A bipartisan group of 60 US Senators has backed a bill proposing 100 per cent tariffs on imports from countries that continue to purchase Russian oil, a move that could have significant implications for India, one of Moscow’s largest crude oil buyers since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war.

The legislation, introduced by late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, is intended to increase economic pressure on Russia by discouraging other countries from continuing to buy its energy exports. If enacted, the bill would authorise the US President to impose steep tariffs on goods imported from nations that continue purchasing Russian crude oil and other petroleum products.

India has sharply increased its imports of discounted Russian crude since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in February 2022. The Indian government has consistently maintained that its energy procurement decisions are based on national interest, energy security and the need to ensure affordable fuel supplies for its consumers. Officials have repeatedly stated that India will continue sourcing oil from the most economically viable markets.

The proposed legislation has not yet become law. It needs to pass both chambers of Congressthe US Senate and the House of Representativesbefore it can be presented to the US President for approval. Until then, the proposed tariffs will have no legal effect.

The development comes as the United States and its allies continue efforts to tighten economic pressure on Russia over the Ukraine conflict. If passed, the legislation could have far-reaching implications for trade relations with countries that continue importing Russian oil, including India, and may also influence global energy markets and diplomatic ties.

Neither the US administration nor the Indian government has announced any policy change following the introduction of the bill. The proposal is expected to remain under close scrutiny as it moves through the US legislative process.

Parliament’s Monsoon Session, expected to begin in the last week of July, is likely to feature five new bills along with two pending legislations for consideration and passage, according to sources. The government is also expected to brief political parties on the proposed legislative agenda during the customary all-party meeting ahead of the session.

Notably, the tentative agenda does not include any Constitution Amendment Bill, even as speculation continues over measures related to delimitation and women’s reservation.

Two pending bills likely to come up for consideration

Among the pending legislations is the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25. The proposed amendments aim to improve transparency in the regulation of foreign funds received in India.

The Viksit Bharat Education Establishment Bill, 2025, introduced in December 2025, is also expected to move forward after the Joint Committee of Parliament submits its report during the Monsoon Session.

Two bills to replace ordinances

The government is expected to introduce the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, replacing an ordinance issued earlier. According to sources, the legislation seeks to strengthen India’s sovereign debt market, attract global investments and improve market liquidity amid geopolitical uncertainties, volatile crude oil prices and global supply chain disruptions.

Another ordinance replacement is the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which proposes increasing the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India, to help speed up the disposal of pending cases.

Three new bills on the legislative agenda

The remaining proposed legislations expected to be introduced during the session include:

• Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at tightening and streamlining rules governing delayed registration of births and deaths.
• Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks stricter provisions against acts considered disrespectful to national symbols or national honour.
• Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, intended to improve ease of doing business, strengthen mechanisms for addressing delayed payments and provide greater powers to states.

Supplementary grants also on Parliament agenda

Apart from legislative business, the government is expected to present the Demands for Supplementary Grants for the financial year 2022-23 for discussion and voting in Parliament.

Meanwhile, sources said there is speculation that the government may take up Constitution Amendment Bills related to delimitation and women’s reservation only after it is confident of securing the required two-thirds majority in Parliament.

The government is also expected to introduce Constitution Amendment Bills aimed at disqualifying jailed leaders from holding powers and advancing the proposed ‘One Nation, One Election’ framework.

Fresh floods and landslides were reported in five districts of Arunachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours, adding to the devastation caused by persistent rainfall across the state. Officials said the disasters have damaged roads, bridges, irrigation infrastructure, houses and crops, while the overall number of affected people has crossed one lakh.

Fresh floods reported in five districts

According to the state Disaster Management Department’s latest daily situation report, fresh incidents were recorded in East Kameng, Upper Subansiri, Upper Siang, Kamle and Kra Daadi districts.

The affected areas include Seppa and Bameng circles in East Kameng, Daporijo in Upper Subansiri, Mariyang, Migging and Tuting in Upper Siang, Gepen, Puchigeko and Raga in Kamle, and the Tali circle in Kra Daadi district.

During the last 24 hours, 640 people were affected in East Kameng and another 53 people in Kamle.

The ongoing spell of floods and landslides has so far claimed seven lives, injured 29 people and affected 1,03,860 people across Arunachal Pradesh.

Infrastructure suffers extensive damage

Authorities reported fresh damage to key infrastructure, including roads and drainage systems in East Kameng, 13 minor irrigation projects and channels along with a flood protection wall in Upper Siang, three bridges in Kamle, and a bridge and two retaining walls in Kra Daadi.

Upper Siang remains the worst-affected district, with 49,259 people impacted. It is followed by Siang (25,365), Kra Daadi (13,731), East Kameng (6,786), Upper Subansiri (3,467), Namsai (2,657) and Anjaw (1,011).

Across the state, 804 houses have been damaged, including 614 kutcha houses and 120 pucca houses. Floods and landslides have also affected roads, bridges, power infrastructure, government buildings, schools, hospitals, water supply schemes and flood protection structures.

The cumulative damage to agriculture and horticulture has reached 603.75 hectares, including 240 hectares of agricultural land and 363.75 hectares of horticulture plantations.

IMD forecasts more heavy rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall across Arunachal Pradesh from Friday, with heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning likely over several districts during the next three days.

An orange alert has been issued for Papum Pare, Tirap and Changlang districts on Friday, warning of thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rainfall.

On Saturday, the orange alert has been extended to Longding, East Siang, Lower Subansiri, Papum Pare, Tirap and Changlang. The IMD has also warned of very heavy rainfall over Lohit and Papum Pare.

Weather conditions are expected to improve from Sunday, with most districts likely to remain under a yellow alert or no warning, indicating a gradual reduction in rainfall intensity. By Monday, conditions are expected to improve further, although isolated places may continue to receive light to moderate rain.

The IMD has advised district authorities and residents to remain vigilant, warning that continued rainfall could trigger landslides, flash floods, waterlogging and disruptions to road connectivity in vulnerable areas.