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Bihar CM walks to secretariat after Modi urges smarter spending amid West Asia crisis

Bihar CM walks to secretariat after Modi urges smarter spending amid West Asia crisis

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary walked from his official residence to the cabinet secretariat in Patna with senior officials, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to curb fuel use and spend more judiciously amid the West Asia crisis. Choudhary previously ordered a reduction in his cavalcade, which cabinet colleagues also followed. His government is set to push work-from-home, hold meetings via video-conferencing, and observe a weekly no-vehicle day. It also directed lower palm-oil usage in government canteens.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
DK Shivakumar calls petrol diesel hike Modi’s gift and says Indians can’t be told to curb spending

DK Shivakumar calls petrol diesel hike Modi’s gift and says Indians can’t be told to curb spending

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over measures asking citizens to save fuel and delay gold purchases, calling the petrol and diesel price hike a “gift” in a “tragic situation.” He said such appeals are unrealistic because people earn and live their lives accordingly. Prices rose Rs 3 per litre for both fuels on Friday—the first increase in over four years—amid retailer losses tied to global crude costs after the West Asia conflict.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Sikkim slashes CM convoy and fuel cuts 30% as state orders 50% work from home

Sikkim slashes CM convoy and fuel cuts 30% as state orders 50% work from home

Sikkim has announced sweeping austerity measures from May 18, 2026, aimed at cutting petroleum use and conserving public resources after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide appeal amid the West Asia crisis. The Home Department notification orders 50% of government staff to work from home on rosters, a 30% reduction in fuel allotments, and halving the Chief Minister’s vehicle convoy. A one-year ban on new government vehicle purchases, weekend government vehicle restrictions, and an expanded odd-even system across all districts also take effect immediately.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026
Delhi CM Cuts Convoy by 60% Adding Two EVs as Fuel-Saving Plan Expands Across Government

Delhi CM Cuts Convoy by 60% Adding Two EVs as Fuel-Saving Plan Expands Across Government

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has cut her official convoy size by about 60%, using only four vehicles and including two electric cars, while operating with reduced security amid West Asia tensions. Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu also used EVs and urged metro, carpooling, and public transport for energy security and greener air. Gupta announced Metro commute for ministers every Monday, two-day weekly WFH for government offices, a voluntary no-vehicle day, reduced petrol-diesel quotas, and cancelled foreign visits for a year.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Delhi orders two day work from home for government offices to cut fuel use

Delhi orders two day work from home for government offices to cut fuel use

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a fuel-saving and cost-cutting drive under “Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdaan,” asking private offices, IT firms, and educational institutions to reduce travel and fuel use. The government will shift to work from home two days a week for its own offices and recommends the same approach for the private sector.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
MP High Court judge cycles nearly 3 km after Modi fuel saving appeal goes viral

MP High Court judge cycles nearly 3 km after Modi fuel saving appeal goes viral

In Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh High Court judge Justice Dwarka Dhish Bansal reportedly cycled nearly 3 km to court after PM Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel amid the global energy crisis. A video of the ride has gone viral, turning the gesture into a widely shared reminder that practical steps can support larger efforts to cut costs and emissions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 12 May 2026

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Gadkari’s fuel warning after Modi’s WFH appeal amid Iran tensions

Gadkari’s fuel warning after Modi’s WFH appeal amid Iran tensions

With Middle East tensions rising, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to save fuel by cutting petrol and diesel use, encouraging work from home, and opting for public transport and carpooling. Nitin Gadkari echoed the message, while Modi also urged people to skip non essential foreign travel and defer gold purchases for at least a year to support foreign exchange reserves and the domestic economy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
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