Jones Act waiver extension on the table as Iran tensions threaten US fuel prices – report

Donald Trump (File photo) The White House is weighing another extension of waivers allowing foreign ships to transport goods between US ports as renewed conflict with Iran raises concerns about energy prices and supply disruptions, two sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters.The Trump administration is considering whether to extend the waivers with geographic restrictions,…

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Jaipur–Jaisalmer summer flight discontinued after heavy losses; tourism stakeholders to bear deficit under loss guarantee agreement | Jodhpur News

An experimental Jaipur-Jaisalmer flight service, aimed at off-season connectivity, has been grounded after just six weeks due to a severe lack of passengers JAISALMER: An experimental effort to maintain air connectivity to the renowned tourist destination of Jaisalmer during the off-season has come to an end after suffering heavy financial losses due to an acute…

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‘Gukesh has weaknesses, Sindarov does not’: Carlsen’s bold World Championship prediction | Chess News

D Gukesh. Magnus Carlsen and Javokhir Sindarov NEW DELHI: Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen has made his stance clear ahead of the upcoming World Chess Championship, backing Javokhir Sindarov to defeat reigning champion D Gukesh in what promises to be a historic showdown later this year.Speaking at a chess event in Stockholm, Carlsen did not…

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Govt clears 31 electronics part projects worth Rs 7,877cr

Government approves 31 more ECMS applications, attracting proposed additional investments of Rs 7,877 crore NEW DELHI: Govt has approved another 31 applications, involving proposed additional investments of Rs 7,877 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, or ECMS. The projects will manufacture products, including printed circuit boards, camera modules, optical transceivers, electronic enclosures and materials…

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Mutual fund Industry AUM hits record Rs 82 lakh crore in February, SIP flows stay strong

India’s mutual fund industry assets under management (AUM) rose to Rs 82.03 lakh crore in February 2026, registering a 27.1 per cent increase from Rs 64.53 lakh crore a year earlier, according to data released by Franklin Templeton report.The growth was driven largely by sustained inflows into equity-oriented schemes and continued expansion in systematic investment…

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