PM Modi flags energy security amid West Asia conflict, launches Rs 15,000-cr projects

Bengaluru, Nov 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored the critical importance of energy security amid geopolitical tensions around Iran and the Gulf region, saying India's investments in domestic fuel production, storage infrastructure and renewable energy over the past decade had strengthened its ability to withstand global disruptions. "The conflict going on around Iran and the Gulf countries has shown how important energy security is. India too faced a challenging period, but the steps taken over the past decade towards energy security helped us face this crisis with strength," Modi said. Addressing a gathering here after inaugurating and…