Economy
PM Modi warns of weaponisation of resources, sea routes; urges energy self-reliance
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During the 80th Independence Day address, the Prime Minister highlighted the growing risks of the weaponisation of resources and strategic sea routes, particularly in the context of recent geopolitical conflicts like the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. He emphasized the urgent need for India to achieve energy self-reliance, announcing the Samudra Manthan National Offshore Exploration Scheme to boost domestic hydrocarbon exploration and reduce reliance on imported fuels.
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