Congress questions Centre's sovereignty as US allows 30-day waiver for Russian oil: 'Banana republic?'

• Congress MP Manish Tewari questioned India's sovereignty after US granted a 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil.
• Tewari slammed US's 'neo-imperial arrogance,' asking if India needs US permission for energy security.
• Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged BJP government compromises India's independence and sovereignty daily.
• US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the waiver is a short-term measure to counter Iran amid West Asia conflict.
• US expects India to increase purchases of US oil after this temporary waiver, despite previous claims India agreed not to buy Russian oil.