Online discovery platform NowFloats closes USD 10mn Series B funding from iron pillar, IIFL

Amid global energy disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the government has assured that the domestic supply of LPG, petrol, diesel, kerosene, and natural gas remains stable, while citizens are urged to avoid panic booking and conserve fuel, said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, today.

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: DES Pune University continues to strengthen its vibrant campus life through its flagship academic, cultural, sporting, and research-driven initiatives - AAROHAN, RANANGAN, PARAMPARA, NAVONMESH, ETFI, and POV, creating a dynamic ecosystem that promotes experiential learning, creativity, leadership, innovation, and overall student development.

Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], March 12: Livasa Hospitals announces its expansion into Ludhiana with the development of a 368-bed multi-speciality tertiary care hospital, marking a significant step in strengthening its healthcare network across Punjab. The new facility will support Livasa's long-term vision of expanding its healthcare footprint to nearly 2,000 beds and improving access to advanced medical care for patients across the region.

New Delhi [India], March 12: In today's digital economy, enterprises depend heavily on uninterrupted technology infrastructure. As global SaaS platforms and OEM technology providers expand across markets, maintaining reliable customer and technical support has become a growing challenge. Companies are no longer looking for basic call center services but for specialized partners who can manage complex IT environments while maintaining speed, quality and brand consistency.

Accra [Ghana] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, has been recognized among the "100 Most Impactful Voices 2026" by ABCD Africa, a prestigious recognition celebrating influential women of African descent who are using their platforms to inspire change, amplify important social conversations, and drive meaningful impact across communities. The list features prominent women leaders and changemakers from 54 African countries and also includes the President of Tanzania. The list came out on the occasion of International Women's Day 2026.

New Delhi [India], March 12: In the dynamic business landscape of the United Arab Emirates, Indian entrepreneurs have played a significant role in shaping several industries. Among them, Satish Sanpal, Founder and Chairman of ANAX Holding, has emerged as a prominent business leader whose ventures span real estate, hospitality, and financial services.

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], March 12: Jindal Steel has been declared the preferred bidder by the Government of Odisha for the Rengalaberha North-East Extension and Nuagan West Iron Ore Block in Keonjhar district. The iron ore block spans approximately 84 hectares. Following the successful conclusion of the online auction, Jindal Steel has committed to a final price offer of 111.15 per cent premium to the Government of Odisha.

Dubai [UAE], March 12: Wizz Financial, the global fintech company specializing in cross-border payments and digital wallets, today announced the completion of its first stablecoin-powered cross-border remittance and treasury transaction originating from the United States, with capabilities into 80 countries, in partnership with BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A. ("BitGo"), an OCC-regulated digital asset trust bank and subsidiary of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO). Through the partnership, Wizz Financial is utilizing BitGo's institutional-grade wallet infrastructure and e-trade services to facilitate the conversion of fiat currency into stablecoins, enabling near-real-time settlement, enhanced liquidity management, and compliant, scalable cross-border remittance flows across its global network as new corridors are progressively launched.

New Delhi [India], March 12: Hyland, the pioneer of The Content Innovation Cloud™, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kumaran Sasikanthan as Managing Director, India and Senior Vice President of Engineering. With more than 25 years of enterprise engineering and leadership experience, Sasikanthan is a seasoned enterprise software executive with a strong track record of scaling global engineering organizations. In this dual role, Sasikanthan will play a strategic leadership role in advancing Hyland's growth across its India operations while also leading the company's global OnBase and Perceptive Content engineering teams. His appointment reflects Hyland's continued investment in India as a key driver of innovation, scale, and global collaboration. Veteran enterprise software leader to drive growth across India operations while advancing Hyland's global engineering strategy and innovation at scale.

New Delhi [India], March 12: Artificial intelligence technology company CognexiaAI has announced the launch of CognexiaAI Legal, India's first AI native legal intelligence platform designed to simplify legal processes, enhance transparency, and improve efficiency across the legal ecosystem. The announcement was made at a launch event attended by policymakers, legal experts, and industry leaders.