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Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
‘Time for Indian tech companies to focus on country's needs': PM Modi in Bengaluru
'Indian tech companies have made a mark globally, developing software and products for the entire world. It is now time to prioritise India's own needs more strongly and must accelerate the development of new products, especially as software and apps are now being used across every domain,' PM Modi said after inaugurating critical mobility infrastructure projects in Bengaluru. On Sunday, Modi inaugurated the 19.16 km Yellow Line of Bengaluru metro worth around Rs 7,160 crore, thus expanding the city's metro network to 96 km. He also laid the foundation stone of the Bengaluru Metro Phase-3 project worth over Rs 15,610 crore and flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains at KSR railway station, Bengaluru. Vande Bharat trains were launched between Bengaluru and Belagavi, Nagpur and Pune, and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Amritsar. Modi also undertook a metro ride on the newly inaugurated metro line from Ragigudda metro station to Electronic City station. Addressing the gathering at the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, Modi stated that it is essential for India to reach new heights in emerging fields. Calling for focused efforts to lead in emerging fields, the prime minister stressed the need to strengthen Bengaluru and Karnataka's presence in 'Make in India' and the manufacturing sector. He urged that India's products must adhere to the 'Zero Defect, Zero Effect' standard, meaning they should be flawless in quality and have no negative impact on the environment. Stressing India's economic strides, PM Modi said, 'India is currently the fastest-growing major economy in the world. In the past 11 years, India's economy has risen from the 10th position to the top five globally, and is rapidly progressing toward becoming one of the top three economies.' He attributed this momentum to the spirit of 'Reform, Perform and Transform,' driven by clear intent and honest efforts. Modi also highlighted that before 2014, India's total exports had reached only $468 billion, whereas today, that figure has risen to $824 billion. He also remarked that earlier, India used to import mobile phones, but now, the country is among the top five exporters of mobile handsets. He noted that Bengaluru has played a significant role in this transformation and that India's electronics exports have now increased to nearly $38 billion from $6 billion in 2014. He also highlighted that 11 years ago, India's automobile exports stood at approximately $16 billion, and that figure has more than doubled, making India the fourth-largest automobile exporter globally. Acknowledging the contribution of the youth of Bengaluru and Karnataka in Operation Sindoor, Modi highlighted the success of Indian forces in the operation, noting their capability to destroy terrorist hideouts deep across the border. He attributed the success of Operation Sindoor to the power of technology and the strength of 'Make in India' in the defence sector.
India Today
12-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
IIIT Bangalore student bags record package of Rs 1.45 crore in silver jubilee year
At its silver jubilee convocation, the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) announced that one of its iMTech students secured a record annual package of Rs 1.45 crore -- the highest in the institute's history. The placement, finalised ahead of the convocation, made waves as the institute celebrated its 25th on July 8, the convocation saw 372 students graduate across programmes including Integrated MTech, MTech, MSc in Digital Society, MSc by Research, and PhD. The event was attended by notable guests like Prof. Govindan Rangarajan (IISc Director), Dr. Venkat Padmanabhan (Microsoft Research India MD), and IIIT-B Chairman Kris the top offer, 14 students received packages over Rs 60 lakh, 67 students landed jobs offering more than Rs 40 lakh, and 180+ students bagged packages above Rs 20 lakh per year—an impressive placement run for the Class of RESEARCH, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP HONOURED Top academic achievers were recognised with gold medals: Valipireddy Pranathi, Monjoy Narayan Choudhury, and Sookthi Bhat Entrepreneur of the Year medal was awarded to Ananda Prakash Professor Debabrata Das highlighted the students' achievements in areas like AI/ML, NLP, wireless tech, and advanced software systems. 'Several students have secured patents,' he said, adding that the cohort stood out for its diversity, innovation, and in 1998, IIIT-Bangalore has grown into one of India's top tech institutes, known for its industry-ready talent and consistent placement performance. The record-breaking placement and silver jubilee milestone underline its impact.- Ends
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
IIIT-Bangalore marks 25th convocation with graduation of 372 students
Bangalore: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore) marked a major milestone with its 25th Annual Convocation, celebrating the graduation of 372 students across diverse academic programs. The ceremony also highlighted the institute's expanding global impact through its pioneering work in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), now influencing the lives of nearly 1 billion people worldwide. The convocation was graced by eminent guests, including Prof. Govindan Rangarajan, Director of IISc Bangalore, as Chief Guest, and Dr. Venkat Padmanabhan, Managing Director of Microsoft Research India, as Guest of Honour. Kris Gopalakrishnan, Padma Bhushan awardee and Chairman of IIIT-B's Governing Body, presided over the event alongside Prof. Debabrata Das, Director of IIIT-Bangalore. This year's graduates included 142 students from the Integrated program, 192 from the program, 12 from the in Digital Society, 10 from the M.S. by Research, and 16 Ph.D. scholars. Top performers were recognized with gold medals, including Institute Gold Medals awarded to Valipireddy Pranathi ( Monjoy Narayan Choudhury (iMTech), and Sookthi Bhat Kav ( Digital Society). The Late Sri N. Rama Rao Medal for Entrepreneur of the Year was awarded to Ananda Prakash Verma. In a landmark achievement, an iMTech student secured a record-breaking placement package of ₹1.45 crore. Additionally, 14 students received annual offers exceeding ₹60 lakh, 67 students surpassed ₹40 lakh, and over 180 students received packages above ₹20 lakh per annum.
