, Jan. 3 -- Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Friday launched 'IITM Global Research Foundation', a landmark international initiative of Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), in the campus.

The launch marks a significant milestone in IIT Madras' journey to become the world's first multinational university, positioning the institute as a globally-networked hub for education, research, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Jaishankar also inaugurated 'IITM Festival Fortnight,' which includes the Open House, through which the public is given access to IITMs' labs and innovation centres, Shaastra, the annual technical festival and Saarang, the annual cultural festival.

While Shaastra 2026 is being held from 2nd ...