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Current affairsUS Lindsey Graham Russia Sanctions Act 2026: India's Energy Security and the 100% Tariff Threat on Russian Oil ImportsThe US President signed the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026" on September 18, 2026, authorising tariffs of up to 100% on countries among the five largest purchasers of Russian crude oil and gas. India, which imports approximately 2.08 million barrels per day from Russia (≈45% of its total crude imports), faces potential designation — raising fundamental questions about India's energy security architecture and strategic autonomy doctrine. Current affairsIndia's 80th Independence Day 2026: Viksit Bharat@2047, Atmanirbhar Defence and the 80th Freedom Anniversary on August 15India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026, marking eight decades of freedom from British colonial rule. The Prime Minister will hoist the national flag at the Red Fort, New Delhi, delivering an address to be translated in real time into 22+ Indian languages via the AI-powered Digital India Bhashini tool — reflecting India's Viksit Bharat@2047 development vision. Current affairsIndia Crosses 300 GW Non-Fossil Fuel Installed Electricity Capacity: A Milestone in Clean Energy TransitionIndia's installed non-fossil fuel electricity generation capacity crossed 300 GW (300.50 GW) as of 31 July 2026, announced the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on 10 August 2026. This represents 54% of total installed capacity of 552 GW and over 60% of India's Paris Agreement NDC target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030.