Since early 2022, India’s Russian oil purchases have reached ₹132 billion, constituting 20% of Russia’s oil export earnings. While China leads in overall fossil fuel imports from Russia, India’s oil imports surpassed those of the EU and Turkiye. The US has criticized India’s Russian oil trade, imposing tariffs, which India contests, vowing to continue procurement.

Concerns have emerged over the potential expansion of Chinese security forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Balochistan under the pretext of counter-terror operations.

A Kanpur tourist alleged he was denied entry to the Taj Mahal because his bag had ‘Shri Ram’ printed on it, but authorities clarified he was carrying prohibited items.