
Indian Supreme Court addresses IIT Delhi student suicide, stresses judicial compliance
Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan referenced the tragic incident during hearings, urging relevant authorities to strictly follow previous court directives.
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Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan referenced the tragic incident during hearings, urging relevant authorities to strictly follow previous court directives.

The director of IIT Delhi has issued a stern warning to protesting students, cautioning that continued escalation and aggressive chanting could lead to disciplinary action.

An Uttarakhand police chief has withdrawn from the investigation panel examining the August fall of IIT Delhi student Rishikesh Kumar amid mounting public controversy.

Ranka highlighted that the student was dealing with mental health issues after the loss of his father and the institution failed to provide support.
A 31-year-old M.Sc. Physics student at IIT Delhi died after reportedly jumping from a sixth-floor campus building. Police are investigating the incident.

Technology continues to play a crucial role in enabling Generation Z to express themselves and find their unique voice, exemplified by the IIT Delhi's 'Gen-Z' post office where students utilize UPI and texting for services.

Prime Minister Modi delivered a speech at the IIT Delhi convocation in 2026, highlighting moments such as being 'first in my bloodline' and emphasizing that 'life's not a leaderboard'.
Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra, civil engineering graduates from IIT Delhi, founded Animall Technologies, a digital marketplace for cattle trading, which has grown into a ₹565 crore startup.

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has introduced a new certificate course designed to educate participants on various aspects of Intellectual Property.

IIT Delhi outlines its approach to achieving success in QS rankings, highlighting a commitment to research impact, sustainability initiatives, and student-centric education.

An IIT Delhi graduate who pursued a PhD in the US has reportedly surpassed Thomas Edison to become the 7th top inventor in America, recognized for their significant contributions to technology.

A memorandum submitted to a Parliamentary Committee highlights that many departments at IIT Delhi do not have a single faculty member from the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, raising concerns about undue scrutiny.

IIT Delhi has announced the opening of applications for its Summer Research Fellowship program for the year 2026, inviting interested candidates to apply.


Students at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi have temporarily suspended their demonstrations after reporting tangible administrative progress on their key grievances.
In response to a tragic student suicide at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, which sparked campus protests, officials are advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of the national higher education framework to address systemic pressures.

Amid student protests, Delhi Police have registered a case of abetment to suicide following the death of a 31-year-old student at IIT Delhi. The investigation is ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the student's death.
Students at IIT Delhi boycotted classes and staged a protest demanding justice for a deceased peer, calling for an independent investigation into administrative failures and accountability for officials.
An IIT Delhi engineer achieved AIR 7 in a competitive exam, successfully balancing an 8-hour job at Intel with late-night preparations for ISRO.

Addressing the 57th convocation ceremony of IIT Delhi, Prime Minister Modi praised engineers with the remark 'First In My Bloodline To Build Rocket' and told graduates they were carrying out a dream for the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a key message to graduates at the 57th convocation of IIT Delhi, urging them to contribute to the journey of building a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India). He emphasized their role in shaping the nation's future.

IIT Delhi and NatWest Group have partnered to launch the FinTech Frontier Program, an initiative aimed at fostering research and collaboration with startups in the financial technology sector.

IIT Delhi in India and Sorbonne University in France have initiated a new joint master's and PhD program.

Two Hong Kong universities and several South Korean institutions achieved record highs in the latest QS global rankings, with HKU and CUHK entering the top 20. Concurrently, IIT Delhi climbed to 118th, becoming the highest-ranked Indian university, while IIT Bombay saw a slight drop.

Mukesh Singh, the current police chief of Ladakh and an IIT Delhi graduate with extensive experience in counter-insurgency, has been appointed as the new top police officer for Manipur.
Indian-origin entrepreneur Anant Yardi has pledged an additional $8 million to IIT Delhi, bringing his total donation to approximately $16 million, to bolster artificial intelligence research.



The institute's director publicly criticized protesters for using humiliating and threatening language during demonstrations sparked by the recent death of a student on campus.
Relatives of Rishikesh Kumar, an IIT Delhi student who recently died, report he suffered from worsening mental health and suicidal thoughts in his final week, potentially linked to administrative pressures.

IIT Delhi has formed an external inquiry committee to investigate the death of a student, expressing profound sorrow and deep shock. The deceased student's brother has alleged institutional apathy, stating that children are sent to study, not to return as dead bodies.

A 31-year-old student jumped to his death from the 6th floor of a building at IIT Delhi. Police responded to the incident and the student was declared dead at the campus hospital.
Indian engineer and scientist Arogyaswami Paulraj's pioneering work, from developing indigenous sonar for the Indian Navy in 1971 to his contributions to MIMO technology, has significantly influenced 4G and 5G networks.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated US Vice President Usha Vance on the birth of her son during a phone call. This interaction occurred while PM Modi also commented on the low number of female medal winners at IIT Delhi.

A significant number of graduating students from IIT Delhi, specifically 1,245, opted for civil services, entrepreneurial ventures, or further higher education instead of accepting traditional job offers.

The Centre for Executive Education (CEP) at IIT Delhi has opened admissions for its Advanced Certificate in Agentic AI program, which is scheduled to commence on September 26.

Actor Amol Parashar discussed his decision to quit his job after graduating from IIT Delhi, revealing that his parents initially kept his career change a secret for months.

IIT Delhi has signed Memoranda of Understanding with 18 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) to introduce the ALIGN program, fostering academic and research collaboration.

A study by IIT Delhi suggests that mitigating sulfur dioxide emissions from coal power plants could prevent over 124,000 deaths annually across India.

DeepLase, a spinout company from IIT Delhi, has successfully raised a ₹6 crore seed funding round, co-led by investment firms Kavachh and Yali Capital.
