India clarified factors that determine the sourcing of energy for the country. The government's remarks came after Donald Trump's attack for buying Russian oil.

India's oil imports from Russia face scrutiny as US President Trump comments on potential halts. The Ministry of External Affairs maintains it's a market-driven decision.

US President Donald Trump has announced the introduction of 25% tariffs on India starting from 1 August. Source: Trump on his social media platform Truth Social, as reported by European Pravda Details: The president said the US has "done relatively little business" with India because "their tariffs are far too high" and "they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers of any country".