India launches indigenous silicon photonics solutions at IIT-Madras, boosting semiconductor self-reliance

April 24, 2026 5:18 PM

India launches indigenous silicon photonics solutions at IIT-Madras, boosting semiconductor self-reliance

India on Friday marked a significant step towards technological self-reliance in advanced electronics with the launch of indigenously developed Silicon Photonics solutions at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) in Chennai. The launch, led by S. Krishnan, Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), introduced two key innovations: a Silicon Photonics Process Design Kit (PDK) and a Universal Programmable Photonic Integrated Circuit (PPIC) Test Engine...

Global researchers gather at IIT Madras to decode India’s energy transition and urban climate challenges

January 31, 2026 2:04 PM

Global researchers gather at IIT Madras to decode India’s energy transition and urban climate challenges

The University of Toronto India Foundation (UTIF) in collaboration with IIT Madras' School of Sustainability and University of Toronto's School of Cities today inaugurated the Cities of Care Conference at the IIT Madras Research Park, bringing together leading global universities, research institutions, policymakers and practitioners to advance climate action and rethink sustainable urban development for Indian cities. India must move from climate ambition to climate delivery particularly in en...

India among few ancient civilisations to emerge as modern nation-state: EAM Jaishankar

January 2, 2026 2:43 PM

India among few ancient civilisations to emerge as modern nation-state: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday said India is among the very few ancient civilisations in the world that have survived, adapted and evolved into a major modern nation-state, giving the country a deep historical continuity that most nations do not possess. Speaking at the launch of IIT Madras Global and the inaugural session of the institute’s annual technical festival Shaastra at IIT Madras, Jaishankar said India’s civilisational journey provides it with a unique global pe...

IIT Madras tops NIRF rankings for 7th year in a row; IISc Bengaluru named best university

September 4, 2025 5:44 PM

IIT Madras tops NIRF rankings for 7th year in a row; IISc Bengaluru named best university

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has retained its position as India’s top higher education institution in the government’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, marking its seventh straight year at the top in the overall category. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the 10th edition of the rankings on Thursday. IISc Bengaluru has been ranked as the best university, followed by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, and Manipal Academy of High...

Army chief inaugurates ‘Agnishodh’ research cell at IIT-Madras to boost defence self-reliance

August 4, 2025 10:29 PM

Army chief inaugurates ‘Agnishodh’ research cell at IIT-Madras to boost defence self-reliance

In a step towards strengthening self-reliance in defence technology, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday inaugurated ‘Agnishodh’, the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC), at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. The facility aims to integrate academic research with real-time operational applications, reinforcing the Army’s modernization and technology infusion goals under the Five Pillars of Transformation framework. Speaking on the occasion, General Dwivedi high...

IIT Madras, Agriculture Ministry to partner on project VISTAAR to empower farmers

January 2, 2025 2:53 PM

IIT Madras, Agriculture Ministry to partner on project VISTAAR to empower farmers

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare on Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources). The initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural extension system through digitalisation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed between the Agriculture Ministry and IIT Madras will enrich the VISTAAR platform by integrating informati...

Government unveils roadmap to make India global leader in e-mobility

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

Government unveils roadmap to make India global leader in e-mobility

The government on Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive roadmap aimed at positioning India as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) technology. The “e-Mobility R&D Roadmap for India” was launched at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe in New Delhi by Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. Developed after extensive analysis of the global automotive sector, the roadmap focuses on four key areas: energy storage cells, EV aggregates, materials and recycling, and...