Rajnath Singh reviews West Asia response as Modi pushes economic self defense and fuel savings

Citizens are asked to change habits to protect FX

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level review of West Asia’s evolving situation, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the country toward “economic self-defence.” The government called for collective behavioural change, including conserving fuel, reducing imports, and limiting foreign-exchange outflows, as officials assess the likely impact on India’s economy and energy security.