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IIT Madras develops new tech for efficient cooling of smartphones, data centres

The research team also found that using aluminium instead of copper reduces weight and improves performance in this configurationaluminium versions showed about 20 per cent % lower thermal resistance than copper versions.

27 Jul 2026 7:58 pm
Exam systems must be tech-driven; digital ID use can help curb impersonation: IIT-Madras Director V Kamakoti

Kamakoti stressed that the NEET paper leaks was an issue ofcompromised roots of trust in paper-setting structures

27 Jul 2026 7:48 pm
How is India reforming its public exam system after massive youth protests?

Minimum jail term raised to five years, maximum fine hiked to 5 crore; Nilekani-led panel to push tech reforms

27 Jul 2026 4:15 pm
Centre introduces bill proposing up to 10 years jail, 10 crore fine for paper leaks

The bill also seeks fast-track courts, time-bound investigations and tougher penalties for service providers and organised examination fraud

27 Jul 2026 1:14 pm
18 Delhi Metro stations to remain closed until further notice in view of security concerns; interchange facilities available

The closed stations include Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, ITO and Delhi Gate

25 Jul 2026 9:50 am
Medical colleges in India rise to 844; MBBS seats nearly triple since 2014

The government said the expansion, supported by initiatives such as the Family Adoption Programme, District Residency Programme and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, is aimed at improving healthcare access, especially in rural and underserved areas

24 Jul 2026 4:51 pm
Up to 10 years jail, 1 crore fine: Centre notified anti-paper leak law in 2024

The proposed legislation builds on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which prescribes stringent penalties for paper leaks, organised cheating and other exam-related offences

24 Jul 2026 4:31 pm
AP Cabinet approves Vishnu Womens University as the first private university for women

The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, cleared a proposal to promulgate an ordinance amending the Schedule to the Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2016.

23 Jul 2026 9:31 pm
NCLT stays Byjus insolvency till Aug-end, marginal relief for founders

The Bengaluru bench of NCLT directed the resolution professional not to proceed with the issuance of Form G or to finalise the list of prospective resolution applicants until further orders

23 Jul 2026 9:24 pm
Indian students win international robotics challenge in South Korea

Noidas Shiv Nadar School Class XI students Ayaan Suri and Tanash Garg win in competition featuring 27 international teams

23 Jul 2026 8:31 pm
Invertis University becomes Indias fifth Google Agentic AI University

The initiative will bring AI-powered learning and research to over 10,000 students and staff, alongside a Centre of Excellence and industry-focused programmes in AI, cloud computing and cybersecurity

23 Jul 2026 4:28 pm
Punjab introduces AI as main subject from Class 1-12

Punjab becomes first state in India to do so

22 Jul 2026 7:10 pm
Female enrolment in higher education climbs to 2.23 crore, says Centre

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted NEP 2020 initiatives to improve access to higher education and boost womens participation in STEM

21 Jul 2026 8:03 pm
Lakhs march to Parliament over NEET paper leak, seek Education Ministers resignation

Police and protesters clash when march was stopped with barricades and teargas shells

20 Jul 2026 9:38 pm
India clinches 2 Gold and 4 Silver medals at International Math Olympiad; secures 7th rank

The Indian winning team: Aarav Gupta (Delhi) Gold, Abel George Mathew (Karnataka) Gold, Bairav Murugan (Karnataka) Silver, Kanav Talwar (Delhi) Silver, Sanjana Philo Chacko (Kerala) Silver, and Shreya Shantanu Mundhada (Mumbai) Silver.

20 Jul 2026 9:12 am
Indian students cool on American Dream as EU opens its doors

Indians interest in Europe has risen since the January trade deal, which aims to make it easier for students and skilled workers to move to Europe through easier visa pathways, clearer post-study work routes

20 Jul 2026 8:24 am
IIM Kozhikode opens Kochi campus, launches Urban Learning Centre

The campus is designed to deliver globally benchmarked, technology-enabled management education and foster stronger engagement with industry and professionals in the region

19 Jul 2026 12:30 pm
IIT Madras signs off milestone year with 3,518 degrees awarded

The institute awarded 511 doctoral degrees for the second year in a row

17 Jul 2026 6:26 pm
Parliamentary panel raises concerns over higher education regulator proposed in VBSA Bill

The Bill proposes replacing the UGC, AICTE and NCTE with a single higher education regulator

17 Jul 2026 9:02 am
US introduces four-year limit for student and exchange visas, ends indefinite stay policy

Under the new rule, F and J visa holders can stay for up to four years, with extensions requiring biometric checks and federal approval.

