India Faces Russia Sanctions, Monsoon Deficits and Autonomy Debates

The United States passed a law that could punish countries buying energy from Russia with very high tariffs.

India buys much of its oil from Russia, so the law could make energy more expensive and affect India’s relationship with both countries.

India has told American officials that the law could hurt its energy security and the wider oil market.

In Ladakh, local leaders want more control over land, jobs and development, while the central government has suggested a different constitutional arrangement.

This debate is also connected to protecting Ladakh’s fragile mountains, glaciers and water resources.

India’s rainy season has started to withdraw, but much of the country received less rain than usual.

A government survey also found that many young people were not working, studying or receiving training.

An artificial-intelligence leader has asked companies to give safety testing and independent oversight more time before making powerful AI systems even more capable.

The article also discusses plans to monetise government land and continuing debates over Greenland’s sovereignty and the Uniform Civil Code.