Response to air raid sirens, first-aid, evacuation plan to be key inputs of mock drills tomorrow

IANS | May 6, 2025 2:19 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Public response to air raid warning sirens, steps to take during blackout and evacuation strategies are likely to be among a host of instructions that will be given to citizens during a mock drill in 244 identified civil defence districts on Wednesday to practice response to a ‘hostile attack’, an official said.

Nation ready to respond to Pak, mock drill is part of our preparedness: Shahnawaz Hussain

IANS | May 6, 2025 1:51 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain has said that India is fully prepared to give a strong and fitting response to Pakistan in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, emphasising that the upcoming mock drill is part of national preparedness against any nefarious designs by the enemy.

NSA Doval meets PM Modi amid escalating India-Pak tensions over Pahalgam terror attack

IANS | May 6, 2025 1:32 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for the second time in the past 48 hours, amid escalating tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.

Backing tough diplomatic measures, Iltija Mufti seeks relief for Pak women living in Kashmir for decades

IANS | May 6, 2025 10:37 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Tuesday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and took up cudgels on behalf of Pakistani nationals, especially women, in the Valley facing the dilemma of returning to the neighbouring nation after tough diplomatic measures announced by the Indian government.

Pak Army's unprovoked firing on J&K LoC continues for 12th consecutive day, India retaliates

IANS | May 6, 2025 8:30 AM

Jammu, May 6 (IANS) For the 12th consecutive day on Tuesday, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing at Indian positions on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

UN Assistant Secretary-General for Asia to brief Security Council closed session on India, Pakistan

Arul Louis | May 5, 2025 8:40 PM

United Nations, May 5 (IANS) UN Assistant Secretary-General Mohamed Khaled Khiari will brief the Security Council at its closed-door meeting on Monday about the tense situation between India and Pakistan following the terrorist massacre in Pahalgam, according to the Council president’s office.

SC issues notice to Centre on plea against blocking 4PM YouTube channel

IANS | May 5, 2025 8:30 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Union government on a plea filed by journalist Sanjay Sharma challenging the directive to block the YouTube channel 4PM News Network on grounds of "national security" and "public order".

BSF seizes narcotics valued at Rs 3.38 crore along India-Bangladesh border

IANS | May 5, 2025 7:21 PM

Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) has made a major seizure of narcotics valued at nearly Rs 3.38 crore along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB), in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, an official said on Monday.

‘PoK is ours’: AIMIM leader calls for invading, reclaiming the territory

IANS | May 5, 2025 7:05 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan on Monday asked the government to allow the Indian armed forces to not just enter the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) but also capture it, as the land belongs to India.

Defence Secretary meets PM Modi amid tension with Pakistan

IANS | May 5, 2025 4:56 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday amid tension with Pakistan and ongoing preparations for the country’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

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Response to air raid sirens, first-aid, evacuation plan to be key inputs of mock drills tomorrow

Nation ready to respond to Pak, mock drill is part of our preparedness: Shahnawaz Hussain

NSA Doval meets PM Modi amid escalating India-Pak tensions over Pahalgam terror attack

Backing tough diplomatic measures, Iltija Mufti seeks relief for Pak women living in Kashmir for decades

Pak Army's unprovoked firing on J&K LoC continues for 12th consecutive day, India retaliates

UN Assistant Secretary-General for Asia to brief Security Council closed session on India, Pakistan

SC issues notice to Centre on plea against blocking 4PM YouTube channel

BSF seizes narcotics valued at Rs 3.38 crore along India-Bangladesh border

‘PoK is ours’: AIMIM leader calls for invading, reclaiming the territory

Defence Secretary meets PM Modi amid tension with Pakistan

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