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Will ask Centre to change IIT Bombay name to IIT Mumbai: Maha CM Fadnavis

The Maharashtra CM said he would write to the Centre to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai, after Union minister Jitendra Singh's comment on the institute's name sparked a fresh attack from Raj Thackeray

Alkem Foundation and IIT Bombay collaborate for advanced research centre

Alkem Foundation will contribute 20 to 25 per cent of its cumulative CSR obligations over seven years to this research centre

IIT-Bombay student dies by suicide after jumping from hostel building

A 22-year-old student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the hostel building in Powai here in the wee hours of Saturday, police said. The student, Rohit Sinha, allegedly jumped from the 10th floor of the hostel around 2.30 am, an official said. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead, he said. According to the police, Sinha, a native of Delhi, was a fourth-year student of Metallurgical Sciences. An accidental death report has been registered, and a probe has been initiated, the official said.

Google, IIT Bombay team up to build Indic language AI speech models

Google has partnered with BharatGen at IIT Bombay to build AI models for Indian languages, support local startups, offer free AI tools to students, and expand training for developers in India

Smart irrigation model may help farmers cut water use by 30%: IIT Bombay

Farmers can potentially save up to 30 per cent of water through a smart irrigation plan, IIT Bombay claimed while citing a joint research with the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune. Researchers fed weather forecast and soil moisture data into a computer model that checks the possible amount of rain, the soil water capacity, and the water requirements of each crop, IIT Bombay stated. This computer model can predict the amount of irrigation water needed up to three weeks on a district and sub-district scale, which will help farmers determine the amount of water they can expect through rainfall in the coming weeks and plan their irrigation accordingly. This will aid in crop growth and conserve groundwater, it said. During a pilot study in Nashik, researchers found that some grape growers used local soil moisture sensors. They irrigated their grape farms if the sensor detected soil dryness; however, it is also observed that if these irrigated farms received rainfall,

IIT Bombay suspends ties with Turkish institutes over support for Pakistan

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has suspended all agreements with Turkish universities, following Turkey's support to Pakistan amid heightened tensions with India. In a post on its official X handle, the institute said, "Due to the current geopolitical situation involving Turkey, IIT Bombay is processing suspension of its agreements with Turkish universities until further notice." The institute currently has a faculty exchange programme with some Turkish institutions. The development has come following Turkey's support to Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor' and the subsequent escalation of conflict with India. Earlier, IIT Roorkee formally cancelled a memorandum of understanding with Inonu University, Turkey. "The Institute remains committed to fostering global collaborations that reflect its academic priorities and uphold national interest," IIT Roorkee had posted on X. Private institutes like Chandigarh University have also severed their academic collaborations

Govt partners with Meta on digital consumer protection initiative

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday announced a partnership with tech company Meta to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer" aimed at enhancing digital literacy and protection for online consumers. The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan, will operate under the government's existing "Jago Grahak Jago" (Wake Up Consumer) campaign framework, an official statement said. "Consumer awareness is key to a sustainable and secure digital experience," Joshi said at the launch event, adding that the collaboration would extend the department's consumer protection efforts to remote areas of the country. The joint campaign will focus on educating Indians about recognising online threats and promoting better digital safety habits, including using strong passwords, verifying online information, and reporting suspicious activity. During the announcement, the minister also revealed

IIT Bombay, Australia's Monash University develop sensor for toxic metals

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Friday said that its researchers, in collaboration with an Australian university, have developed a sensor to detect toxic metals in water cost-effectively and efficiently. In a bid to address heavy metal pollution, researchers from IIT Bombay and Monash University, Australia, with funding support from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), have developed a sensor using a copper-based metal-organic framework (MOF) to detect toxic metals in water, the institute said in a statement. Heavy metals in water pose significant environmental and health concerns due to their potential toxicity, persistence, and bio-accumulative (ability to accumulate within living organisms) nature. Ingesting these metals can cause serious health problems, including damage to skin, bones, brain and other organs, especially in children. Efficient detection of these metals in water is crucial to ensure environmental safety and public health. According to the .

Maha Kumbh 2025: Why did Juna Akhara expel Abhay Singh aka IIT Baba?

Juna Akhara expelled Abhay Singh or IIT Baba at Maha Kumbh for violating the sacred guru-shishya (master-disciple) tradition

Coromandel Int'l, IFDC join hands to boost innovation in fertiliser sector

The collaboration marks a significant step towards addressing critical challenges in agriculture by introducing next-generation fertilisers

Hyundai Motor joins hands with IITs on battery, electrification research

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) plans to invest around $7 million over five years, from 2025 to 2029, to jointly conduct battery and electrification-related research with the four IIT universities

French institute Ecole Polytechnique signs agreements with two IITs

A leading academic institution in France has signed "specific agreements" with two IITs to foster a deeper exchange of knowledge between the two countries. The agreements were signed during the visit of President and Director General of Ecole Polytechnique, Laura Chaubard, to India during October 7-11, the French Embassy said on Friday. Ecole Polytechnique was founded in 1794 with the aim of providing the country with engineers trained to the highest level, it said in a statement. "Today, it is a leading higher education institution globally, which combines high-level research, education and innovation at the cutting-edge of science and technology and promotes a culture of excellence, and upholds a long- standing humanist tradition," the embassy said. Ecole Polytechnique has signed specific agreements with both IIT-Delhi and IIT-Bombay, the statement said. During the official visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to France in July 2023 on the occasion of the French National Day, .

Motilal Oswal Foundation pledges Rs 130 cr to IIT-B for academic upgrade

Amount to be used for upgrading academic facilities and research infrastructure

AI Alliance adds 7 Indian members including Infosys, AI4Bharat & Sarvam AI

Founded in 2023, the group aims to promote open, safe, and responsible artificial intelligence practices globally

IIT Bombay placements: Avg package hits Rs 23.5L, 22 offers exceed Rs 1 cr

A total of 430 students were placed in 106 core engineering companies, primarily in entry-level roles. This IIT Bombay placement season recorded a 12% increase in the number of recruiting companies

IIT-Bombay creates platform for real-time Mumbai rainfall, flood forecast

The system uses IMD data from Colaba, Santacruz, Marine Lines, and over 60 automatic weather and rainfall stations across Mumbai and nearby areas

A fine of Rs 1.2L per student at IIT-Bombay for 'derogatory' Ramayana play

On March 31, students from diverse departments at IIT-Bombay staged 'Raahovan,' videos of which circulated extensively on social media, sparking widespread backlash

JEE Advanced Result 2024 out: See step-by-step guide to check scorecard

JEE Advanced Result 2024: IIT Madras has also shared the cut-off marks for different categories and other details, along with the toppers' list

QS World University Rankings 2025: IIT Bombay, Delhi in top 150; MIT tops

IIT Delhi advanced 47 positions, from 197 last year to 150 this year, while IISc improved 14 places, from 225 to 211 in the world rankings

TCS, IIT Bombay to build India's first quantum diamond microchip imager

Tool is used to detect anomalies in semiconductor chips without damaging them