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United News of India
10 hours ago
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- United News of India
Shoolini University retains top private university spot in India in QS rankings
Solan, June 19 (UNI) Shoolini University in Himachal Pradesh has once again been named the top private university in India, according to the QS World University Rankings 2026, released by global higher education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). This year, Shoolini University has moved up significantly in the global rankings from 587 last year to 503 out of 1,501 institutions worldwide. This big jump shows the university's growing global reputation and its strong focus on quality education and research, a release said. Among all Indian universities in the rankings, Shoolini now stands at 11th position, moving up from 14th last year, while continuing to lead as India's highest-ranked private university. A standout achievement for Shoolini is its performance in the Citations per Faculty metric, which reflects research impact. The university has been ranked 138th globally in this category, reaffirming its position as the top-ranked private university in India for research excellence. Shoolini University Founder and Chancellor Prof. P.K. Khosla said, 'Our consistent rise in global rankings reflects the academic and research culture we've nurtured over the years. It's rewarding to see our efforts gaining international recognition as we work toward building a truly world-class university from India' Vishal Anand, Pro Chancellor, Shoolini University remarked, 'It's a proud moment to once again be recognised as India's leading private university. Securing the 138th global rank in Citations per Faculty highlights the strength of our research ecosystem and the meaningful work being done by our faculty and scholars.' Prof. Atul Khosla, Vice-Chancellor Shoolini University, congratulated all faculty members, staff, and students for their dedication and relentless efforts that have contributed to this milestone. The QS World University Rankings 2026 assessed institutions across a range of metrics, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty and students, and sustainability. A total of 54 Indian institutions featured in this year's rankings, with Shoolini University continuing to stand out as a leader in research and innovation among them. UNI AK RN
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India develops anti-stealth Surya VHF radar as China plans to give stealth 5th genereation fighter jets to Pakistan: Report
Anti stealth Surya VHF radar Radar deployment comes amid reports of China giving stealth jets to Pak Role in Operation Sindoor Live Events Surya VHF radar: A showcase of indigenous defense tech (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a major step toward strengthening India's air defense capabilities, a Bengaluru-based company has reportedly delivered first of six stealth-detecting radars to Indian Air Force under Rs 200 crore contract. The indigenous Surya Very High Frequency (VHF) radar systems, developed entirely in India, was reportedly handed over in mid-March Surya radar is a mobile, solid-state 3D radar system developed to track stealth aircraft and low-observable aerial targets. It operates in the VHF band, which allows it to detect targets that typically evade conventional high-frequency radar systems. Using longer wavelengths, the radar can identify stealth objects by minimising the effect of radar-absorbing materials. It offers a detection range of 360 kilometers for a target with a radar cross-section of 2 square meters and features a staring mode for enhanced on two 6×6 vehicles, the radar performs 10 rotations per minute to ensure full coverage. It is designed to support rapid deployment and operations in diverse radar's deployment has attracted attention from global defense analysts. Its capacity to detect stealth aircraft, including Chinese J-20 fighters and Wing Loong drones, may influence regional security dynamics. When integrated with other indigenous systems such as Akash and QRSAM missiles, the Surya radar strengthens India's multi-layered defense delivery follows Operation Sindoor , launched after a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. During the operation, India's air defense network—including S-400 Sudarshan Chakra, Akash, and Akashteer systems—repelled a large-scale aerial attack involving drones and missiles from Surya radar's ability to detect stealth threats could have provided critical early warning in such scenarios. It is expected to complement other Indian-made systems like the Ashwini Low-Level Transportable Radar developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).The radar was presented at Aero India 2025, where it drew interest from international delegations. Its potential for export and cooperation with friendly nations positions India as a growing player in defense technology. Vishal Anand, Assistant Vice-President of Projects at Alpha Design had said the radar is designed & developed in BHARAT itself, during the Aero India 2025 Surya VHF radar is seen as a significant addition to India's Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) framework. Integrated with systems like Akashteer, the radar helps enable real-time response to aerial radar's introduction is aimed at reducing dependence on imported defense technology under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The remaining five radars are expected to be delivered over the next few months.