New Indian Express
07-07-2025
- New Indian Express
IIIT Bangalore celebrates graduation of 372 students
BENGALURU: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) marked its 25th annual convocation on Sunday, celebrating the graduation of 372 students from across five academic programmes. The graduates included 142 students from the Integrated Master of Technology (iMTech) programme, 192 from the Master of Technology (MTech) programme, 12 from the Master of Science in Digital Society, 10 from the Master of Science by Research, and 16 PhD scholars. Three institute gold medals, along with several other academic and merit-based awards, were presented to outstanding students. Valipireddy Pranathi walked away with two prestigious honours: the institute gold medal in MTech and the Visvesvaraya Scholarship Award. 'I had software job offers after my BTech, but my heart was always in core electronics,' she said. 'With constant push from my professors, unwavering support from family and friends, and a desire to keep growing, I'm proud to graduate with a 4.0 CGPA.' Bengaluru girl Sookthi Bhatt Kav won a gold medal in MSc Digital Society. 'Coming from a History background, I never imagined this. But IIIT-B showed me that tech is also about people and power. My thesis explored how UPI impacts inclusion and surveillance. This win is for all social science voices in tech.' 'I was probably one of the last to make it into IIIT-B,' recalled Monjoy Narayan Choudhury, the iMTech CSE topper and Google-bound graduate from Guwahati, who also got the Visvesvaraya Scholarship Award. 'From struggling in science as a kid to switching streams and publishing AI research, I wanted to prove that people like me, from the Northeast, belong here too.' For Chaitanya Manas, who was named Student of the Year, the key was consistency and involvement. 'You can't plan for an award like this. I just showed up at debate club, TEDx, council work, and still kept my grades up. It still feels surreal.' Quietly working behind the scenes, Anshul Akhilesh Madurwar earned the Late Shri N Ramarao Medal for All-Rounder of the Year. 'I'm not the loudest person. But I kept pushing quietly, eight papers, assistive tech, global collaborations. This medal means everything.'
The Hindu
06-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
IIIT-B student gets record ₹1.45 crore package as institute celebrates silver jubilee convocation
The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) marked a milestone on Sunday as an Integrated (iMTech) student secured a record-breaking annual package of ₹1.45 crore during campus placements, the highest ever in the institute's 25-year history, according to IIIT-B. This was announced during the Silver Jubilee Convocation Ceremony held on the IIIT-B campus, where 372 students graduated across various programmes. The convocation saw 142 students graduate from the iMTech programme, 192 from the MTech programme, 12 from MSc in Digital Society, 10 from MSc by Research, and 16 PhD scholars. Top academic performers were recognised with medals. According to a release, this year's placement season has been especially noteworthy. 14 students received annual packages exceeding ₹60 lakh, 67 students received offers above ₹40 lakh, and more than 180 students secured packages above ₹20 lakh per annum. Parallel to the convocation celebrations, the institute highlighted its growing global role in shaping Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). At a press conference, the institute's Director, Prof. Debabrata Das unveiled key initiatives led by the Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI), a non-profit team working across 60 countries. Among IIIT-B's flagship contributions is MOSIP (Modular Open Source Identity Platform), which has issued over 136 million digital IDs in 27 countries and is expected to reach nearly one billion people within three years. 'MOSIP is a homegrown product from India to the world. It reflects IIIT-B's mission to foster ethical, scalable, and inclusive digital tools,' Prof. Das said. The platform has earned international accolades, including the Future of Government award and a 'Champion' recognition at the 2024 World Summit on the Information Society in Geneva. He further stated that building on MOSIP's success, the institute has launched INJI, a next-generation, privacy-centric data exchange platform, now adopted by four countries. Backed by partners like the Gates Foundation and NORAD, IIIT-B's DPI ecosystem also includes projects like OpenG2P and COSS, aimed at driving policy innovation and societal transformation. Beyond DPI, IIIT-B's other initiatives include the E-Health Research Centre's collaboration with NIMHANS on the Tele-MANAS mental health programme, the AI for Inclusion (A4I) initiative with Microsoft Philanthropies, and advanced telecom R&D through the COMET Foundation. In recognition of its sustainability efforts, IIIT-B was awarded the International Green University Award for the third consecutive year. The governing body has also approved ₹817 crore for the construction of a new East Campus over the next seven years, the release said.
