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August 3, 2026 10:05 PM

Giriraj Singh inaugurates Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology at IIT Delhi

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology (CoE-HT) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, marking a major step towards modernising India's handloom sector through technology, innovation and research. The Centre aims to integrate India's traditional weaving heritage with advanced technologies to build a future-ready handloom ecosystem. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao, Develop...

August 2, 2026 2:29 PM

Handloom Hackathon 2.0 concludes at IIT Delhi, showcases technology-driven innovations for India’s handloom sector

The second edition of Handloom Hackathon 2.0 – "Weaving Innovations" concluded successfully at the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, with the Ministry of Textiles highlighting the role of technology, sustainability and institutional partnerships in strengthening India's handloom ecosystem. Organised in collaboration with Textiles Ministry, the hackathon attracted more than 2,500 participants, with 280 participants representing the top 100 shortlisted teams fr...

June 18, 2026 10:38 AM

IIT-Delhi retains top spot among Indian universities in QS World Rankings 2027; India expands presence to 52 institutions

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-Delhi) has retained its position as India's highest-ranked university in the QS World University Rankings 2027, climbing five places to secure the 118th position globally and matching the highest-ever ranking achieved by an Indian institution in the prestigious international index. The latest edition of the QS World University Rankings, released by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, also highlights India's rapidly growing presence in global higher education,...

April 27, 2026 3:48 PM

IIT Delhi, NatWest Group Collaborate on Industry-Academia Research

Global Capability Centre (GCC) NatWest Group on Monday announced a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, through its Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia through research and pilot projects. NatWest Group India said the tie‑up with IIT Delhi’s class academic and research community will explore joint innovation programs, pilot initiatives and industry‑led research across Artificial Intellige...

February 12, 2026 11:18 AM

Dharmendra Pradhan chairs AI-in-education roundtable at IIT Delhi; Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave from today

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday chaired a roundtable with founders of 10 new-age Indian startups using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education at IIT Delhi, as part of the Ministry of Education’s push to integrate AI into the learning ecosystem. The event was attended by Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region Sukanta Majumdar and Minister of State for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) Jayant Ch...

January 19, 2026 7:02 PM

Centre of Excellence for regulatory affairs in power sector launched at IIT-Delhi

Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Monday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at IIT-Delhi, describing it as a key initiative to support informed, forward-looking and evidence-based regulation amid rapid changes in India’s electricity sector. The Centre has been jointly established by IIT-Delhi, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and Grid Controller of India Ltd. (Grid India). The Power Ministry said the initiative comes ...

December 16, 2025 5:38 PM

IIT Delhi, AIIMS Develop Ingestible Device to Sample Microbes from Small Intestine

Researchers at IIT Delhi on Tuesday announced the development of an ingestible device capable of sampling bacteria directly from the small intestine, opening a new window into the human gut microbiome. While not all bacteria are harmful, nearly half of all cells in the human body are microbial. These organisms line the gut, aiding digestion, regulating mood, and supporting immunity. Studying them, however, has remained challenging. Existing tools are invasive, such as endoscopy or ileostomy, o...

November 27, 2025 11:05 AM

NTTM unveils India’s first scientific model for recycling national flags and defence-grade fibres

The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) under the Ministry of Textiles has supported a new project that introduces India’s first scientific model for dignified recycling of retired national flags and high-performance aramid fibres. The initiative marks a major step in promoting sustainability within the technical textiles sector. The project has led to the establishment of the Atal Centre of Textile Recycling and Sustainability at Panipat, set up under IIT Delhi. It brings together tec...

June 19, 2025 12:19 PM

Record 54 Indian institutes in QS Rankings 2026; IIT Delhi tops national list

A record 54 Indian institutions have been featured in the QS World University Rankings 2026, released on Thursday, with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi emerging as the top-ranked Indian institution nationally. IIT Delhi climbed from 150th position last year to 123rd this year—its best performance to date in the global rankings. The institute has overtaken IIT Bombay, which was India’s highest-ranked institution in 2025 but slipped from 118th to 129th this year. IIT Madras re...

October 25, 2024 6:25 PM

German embassy hosts fifth edition of GSDP conversation series at IIT Delhi

The German Embassy in New Delhi held the fifth edition of its GSDP Conversation Series at IIT Delhi, focusing on "The Future of Work in the Digital Era: Indo-German Skills Development in Education and Training." The event brought together leaders from academia, industry, and government to discuss labor market trends and the growing need for green and digital skills. This event is part of the Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development (GSDP), initiated in 2022 by Prime Ministe...