Research and innovation

Govt school to Glasgow: NIT Agartala civil engineer wins Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship

Now at IIT Bombay on the National Postdoctoral Fellowship, Pranoy Debnath previously studied in NIT Agartala, IIT ISM Dhanbad. His MSCA project is at University of Glasgow

NIT Rourkela Patent: AI food testing system detects spice adulteration in seconds, pilot industry trials soon

NIT Rourkela secures patent for instant food quality screening; industry pilot tests planned after 92% accurate spice adulteration trials

IIT Roorkee sets up hydro turbine R&D facility to boost India’s net zero 2070 push

New IIT Roorkee facility to develop ultra-low head and hydrokinetic turbines aims to unlock untapped water energy and strengthen small hydro power in India

Education ministry plans Rs 14 crore grants for Prime Minister Research Chairs, Rs 4-6.5 crore fellowships

PMRC scheme aims to draw Indian scientists abroad back to India to work on priority sectors. 40 positions in first 5 years; PSA to lead selection panel

IIT Madras, FedEx complete India’s first urban drone delivery trials in Bengaluru

IIT Madras and FedEx test drone-based logistics in Bengaluru, cutting delivery time from over an hour to about 21 minutes in pilot trials

IISc Bengaluru, University of Liverpool set up joint seed fund to boost research collaboration

University of Liverpool and IISc Bengaluru partnership will support projects in AI, health, quantum tech, while expanding PhD training, exchanges, and joint initiatives

Shoolini University launches robotics, AI centre to boost practical learning

New Shoolini University centre will train students in robotics, AI and humanoid systems, focusing on practical skills, innovation and career readiness

SRM University AP sets up Quantum Reference Facility at Amaravati campus

SRM’s new facility will be inaugurated on April 14 by Andhra Pradesh’s chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, in the presence of the IT minister Nara Lokesh

No UGC framework, no scope of AI-free assignments; teachers rethink class assessment with viva voce

NLSIU Bangalore, Delhi University, HNLU, AMU and Shiv Nadar are tackling AI in assignments with viva voce, five-step usage policy and disclosures

IIM Jammu, CAHO sign pact to boost healthcare management, research

Collaboration aims to strengthen capacity building, patient safety, and digital transformation through joint programmes, research initiatives, and industry integration in healthcare sector