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India will continue purchasing oil from Russia despite threats of US penalties, government sources told Reuters. President Trump recently warned of additional sanctions and claimed India might halt Russian imports, but officials say there’s no change in policy.

“These are long-term contracts,” one source said, adding that Russian oil helps stabilize global prices. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reaffirmed India’s strong ties with Russia and said energy decisions depend on market conditions, Reuters reported.

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, will unveil the “July Declaration” on August 5, marking a year since Sheikh Hasina’s government was ousted.

The declaration, shaped by youth-led protests and groups like Students against Discrimination (SAD), seeks to give constitutional legitimacy to the 2024 uprising and outline a vision for democratic reform, according to Firstpost.

Though initially labeled a grassroots initiative, the government later took charge of the draft, aiming to reflect the voices behind last year’s movement.

The move has drawn criticism from opposition leaders and legal experts, who argue constitutional changes must come through parliament, warning against scrapping the 1972 constitution, Firstpost reported.

In a tragic accident in India, eleven people lost their lives on Sunday after a Bolero carrying 15 passengers plunged into a canal in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district. The passengers were returning from a temple visit when the vehicle lost control, according to Firstpost.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the grieving families and announced ₹5 lakh in compensation for each victim’s next of kin. He also directed officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured.

Former special counsel Jack Smith is under investigation by the US Office of Special Counsel (OSC) for alleged violations of the Hatch Act, which restricts political activity by federal officials. Smith had led two criminal cases against President Donald Trump before resigning earlier this year, BBC reported.

The probe follows Republican Senator Tom Cotton’s claim that Smith interfered in the 2024 election. While the OSC cannot press charges, it can recommend disciplinary action or refer findings to the Justice Department.

Smith’s cases against Trump were dropped after Trump’s 2024 election win, in line with rules barring prosecution of a sitting president, according to BBC.