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Sound of sirens: Nationwide drill tests war readiness today
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 7, 2025
India is set to conduct a large-scale civil defence exercise, "Operation Abhyaas," across multiple states, prompted by heightened Indo-Pak tensions following a terrorist attack. Border states like J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat will lead the drills, featuring blackouts, sirens, and evacuation simulations. Other regions,...
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Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)
Region administered by India
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Following the government's decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance after the Pahalgam attack, the Centre will expedite environmental clearances for..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Chenab bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, and launch two Vande Bharat trains connecting Katra..
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In the Jyotipuram area of Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir, a Mahindra-Bolero SUV accident resulted in injuries to eleven individuals. The vehicle plunged into a..
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Rajasthan
State in northwestern India
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has decided to replace 'Kulpati' with 'Kulguru' for its vice-chancellor on degree certificates and academic records, a decision..
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The Supreme Court has established a three-member committee to tackle increasing encroachments, pilgrim activity, and mining concerns within Rajasthan's..
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The PLFS 2023-24 reveals India's overall literacy rate at 80.9% for those aged seven and above, with Mizoram leading at 98.2%. Significant disparities persist..
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India is currently seeing a fresh surge in COVID-19 infections, with 1828 active cases reported as of May 30, 2025. The increase is primarily due to rising..
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India is currently seeing a fresh surge in COVID-19 infections, with 1,010 active cases reported since May 26, 2025, according to the Ministry of Health and..
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Gujarat
State in western India
This 508-kilometer-long corridor will pass through Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, with a total of 12 stations being constructed along the..
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Since January this year, 37 deaths have been reported in the country. There were 257 active patients in the country on May 22. The figure rose to 3,395 by May 31..
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The stations will be equipped with state-of-the-art passenger amenities. Track works over viaducts have also started, and around 157 track km of RC track bed..
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An official said these drills will include blackouts, siren tests, simulated aerial attacks, and rapid rescue operations.
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The government had earlier decided to conduct a civil defence exercise on Thursday in Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir.
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Punjab, India
State in northwestern India
Three Indian nationals from Punjab, who had been missing in Iran since May 1 while en route to Australia with promises of lucrative jobs, have been rescued by..
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticized BJP's 'Operation Sindoor' campaign for the Ludhiana West byelection, questioning if it implied a 'one nation, one husband'..
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The BJP has strongly criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's remarks regarding Operation Sindoor, labeling them as disgraceful and vulgar. Mann questioned the BJP's..
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Himachal Pradesh
State in northern India
In a tragic incident in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, a mother and daughter from Ludhiana lost their lives when a Deodar tree fell on them near Kasol. Adding to the..
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Uttar Pradesh
State in northern India
A major train tragedy was averted in Shamli as an alert loco pilot spotted a 20ft iron pipe and stones on the Delhi-Saharanpur railway track, prompting emergency..
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In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, all poultry shops are closed for 21 days after avian influenza strains H5N1 and H9N2 were detected in bird samples from five city..
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Senior IPS officer Rajeev Krishna has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, succeeding Prashant Kumar, who is retiring...
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PM Narendra Modi claimed Pakistan begged for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor. He highlighted India's strength and the use of indigenous weapons. Modi..
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An IRS officer Gaurav Garg filed a police complaint in Lucknow. He alleged that Joint Commissioner Yogendra Kumar Mishra assaulted him. The assault stemmed from..
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Haryana
State in northern India
Rajit Gupta from Kota topped the JEE Advanced 2025, scoring 332 out of 360. Saksham Jindal secured the same score but ranked second due to tie-breaking criteria...
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Sharmishta Panoli, a social media content creator, was arrested by Kolkata police from Haryana's Gurugram after she reportedly delivered 'communal' remarks on..
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that "deemed confirmation" cannot supersede an employer's right to assess a probationer's suitability. Dismissing a..
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The All India Aggarwal Society of Haryana is set to host a large-scale matrimonial event in Jind on September 7 to address the challenges of finding suitable..
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Haryana minister Anil Vij voiced concerns about youth's excessive screen time at Ambala's 'Bhavishya Jyoti Samaroh.' He urged students to limit mobile and TV use..
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