U.S. SEC chief Atkins said bond with sister agency CFTC to include joint meetings, exams

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission — the sister agencies that will regulate most U.S. crypto activity — have been rivals in the past over crypto issues, but they’re now pursuing a formal memorandum of understanding to combine agency efforts, said SEC Chairman Paul Atkins. “We are reorienting our…

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Why Kharg Island remains a red line in the US–Israel war on Iran

Iran has reportedly continued exporting oil through its Kharg Island despite the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, while Washington considers seizing the strategic facility.According to TankerTrackers.com, cited by Bloomberg, oil shipments have continued from the island, which remains a key export hub for Iran. Axios reported on March 7 that the US…

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Govt relaxes FDI investment rules from China, other neighbouring countries

Union Cabinet has approved changes to the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy governing investments from countries sharing land borders with India, including China, by amending Press Note 3 of 2020. Govt introduced a 60-day decision timeline for proposals in certain manufacturing sectors and clarifying rules around beneficial ownership.The decision, seeks to streamline investment approvals under…

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No-confidence motion debate: Opposition accuses Om Birla of partisanship, NDA defends Speaker in Lok Sabha | India News

NEW DELHI: The ruling NDA on Tuesday strongly defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during a debate on a resolution seeking his removal, while opposition parties accused him of acting under government pressure and failing to conduct House proceedings impartially.The debate began after opposition members moved a resolution to remove Birla as Speaker, alleging bias…

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Middle East crisis: Asian airlines raise fares as war fuels oil shock fears

Airlines across Asia are increasing ticket prices and preparing contingency plans, including the possibility of grounding aircraft, as the escalating Middle East conflict threatens to trigger the biggest oil shock since the 1970s.Indian carriers have already raised fares on long-haul routes by about 15 per cent and are considering further hikes as jet fuel prices…

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Gas supply rejig: Govt prioritises LPG, CNG and piped cooking gas amid LNG disruption

The government has revised the priority order for allocating domestically produced natural gas, placing LPG production, CNG for transport and piped cooking gas for households at the top of the list, as disruptions in imported gas supplies intensify amid the widening West Asia conflict, PTI reported.According to a gazette notification, the requirements of these sectors…

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