India Rejects Pressure Over US Russia Sanctions

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2026

National

India has reaffirmed that its foreign and energy policies will be guided by national interest after US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping Russia sanctions law that could expose major buyers of Russian oil and gas to tariffs of up to 100%. India Says It Will Not Operate Under Pressure

International

US Senator Warns India, China Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2026

US Senator Richard Blumenthal has warned India and China to reduce purchases of Russian oil and gas after Congress approved legislation allowing President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. India has responded that its energy policy will continue to prioritise affordability, market conditions and national economic […]

National

India Vows to Protect Trade Amid US Sanctions Bill

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2026

India has said it will take all necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests after the US Congress passed legislation giving President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major purchasers of Russian energy. New Delhi also stressed that securing affordable energy for its population remains a key priority. […]

International

US Russia Sanctions Bill Raises India Tariff Risk

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2026

The US House of Representatives has advanced legislation that could give President Donald Trump authority to impose additional tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, potentially exposing India to substantially higher US trade barriers if the measure becomes law. No new tariff has yet been imposed on India. US House Advances […]

International

US Senate Backs 100% Tariff Threat on India

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2026

Here’s the clean version with all sources and citations removed: The US Senate has approved sweeping Russia sanctions legislation that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from India and other major buyers of Russian energy. The measure passed with strong bipartisan support but still requires approval from […]

International

Finland Backs India On Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2026

Finland has said India’s Russian oil purchases were made within the Western price-cap framework, adding a new dimension to the debate over New Delhi’s energy trade with Moscow. The remarks came after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar defended India’s crude imports during his visit to Finland. India Russian Oil Imports Jaishankar said India increased Russian […]

International

US Envoy Says India Committed On Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2026

The United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has said that India has made a commitment regarding its purchases of Russian crude oil, amid ongoing discussions on energy security and bilateral trade. His remarks come at a time when global energy flows are under scrutiny due to geopolitical tensions. Sergio Gor On India Russian Oil […]

Business Trade

India’s Russian Oil Imports Reach €49 Billion Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2025

In the third year of the ongoing Ukraine conflict, India has significantly increased its importation of Russian crude oil, totaling €49 billion. This substantial rise is attributed to the availability of discounted prices, prompting India to shift its traditional oil sourcing from the Middle East to Russia. Impact of the Ukraine Conflict on Global Energy […]