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  Uttar Pradesh to observe blackout across 75 districts during civil defence mock drill on January 23

  Uttar Pradesh | January 21, 2026 18:12 IST

  A blackout will be implemented simultaneously in all 75 districts of the state to assess preparedness to deal with an attack from an enemy country during an emergency.

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  Suraksha Chakra: Delhi to hold earthquake mock drill at 55 locations today, check timing, curbs

  Delhi | August 01, 2025 8:57 IST

  The drill will be conducted in all 11 districts of Delhi, along with Ghaziabad and Noida in Uttar Pradesh, and Faridabad, Gurugram, Palwal, Nuh and Rewari in Haryana to strengthen coordination and response mechanisms for major disasters like earthquakes and industrial chemical hazards.

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  Parliament Monsoon Session: Parliament Prepares for Monsoon Session with Safety Drill

  News | July 19, 2025 18:44 IST

  Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, set to begin on July 21, a mock drill was carried out at the Parliament premises in Delhi on July 19. The Monsoon Session is scheduled to run from July 21 to August 21.

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  Delhi braces for terror attack: Two-day mock drill from today to check preparedness | Deets inside

  India | July 17, 2025 12:48 IST

  The general public has been advised to cooperate during the drills and not to fall for rumours or panic due to increased security presence.

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  Operation Shield mock drills held across 6 border states, UTs; war-like scenarios recreated | VIDEOS

  India | June 01, 2025 0:07 IST

  Initiated under the directive of the Union Home Ministry, the exercise was originally scheduled for 29 May but was postponed due to administrative reasons. Today's drills were designed to simulate a range of emergency scenarios, reflecting the government's increased focus on national security.

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  What is Operation Shield and what will happen during mock drill in border states? Explained

  Explainers | May 30, 2025 14:48 IST

  The mock drill will include the activation of centrally controlled air raid sirens, blackout protocols in civilian areas, and mock evacuation of families from military stations in the event of a drone strike. The mock drills will further involve the deployment of medical teams, transportati

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  Haqiqat Kya Hai: 31st May... Why is Hafiz Saeed afraid of this date?

  Hakikat Kya Hai | May 29, 2025 22:26 IST

  31st May... this date will be marked in Pakistan's calendar. An order has been issued just a while ago. On 31st May... a mock drill of war will be conducted in 5 states of India and one union territory i.e. Chandigarh.

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  Mock drills in states along Pakistan border, postponed earlier, to be held tomorrow

  India | May 29, 2025 23:57 IST

  'Operation Shield' mock drills in border states, postponed earlier, will now be held on May 31 after the postponement from the May 29 date.

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  Why mock drills in border states with Pakistan, scheduled for today, have been postponed?

  India | May 29, 2025 10:42 IST

  The civil defence exercise under "Operation Shield", which was scheduled for May 29, has been postponed in Haryana, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, and Jammu and Kashmir.

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  Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan postpone Operation Shield, no civil defence mock drill on May 29

  India | May 28, 2025 23:04 IST

  The civil defence exercise "Operation Shield", which was scheduled for May 29, 2025, has been postponed in Haryana, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Chandigarh due to administrative reasons. There will be no blackout or mock drills in these regions on the planned date.

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  Haryana to observe 15-minute blackout across 22 districts during civil defence mock drill on May 29

  Haryana | May 28, 2025 21:18 IST

  Haryana will conduct a 15-minute blackout on May 29, 2025, from 8:00 pm to 8:15 pm as part of the civil defence exercise Operation Shield. The drill will be held across all 22 districts of the state and will simulate wartime scenarios like air raids and drone strikes.

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  Tamil Nadu government to conduct more civil defence mock drills next week

  May 11, 2025 10:58 IST

  The civil defence exercise is only a mock drill to check the preparedness in the selected vital installations. All other functions in other places will go on normally and there is no need for any panic or apprehension among the public about this exercise.

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  Delhi: Air raid siren testing carried out at PWD building amid rising India-Pakistan tension | Video

  Delhi | May 09, 2025 16:10 IST

  Operation Sindoor: According to police sources, the special commissioners of all the zones are holding meetings with their deputies to take stock of the security arrangements.

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  Amritsar's Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport Closed Until Further Notice

  News | May 08, 2025 11:34 IST

  According to Sirivennela, ADCP-2, all flights at Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport are cancelled, and the entire airport is closed until further notice following the received instructions.

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  Golden Temple goes dark: Lights switched off during nationwide mock drill | Watch

  India | May 08, 2025 10:26 IST

  The nationwide mock drills took place hours after the Indian military targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as part of 'Operation Sindoor' launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack.

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  Haryana conducts mock drill under 'Operation Abhyaas' across all 22 districts

  Haryana | May 08, 2025 4:53 IST

  Haryana conducted a statewide civil defence drill under Operation Abhyaas, simulating wartime scenarios and enforcing a blackout to boost public preparedness amid rising Indo-Pak tensions.

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  Operation Sindoor: Complete blackout in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur till 4 am, schools closed on Friday

  Rajasthan | May 08, 2025 1:29 IST

  Amid heightened border tensions following Operation Sindoor, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur districts in Rajasthan observed a complete blackout from midnight to 4 am as part of a nationwide mock drill. The local administrations also announced a holiday for all schools and colleges in border districts.

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  Sirens blare, people evacuated as mock drills conducted at multiple locations in Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | May 07, 2025 21:21 IST

  Civil Defence volunteers cordoned off the area following a simulated explosion and fire. Fire brigade personnel arrived soon after to douse the flames, while paramedics treated and transported the injured to nearby hospitals.

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  Delhi: Blackout in NDMC area from 8-8.15 tonight as part of nationwide mock drill

  Delhi | May 07, 2025 19:00 IST

  Residents and establishments in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) area will experience a 15-minute blackout from 8:00 pm to 8:15 pm tonight as part of a nationwide mock drill to assess emergency preparedness, officials announced.

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  Mock drill in Delhi: Students, teachers take part in training sessions on disaster preparedness

  Education | May 07, 2025 17:18 IST

  Students and teachers across Delhi took part in a safety drill on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness that included practising orderly evacuations, taking shelter under desks, and switching off electrical appliances when the siren sounded.