Mangalore: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangalore, in association with the IEEE Bangalore Section and IEEE Mangalore Subsection, will host the Faculty Conclave – 2025 on September 20 at the institute’s International Seminar Hall.

The conclave will be inaugurated by Dr. Chandrakanta Kumar, Chair of IEEE Bangalore Section and Project Director at ISRO. He is expected to speak on the role of faculty in fostering innovation, promoting research, and preparing students for the demands of a rapidly changing technological environment. Drawing from his experience at ISRO, he is also likely to encourage faculty to strive for excellence in both teaching and research.

The event will be attended by several academicians and IEEE leaders, including Dr. S. V. Sathyanarayana, Dean (R&D), JNNCE and Chair of IEEE Mangalore Subsection; Dr. Chengappa M. R., Vice Chair, TC, IEEE Bangalore and ORAN Specialist; Dr. Parameshachari B. D., Vice Chair, MDC, IEEE Bangalore Section and HOD of ECE at NMIT; Dr. Arun Balodi, Professor, DSU and Senior Member of IEEE Bangalore; Mr. Subramanya Navada, Secretary, IEEE Bangalore Section and Associate at JPMorgan Chase; and Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha, Principal, Bearys Institute of Technology.

Sessions during the conclave will focus on innovative teaching practices, industry-academia partnerships, designing future-ready curricula, and the importance of faculty development initiatives. Speakers are also expected to stress interdisciplinary collaboration and share perspectives on emerging areas such as communications and space technologies.

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New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.

The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.

The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.

As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.

The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.