<h1>US may avoid secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil under sanctions, including India</h1> The United States has indicated it may refrain from imposing secondary tariffs on countries, including India, that continue to purchase Russian crude oil despite existing sanctions. Concurrently, diplomatic engagements are ongoing in the region, with Chinese and Indian officials scheduled for border talks and India's foreign secretary set to visit Nepal to discuss bilateral cooperation. China has delivered a third advanced submarine to Pakistan, enhancing Islamabad's naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean. The developments occur amid significant regional challenges, including severe flooding in northern India and Pakistan causing substantial loss of life. These events highlight complex geopolitical and trade dynamics involving multiple countries in South Asia and beyond.