Red Sea Security: India condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warning they threaten freedom of navigation through Bab-el-Mandeb and urging early restoration of peace. US-Russia Energy Shock: The US House passed a Russia sanctions bill that could enable up to 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil/gas; India’s MEA says it will protect trade and energy security via diversified sourcing and work with industry on fallout. Maritime Detention Watch: India said it is in regular touch with the Russian Embassy over the detained Unity tanker crew near Paradip, with detention tied to an Odisha High Court order. Semiconductor Push: SEMICON India 2026 Day 2 saw 25 MoUs across materials, packaging, logistics and skilling, as the government frames ISM 2.0 as “execution at scale.” Food Safety Crackdown: FSSAI initiated legal action against Nestle India over infant nutrition claims; separately, Mumbai’s Olympia Coffee House licence was suspended after FDA-linked hygiene violations. Macro Signals: Moody’s raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7% but flagged inflation risks from elevated energy prices and El-Nino weather. EU Waste Rules: EU proposals could restrict India’s imports of metal scrap from May 2027, depending on exemption approvals.