Hentavirus outbreak, Prime Minister’s speech in Hyderabad and more: The week in 5 charts
Prime Minister Modi has called for austerity measures in response to the economic impact of the West Asia conflict. Meanwhile, a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has resulted in three deaths among twelve reported cases. Additionally, political tensions are rising in Tamil Nadu as the AIADMK party experiences a split among its MLAs.
- ▪Prime Minister Modi advocated for work-from-home policies and reduced consumption of gold and fuel to support the economy.
- ▪The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has led to three fatalities and is capable of human-to-human transmission.
- ▪In Tamil Nadu, 25 MLAs have expressed confidence in the new Chief Minister, leading to a split within the AIADMK party.
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(1) Prime Minister Modi pitches for austerity measures in the aftermath of West Asia tensionsPrime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for widespread adoption of work-from-home policies, reduced gold buying and fuel consumption, more support for local products and local tourism in a speech in Hyderabad on May 11, 2026, as a way for the public to help the country’s economy in the aftermath of war in West Asia.Shortages of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) forced small restaurants to shutter in metro cities earlier, even as gas rationing protected households from the worst of the crisis.
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