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‘Too many ill-wishers’: Russia declines to disclose crude export data for India

Russia on Friday said it would not disclose details of Russia’s crude oil exports to India, citing security and geopolitical concerns amid heightened tensions in global energy markets, reported PTI.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow would keep the figures confidential and would not release quantitative information about oil shipments to India.“No, of course, we’re not…

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Us India Oil Waiver: ‘Releases the pressure on other refineries’: US says India’s Russian oil waiver is a short-term step to stabilise global prices

The United States has said its decision to grant India a temporary waiver to purchase certain Russian oil supplies is a short-term move aimed at stabilising global crude prices amid supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.US energy secretary Chris Wright said the measure is intended to quickly bring oil stored in floating…

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Digital fraud rules: RBI proposes faster complaint resolution, wider protection for banking customers

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed changes to its framework on customer liability in digital banking frauds, aiming to widen protection for users and ensure quicker resolution of complaints related to unauthorised electronic transactions.The central bank on Friday issued draft amendment directions and invited comments from stakeholders and members of the public by…

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As West Asia conflict rages on, India’s pharma exports stare at Rs 5K crore potential losses

Hyderabad: India’s pharmaceutical sector is staring at potential losses of Rs 2,500– Rs 5,000 crore if March exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the wider West Asia and North Africa (WANA) are completely disrupted by the ongoing West Asia conflict, which is intensifying pressure on freight, shipping routes, and delivery schedules, according to…

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US stocks today: Dow tumbles 900 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slide 1.6% as oil crosses $90; weak jobs data raise stagflation fears

US stocks fell sharply on Friday as surging oil prices and disappointing economic data fuelled concerns about a potential stagflation scenario, where slowing growth combines with rising inflation.The S&P 500 dropped 1.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 909 points, or 1.9%, to 48,338.36 as of 9:35 am Eastern Time, AP reported. The Nasdaq…

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Over 10 million barrels bought! Indian refiners buy Russian crude to counter Middle East oil supply shock; US gives 30-day waiver

Indian refiners are currently paying a premium of $2 to $4 per barrel above Dated Brent for deliveries of Russia’s benchmark Urals crude. (AI image) In a quick and immediate fix to the Middle East oil supply shock, Indian refiners have begun purchasing readily available Russian crude oil. With ships and tankers currently not moving…

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Middle East disruption: Govt to deploy all policy tools to help exporters manage shipping shocks, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the government will deploy all available policy tools and support mechanisms to help Indian exporters cope with disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the IIFT vice chancellors’ conclave in New Delhi, Goyal said an inter-ministerial group has…

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Turning back to Russian gas would be economically and politically wrong, says IEA chief

The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has cautioned Europe against returning to Russian gas supplies, warning that doing so would be both economically and politically misguided despite the current turmoil in global energy markets, according to a Reuters report.IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the ongoing Middle East crisis has prompted fresh debate…

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Post-study work visa cost in Australia doubles to AU $4,600, most expensive globally

The Australian government sharply increased the application fee for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) from March 1, effective immediately. The non-refundable fee has risen to AU$4,600 (US$3,000), up from AU$2,300, marking more than a doubling over three years. The visa allows eligible foreign graduates to work in Australia from 18 months to three years…

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