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UP: Fire breaks out at Galla Mandi in Kanpur, five people injured
Kanpur, May 13: A massive fire broke out at Galla Mandi in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Tuesday, leaving five people injured and prompting a large-scale firefighting operation.
India's first Semiconductor Chip for D2M heralds leapfrog to next generation broadcasting
Mumbai, May 6: : At the recently concluded WAVES 2025 Summit held at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai, thought leaders and policymakers came together for a landmark session titled "Revolutionizing Content Delivery: The Promise of Next Generation Broadcasting."
Youth of the country is ready and disruptive: PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi, April 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday applauded the nation's youth, calling them ready and disruptive, and further stated that the country's youth were establishing milestones in research and driving breakthrough innovations.
Make in India initiative to get boost with Direct-to-Mobile phones
Mumbai, April 28: Ahead of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai, Free Stream Technologies (incubated at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur), Lava International and HMD have announced launch plans under way to meet mass consumer demand for Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) phones ahead of large-scale field trials in India.
With Rs146 Cr PAT, Zupee reports first-ever profit, reinforces position as India's leading skill gaming platform
New Delhi, April 22: Zupee, India's leading skill-based gaming platform, on Tuesday announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, posting Rs1,123 crore in net revenue. The company also reported a net profit of Rs 146 crore, marking its first annual profitability since inception, corroborating strong business fundamentals and sustainable growth.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath takes stock of preparations ahead of PM's visit to Kanpur
Kanpur, April 20: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inspected the venue of a public meeting ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Kanpur visit.
UP: CM Yogi takes metro ride from Nayaganj to Rawatpur in Kanpur
Kanpur, April 20: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday took a metro ride from Nayaganj metro station to Rawatpur metro station in Kanpur.
Kanpur's Chromium Crisis: NGT pushes for immediate action on water supply
New Delhi, April 17: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed the Uttar Pradesh government and relevant authorities to ensure a sufficient supply of clean water in areas affected by chromium contamination, including Rania in Kanpur Dehat, Rakhi Mandi in Kanpur Nagar, and Fatehpur.
Foreign invaders exploited internal divisions in Indian society, says Mohan Bhagwat
Kanpur, April 14: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, Dr Mohan Bhagwat, on Monday said that foreign invaders exploited internal divisions in Indian society and took advantage of it.
NFRA, IIT Kanpur jointly organise Hackathon on large language models, generative AI
New Delhi, March 30: The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur jointly organised a Hackathon to encourage students to build cutting-edge solutions using Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI.
NFRA and IIT Kanpur host Hackathon to simplify financial statements using AI
New Delhi, March 30: The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) and IIT Kanpur have jointly organised a hackathon to encourage students to develop advanced solutions using Large Language Models (LLM) and generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), an official statement said on Sunday.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurates 'Techkriti 2025', intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival at IIT Kanpur
New Delhi, March 28: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asia's largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at IIT Kanpur, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan calls for tech infusion for future security
New Delhi, March 28: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan emphasised the importance of embracing technological advancements, strategic thinking and adaptability are key to meeting future security challenges, said an official on Friday.
IIT Kanpur develops revolutionary seagrass-based sponge to control bleeding in emergencies
Kanpur, March 24: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur's Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) achieved a breakthrough in emergency medical care with the development of a haemostatic sponge made from seagrass and cellulose.
Uttar Pradesh CM takes stock of developmental projects, law and order in Kanpur
Kanpur, March 23: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a review meeting with officers and public representatives to take stock of the developmental project works and the law and order situation in Kanpur division on Sunday.
Gautam Adani visits defence manufacturing unit in Kanpur, witnesses innovation
New Delhi, March 5: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited the Adani Defence and Aerospace site in Kanpur. Taking to X, the Adani Group chief said he was Inspired to witness the Adani team's incredible innovation and "rock solid commitment" to India's self-reliance in defence.
Capability assessment workshop on drones and autonomous systems concludes at IIT Kanpur
Kanpur, February 26: A workshop on drones and autonomous systems at IIT Kanpur, held in collaboration with MP-IDSA, brought together experts from the government, military, and industry to discuss India's progress in drone technology and the steps needed to strengthen its ecosystem.
IT Kanpur develops solar dehydration technology to boost farmers' income, reduce post-harvest losses
Kanpur, February 14: In a ground-breaking step towards reducing post-harvest losses and increasing farmers' income, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur's Ranjit Singh Rozi Shiksha Kendra has developed an innovative solar dehydration technique to enhance the value of farm produce, officials said.
IIT Kanpur develops unique robotic hand exoskeleton for stroke rehabilitation
Kanpur, Jan 11: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) said on Saturday it has developed a unique brain-computer interface-based robotic hand exoskeleton that can help in stroke rehabilitation and redefine post-stroke therapy by accelerating recovery.