Modi's 'need of the hour' message amid West Asia oil crisis: ‘Use petrol, gas, diesel with great restraint’
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Summary
Modi's remarks come as India grapples with an energy crunch triggered by the ongoing US-Iran war, which has disrupted supplies following a blockade of Hormuz
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Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Sunday, 10 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right