Archive · 25 Jul 2026

US Tariffs on India, Education Expenditure, and OpenAI Copyright Case

US Tariffs on India, Education Expenditure, and OpenAI Copyright Case

The United States has placed India in a lower 10% tariff category due to constructive talks on labor practices.

The Delhi High Court ruled that OpenAI's use of copyrighted material for training its large language models is fair dealing and does not infringe copyright.

The Union Cabinet approved stricter penalties for exam paper leaks, including up to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to Rs 10 crore.

The Education Ministry's share in the Union Budget has declined significantly over the past 12 years.

India's crude oil imports from Russia have surged, reflecting energy security strategies amid global supply disruptions.

Additionally, India used its domestic currency to pay for nearly $15 billion worth of imports in March, April, and May, likely for oil bought from Russia.

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