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Jones Act: White House mulls suspending ‘Jones Act’ to curb soaring oil prices amid Iran conflict – key maritime law explained

Amid the rising oil prices as the Iran conflict continues to escalate, the Trump administration is considering the idea of suspending a key maritime law that requires American ships be used to transport between US ports.“In the interest of national defense, the White House is considering waiving the Jones Act for a limited period of…

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Big shift in India’s job market! Why fixed term employment is the new normal and what it means for employees

Fixed term employment is steadily emerging as a mainstream form of hiring. (AI image) India’s world of work is changing. Businesses today operate in an environment marked by rapid technological shifts, evolving geopolitical dynamics, seasonal demand cycles, project‑based work and intense global competition. Geopolitical realignments, supply‑chain reconfiguration and cross‑border regulatory developments are influencing how organisations…

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Buy, sell or hold: Stock recommendations for March 12, 2026 by brokers

Motilal Oswal Securities has initiated its coverage of Jio Financial Services with a buy recommendation and a target price of Rs 320. Analysts said the company is architecting India’s next-gen financial services platform, leveraging ecosystem synergies, data, distribution and discipline for scalable finance. While near-term profitability remains subdued due to the incubation phase of multiple…

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Gold price today (March 12, 2026): How much 24K, 22K gold costs in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more – check rates

Gold prices moved lower across major Indian cities on Thursday as retail bullion rates declined following mild profit-booking after recent gains. Sentiment in the physical market remained cautious as traders tracked movements in domestic futures and global cues. Here is how gold prices stand across major Indian cities today: Gold price in Delhi today Gold…

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LPG crisis in India: State-wise impact of the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption

NEW DELHI: Fears of LPG shortage have begun spreading across the country as the escalating conflict in Middle East disrupts global energy supply chains. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian retaliation against US–Israel strikes has triggered panic buying, long queues at LPG agencies and petrol pumps, and forced restaurants and small businesses…

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Dubai steps up security as Iran war rages; financial institutions move staff to remote work

US financial and technology companies are stepping up security and limiting office activity in parts of the Middle East, a day after Iran warned it could target economic centres linked to the United States during the ongoing regional conflict.Citi Bank asked employees to immediately leave its regional headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre, according…

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Reliance-backed oil refinery in US: What makes Trump’s ‘historic $300 billion deal’ significant? Top 10 points

Data from the US Energy Information Administration shows that the US had 132 operational petroleum refineries as of January 2024. (AI image) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) has partnered with America First Refining (AFR) to develop the first large oil refinery project in the United States in nearly fifty years, with President Donald Trump describing…

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