India, July 5 -- India expanded its energy imports significantly during West Asia crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India successfully navigated one of the biggest global energy crises through proactive policies, diversified fuel sourcing, and strong diplomatic ties, with minimal burden on citizens. "When the crisis began, India was importing energy from about 25-26 countries. During the crisis, we increased this to more than 40 countries," the PM said, addressing a gathering in Pachpadra of Balotra district of Rajasthan.

Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Rajasthan and Gujarat, also laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth Rs 1.06 lakh crore and inaugurated the refurbished Jodhpur Airport...