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At 19, he got a job at IIT Kanpur; meet hacker Nisarga Adhikary who exposed CBSE portal flaws
Education | Jun 11, 2026, 01:30 PM ISTNisarga Adhikary has been appointed as an engineer in our cybersecurity team, he is among the youngest to get a role in the institute, IIT Kanpur director Manindra Agrawal said.
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IIT Kanpur suicide row: Education Ministry forms three-member committee to examine suicide incidents
Education | Jan 22, 2026, 06:23 PM ISTThe committee, led by Chairperson NETF (National Educational Technology Forum) Anil Sahasrabudhe, will also review the extent of compliance by IIT Kanpur with the Framework Guidelines for Emotional and Mental Wellbeing of Students in HEIs issued on July 2023.
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IIT Kanpur PhD scholar dies by suicide on campus, second incident in three weeks
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 21, 2026, 08:22 AM ISTA 25-year-old PhD scholar at IIT Kanpur died by suicide, marking the second such incident on campus in 23 days. Police reports suggest he had been facing prolonged mental stress and had taken counselling sessions earlier.
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'Sorry everyone': Final-year BTech student dies by suicide at IIT Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh | Dec 29, 2025, 11:07 PM ISTThe student, Jai Singh Meena, a native of Ajmer in Rajasthan, was enrolled in the Biological Sciences and Bioengineering programme.
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Delhi cloud seeding: Minister Sirsa claims light rain and drop in pollution; trials to continue
Delhi | Oct 29, 2025, 07:35 AM ISTThe operation lasted around 90 minutes, with humidity levels between 15–20%, slightly below ideal but suitable for testing. Sirsa claimed preliminary observations indicated light rainfall (0.1–0.2 mm) around the Delhi–Noida border and a measurable reduction in pollution levels.
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Delhi gears up for first-ever artificial rain, IMD clears cloud seeding pilot project
Delhi | Jun 19, 2025, 12:24 PM ISTThe pilot project will be executed in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, which will oversee the scientific, technical, and operational aspects of the effort.
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Delhi Partners With IIT Kanpur For Cloud Seeding To Fight Pollution — Here's How It Will Work
News | May 20, 2025, 07:23 AM ISTTo combat air pollution and water scarcity, Delhi government and IIT-Kanpur will begin five-day cloud seeding trials, using aircraft to induce rain based on favorable weather conditions, officials confirmed.
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'Kejriwal wants to tune into the Mann ki Baat': IIT Kanpur question goes viral, social media reacts
Trending | Feb 22, 2025, 01:42 PM ISTAn exam question paper of IIT Kanpur’s Department of Electrical Engineering has gone viral on social media, sparking online debate. The question refers to former Delhi Chief Minister and IIT alumnus Arvind Kejriwal, who, after losing the recent assembly elections wants to tune into Mann ki Baat.
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IIT Kanpur PhD student dies by suicide in hostel room, leaves note behind | Details here
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 10, 2025, 10:18 PM ISTA forensic team conducted a thorough investigation of the deceased's room. Preliminary inquiries revealed that he had been under severe stress for the past few days.
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IIT Kanpur receives 1109 job offers, 28 students secure international placements
Career | Dec 24, 2024, 07:48 PM ISTIIT Kanpur’s 2024-25 batch secures 1,109 job offers, including 28 international placements, during the first phase of campus placements.
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PhD student at IIT-Kanpur hangs herself in hostel room, 3rd incident in a month
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 18, 2024, 04:28 PM ISTAccording to the police, the deceased was a native of Jharkhand's Dumka and she was pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering. She got admission to the institute on December 29 last year.
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IIT-Kanpur student dies by allegedly suicide in hostel room
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 11, 2024, 08:11 PM ISTIndian Institute of Technology-Kanpur in a statement said a forensic team has taken stock of the matter and the institute is awaiting further investigation by the police to determine the likely cause of death.
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SHOCKING! Professor Sameer Khandekar dies at IIT Kanpur while giving lecture on good health
Uttar Pradesh | Dec 23, 2023, 09:43 PM ISTKanpur news: Administrative officers of the institute said that he was completely fit and are in shock after hearing about his sudden death. Former Director Prof. Abhay Karandikar and several senior professors of IIT Kanpur expressed their grief over Khandekar's demise.
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Artificial rain, proposed by IIT Kanpur, likely to be attempted to curb air pollution: Delhi govt
Delhi | Nov 08, 2023, 07:32 PM ISTThis groundbreaking proposal, initially suggested by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, aims to reduce pollution levels and enhance air quality in the city.
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VIDEO: Sports fest takes wild turn as Kabaddi players throw chairs, beat each other at IIT Kanpur
Trending | Oct 09, 2023, 08:59 PM ISTIIT Kanpur VIRAL VIDEO: The players fought with each other for some unknown reason and engaged in a violent fight using chairs. The video of the incident has gone viral on all social media platforms.
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IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2023: Registration for 85 Junior Technician and other posts begins
Jobs | Sep 17, 2023, 05:41 PM ISTThe application process for IIT Kanpur Junior Technician and other post recruitment has started on September 4 and will conclude on October 16, 2023 (up to 5 PM).
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Gyanvapi case: IIT-Kanpur team to join ASI officials in scientific survey on Day 5 in Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 09, 2023, 09:13 AM ISTThe court emphasised that the scientific survey by ASI was essential in the pursuit of justice. In any case, was clarified that the study wouldn't include any type of excavation inside the premises.
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GATE 2023 Exam: Scheduled on Feb 4, 5, 11 and 12 | Check here admit card
Higher Studies | Feb 01, 2023, 05:01 PM ISTGATE 2023 Exam: The IIT Kanpur will conduct the GATE 2023 Examination from February 4, 2023. Check here for the admit card and the latest updates.
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IIT-Kanpur to collaborate with Canadian university on Joint Degree Program
Education | Jan 19, 2023, 03:38 PM ISTJoint Degree Program: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) and the University of Alberta, Canada have signed an agreement for a joint degree program (JDP) and research collaborations.
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Choose challenge, not comfort: PM Modi tells IIT-Kanpur graduates during convocation
News | Dec 28, 2021, 01:56 PM ISTLauding the contribution of students, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the world of technology is getting priceless gifts from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. Addressing the 54th convocation ceremony of IIT Kanpur, the prime minister said, "Today is a day of double happiness for Kanpur. On one hand, Kanpur is getting a metro rail facility and on the other hand, the world of technology is also getting priceless gifts from IIT Kanpur."