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News18 Evening Digest: Jaishankar Defends Russian Oil Purchase Amid Trump Tariffs In Moscow & Other Top Stories

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in Moscow on August 21. (AFP photo)

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in Moscow on August 21. (AFP photo)

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings latest updates on Jaishankar Defends Russian Oil Purchase Amid Trump Tariffs, Delhi Gets New Police Commissioner, and other top stories.

‘US Asked India To…’: In Moscow, Jaishankar Defends Russian Oil Purchase Amid Trump Tariffs

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