India, April 6 -- Strait of Hormuz

By Charanjit Ahuja

Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged India to "be ready like Covid," signalling the need for preparedness against potential geopolitical and economic shocks stemming from the region's deepening turmoil.

In recent comments regarding the escalating conflict in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stark warning, urging the country to "be ready like Covid." This statement, though seemingly simple, carries significant implications for India's preparedness and response in the face of potential geopolitical and economic crises emanating from the ongoing turmoil in West Asia.

The West Asia region, traditionally a critical area of interes...