Iran War LIVE: Anticipation Of Big Decisions As PM Modi Chairs Key Meet With CMs

Iran War LIVE: Chief Ministers of poll-bound states are not attending the meeting due to the Model Code of Conduct.

Iran War LIVE: PM Modi is reviewing preparedness of states amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Iran War LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's key meeting with Chief Ministers has begun. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are also present at the virtual meeting.

Iran War LIVE: The government has stated that petrol and diesel prices will be reviewed every 15 days. This comes after the Centre announced excise cuts on fuels.

Iran War LIVE: PM Narendra Modi's virtual meeting with Chief Ministers has begun. The meeting is being held to review the preparedness of the state leaders amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Iran War LIVE: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has hailed government's decision to cut excise duty of petrol and diesel amid the ongoing fuel crisis in West Asia.

In a post on X, Gadkari called the move a “citizen-focused step”

“Amid the ongoing fuel crisis in West Asia,which has pushed global energy prices upward, the Government of India has taken a timely and citizen-focused step by reducing excise duty on petrol and diesel. While several countries continue to increase fuel prices, this decision under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji reflects a strong commitment to public welfare," the minister said.

He added that the move will provide relief to households and businesses.

Iran War LIVE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has also dismissed rumours of a national lockdown, claiming the speculation is being spread to create fears in the minds of the public.

“Baseless rumours are being spread, and anything is being said just to create fear in the minds of the public. Where is this lockdown happening? It is happening in Pakistan, not in India,” she said while addressing the Parliament on Friday.

Iran War LIVE: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has dismissed speculation of a probable national lockdown. Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, in a press briefing called the speculation a “mere rumour”.

“It should be made clear to everyone. There is no situation that warrants a lockdown, nor is there any such proposal under consideration. To state it very clearly, there is no lockdown-like situation, no decision has been taken, and the idea is not even being considered,” she added.