<h1>KIIT officials appear before committee investigating Nepalese student's alleged suicide and tensions; accountability demanded.</h1> Senior officials from the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha, including its founder, appeared before a state government committee investigating the alleged suicide of a Nepalese student and subsequent tensions involving Nepalese students. The inquiry, led by the additional chief secretary, is examining the circumstances of the student's death and the institute's response, including the suspension of students and the temporary closure of the institute. Two senior officials were accused of making derogatory remarks about Nepal, leading to their suspension and appearance before the committee. The incident has sparked demands for accountability from political figures.