NEW DELHI: Amid concerns over the impact of Iran war on India’s energy supply, PM Narendra Modi said on Thursday his govt is sparing no effort to minimise its fallout on citizens and accused opposition parties of fear-mongering to push their agenda at the of cost national interest.He said no country is untouched by this global crisis and India is trying at different levels to deal with it, including making efforts to get around the supply chain disruption. He has spoken to global leaders, he said at NXT summit.On a day leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, targeted govt over the “LPG crisis” in the House, Modi hit back without naming anyone and said everyone, including political parties, have a role in ensuring that the country successfully handles the crisis.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Saudi intercepts drone headed to Shaybah oil field; Israeli strikes 10 Hezbollah targets in Beirut’Legitimate targets’: Iran issues warning to US tech firms including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, NvidiaSafe Passage For Indian Vessels: Iran clears Indian-flagged ships in Hormuz; US, Europe, Israel face curbs”Some people are trying to spread panic. They want to push their agenda. I do not want to give any political reaction now but will say that they are exposing themselves before people and inflicting a great harm on the country,” he said. India will definitely be able to deal with the challenges arising out of the war, he emphasised.He listed out a host of measures his govt has taken since 2014 to build India’s alternative energy sources, reduce its dependence on oil, multiply its petroleum storage capacity, while ensuring more and more people benefit from them.India used to have negligible storage capacity to deal with any crisis but it now stands at 50 lakh tonne, while it has become one of the biggest refining hubs in the world. People’s aspirations have risen and his govt welcomes them, he added before turning to his critics.”Many of my ‘well-wishers’ are nursing the hope that I will be crushed under the burden of expectations… their intentions are dishonest, and their hopes will never be fulfilled,” he said, adding he has people’s blessings. He asked states to take stringent action against rumour-mongers and black-marketers.India will come out of the crisis successfully as it did during Covid, he said, describing the current era as a period like never before.He compared the rise of Indian economy to people’s abiding interest in cricket, saying they are now keen to know all the time about the latest details. “If you want to be part of the future, you have to be in India,” he said. “Despite numerous global challenges, the world looks at India with great hope,” he said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Public Interest Will Guide Every Decision,” PM Modi Reassures Nation Amid Global UncertaintyIndian Crew Hit In Iran War Shipping Chaos: 3 Dead, 4 InjuredCentre Urges Citizens To Avoid Panic Booking As India Assures Stable LPG, Fuel Supply Amid WarChief Of Integrated Staff Air Marshal Dixit Says India Not Dealing With Same Pakistan After Operation SindoorEpstein Chants Greet Hardeep Puri In Lok Sabha Amid Rahul Gandhi’s Dig At Minister, Birla Steps In“Energy Security Compromised”: Rahul Gandhi Sounds Alarm In Parliament’India’s Fuel Supply Stable’: Hardeep Singh Puri Rejects LPG Shortage, Oil Crisis Fears In Lok Sabha’I Heard A Cracker Sound…’: Farooq Abdullah Opens Up About Assassination AttemptRahul Gandhi Warns Of Fuel Crisis Amid Middle East Conflict, BJP MP Dubey Hits Back With Soros JibeAmid US-Iran War, First Crude Tanker Shenlong Safely Reaches Mumbai Port Through Strait Of Hormuz123PhotostoriesLPG, Induction, Air fryer, or Microwave: Which is cheaper and efficient to cook with8 high-protein no-cook breakfast dishes to save LPGExclusive – Ridhima Pandit accuses Vanshaj Singh of inciting hate; says she received ra*e and death threats, claims Karan Patel slept through The 50 and wanted to quitThin but diagnosed with fatty liver? Doctors explain why lean people can develop NAFLD and how lifestyle changes can reverse it6 foods to add to coconut water to make it an even more hydrating morning drinkOprah Winfrey once said, “Turn your wounds into wisdom”: 4 lessons it teaches studentsNormal cholesterol but early heart attack risk? Doctors say Lipoprotein(a) test can reveal hidden danger6 superbikes famous for their thrilling engine roarAhead of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ release, revisiting Ranveer Singh’s iconic characters like Khilji, Bajirao, Rocky Randhawa9 effective ways to fix excess salt in curries and sabzi123Hot PicksUAE newsSaudi oil tanker arrivalQatar newsPune restaurantsIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingCardi BIPL Teams Match ScheduleUS oil tanker hitUS Stock Market NewsLPG Shortage in MumbaiFixed-term employmentJones ActIran US WarReliance Oil Refinery in USMiddle East War
NEW DELHI: Amid concerns over the impact of Iran war on India’s energy supply, PM Narendra Modi said on Thursday his govt is sparing no effort to minimise its fallout on citizens and accused opposition parties of fear-mongering to push their agenda at the of cost national interest.He said no country is untouched by this global crisis and India is trying at different levels to deal with it, including making efforts to get around the supply chain disruption. He has spoken to global leaders, he said at NXT summit.On a day leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, targeted govt over the “LPG crisis” in the House, Modi hit back without naming anyone and said everyone, including political parties, have a role in ensuring that the country successfully handles the crisis.“Some people are trying to spread panic. They want to push their agenda. I do not want to give any political reaction now but will say that they are exposing themselves before people and inflicting a great harm on the country,” he said. India will definitely be able to deal with the challenges arising out of the war, he emphasised.He listed out a host of measures his govt has taken since 2014 to build India’s alternative energy sources, reduce its dependence on oil, multiply its petroleum storage capacity, while ensuring more and more people benefit from them.India used to have negligible storage capacity to deal with any crisis but it now stands at 50 lakh tonne, while it has become one of the biggest refining hubs in the world. People’s aspirations have risen and his govt welcomes them, he added before turning to his critics.“Many of my ‘well-wishers’ are nursing the hope that I will be crushed under the burden of expectations… their intentions are dishonest, and their hopes will never be fulfilled,” he said, adding he has people’s blessings. He asked states to take stringent action against rumour-mongers and black-marketers.India will come out of the crisis successfully as it did during Covid, he said, describing the current era as a period like never before.He compared the rise of Indian economy to people’s abiding interest in cricket, saying they are now keen to know all the time about the latest details. “If you want to be part of the future, you have to be in India,” he said. “Despite numerous global challenges, the world looks at India with great hope,” he said.
