India news: US bill sanctioning Russia could hit India with tariffs of up to 100%

Here is a roundup of some of the top headlines from across India on Wednesday, September 16: Tired of missing our real-time updates? Click here to add us as a Preferred Source on Google . Then tap the "Star" or "Preferred" to keep DW News at the top of your feed. India-US ties could come under pressure as the US lawmakers consider a Russia sanctions bill that would allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas. India, a major consumer of Russian energy, could be affected by the measure. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 cleared a key procedural hurdle in the House of Representatives on Tuesday in a 214-211 vote, media reports said.