The Opposition on Monday stalled proceedings in the Lok Sabha and largely stayed away from the Rajya Sabha demanding an immediate discussion on the war in West Asia and its fallout on India’s energy security. The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day without transacting any business, except for a statement by external affairs minister S. Jaishankar on the West Asia situation. Is the West Asia matter not important? Raising the issue during Zero Hour, he said the rapidly evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia was affecting India’s energy security and its global image. “About 55 per cent of India’s crude oil requirement is met through imports from West Asia.

Source: The Telegraph March 10, 2026 08:30 UTC