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Published 06/12/2026Published June 12, 2026
Defending India’s energy ties with Moscow at a conference in Helsinki, India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar said the US asked India to buy Russian oil. Also, a fire in Delhi killed three. DW has the latest.
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Foreign minister S Jaishankar said the US asked India to buy Russian oil to help stabilize the world markets
He also said Europe has long sold weapons used against India
India summons US envoy again over ‘unacceptable’ boat strike that killed 3
India caps daily diesel purchase at retail fuel stations
Three killed in fire at Delhi residential building
Here is a roundup of the top stories in India on Friday, June 12:
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Skip next section Air India investigation ongoing, ‘significant progress has been made,’ 1 year after crash, authorities say
06/12/2026June 12, 2026
Air India investigation ongoing, ‘significant progress has been made,’ 1 year after crash, authorities say
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has issued an update on its investigation into the Air India Flight AI-171 crash, a year to the day after 260 people were killed as the flight from Ahmedabad to London came down.
The Boeing 787 crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport; only one person survived the deadliest plane crash in a decade.
The AAIB said investigators had undertaken “an extensive and rigorous examination of all relevant technical, operational, organizational and human factors associated with the accident.”
It said that “significant progress has been made in the examination and analysis of aircraft systems, flight recorder data, engine-related components, maintenance and operational records, and other evidence relevant to the investigation.”
It said that the evidence gathered was still being analyzed and that a final report would be released once all investigative activities were complete and international processes had been met. It did not specify when or imply that the release was imminent, as had previously been reported.
The AAIB also issued a reminder that the “sole purpose” of such investigations was to “enhance aviation safety through the identification of lessons and safety recommendations, and not to apportion blame or liability,” asking all stakeholders, including the media, and the public to refrain from speculation or premature conclusions.
Families and loved ones of those killed gathered at the crash site on Friday to mark the anniversary of the disaster, placing tributes and engaging in group prayer. In all, 241 people were killed on board along with 19 more on the ground.
Precisely 200 of the dead were Indian nationals and 52 were British citizens, seven were Portuguese and one was Canadian.
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Skip next section IN DEPTH — India bets big on domestic drones for future warfare
06/12/2026June 12, 2026
IN DEPTH — India bets big on domestic drones for future warfare
For decades, India’s military relied primarily on troops, fighter aircraft, satellites and conventional surveillance systems to monitor its borders.
The 2020 military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh exposed the challenge of maintaining constant surveillance across vast stretches of difficult high-altitude terrain.
Now India is preparing to place a record military drone order worth over $2 billion (€1.7 billion) with domestic manufacturers, including major firms like Adani Group, Tata Advanced Systems and Larsen & Toubro as well as startups such as ideaForge and Asteria Aerospace, marking this its largest-ever unmanned systems procurement.
Keep reading to find out more about India’s preparation for its largest-ever military drone order.
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Skip next section India caps daily diesel purchase at retail fuel stations
06/12/2026June 12, 2026
India caps daily diesel purchase at retail fuel stations
India has barred commercial consumers from buying petrol and diesel at retail fuel stations and capped daily diesel purchases to prevent shortages as the Iran war severely disrupts energy supply.
Under a government order issued late on Thursday, bulk users, such as trucking companies, must procure fuel from designated bulk supply points and are prohibited from reselling it.
Authorities said some commercial buyers had been purchasing diesel from state-run fuel stations to take advantage of lower retail prices compared to bulk supply points, leading to shortages in some areas.
Additionally, retail fuel stations have been asked to cap the supply of diesel per customer or vehicle at 200 liters a day.
The government said the measures were aimed at preventing hoarding and diversion of fuel and ensuring adequate supplies at retail outlets.
The restrictions will remain in force for up to 90 days unless withdrawn earlier.
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Skip next section ANALYSIS: West Bengal deportations raise human rights concerns
06/12/2026June 12, 2026
ANALYSIS: West Bengal deportations raise human rights concerns
Deporting thousands from India’s West Bengal state fulfills a key Modi promise but strains ties with neighboring Bangladesh over verification and repatriation.
Read more here.
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Skip next section PHOTOS: ‘Cockroach’ party protests in Pune on Thursday
06/12/2026June 12, 2026
PHOTOS: ‘Cockroach’ party protests in Pune on Thursday
Hundreds of students and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered in Pune on Thursday campaigning against alleged examination irregularities and paper leaks.
