0:00 The United States has just waived sanctions on India over its purchase of Russian oil.0:05 In our last briefing, we promised real stories with real impact.0:09 This decision prevents tariffs of up to one hundred percent on Indian imports, a move that directly shields India's economy from a major new shock.0:19 President Trump's executive order calls the waiver a matter of U.S.0:23 national interest.0:24 Now, for other key developments.0:27 The Supreme Court of India has declared internet access a fundamental right.0:32 In a landmark ruling, the court rejected blanket internet bans for children, calling instead for proportionate safeguards.0:40 The government has capped trade margins on one hundred and thirty-seven anti-cancer drugs at thirty percent.0:47 The move, which takes effect November ninth, is designed to make cancer treatment more affordable and expands on a pilot program from 2019.0:56 In Manipur, the state's Census exercise has been deferred.0:59 Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced that Prime Minister Modi made the decision after considering concerns raised by local communities about the National Register of Citizens.1:12 Looking at the markets, it's about to be a busy week for IPOs.1:16 Subscriptions for Jio Platforms and Paras Healthcare are scheduled to open on October twenty-first.1:22 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, or FSSAI, has proposed a ban on added sucrose and fructose in nutrition products for infants up to six months old.1:33 The draft amendment aims to reduce sugar exposure from the earliest age.1:38 Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal claims the right to protest has effectively become a crime in India.1:45 He criticized the government for denotifying Jantar Mantar as a protest site, but expressed confidence the Supreme Court would protect the right.1:54 That sentiment was tested in London, where Indian student groups and opposition supporters protested against the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, over revisions to the electoral rolls.2:07 In sport, the T20 International cricket series between India and the West Indies ended in a two-two draw.2:14 The fifth and final match was abandoned due to rain.2:17 And in Kolkata, several people were injured in a stampede-like incident at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal, after a part of the structure collapsed under crowd pressure.2:28 Let's go deeper into that lead story.2:31 The sanctions waiver from the United States is a significant diplomatic and economic win for India.2:37 The penalties were part of the Lindsey O.2:40 Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which was designed to punish countries buying Russian oil.2:46 The act was set to take effect today, October eighteenth.2:50 Here’s the context.2:51 India has become a major buyer of Russian crude.2:54 In August, it accounted for forty-four percent of India's total oil imports.2:59 Without this waiver, India faced tariffs that could have crippled trade with the U.S.3:05 The executive order states that avoiding these sanctions is in the U.S.3:09 NATIONAL interest.3:11 This gives India critical breathing room, allowing it to continue its energy relationship with Russia without facing immediate economic consequences from America.3:21 Now, from global diplomacy to fundamental rights at home.3:25 The Supreme Court's decision to declare internet access a fundamental right is a profound shift.3:31 The ruling came from a bench of Justices J.B.3:34 Pardiwala and K.3:35 Vinod Chandran.3:36 They were looking at proposals for blanket internet bans on children.3:41 The court rejected this approach.3:43 Their reasoning was that such bans would simply push children to unregulated and potentially more harmful platforms.3:50 Instead, the justices argued, and I quote, "The safety of our children and their freedom are not at odds with each other.3:58 Our children are entitled to both." The ruling mandates a new approach — one based on proportionate safeguards like parental consent and child-mode accounts, not outright prohibition.4:10 This isn't just about protecting children; it establishes access to the internet as a basic right under the Constitution, on par with freedom of speech.4:20 This is not medical or financial advice, but general information based on today's news.4:26 The right to protest is debated on the streets of London and in the halls of Parliament, while the Supreme Court carves out new digital rights from the constitution itself.4:37 At the same time, a pragmatic deal on the world stage keeps the nation's energy flowing.4:43 The story of India today is a story of constant, and often contradictory, negotiation.4:49 It's a balancing act between power and rights, between global pressures and domestic needs.
