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Topic: sanctions

Strict 14-day timeline ‘couched in mandatory language’: Key SC order on granting sanctions under UAPA

Judgment by bench of justices CT Ravikumar & Sanjay Karol comes at a time when many UAPA accused are languishing in jail. SC says timelines are necessary to protect rights of accused.

Taliban attends UN meeting for the first time in Doha, meets top Indian govt official

Afghanistan's economy and impact of Western sanctions featured prominently during UN meet, ahead of which Taliban held talks with delegations from Uzbekistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia.

Sanctions, prolonged war haven’t hurt Russia as much as West hoped, but long-term cost is inevitable

There has been no drastic fallout of sanctions since Russia found customers for its oil in China & India, among other reasons. But Iran is proof that extended sanctions do have an impact.

US, UK impose sanctions on Hamas-affiliated individuals, entities

This action identifies important Hamas figures as well as the channels by which Iran backs Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and Hamas.

World has pushed Kim and Putin closer. Worried China will fish in troubled waters

Chinese President Xi Jinping has not yet reacted to Kim-Putin meeting, but he would be in a dilemma. China won't be happy with North Korea’s renewed relations with Russia.

UK issues export bans on every item used by Russia in war

Britain said the internationally coordinated sanctions and trade measures would target aircraft parts, radio equipment and electronic components.

Ukraine imposes 50-year sanctions on Russian financial sector

The sanctions are part of moves by Kyiv to maintain financial pressure on Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February last year.

India averse to discussing new Russia sanctions at G20, say Indian G20 officials

The meeting Friday in Bengaluru is the first major event of India's G20 presidency. India has declined blaming Russia for its invasion of Ukraine & has seeked a diplomatic solution.

Modi govt asked by sanction-hit Russia for parts for key sectors, says report

Moscow has sent India a list of over 500 products including parts for cars, aircraft and trains for delivery as sanctions squeeze Russia's ability to keep vital industries running.

Oil price cap to blacklistings — EU slaps new ‘biting’ sanctions on Russia over Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen, who proposed the fresh sanctions said the European Union is 'determined' to make Russia pay the price for the further escalation with Ukraine.

On Camera

16th BRICS Summit was about building dollar-free world order. India can use it to expand trade

For New Delhi, a USD-free system is not an immediate priority nor an existential necessity to unconditionally support the China-Russia agenda.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.