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  US makes a U-turn, renews sanction waiver to allow nations buy Russian oil; relief for India

  World | April 18, 2026 8:26 IST

  On late Friday night, the US Treasury Department posted the license on its website, renewing the sanction waiver for countries, allowing them to procure Russian oil from vessels at sea. This move will provide a relief to many countries, including India.

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  Russian oil tankers bound for China divert to India amid West Asia war turmoil, claims report

  World | March 18, 2026 15:07 IST

  Russia's crude shipments are increasingly diverting towards India as refiners here outbid Chinese buyers for discounted Urals oil. Tanker-tracking data shows several vessels, including Aqua Titan, reversing course mid-voyage after India received temporary US approval to ramp up Russian imports.

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  Trump takes steps to ease sanctions on Russian oil as crude prices surge during Iran war

  World | March 13, 2026 7:42 IST

  Trump signalled earlier this week that he would take further action to ease restrictions on sanctioned oil to help make for the loss of oil flowing on the market because of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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  'To take a little pressure off': Trump on US granting 30-day waiver to India to buy Russian oil

  World | March 08, 2026 10:17 IST

  The US announced a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. The move from the US comes as President Trump seeks to stabilise global energy markets amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

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  'India never depended on any country's permission': Centre on US waiver on Russian oil purchase

  India | March 07, 2026 17:31 IST

  India also confirmed that it continues to import Russian oil, citing a temporary waiver granted by the United States due to the war in the Middle East. The Centre said New Delhi does not require permission from any country to make such purchases.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 6, 2026

  India | March 06, 2026 20:25 IST

  Last year, Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on India over its purchase of cheap Russian oil. However, it was removed after a trade deal between India and the US.

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  In big relief, India gets 30-day waiver from US to buy Russian oil amid conflict in Middle East

  India | March 06, 2026 7:29 IST

  The move from the US comes as President Trump seeks to stabilise global energy markets amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

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  'No reason to believe India's stance on Russian oil imports has changed': Moscow rebuts US claims

  World | February 19, 2026 7:53 IST

  Russia affirmed that the benefits from its oil trade with India are advantageous to the global markets and that it has no reason to believe that New Delhi has stopped its imports under pressure from the US.

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  India's Russia imports down 40% in January, crude oil hit hardest

  India | February 18, 2026 11:07 IST

  India’s merchandise imports from Russia have reportedly plunged by around 40 percent in January, mainly because Indian refiners drastically reduced their crude oil purchases.

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  'India very much wedded to strategic autonomy': Jaishankar after US claim on Russian oil imports

  India | February 15, 2026 7:32 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks came against the backdrop of the US claim that India has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil.

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  Lavrov refutes Trump's claim, says no one except him said India intends to stop buying Russian oil

  World | February 11, 2026 23:48 IST

  “No one except Trump has stated that India intends to stop purchasing Russian oil,” Lavrov stressed. According to him, there are no grounds to believe that Russian-Indian agreements are under any risk.

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  US lifts additional 25% tariff on Indian goods following historic trade deal

  World | February 07, 2026 9:43 IST

  In August last year, the US imposed 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs on goods from India. Besides, India attracted an additional 25 per cent levy over its purchase of Russian crude oil.

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  'India free to buy oil from any country': Russia after Trump's Venezuelan oil talks with New Delhi

  World | February 05, 2026 7:19 IST

  Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov was asked about US President Donald Trump's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to stop buying Russian oil and switch to purchasing crude from the United States and, potentially, from Venezuela.

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  'We are convinced…': Russia stands firm with India on energy ties as US seeks curbs in trade deal

  World | February 04, 2026 20:29 IST

  Trump on Monday declared a trade deal with India and reduced tariffs on New Delhi to 18 per cent after holding a telephonic conversation with PM Modi. He also said PM Modi has agreed to stop buying oil from Russia.

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  India 'stopped' buying Russian oil after Trump's 25% tariff, claims US Treasury Secretary

  World | January 21, 2026 21:51 IST

  Notably, the US President announced a cumulative 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, 25 per cent of which was specifically linked to India’s procurement of Russian energy supplies.

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  US to impose 500% tariff on India and China for Russian oil purchase? Bill gets Trump's nod

  World | January 08, 2026 12:09 IST

  The bill, chiefly written by Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., allows the administration to impose tariffs and secondary sanctions on countries that purchase Russia's oil, gas, uranium and other exports.

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  'Have a good relationship with PM Modi, but he's not happy': Trump's latest on India tariffs

  World | January 07, 2026 0:01 IST

  US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unhappy with him over the rising tariffs India faces.

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  'Blatantly untrue': Reliance rejects report on Russian oil shipments to Jamnagar refinery

  Business | January 06, 2026 7:21 IST

  Reliance Industries Limited reiterated that it has not received any shipments of Russian oil in the last three weeks and is "not expecting any Russian crude oil deliveries in January.

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  'Can raise tariffs on them very quickly': Trump warns India over Russian oil imports, hails PM Modi

  World | January 05, 2026 8:37 IST

  Trump warned that the US could swiftly impose higher tariffs on Indian goods if India's trade and energy decisions do not align with Washington's preferences. He linked India’s approach to Russian oil to his own dissatisfaction, even as he praised PM Modi.

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  Reliance halts imports of Russian oil at its SEZ refinery

  Business | November 20, 2025 22:12 IST

  Reliance's oil refining complex at Jamnagar has two refineries. While one of the refineries caters to the domestic market, the other one is a SEZ unit from which it exports fuels to the US, the EU and other markets.