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  IIT Kanpur suicide row: Education Ministry forms three-member committee to examine suicide incidents

  Education | January 22, 2026 18:23 IST

  The 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 | January 21, 2026 8:22 IST

  A 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 | December 29, 2025 23:07 IST

  The 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 | October 29, 2025 7:35 IST

  The 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 | June 19, 2025 12:24 IST

  The 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 7:23 IST

  To 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 | February 22, 2025 13:42 IST

  An 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 | February 10, 2025 22:18 IST

  A 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 | December 24, 2024 19:48 IST

  IIT 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 | January 18, 2024 16:28 IST

  According 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 | January 11, 2024 20:11 IST

  Indian 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 | December 23, 2023 21:43 IST

  Kanpur 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 | November 08, 2023 19:32 IST

  This 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 | October 09, 2023 20:59 IST

  IIT 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

  September 17, 2023 17:41 IST

  The 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 | August 09, 2023 9:13 IST

  The 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 | February 01, 2023 17:01 IST

  GATE 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 | January 19, 2023 15:38 IST

  Joint 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 | December 28, 2021 13:56 IST

  Lauding 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."

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  IIT Kanpur has set many examples of mutual cooperation with state govt, says Yogi Adityanath

  News | December 28, 2021 13:00 IST

  Speaking at the 54th convocation of IIT Kanpur, Yogi Adityanath elaborated the contributions of the institution. He said, 'To fulfill the vision of a self-reliant India, the country has implemented the new National Education Policy in 2020. IIT Kanpur has set many examples of mutual cooperation with the state govt.'