'Iran War Situation Needs Continuous Monitoring': PM Modi Urges CMs To Work As 'Team India'

Iran War LIVE: PM Modi has urged states to ensure smooth functioning of supply chains and take strict measures against hoarding and profiteering. The PM also stressed on the need for advance planning in the agriculture sector, particularly in monitoring fertiliser storage and distribution

Further, he cautioned against the spread of misinformation and rumours.

Iran War LIVE: During the meeting, PM Narendra Modi expressed confidence that the nation will overcome the situation by working together as ‘Team India’.

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.