Hyderabad, May 10 -- Amid a raging West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday exhorted citizens to play their part in reducing fuel use by opting for car pools, public transport, avoiding foreign travel and resorting to Covid-time measures such as work from home and virtual meetings.

In his speech in Hyderabad, the PM called for a collective participation to help India face global economic disruptions, supply chain challenges, and rising prices caused by international conflicts.

He said patriotism is not only about sacrificing one's life for the nation, but also about living responsibly and fulfilling duties towards the country during difficult times.

The PM asked citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption by using ...