Modi's Motorcade Slim-Down: Austerity in Action

In a bid to combat escalating fuel costs, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has notably reduced the size of his motorcade, a government source revealed on Wednesday.

This decision comes after Modi urged the public to adhere to strict austerity measures in reaction to rising energy prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East.

Critics have pointed out the irony of political leaders' large motorcades amid such calls for austerity, while India's dependence on Mid-Eastern oil remains a strategic concern.

(With inputs from agencies.)