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US allies South Korea and Japan have received waivers along with India, which relies heavily on supplies from Iran, a list of all countries getting waivers is expected to be released on Monday

US gives India waiver under Iran sanctions
 
The United States said on Friday it would temporarily allow eight importers to keep buying Iranian oil when it reimposes sanctions on Monday to try to force Iran to curb its nuclear, missile and regional activities. Read more
 
Early Diwali for MSME sector
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a 12-point package for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), aimed at giving them access to credit and increasing their cash flows, along with a liberal business environment. Read more
 
Apple posts flat