New Delhi, March 24 -- Cyberspace buzzed with memories of the 'lockdown' on Tuesday, as people searched for terms like 'India lockdown again' and 'lockdown news' amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted key maritime routes and energy supplies to countries, including India.

The announcement of an all-party meeting by the Narendra Modi-led government on Wednesday further fuelled speculation, with people searching online for queries such as "Is lockdown coming back in India?" and "What is an energy lockdown?"

Outside Apeejay School in South Delhi's Saket, parents waiting for their nursery kids were curious to know about an imminent lockdown. In cities like Hyderabad, people were seen queuing up to refuel their vehicle...