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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.

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  Nationwide mock drill underway amidst Indo-Pak tensions, videos from Delhi, Mumbai, Punjab: WATCH

  India | May 07, 2025 18:17 IST

  Nationwide mock drills were conducted across 259 districts in India amidst the tensions with Pakistan. The drill aims to provide knowledge to the civilians on how to protect themselves in emergency-like situations.

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  How to enable Emergency Alerts on Android and iPhones: Quick guide

  Technology | May 07, 2025 12:29 IST

  This initiative by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will send messages to Android and iOS users through mobile operators. Here’s how to ensure your phone is ready to receive these critical alerts and keep you informed during real emergencies.

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  Mock drills in Delhi today: Security exercise to be carried out in these places, check full list her

  Delhi | May 07, 2025 0:00 IST

  In this regard, the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has directed all school heads to organise training sessions for students and teachers on disaster response and a demonstration video has been shared to help schools understand how to conduct a proper mock drill.

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  Full-scale mock drills in 19 UP districts, including Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Ghaziabad today

  Uttar Pradesh | May 06, 2025 23:59 IST

  A full-scale civil defence mock drill will be held across all districts of Uttar Pradesh on May 7, with focused exercises in 19 key districts including Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, and Ghaziabad. UP DGP Prashant Kumar confirmed the state’s decision to extend the drill beyond the 19 designated areas.