The rally at Savitribai Phule Pune University followed the movement’s first major protest in New Delhi last week and renewed calls for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the group planned to expand demonstrations to other cities and would return to New Delhi on June 20 if its demands were not met.
“The government cannot ignore the youth,” Dipke told supporters.
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Skip next section India summons US envoy again over ‘unacceptable’ boat strike that killed 3
06/12/2026June 12, 2026
India summons US envoy again over ‘unacceptable’ boat strike that killed 3
India on Friday summoned US Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Meeks to protest US military strikes on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman, which have killed three Indian sailors and forced others to be rescued.
India called the attack “unacceptable” and conveyed to US diplomat to ensure that US forces operating in region take necessary measures to prevent loss of civilian life, according to Reuters new agency.
The Indian Foreign Ministry said that such actions undermine safety, security and stability of international maritime commerce in a sensitive region at a difficult time.
This was the second time in three days that New Delhi has conveyed its concerns to a senior US diplomat over the attacks.
Three Indian seafarers were killed in a US strike on the tanker Settebello off Oman on Wednesday, while all 20 crew members aboard another vessel, Jalveer, were rescued after it was struck on Thursday.
Meanwhile, leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi called out Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X for not making a statement on the issue.
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Skip next section Three killed in fire at Delhi residential building
06/12/2026June 12, 2026
Three killed in fire at Delhi residential building
Three people were killed and two others were left in critical condition after a fire broke out in a multi-story residential building in southeast Delhi early on Friday, officials said.
Those killed in the fire in the Tughlakabad area include a 22-year-old man and two women, media reports said.
The fire was reported at around 2:30 am in a five-story building. Eight residents were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals.
Preliminary investigations suggest the blaze started due to an electrical short circuit in the ground-floor parking area, which set some parked vehicles on fire, the reports said.
Earlier this month, a fire at a hotel in Delhi’s in Malviya Nagar killed 21 people.
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Skip next section Jaishankar rejects Europe’s criticism of India’s Russian oil imports
06/12/2026June 12, 2026
Jaishankar rejects Europe’s criticism of India’s Russian oil imports
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said India’s policy on Russian oil is based on “cost and availability” while also calling out the US’ shifting stance on buying Russian hydrocarbons.
Speaking at the Kultaranta Talks hosted in Helsinki by Finland President Alexander Stubb, Jaishankar was asked whether India was “too willing to buy oil from Russia” amid the Ukraine conflict.
He said India was pushed toward Russian oil because Europe was buying oil from the Middle East, traditionally one of India’s key supply routes.
“So, circumstances pushed us in a certain direction,” he said.
Jaishankar also accused the United States of hypocrisy on Russian oil, saying that “the US specifically asked India to buy Russian oil to help stabilize the world markets.”
“After first imposing tariffs on us last year for buying Russian oil, the US then lifted its sanctions on Russian oil. Let’s not pretend there is some great principle involved here,” he said.
“If it is …do it when it suits us and don’t do it when it doesn’t …we’re all adults in the room. We know what the game is,” he said, adding that that moralizing over the issue served little purpose.
Comparing India’s oil imports with Europe’s arms exports, Jaishankar argued that European criticism of New Delhi reflected a contradiction.
The Indian foreign minister then pointed to what he described as European “moral ambiguity,” saying: “Europeans sell weapons which are used to attack India. Not now, for many years. We Indians have never done anything to endanger Europe.”
It was unclear what weapons sales or “attacks” Jaishankar was referring to.
India faces mounting LPG shortages as Iran war drags on
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Skip next section Welcome to our coverage
06/12/2026June 12, 2026
Welcome to our coverage
Hello! This is Shakeel from DW’s New Delhi studio, bringing you the top news from across India.
It has been a pleasant morning in Delhi today after last night’s rains, and more showers are on the way, a welcome respite from the intense heat of the past few days.
Speaking of heat, Foreign Minister Jaishankar turned up the temperature by calling out Europe criticizing India’s purchases of Russian oil.
In other news, petrol and diesel for industrial and commercial use will now have to be procured from bulk sale points rather than petrol pumps, the government has mandated.
Meanwhile, another fire incident in New Delhi has claimed the lives of three people.
For all this and more, follow our live blog.
