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PM Modi Urges Indians to Conserve Fuel, Pause Gold Buying

Prime Minister Modi has urged Indian citizens to conserve fuel and avoid buying gold for a year, citing a global crisis marked by an energy shock and dipping foreign exchange reserves. These calls for austerity are aimed at addressing India's economic challenges and have drawn political commentary.

11 May, 11:38 — 12 May, 01:34
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bloombergHigh2d ago

Modi’s Frugality Warning Flags Twin Shock for India - Bloomberg.com

Modi’s Frugality Warning Flags Twin Shock for India  Bloomberg.com

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NYTMostly Factual2d ago

Buy Less Gold and Skip Foreign Trips, Modi Urges Indians

Under pressure from the economic fallout of the war in Iran and politically emboldened, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asks Indians to sacrifice.

By Alex Travelli

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2d ago

Iran war effect: Why is Modi asking Indians to avoid foreign trips, gold?

PM urges Indians to work from home and avoid foreign trips during the global energy crisis due to the Iran war.

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France 24High2d ago

India: Modi wants Indians to stop buying gold

Narendra #Modi's message to Indians is clear: stop buying gold jewellery for a year. With #India having to pay more to import #oil due to the #Iranwar, its prime minister hopes that holding off on buying the precious metal will protect the country's trade balance - a decision that could badly hit a nearly $100 billion industry.

By FRANCE24

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2d ago

No reason to panic, but follow PM's energy pointers: Govt

No rationing; steps taken to avert shortage

By TNN

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2d ago

PM Modi reiterates call for work from home, avoid buying gold 'in time of global crisis'

PM Modi also asked the gathering to conduct weddings at Ekta Nagar near Statue of Unity (SoU) so they can seek blessings of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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indian-expressMostly Factual2d ago

Industry bodies suggest Gold Monetisation Scheme, to make representation to PM Modi

By Kamal Saiyed

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ndtvMostly Factual2d ago

PM Modi, Other Dignitaries Arrive In Guwahati For NDA Government's Oath Taking

The oath-taking ceremony will be held at the Khanapara Veterinary College field with elaborate arrangements for accommodating several thousands of people.

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DawnMostly Factual2d ago

India's Modi to launch multi-nation tour amid global unrest

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark this week on a multi-nation tour to the United Arab Emirates and four European countries, officials said on Monday. Modi will start his whirlwind tour from the UAE — where a 4.5 million-strong Indian community lives — on Friday, India’s foreign ministry said in a statement. Modi will meet with the UAE’s leader, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with energy cooperation high on the agenda amid global supply disruptions caused by the Middle East ...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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seeking-alphaMixed2d ago

Silver surges to biggest gain since February; India's Modi asks citizens to pause gold buying

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zerohedgeLow2d ago

Modi Urges Indians To Conserve Fuel As Oil Shock Spreads

Modi Urges Indians To Conserve Fuel As Oil Shock Spreads India’s Prime Minister called on the nation to work from home, travel less, and conserve fuel to help the government save foreign exchange, OilPrice reported. “In the current situation, we must place great emphasis on saving foreign exchange,” Narendra Modi said, as quoted by Reuters. The prime minister also urged Indians to stop buying gold, again to conserve foreign exchange. Modi also called on farmers to reduce their f...

By Tyler Durden

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dutchnewsMostly Factual2d ago

Jetten’s Caribbean tour underway amid climate and poverty rows

Prime minister Rob Jetten began his first official visit to the kingdom’s Caribbean territories on Friday, with stops planned on...

By Louis Gore-Langton

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nl-timesMostly Factual2d ago

Indian Prime Minister Modi to visit Netherlands for Strategic Partnership signing

King Willem-Alexander and Prime Minister Jetten will receive Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a two-day official visit to the Netherlands on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17.

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tunisia-liveMixed2d ago

Tunisia: The Prime Minister meets with the EBRD President in Nairobi, focusing on Elmed and the 2031 strategy. - Agenzia Nova

Tunisia: The Prime Minister meets with the EBRD President in Nairobi, focusing on Elmed and the 2031 strategy.  Agenzia Nova

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dutchnews11 May, 11:38First to report

Jetten’s Caribbean tour underway amid climate and poverty rows

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faz11 May, 12:57

Irankrieg trifft Indien hart: Inder sollen zu Hause arbeiten und mit weniger Öl kochen

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tunisia-live11 May, 14:05

Tunisia: The Prime Minister meets with the EBRD President in Nairobi, focusing on Elmed and the 2031 strategy. - Agenzia Nova

Al Jazeera11 May, 14:30

Iran war effect: Why is Modi asking Indians to avoid foreign trips, gold?

la-repubblica11 May, 14:57

L’India soffocata da Hormuz: ristoranti chiusi e file ai benzinai, Modi dichiara l’austerity

NYT11 May, 15:03

Buy Less Gold and Skip Foreign Trips, Modi Urges Indians

bloomberg11 May, 15:59

Modi’s Frugality Warning Flags Twin Shock for India - Bloomberg.com

France 2411 May, 16:06

India: Modi wants Indians to stop buying gold

nl-times11 May, 16:43

Indian Prime Minister Modi to visit Netherlands for Strategic Partnership signing

n1-serbia11 May, 17:28

Indijski premijer pozvao građane da godinu dana ne kupuju zlatni nakit

danas11 May, 17:40

Indijski premijer pozvao građane da godinu dana ne kupuju zlatni nakit

index-hr11 May, 17:42

Indijski premijer kreće na turneju po Europi i Bliskom istoku

Dawn11 May, 18:37

India's Modi to launch multi-nation tour amid global unrest

mkd-mk11 May, 19:10

Индискиот премиер ги повика граѓаните една година да не купуваат златен накит

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ndtv11 May, 20:21

PM Modi, Other Dignitaries Arrive In Guwahati For NDA Government's Oath Taking

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seeking-alpha11 May, 21:53

Silver surges to biggest gain since February; India's Modi asks citizens to pause gold buying

zerohedge11 May, 22:00

Modi Urges Indians To Conserve Fuel As Oil Shock Spreads

Times of India11 May, 22:31

No reason to panic, but follow PM's energy pointers: Govt

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indian-express12 May, 00:35

Industry bodies suggest Gold Monetisation Scheme, to make representation to PM Modi

hindustan-times12 May, 01:34Latest update

PM Modi reiterates call for work from home, avoid buying gold 'in time of global crisis'