due to write-offs and high slippages in the microfinance book brought its Q1 net profit down, Sengupta said. "The loan book c ...Read More >
KOLKATA/KHARAGPUR: A fourth-year mechanical engineering student of IIT-Kharagpur was found dead in his hostel room Friday morning, three days after he returned to the institute after a two-month summer break.Ritam Mondal, 21, from Kolkata was pursuing a five-year dual degree programme, and his classes had begun on Thursday.This is the fourth unnatural death at the institute in past seven months.Police have initiated an investigation and the IIT has set up a five-member panel to probe the inciden ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/BATHINDA: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday conducted searches at 22 de-addiction centres across Punjab, including in Chandigarh, Barnala and Ludhiana, after its investigation revealed illegal sale of drugs by these centres. The agency also searched a premise in Mumbai linked to the accused.Dr Amit Bansal, who runs these 22 centres, is prime accused in the case, sources said. Bansal, against whom Punjab Police has registered multiple FIRs, is alleged to be engaged in illega ...Read More >
Kharagpur (West Bengal) [India], July 18 (ANI): Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur expressed deep sorrow over the untimely demise of Ritam Mondal, a fourth-year undergraduate student of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, on Friday. According to the release, Mondal was found deceased in his room at Rajendra Prasad Hall of Residence on the morning of July 18. Upon receiving the information, the Institute security response team acted swiftly and reached the hostel premises. Then ...Read More >
Leh, July 18: Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Kavinder Gupta, was sworn as the 3rd Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.Dressed in traditional Ladakhi attire, Gupta took the oath of office in a solemn ceremony held in Leh, administered by Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.Welcoming this new chapter in Ladakh's journey, Gupta emphasized service over power, declaring Ladakh deserves dignity, development, and a voice. "I'm ...Read More >
Kharagpur (West Bengal) [India], July 18 (ANI): Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur expressed deep sorrow over the untimely demise of Ritam Mondal, a fourth-year undergraduate student of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, on Friday. According to the release, Mondal was found deceased in his room at Rajendra Prasad Hall of Residence on the morning of July 18. Upon receiving the information, the Institute's security response team acted swiftly and reached the hostel premises. Th ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooper ...Read More >
Kolkata: A fourth-year undergraduate student of the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) was found dead in his hostel room on Friday morning. Ritam Mondal was a student of Mechanical Engineering. He was found dead in his hostel room this morning. The administration has initiated the process of filing an FIR and the necessary actions as per law. The police have initiated an investigation into the incident, and the Institute is extending full cooperation to facilitate the process, t ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Friday discussed critical developmental issues concerning Chandigarh and Punjab, particularly in areas of public transport, tourism infrastructure, and environmental sustainability, with Union ministers here. At a meeting with Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar, the Governor raised the pending matter regarding the sanctioning of 328 electric buses for Chandigarh unde ...Read More >
Kolkata: A final-year engineering student died by suicide in his hostel room at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in West Bengal, on Friday, ahead of the July 25 launch of 'Campus Mothers', an initiative by the authorities for mental support to budding techies there. This is also the fourth suicide in the last seven months at the same campus. The deceased, Ritam Mondal, 21, was a fourth-year student of mechanical engineering. He was staying at Room No. 203 of Rajendra Prasad Hall at the ...Read More >
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