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Adani University, IIT Mandi sign MoU for joint research, student exchange
Five-year agreement to enable joint research, student and faculty exchange, and academic programmes across institutions
 "Adani University, IIT Mandi sign MoU for joint research, student exchange")
WGC proposes shared infrastructure to fix fragmented digital gold market
The World Gold Council has proposed a 'Gold as a Service' model to standardise digital gold and address trust and interoperability gaps
 "WGC proposes shared infrastructure to fix fragmented digital gold market")
Nazara to acquire 50% stake in two gaming firms for $100.3 million
Nazara UK will initially acquire 50 per cent of the equity in Bluetile and Bestplay
 "Nazara to acquire 50% stake in two gaming firms for $100.3 million")
Amritanshu Khaitan quits McLeod Russel board citing personal reasons
Promoter family member resigns as non-executive director citing personal reasons, amid efforts to streamline roles within the Khaitan group
 "Amritanshu Khaitan quits McLeod Russel board citing personal reasons")
Over 1.7 million tonnes of India's oil, LNG, LPG stuck in Strait of Hormuz
There are now 3 vessels on the east side after one more Indian-flagged ship joined them
 "Over 1.7 million tonnes of India's oil, LNG, LPG stuck in Strait of Hormuz")
Japan PM Takaichi heads to US for 'tough' talks with Trump amid Iran war
Takaichi will be in the hot seat figuring out what best to offer to Trump. Experts say showing commitment and progress in investment deals is key to a successful summit
 "Japan PM Takaichi heads to US for 'tough' talks with Trump amid Iran war")
RBI to infuse ₹75,000 crore via three-day VRR auction as liquidity tightens
Central bank to hold three-day VRR auction on Friday as surplus liquidity falls below ₹1 trillion amid advance tax and GST outflows
 "RBI to infuse ₹75,000 crore via three-day VRR auction as liquidity tightens")
Over 100 stock brokers settle Sebi case on misleading algo returns claims
Brokers including Zerodha and Angel One pay ₹1 lakh each to settle case over links with algo platforms that claimed guaranteed or consistent returns
 "Over 100 stock brokers settle Sebi case on misleading algo returns claims")
Securities Appellate Tribunal grants partial relief to Computech Sharecap
Tribunal modifies Sebi order, restrains firm from onboarding new clients for one year instead of cancelling registration over compliance lapses
 "Securities Appellate Tribunal grants partial relief to Computech Sharecap")
PM Modi stresses safe navigation in Hormuz in talks with Kuwait, UAE
Modi discusses West Asia situation with Kuwait Crown Prince and UAE President, emphasising maritime security and diplomatic engagement for regional stability
 "PM Modi stresses safe navigation in Hormuz in talks with Kuwait, UAE")
MCA aligns accounting standards with OECD's Pillar Two Model Rules
Companies must disclose exposure to Pillar Two income taxes under revised AS 22, while small and medium-sized firms are exempt from the new requirements
 "MCA aligns accounting standards with OECD's Pillar Two Model Rules")
India's outbound FDI falls to $2.76 billion in February: RBI data
Overseas investment declines year-on-year and sequentially, with moderation in equity commitments and mixed trends in loans and guarantees
 "India's outbound FDI falls to $2.76 billion in February: RBI data")
RBI grants approvals for Bain Capital's joint control in Manappuram Finance
Lender secures approvals for ₹4,385 crore investment, with Bain Capital set to acquire stake and become joint promoter alongside existing shareholders
 "RBI grants approvals for Bain Capital's joint control in Manappuram Finance")
IMMT Bhubaneswar develops tech to make refractory bricks from bauxite waste
CSIR institute develops process to convert mining waste into high-performance bricks, offering cost benefits and industrial applications across key sectors
 "IMMT Bhubaneswar develops tech to make refractory bricks from bauxite waste")
Conversational AI startup VerbaFlo raises $7 million led by Pi Labs
Funds will be used to expand in the US and other markets, invest in product development, and scale the team of the real estate-focused AI platform
 "Conversational AI startup VerbaFlo raises $7 million led by Pi Labs")
Trump asks if 'finishing off' Iran would make 'allies' reopen Hormuz Strait
Trump questioned whether stronger action against Iran would compel allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting tensions over burden-sharing in safeguarding global trade routes
 "Trump asks if 'finishing off' Iran would make 'allies' reopen Hormuz Strait")
Ishan Kishan to lead SRH if Cummins fails to recover before IPL 2026 opener
SRH are scheduled to begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28
 "Ishan Kishan to lead SRH if Cummins fails to recover before IPL 2026 opener")
Supreme Court to examine 1978 'industry' ruling on merits, rejects plea
Top court to assess correctness of landmark Bangalore Water Supply ruling, holding that the reference must be decided despite changes in the statutory framework
 "Supreme Court to examine 1978 'industry' ruling on merits, rejects plea")
Union Cabinet approves ₹6,969 crore Barabanki-Bahraich highway project
Four-lane NH-927 project to be built under hybrid annuity mode will ease congestion, cut travel time and improve connectivity, including links to Nepal border
 "Union Cabinet approves ₹6,969 crore Barabanki-Bahraich highway project")
Gulf war jitters disrupt art routes, but India market remains resilient
Galleries rethink Art Dubai participation amid uncertainty, while strong domestic demand cushions impact
 "Gulf war jitters disrupt art routes, but India market remains resilient")