Plaksha University Launches Binny Bansal Institute for AI, Robotics
Plaksha University, a technology university reimagining higher education and research in India, launched the Binny Bansal Institute for Inventing the Future (IIF). This research institute, backed by Binny Bansal, founder, Flipkart and xto10x, is focused on developing innovative solutions to tackle global challenges using frontier technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and robotics. Binny Bansal has given startup funding of Rs. 70 crore to set up IIF.
Apr 02, 2025
National Education Society for Tribal Students Celebrates 7th Foundation Day
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) proudly commemorated its 7th Foundation Day celebrating its unwavering dedication to the education and empowerment of tribal students across India. Established in year 2019 under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, NESTS has been instrumental in transforming the educational landscape for tribal communities through the administration of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS).
The event, held at Akashwani Bhavan, was graced by Jual Oram, Minister of Tribal Affairs along with Durgadas Uikey, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Antar Singh Arya, Chairman, National Commission for Schedule Tribes (NCST) and dignitaries from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, educationists, and key stakeholders of EMRS.
India Research Conclave 2025 at AIIMS Sets the Stage for Strengthening India's Research Ecosystem
The India Research Conclave 2025, hosted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in advancing research excellence, fostering collaboration, and reinforcing research integrity in India. Powered by Springer Nature, the conclave brought together leading academics, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to deliberate on key challenges and opportunities shaping India's research landscape.
With a strong emphasis on research integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, the event featured keynote addresses from distinguished speakers from the government, academia, and research organisations. Discussions underscored India's role in shaping the global research agenda and the importance of ethical and sustainable scientific progress.
Cyber Commandos Being Trained at IIT Madras
IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation successfully trained the inaugural batch of Cyber Commandos, a training course aimed at giving law enforcement officials advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The programme is focused on bolstering India's cybersecurity and improving the law enforcement's ability to combat cyber crimes.
An initiative of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the 'Cyber Commandos' programme envisages creating a specialised force and is a critical step in bolstering India's cyber defence capabilities.
A formal valedictory function for 37 trained officers was conducted on April 1, 2025, at IIT Madras. Senior officers like Dr Sandeep Mittal, IPS, ADGP (Cyber Crime Wing), Tamil Nadu, Dr. Shankar Ram, CEO, and Mr. Balamurali Shankar, Chief Knowledge Officer, Pravartak attended the function.
Apr 01, 2025
Indian University Signs MoU with American University for Research Opportunities
Delhi Technological University (DTU) and the University of Houston (UH) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to intensify academic and research collaboration. The agreement will be extended in 2030, if needed, with the view of facilitating knowledge exchange, collaborative research, and increased opportunities for students.
Under this collaboration, UH and DTU will engage in collaborative educational and research activities. Scholars and faculty will be able to participate in research exchanges, exchange academic publications, and work together on scholarly projects.