India, Sept. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised self-reliance as India's path during the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event in Gujarat's Bhavnagar on Saturday, stating that dependence on other nations is India's only enemy and calling for production of chips and ships in India.

His remarks come amid growing tensions over recent US policy decisions impacting India.

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new proclamation establishing a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, taking effect September 21. India faces the greatest impact from this measure, given that Indian nationals comprise 71% of all H-1B visa recipients. Meanwhile, the comprehensive 50% tariffs on Indian imports remain unchanged, providing no economic repri...