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Top government sources reveal that the highly divisive material likely originated from a China-based digital platform before migrating to mainstream Western networks
The Government of Singapore has deployed its stringent Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA) to block access to inflammatory social media content targeting the nation’s Indian community. Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs and the police force issued immediate disabling directions to three major global platforms—YouTube, Facebook, and X—requiring them to restrict local user access to 14 specific posts and videos. Top government sources reveal that the highly divisive material, which likely originated from a China-based digital platform before migrating to mainstream Western networks, represents a sophisticated attempt to disrupt Singapore’s domestic social fabric and fracture its long-standing multiracial model.
The Anatomy of the Narrative Warfare
The targeted content consists of a series of coordinated videos and posts that have been aggressively pushed across Chinese online spaces since May. The material selectively uses edited footage of crowded areas in Little India alongside clips of prominent local Hindu religious events to fabricate a deceptive picture of the country’s demographic balance. The blocked posts falsely claim that Singapore is currently being overrun by Indians and that its official multiracial policy is merely an administrative facade. Furthermore, the malicious campaign explicitly alleges an overrepresentation of Indians within Singaporean government institutions and national politics, while aggressively arguing that the city-state must remain strictly aligned with its Chinese cultural roots instead of decoupling from Beijing.
Geopolitical Undercurrents and Strategic Targets
This coordinated digital onslaught unfolds against the backdrop of ongoing India-China border tensions and an intensifying competition for geopolitical influence across Southeast Asia. Security analysts view the campaign as a classic manifestation of soft-power narrative warfare, where state-aligned actors weaponise demographic and cultural anxieties to weaken regional rivals. Crucially, top sources note that the disinformation strategy has expanded its target parameters by systematically tagging and involving the local Malay community alongside the Indian diaspora. By attempting to combine the grievances of different minority groups, the perpetrators seek to maximise societal friction and directly undermine the foundational security architecture of the Malacca Strait region.
Protecting the Multiracial Model
In response to the escalating digital threat, Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong emphasised that the state will tolerate no external assault on its sovereign social structures, reiterating that Singapore’s multiracial model ensures every community is uniquely valued and possesses an equal place in society. The government has confirmed it will continue to monitor online spaces closely under zero-trust protocols, remaining fully prepared to deploy further regulatory measures against foreign interference vectors if needed. Simultaneously, administrative authorities are urging Singaporeans to practice heightened digital discernment, actively question unverified foreign sources, and strictly avoid sharing manipulative content that threatens to compromise national cohesion.
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NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful IPL title defence drew praise from across the sporting world, with England football captain Harry Kane joining the chorus of congratulatory messages after RCB’s triumph over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. Kane took to Instagram Stories to applaud Virat Kohli and RCB following their five-wicket victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. “What a player and what a knock @virat.kohli! Congrats @royalchallengers.bengaluru on making it back to back IPL titles,” Kane wrote. RCB, who ended their 18-year wait for a maiden IPL trophy in 2025, successfully defended their crown a year later with another dominant campaign. Their latest triumph made them only the third franchise in IPL history, after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, to win back-to-back titles. The victory also saw Rajat Patidar enter an elite list of captains. The RCB skipper became only the third captain after MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma to lead a team to consecutive IPL titles. Kohli once again played a pivotal role in the title-winning campaign, signing off in style with an unbeaten 75 in the final. Patidar, who scored more than 500 runs during the season, credited Kohli not only for helping him improve technically but also for being a constant source of support for younger players in the squad. “The way I look at my batting, I try to work on where I can improve, against pacers especially. I got a lot of ideas and help from Kohli bhai. Whenever I see him, he’s always there for the team and all players. He goes to the young players even if they’re nervous approaching him,” Patidar said. Reflecting on his second IPL title as captain, Patidar admitted memories from last year’s historic triumph came flooding back as he walked into the stadium but stressed the team’s focus remained firmly on the present. “It feels superb. There were a lot of memories from last year but we had to stay in the present. Don’t have words to express but feeling good,” he said. Patidar revealed that RCB’s plans were clear after assessing the conditions, with the team backing itself to chase. “Plan was clear, it was easier to chase. We wanted to get their top-three. Our bowlers throughout the tournament have been superb. Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar), (Josh) Hazlewood, Rasikh (Dar), Krunal (Pandya), Sheppie (Romario Shepherd), all have been superb,” Patidar said.
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