New Delhi, May 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday renewed his appeal for economic restraint, urging citizens to support the government's austerity measures amid ongoing disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis.

He asked people to avoid hosting destination weddings overseas, cut down on edible oil consumption, and postpone gold purchases as global instability continues to impact prices and supply chains. The Prime Minister also now suggested that schools consider temporary online classes where feasible.

Reiterating earlier appeals, he called for reduced fuel usage, greater reliance on public transport and electric vehicles, and encouraged citizens to limit unnecessary foreign travel. He also advised adopting work-from-home ar...