Modi Urges Indians to Work From Home as Iran War Drives Energy Crisis
Modi Calls for National Austerity Amid Iran War Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to work from home and limit foreign travel as the ongoing Iran conflict continues to disrupt global energy supplies. Austerity Measures Speaking to the nation, Modi said the measures would reduce India’s fuel consumption and help conserve foreign exchange reserves. The Strait of Hormuz blockade has severely impacted India’s oil imports. India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, is heavily dependent on Middle Eastern crude. The shipping disruption has sent international oil prices soaring, putting enormous strain on the Indian economy. ...