{
  "id": 7950079,
  "title": "Centre stands firm on India’s energy security needs after US passes Russia Sanctions Bill",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/centre-stands-firm-on-indias-energy-security-needs-after-us-passes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T04:38:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/us-passes-russia-sanctions-bill-india-reaction-100-percent-tariff-donald-trump-10881577/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has reaffirmed the country's dedication to energy security in the wake of the United States passing the Russia Sanctions Bill. In a statement, the MEA emphasized India's commitment to safeguarding the energy needs of its vast population of 1.4 billion people. The recently enacted \"Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026\" empowers the US President with the authority to impose 100% tariffs on nations purchasing oil from Russia. This legislation encompasses major Russian oil and gas consumers, including India and China.\n\nIndia has consistently expressed its resolve to secure energy supplies, both through diversification of sources and in response to evolving market dynamics. The issue has been addressed at high levels with various US representatives, and India has clearly communicated its stance on the matter. The Indian government is prepared to take all necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests in the face of these developments. The Ministry of External Affairs will continue to monitor further updates on this evolving situation and work closely with Indian trade and industry bodies to address any implications that may arise.",
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    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "100% tariffs loom: Will US sanctions bill make India stop buying crude from Russia?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/100-tariffs-loom-will-us-sanctions-bill-make-india-stop-buying-crude",
        "published": "2026-09-17T03:01:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "‘Russian oil buyers will have to pay': US senator backs bill threatening higher tariffs on India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/russian-oil-buyers-will-have-to-pay-us-senator-backs-bill-threatening",
        "published": "2026-09-17T03:03:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "India to take ‘all measures’ after US passes Russia sanctions bill",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/india-to-take-all-measures-after-us-passes-russia-sanctions-bill",
        "published": "2026-09-17T05:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "US House Passes Sanctions Bill To Impose 100% Tariffs On Russian Energy Buyers Including India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/us-house-passes-sanctions-bill-to-impose-100-tariffs-on-russian",
        "published": "2026-09-17T05:37:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}