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India resilient to West Asia shocks: SEBI chief

SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that Indian markets are resilient and can manage the volatility stemming from the West Asia crisis. He noted that domestic investors remain confident, with Odisha showing a higher SIP ratio than the national average. Pandey also highlighted SEBI’s work on AI trading guidelines and advocated for municipal bonds to

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Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI

A jury in Oakland ruled Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its leaders, a decision that significantly benefits the AI company and its founders. The jury found Musk’s lawsuit barred by the statute of limitations, a finding the judge indicated she agrees with. This ruling comes as OpenAI prepares for a potential

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‘Reduce China’s ability to stockpile discounted oil’: Trump admin extends sanctions waiver on Russian crude – what it means for India

Earlier today petroleum ministry joint secretary Sujata Sharma said that India will continue importing Russian crude based on commercial practicality and its energy security requirements, regardless of whether US sanctions waivers are in place.

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How India’s LPG shortage & fuel export restrictions are raising gasoline prices in California – explained

A US-Iran conflict has triggered a global energy shock, disrupting oil flows and causing fuel shortages worldwide. India’s shift to prioritize cooking gas production has reduced alkylate exports, exacerbating California’s already tight gasoline market and pushing prices higher. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.

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US stock market today (May 18, 2026): Wall Street turns mixed as Treasury yields ease and oil prices retreat

US stock indexes traded mixed as easing Treasury yields and lower oil prices calmed investor concerns following last week’s bond selloff. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw gains, while the S&P 500 edged up and the Nasdaq Composite slipped. Investors are now closely watching upcoming corporate earnings, with Nvidia and Walmart set to report.

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US Treasury reaches $275 million settlement with Adani Enterprises over Iran sanctions violations

Adani Enterprises has agreed to a $275 million settlement with the US Treasury over alleged violations of sanctions involving Iran. The company reportedly purchased liquefied petroleum gas from a Dubai trader that was actually sourced from Iran. This settlement occurs alongside other legal proceedings involving Gautam Adani in the US.

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