17 Jul 2026 5:29 am
NEET UG 2026 results: Punjabs Aryan Gupta, Haryanas Panshul Bansal top; 11.21 lakh qualify

Women accounted for over 58 per cent of NEET-UG 2026 qualifiers, while Uttar Pradesh produced the highest number of successful candidates. The top 17 rankers hailed from eight states

17 Jul 2026 4:59 am
Masters Union offers 50,000 monthly stipend to start-up founders

The fellowship is neither a grant, loan nor scholarship, but a structured support programme for entrepreneurs during the initial stages of their ventures

16 Jul 2026 6:30 pm
Goenka Family invests 100 crore to build Nand Kishore Goenka University

The investment announcement was made by Dr. Chandra upon completing the last rites of his father at Hisar

16 Jul 2026 11:14 am
MAHE, Dhruva Space sign pact to co-develop ASCENT centre in Manipal

The centre, expected to be inaugurated in late 2026, will enable student-led satellite and hosted payload missions, providing students with an end-to-end experience in spacecraft design, integration, testing, launch preparation, and on-orbit operations

15 Jul 2026 9:50 pm
Majority of Indian companies willing to pay graduates with GenAI micro-credentials over 15% more: Report

81% of Indian employers said candidates with micro-credentials move faster through hiring pipelines, eight percentage points above the global average

15 Jul 2026 7:23 pm
Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry partners with SASTRA University for optometry programme

The agreement was signed by D Karpagam, Dean of Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry, S Vaidhyasubramaniam, Vice-Chancellor of SASTRA Deemed University at the hospitals corporate office in Chennai.

14 Jul 2026 6:57 pm
KUFOS unveils Vision 2040 to emerge as a globally recognised multidisciplinary university

The vision envisages KUFOS as Indias premier knowledge hub for fisheries, ocean sciences and the blue economy

13 Jul 2026 7:30 pm
IIM Ahmedabad launches Mattu Centre for research in security pricing and corporate finance

The Centre will promote India-focused research in asset pricing, corporate finance, corporate governance and financial economics, while building research databases for Indian capital markets

13 Jul 2026 1:07 pm
Education Ministry orders probe into NCERT paper supplier blacklisting

The Delhi High Court stayed coercive action against the paper supplier and barred NCERT from invoking a bank guarantee of over 6 crore pending the next hearing on July 20

10 Jul 2026 3:35 pm
MAHE and Novo Nordisk GBS expand collaboration in pharmacometrics

Novo Nordisk GBS will provide financial support of 1.75 crore over five years to enhance specialised talent development, research capacity and advanced infrastructure in quantitative drug development.

8 Jul 2026 4:58 pm
Enrolment in govt schools fell by nearly 86 lakh between 2023-24 and 2025-26: MoE report

The number of schools declined marginally from 14.72 lakh to 14.67 lakh, but the teacher base rose from 98.08 lakh to 1.03 crore (1,02,73,020), improving the overall pupil-teacher ratio from 25 to 24

8 Jul 2026 8:38 am
IIT-Madras, IIT-Kanpur launch practice oriented cybersecurity course

The program, starting in July 2026, aims to meet the increasing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals

3 Jul 2026 6:46 pm
MAHE appoints Karunakar Kotegar as Pro-VC (Tech & Science)

Kotegar brings over 29 years of experience in teaching, research and international collaborations

2 Jul 2026 8:26 pm
Mid-career executives drive online education demand

A rapidly evolving job market is forcing mid-career executives to seek continuous upskilling to maintain their professional relevance

1 Jul 2026 5:54 pm
Students should continuously adapt to emerging technologies: President Murmu

She advised the students to cultivate the courage to explore new ideas and acquire new knowledge

1 Jul 2026 5:53 pm
TVS Cheema Scholarship invites applications for interest-free education loans in TN, Karnataka

Support to be provided for students pursuing engineering, nursing and diploma courses

29 Jun 2026 6:22 pm
CBSE revises 3-language policy; Class 10 exempted, Class 9 can opt for 2 foreign languages

The CBSE is also proceeding with the phased implementation of the three-language formula and a two-level mathematics and science structure from Class 9

29 Jun 2026 3:07 pm
TAPMI welcomes new batch of MBA students for 2026-28

Among its diverse MBA programmes are those in Banking and Financial Services, in Human Resources, Marketing, International Business, AI&DS and an Integrated Programme in Management

29 Jun 2026 1:45 pm