NITK (formerly NIT Karnataka) marks its 67th Foundation Day and signs a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IIT Dharwad. According to reports, the agreement is signed as part of the institute’s foundation day celebrations and involves collaboration between the two institutions. The MoU follows a formal partnership initiative between NITK and IIT Dharwad, with both campuses using the event to announce the relationship. The Hindu notes that NIT-K signs a pact with IIT Dharwad on its foundation day, while Times of India describes the occasion as NITK’s 67th Foundation Day and highlights the signing of the MoU with IIT Dharwad. While the specific areas of cooperation are not detailed in the provided excerpts, the coverage is consistent that the partnership is formally documented through an MoU during the foundation day function. Both outlets present the signing as a key outcome of the anniversary event, indicating an effort to strengthen inter-institutional collaboration.