Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:10pm on 27 Mar 2026,Friday India
Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with state leaders to review India’s preparedness amid the West Asia crisis. He emphasised maintaining supply chain stability, preventing hoarding, and ensuring energy security as key priorities. States were directed to activate control rooms, monitor essential supplies, and plan ahead for the Kharif season, especially fertiliser availability. The government also stressed tackling misinformation and safeguarding citizens, including Indians in the Gulf. Despite global disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, officials assured no immediate fuel shortage, citing adequate reserves and alternative sourcing, while markets remain sensitive to rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty. (PC: India Today)
