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IIT Madras licenses India's first silicon photonics-based quantum RNG

IIT Madras has signed a ₹1 crore licensing deal with Indrarka Quantum Technologies to deploy India's first silicon photonics-based quantum random number generator

Civil Aviation Ministry reports 10 emergency landings since Jan 2024

The Civil Aviation Ministry on Monday said 10 incidents of emergency landings of aircraft due to technical snags have been reported since January 2024. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol also said 171 regulatory audits have been conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) from 2020 till June 2025. Replying to a question, Mohol said that two incidents of turbulence and 10 incidents of emergency landings due to technical snags have been reported since January 2024. "In addition to the above, on 12.06.2025, Air India aircraft VT-ANB declared MAYDAY and eventually met with an accident," he added. A total of 260 people died in the crash of Air India's plane, which was operating the flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12. In a separate written reply, the minister said that structural audits of Delhi Airport's Terminal 2 and 3, conducted by IIT Madras, found both structures to be safe. "During heavy ra

TN leads semiconductor workforce readiness with new IIT Madras centre

In line with its Semiconductor Mission 2030, Tamil Nadu collaborates with IIT Madras to establish a Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies, with an initial Rs 100 cr investment

We struck 9 sites in Pak, they can't show proof of damage in India: Doval

NSA Ajit Doval questioned the credibility of claims suggesting Indian sites were affected in attacks by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor

Hyundai Motor India and IIT-M team up to fuel H2 technology dreams

Hyundai Motor India has teamed up with IIT Madras and Guidance Tamil Nadu to launch the Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre, aimed at advancing green hydrogen technology and India's clean energy future

IIT Madras to launch Rs 200 crore VC Fund, target next-gen unicorns

IIT Madras announces the launch of a Rs 200 crore VC fund to nurture startups and target next-gen unicorns. The fund will focus on Series-A and pre-Series A investments in IITM-incubated companies

NCW takes cognisance of bride's suicide, seeks report in 72 hours

NCW Chairperson, wrote to the DGP, Tamil Nadu, asking for a prompt and fair investigation under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

Accenture LearnVantage, IIT Madras team up to skill talent for SDV domain

Accenture LearnVantage and IIT Madras's CAAR launch training programme to equip OEMs and GCCs with talent for building software-defined vehicles across key systems

IIT Madras, STL launch multi-core fibre testbed at TTDF Symposium

The MCF testbed will enable academic and industry collaboration for R&D in optical fibre communication, with underground and aerial cable infrastructure

Nandan Nilekani commits second multi-year grant to AI4Bharat at IIT Madras

Nandan Nilekani backs AI4Bharat's mission to build open-source AI infrastructure for Indian languages, advancing digital inclusion through language accessibility

IIT-Madras develops 30-min test to detect pre-eclampsia early in pregnancy

The portable device uses advanced fiber optic tech to detect key biomarkers in a drop of blood, enabling early diagnosis of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women

IIT Madras files 417 patents in FY25, tops its target of 'One a Day'

Premier college says it has made technology transfer deals worth Rs 28 cr in five years

IIT Madras takes the lead in India's eMobility with 15 govt projects

The initiatives of the department make significant contributions towards safety, skilling, outreach, research and advocacy requirements of the country in the eMobility sector

Railways clears tracks for India's first 40-kilometre hyperloop project

IIT Madras incubated TuTr Hyperloop to launch the world's first commercial hyperloop technology-based project next month

'Secrecy around AI models limits innovation': Infosys co-founder Nilekani

Nilekani highlighted the need for high-quality datasets, especially in Indian languages, to support AI growth in India

Perplexity CEO announces Rs 1 cr contest for ICC Champions Trophy final

Perplexity AI hinted that the contest might involve using its platform during the match, much like its 'Million Dollar Question' campaign during the Super Bowl

IIT Madras develops framework to protect infra against ballistic missiles

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, have developed a framework that can boost protection of critical infrastructure in the country against the threat of ballistic missiles, according to officials. The framework will help designers develop innovative solutions for improving the ballistic resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) panels, they said. The findings of the research were published in reputed peer-reviewed journal "Reliability Engineering & System Safety". Using computational simulations, the researchers studied the impact of missiles on RC, which is the main material used to construct vital structures ranging from military bunkers, nuclear power buildings and bridges to runways. According to Alagappan Ponnalagu, assistant professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras, concrete structures face highly localised damage such as penetration, perforation, scabbing, spalling and crushing under projectile impact load. "Due to the strategic ...

IIT Madras to host Asia's first global hyperloop competition from Feb 21-25

As many as Ten Hyperloop teams comprising 200 students are competing in Asia's first Global Hyperloop Competition (GHC) 2025 being organised by the IIT Madras, according to officials. The event from Feb 21-25 will also host 150 industry delegates from across the world, representing the mobility, research and hyperloop sectors. The competition is being held at "Discovery", Indian Institute of Technology Madras' Satellite Campus located in Thaiyur, about 36 km from the main campus. GHC 2025 is set to position India at the heart of hyperloop innovation. It is aimed at uniting global talent, industry leaders, and researchers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and real-world implementation of hyperloop technology, officials said. Hyperloop is the fifth mode of transportation, a high-speed train that travels in a near-vacuum tube. The reduced air resistance allows the capsule inside the tube to reach speeds of more than 1000 km/h. Elon Musk, who heads SpaceX and Tesla, proposed the id

Flying ambulances? India's first air ambulance fleet to launch soon

India is set to revolutionise emergency healthcare with its first eVTOL air ambulance fleet, deploying 788 electric aircraft nationwide under a $1 billion deal by 2026

IIT Madras, Isro develop semiconductor for space research, other sectors

State and private sector organisations involved in developing chip indigenously