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Over 60 US Senators Back Bill Seeking 100% Tariffs On India, Four Other Nations Over Russian Oil
A U.S. Senate bill proposes tariffs of up to 100% on India and four other major buyers of Russian oil.
July 17, 2026
A U.S. Senate bill proposes tariffs of up to 100% on India and four other major buyers of Russian oil.
India’s rupee weakens near record low as oil prices, dollar demand and capital concerns intensify pressure.
Frustrated by government apathy towards ecological degradation, 86-year-old former IIT professor G.D. Agarwal undertook a fatal 111-day hunger strike in 2018 to demand a free-flowing, unpolluted Ganga.
The Centre has centralised approvals for ISRO scientists’ resignations from critical missions to safeguard India’s flagship space programmes amid reported talent attrition.
Verizon will sell 274 company-owned stores and cut about 500 corporate jobs as it restructures its US retail operations nationwide.
Police are investigating whether motives beyond the alleged ₹5,000 loan dispute triggered the fatal attack.
As his health rapidly deteriorates, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his indefinite hunger strike to demand systemic exam reforms and the Education Minister’s resignation, drawing widespread support ahead of a massive Parliament march.
Fresh US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation have intensified regional tensions, while diplomatic efforts over Tehran’s nuclear programme continue.
Three students and cyclist died after train struck school van, raising questions over railway safety failures.
Court cites DNA evidence, trauma, and broken trust while confirming life imprisonment for accused.