Inauguration of BEASPIRE, IEEE Day 2025 celebration at Bearys Institute of Technology
Mangaluru: The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangaluru, organized the inauguration of its departmental association, BEASPIRE, in conjunction with the IEEE Day 2025 celebration.
The inauguration was graced by Dr. Monika Sadananda, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Mangalore University, who delivered an insightful interactive session on “Education for a Rapidly Changing World.” Dr. Monika underscored the importance of adaptability, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning in the contemporary educational landscape. She encouraged students to cultivate both technical proficiency and social responsibility to effectively contribute to an evolving global environment.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. The event was coordinated by Prof. Nikitha C, faculty member of the ECE Department, while Akkmala, a student of ECE, served as the Master of Ceremony.
As part of the occasion, several technical and recreational activities, including quizzes, games, and speeches, were organized to promote teamwork, creativity, and holistic learning among students.
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Rupee falls 9 paise to all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai (PTI): Rupee depreciated 9 paise to an all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows.
Forex traders said rupee is trading with a negative bias as investors are in wait and watch mode and awaiting cues from the India-US trade deal front.
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.53 against the US dollar, then fell further to an all-time intraday low of 90.58 against the greenback, registering a fall of 9 paise over its previous close.
On Friday, the rupee had slipped 17 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.49 against the American currency.
Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.05 per cent lower at 98.35.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 0.52 per cent at USD 61.44 per barrel in futures trade.
On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share benchmark index Sensex was trading 298.86 points lower at 84,968.80, while the Nifty was down 121.40 points at 25,925.55.
Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth Rs 1,114.22 crore on Friday, according to exchange data.
"FPIs continue to be in selling mode in equity and debt while RBI has been selling dollars to fund their long positions," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP.
