India has secured a landmark one-year contract to purchase 2.2 million tonnes of LPG from the United States, marking its first structured deal for American gas. This move diversifies India’s energy sources, with major state-run oil companies set to handle the imports starting January 2026.

The Supreme Court criticised state governments for allowing whisky in tetra packs, citing risks to children, during a trademark dispute between two brands.

Patrushev also held a meeting with Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, India’s National Maritime Security Coordinator, where they discussed maritime and security-related matters.