{
  "id": 302745,
  "title": "'Is India truly independent?' Cong targets Centre over US Bill on Russia sanctions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/is-india-truly-independent-cong-targets-centre-over-us-bill-on-russia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T07:49:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/is-india-truly-independent-congress-targets-centre-over-us-bill-on-russia-sanctions/articleshow/133048580.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Congress member Pawan Khera criticized the Modi-led government over a US Senate bill proposing stricter sanctions on nations purchasing Russian oil, questioning India's independence to make its own decisions. Khera asserted that India is pressured by other nations regarding oil acquisitions. He directed his remarks at those who dictate terms and demand answers from those who lack the courage to address such issues in Parliament. Khera also supported protesting students in Jharkhand, urging the government and opposition to address their concerns over irregularities in the recruitment process.",
  "summary": "The US Senate has approved a bill that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian fuel and other exports. The bill, which aims to increase economic pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, targets five economies, including India, which is the second-largest buyer of Russian crude oil after China.\n\nIndia's purchase of Russian oil has raised concerns about its autonomy, with Congress leader Pawan Khera criticizing the government's unwillingness to confront Parliament over this issue. The bill, which has been authored by late Senator Lindsey Graham, now moves to the House of Representatives, where its passage in identical form is the last hurdle before it reaches the US President for signature.\n\nAccording to the Hindustan Times, US allies in Europe are spared from similar purchases. The countries that will face steep tariffs are India, China, Slovakia, Hungary, and Azerbaijan. The bill allows the US President to impose a 100% tariff on goods from the top five importers of Russian oil and gas.",
  "key_points": [
    "Congress member Pawan Khera criticized Modi-led government over US sanctions bill.",
    "India pressured by nations regarding oil acquisitions, Khera asserts.",
    "Khera supports protesting students in Jharkhand over recruitment irregularities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Russia’s sole anti-war party targets coming elections, favours ceasefire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/russias-sole-anti-war-party-targets-coming-elections-favours-ceasefire",
        "published": "2026-08-08T03:09:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Russia’s only anti-war party eyes support boost at elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/russias-only-anti-war-party-eyes-support-boost-at-elections",
        "published": "2026-08-08T06:33:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}