16072026-TTC-01.qxd 7/16/2026 ADANI DENIES ROLE IN US CASE DISMISSAL BUSINESS /thetribunechd 12:33 AM Page 1 13 CHANDIGARH | GURUGRAM | JALANDHAR | BATHINDA | VOL. 146 NO. 195 | 16 PAGES | ~5.00 | REGD. NO. CHD/0006/2024-2026 ESTABLISHED IN 1881 LEAVING BRITAIN IN BETTER SHAPE: STARMER WORLD thursday | 16 july 2026 /thetribunechd www.tribuneindia.com US Senators table Bill slapping 100% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil China also on 5-nation penalty list |Move aimed at increasing pressure to end Ukraine war Ujwal Jalali EMPOWERS PRESIDENT TO TAKE CALL ON LEVY Tribune News Service New Delhi, July 15 A bipartisan group of US Senators has introduced a legislation proposing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from India, China and three other countries over their continued purchase of Russian oil, marking Washington’s latest attempt to intensify economic pressure on Moscow over the Ukraine war. The legislation targets the five largest buyers of Russian oil — India, China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan — while exempting 15 European countries that continue to import Russian natural gas. Lawmakers argued that gas The Bill scales back an earlier proposal that sought to impose punitive tariffs of up to 500 per cent on countries importing Russian energy. Instead, it authorises US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs ranging from zero to 100 per cent, depending on the circumstances. << PM Modi with US President Donald Trump in France. FILE purchase by those nations accounted for only a small share of their energy requirements and that they were steadily reducing their dependence on Russian supplies. The Bill significantly scales back an earlier proposal that sought to impose punitive tariffs of up to 500 per cent on countries importing Russian energy. Instead, it authorises US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs ranging from zero to 100 per cent, depending on the circumstances. The measure, one of the last major legislative initiatives backed by the late Republican Senator, continued on page 8 Humiliating: Cong slams Goyal over proposed US move Shekhar Singh Tribune News Service New Delhi, July 15 The Congress on Wednesday demanded an explanation from Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal after a bipartisan group of US senators introduced a Bill proposing 100 per cent tariffs on imports from India and four other countries over Russian oil purchase, alleging that the move reflected India’s “humiliation” on the global stage. The Bill exempts 15 European countries that continue continued on page 8 Govt considers tougher OTT regulations Day after ED action, MLA after release of Satluj without clearances shifts to rebel TMC faction New Delhi, July 15 The Centre is considering action against OTT platform ZEE5 for streaming the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer “Satluj”, amid concerns over content that had previously attracted official scrutiny. The government has already decided to continue the ban on the film's online streaming, citing concerns related to national security and public safety. Top government sources said the authorities were examining possible amendments to the Information Technology Act, 2000, to make certification of OTT content mandatory before it is made available on streaming platforms. The sources said ‘Satluj’ was still under consideration by the Censor Board for Film Certification (CBFC) and several cuts had been suggested in the film. However, OTT content currently does not fall under the purview of the CBFC. The film was taken down from ZEE5 two days after its release on July 3, following a government order that cited national security concerns. continued on page 8 (ED) summoned his Tribune News Service wife and two sons in New Delhi, July 15 connection with the In a major jolt to municipal recruitMamata Banerjee, ment scam. her close aide and Reacting sharply to Trinamool Congress the development, (TMC) MLA Madan Madan Mitra TMC MP Mahua Mitra on Wednesday joined Moitra took a swipe at the the rebel faction led by Rita- senior leader’s decision to brata Banerjee, a day after join the rebel faction, alleging continued on page 8 the Enforcement Directorate Rinku Behera c m y b SPAIN IN FINAL Spain reached the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France in Texas (US), thanks to goals from Pedro Porro and Mikel Oyarzabal FINAL in New Jersey (US) on July 20 | 12.30 am (IST) PEDRO PORRO 2nd time Spain will play in the World Cup final 2010 the last time they reached the final, defeated Netherlands 1-0 in extra time 37-match unbeaten streak since March 2024 4 TIMES Spain have won European Championships while losing the final only once KYLIAN MBAPPE Spain’s defensive discipline proved too much for France team led by Kylian Mbappe No decision: Sule amid signs of party backing delimitation Bill Aditi Tandon Tribune News Service New Delhi, July 15 The debate over the pending Constitution 131st Amendment Bill that links women’s reservation in politics to delimitation took a fresh turn on Wednesday amid signs that Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) may back it in the upcoming monsoon session. Though NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule was quick to dismiss the talk of her party supporting the Bill, which is yet to be made public, the Congress did not appear amused. In fact, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram openly said late on Tuesday that the BJP was wooing the NCP (SP) and even the DMK for support to the controversial draft legislation that the government plans to pilot in the monsoon ses- NDA EYES TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY IN LOK SABHA 360 299 The number of MPs NDA needs in the Lok Sabha for two-thirds majority MPs the NDA currently has, including six of the Shiv Sena (UBT) who have declared they’ll join Shinde's Sena faction MPs of the rebel TMC faction have joined the NCPI and will back the NDA; the YSRCP has four 20 sion of Parliament commencing from Monday. “Any support to the new version of the failed Bill will be a betrayal of the NCP (SP) and DMK’s own conscience that guided them earlier,” said Chidambaram, indicating divisions within the Opposition INDIA bloc on approach to the Bill that promises to raise current Lok Sabha seat strength of every state by 50 per cent to make way for 33 per cent women’s quota in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies by the 2029 General Election. That the government is working to garner the numbers (a Constitution amendment Bill must be passed by two-thirds of the MPs present and voting) is no secret. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had already said during the April special session when the Bill was defeated by the Opposition that he was willing to make changes to assure everyone that no state would lose seats due to delimitation and southern states would indeed gain. The government leaders are working to redo the old draft to make it more acceptable. As for the numbers, the two-thirds mark in the 543-member Lok continued on page 8