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TopicUS Sanctions

Topic: US Sanctions

Indian embassy in touch with US senator Lindsey Graham on Russia sanctions bill, says Jaishankar

Graham's sanctions bill would impose a 500% tariff on imports from any nation that purchases Russian oil, gas, uranium and other products.

A reformed Iran is a valuable friend to India

If post-war Iran is willing to negotiate with the West and adopt a more accommodating foreign policy stance, it could lead to a rollback of sanctions.

What is a shadow fleet, central to Iran’s oil trade & now facing fresh US sanctions

US sanctions part of efforts to cut Iran’s crude exports to zero & prevent country from advancing its nuclear programme. Tehran's oil exports generated around $53 bn in revenue in 2023.

Putin concerned about Russia’s economy as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal: report

Reuters said domestic activity has become strained by labour shortages & high interest rates introduced to tackle inflation, which has accelerated under record military spending.

China leads semiconductor race despite US sanctions. Still relying on foreign tech though

The so-called ‘showdown of the century’ between the two nations’ semiconductor industries has driven China’s innovation, fuelled by market demand and US restrictions.

US imposes sanctions on Iranian, Russian entities over interference attempt in 2024 presidential polls

The US Treasury alleged a Russian entity used AI to spread disinformation via fake news sites, including baseless claims about a 2024 vice-presidential candidate.

US sanctions on Pakistan have lost their bite. They can’t do much to stop defence planning

There is a lot of hue and cry within Pakistan’s strategic circles regarding Washington’s tilt toward India because of the Indo-Pacific strategy.

After US sanctions, Pakistanis have issued a warning: Don’t mess with Gen Asim Munir

Islamabad is signaling that missile development will continue as a necessary countermeasure to the growing military capabilities of India.

Trade imbalance, US sanctions, transport corridors likely on agenda at India-Russia talks tomorrow

EAM Jaishankar & First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov will co-chair 25th session of IRIGC-TEC in New Delhi Tuesday. Payments in local currency also expected to be key issue.

Asmi machine pistol, made by US-sanctioned Lokesh Machines, inducted by Army’s Northern Command

Army made the announcement Tuesday, though deliveries of the weapon were completed about 3 months ago. The firm is among 19 sanctioned by US for allegedly aiding Russia's 'war machine'.

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Is reading news destroying your femininity? Instagram reels say so

There’s a whole set of rituals to realign you with your feminine essence. Sit and silently stare at yourself in front of the mirror. Learn to stand, eat, and drink water elegantly.

India-US trade talks in final stages, withdrawn NITI Aayog paper shifts focus to GM soybean, corn

Working paper invited backlash from several farmers’ groups including BKU & BKS who opposed recommendation for import of genetically modified soybean & corn for oil extraction.

‘1 border, 3 adversaries’: Army Deputy Chief on Op Sindoor, says Pakistan got live inputs from China

ThePrint’s Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta had written in ‘National Interest’ on 7 June how Op Sindoor was the first battle in India’s two-front war.

Kutch was the cue, Sindoor the signal. India needs a 6-month, 2-yr & 5-yr plan for Asim Munir

Kutch is our most forgotten war with Pakistan. Learn from it and draw up a plan for the next six months, two years and five years.