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The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 highlight five IITs in the top 100 for Engineering & Technology. IIT Delhi (26th) leads, followed by IIT Bombay (28th), IIT Madras (53rd), IIT Kharagpur (60th), and IIT Kanpur (72nd). Strong employer reputation boosts rankings, but further research impact and global collaborations can improve their global standing.

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D) has been ranked 26th globally in the engineering & technology category in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, improving from its position of 45 last year. IIT-D also ranked highest among Indian institutions, with significant progress in employer reputation and international research network scores.

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the development of Asia's longest Hyperloop tube at IIT Madras, measuring 410 meters, with plans to become the world's longest soon. His visit to Chennai highlighted India's advancements in indigenously testing Hyperloop technology, with promising results and further development of electronic components at Chennai’s Integral Coach Factory.

CSIR-IMMT Bhubaneswar has partnered with Australia's CSIRO to develop innovative technologies for extracting titanium dioxide and vanadium from Indian-origin minerals. This collaboration aims to enhance India's self-reliance in critical minerals by leveraging advanced research capabilities and sustainable extraction processes.

India urged the Netherlands to restrict arms and military technology sales to Pakistan due to its history of sponsoring cross-border terrorism. During a high-level meeting, India highlighted that arming Pakistan undermines regional security and emphasized opportunities for collaboration in shipbuilding, AI, and defense technology research.

India has asked the Netherlands to halt supplying arms and military technology to Pakistan due to its history of sponsoring terrorism. In a meeting between defence ministers, both countries agreed to strengthen ties in defence, security, maritime cooperation, and emerging technologies. Collaboration in shipbuilding and space sectors was also discussed, alongside integrating Indian vendors into Dutch supply chains.