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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.

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  Ghaziabad: Mock drill to be conducted in 10 schools on May 7 to enhance air raid preparedness

  Uttar Pradesh | May 06, 2025 21:04 IST

  A large-scale mock drill will be held in 10 Ghaziabad schools on May 7 to educate students and staff on emergency responses to hostile threats as part of a nationwide civil defence initiative.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 6, 2025

  India | May 07, 2025 17:37 IST

  Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Tuesday held a meeting over the mock drills to be held tomorrow across the nation for effective Civil Defence. Several high-ranking officials, including DG Civil Defence and DG NDRF, attended the meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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  Mock drills in India today: Will schools, colleges, banks, public transport be affected?

  India | May 07, 2025 0:00 IST

  Despite the large scale and seriousness of the mock drill, the essential services such as banking, public transport, and utilities are expected to continue without disruption.

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  UP Prepares For May 7 Mock Drill; Civil Defence, Police Carry Out Air Raid Siren Test

  News | May 06, 2025 18:35 IST

  Uttar Pradesh: An air raid siren test was held in Lucknow on May 6 as part of nationwide mock drill prep, with police, civil defence, and local administration jointly conducting the readiness exercise.

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  Northeastern states set for nationwide mock drill today: Check district-wise preparations

  Arunachal Pradesh | May 07, 2025 0:00 IST

  India will conduct a nationwide mock drill on May 7, including in northeastern states, to prepare citizens for emergencies, with blackouts, evacuations, and special patrol units involved.

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  Mock drills in nearly 300 'civil defence districts' with sensitive installations | What it means

  India | May 06, 2025 17:19 IST

  In response to emerging security threats following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the MHA has ordered mock drills in nearly 300 ‘civil defence districts’ across India. These districts contain sensitive installations such as nuclear plants, refineries, and military bases.

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  Blackouts, evacuation, special patrol units: Check city-wise preparations for mock drill today

  India | May 07, 2025 0:02 IST

  After the directions from the Centre, states and Union Territories are preparing for a civil defence security drill on Wednesday. As per the Ministry of Home Affairs notification, this drill will be held across 244 Civil Defence districts.

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  BJP asks its party MPs to participate in mock drill as citizens, cooperate with local administration

  India | May 06, 2025 15:28 IST

  The BJP state presidents have also been requested to work with senior office bearers and district presidents to ensure smooth execution of the mock drill.

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  BrahMos Missile: The 'Brahmastra' in India's arsenal capable of destroying targets upto 800 km

  India | May 06, 2025 14:51 IST

  The BrahMos missile is renowned for its unmatched speed and precision, making it one of the most advanced cruise missiles in the world. Capable of travelling at speeds between Mach 2.8 and 3.0, it is nearly three times faster than traditional subsonic cruise missiles.

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  Mock drills in India today: Check full list of participating districts across states and UTs

  India | May 07, 2025 0:00 IST

  The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked all states to conduct mock drills on Wednesday, given the "new and complex threats" that have emerged amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.

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  Blackouts, sirens and evacuations: What citizens need to know about countrywide security drill today

  India | May 07, 2025 0:00 IST

  The last time such a drill was carried out was ahead of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, which ended in Pakistan’s defeat and led to the creation of Bangladesh.

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  Security beefed up in Delhi as police gear up for mock drills amid Indo-Pak tensions, read full plan

  Delhi | May 05, 2025 22:27 IST

  Police said in view of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and the heightened threat perception across the country, police have undertaken robust security measures aimed at maintaining law and order as well as ensuring public safety.

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  Dressed in leather jacket, North Korea's Kim Jong Un 'drives' new tank during mock battle | WATCH

  World | March 14, 2024 11:41 IST

  Kim drove the new tank during a mock drill to inspect the combat capabilities of tank crews and make them familiar with combat action in different missions. The mock battle comes as joint annual drills involving South Korea and the US were due to wrap up on Thursday.

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  COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases

  India | December 20, 2023 13:00 IST

  The virtual review meeting included participation from health ministers and additional chief principal secretaries (Health) from all states and Union Territories. Representatives from relevant Union ministries and departments were also present.

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  COVID-19: 5,880 new cases recorded in 24 hours; nationwide drill underway to check preparedness

  India | April 10, 2023 11:46 IST

  Covid-19: India on Monday recorded 5,880 fres covid-19 infections. A nationwide drill is to be conducted from today to check preparedness.

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  Mock Drills started across the country amidst increasing coronavirus cases | Covid-19 India

  News | December 27, 2022 18:39 IST

  Coronavirus Mock Drill | Covid19 India | Covid19 Mock Drill: Hospitals across the country will conduct mock drills on Tuesday to assess their preparedness, including the availability of beds and manpower, to deal with any increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.