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In response to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Punjab government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges, and universities across the state for the next three days. The move comes as the situation at the border remains tense, with heightened security and precautionary measures being enforced in light of recent military actions.

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, a massive blackout was enforced across Jaisalmer and other western Rajasthan districts bordering Pakistan on Thursday night, following an attempted drone attack by Pakistan.

In light of growing concerns about escalating tensions with Pakistan, the Tricity—comprising Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula—conducted a series of mock drills, air raid sirens, and blackout rehearsals on Wednesday to test its emergency preparedness. The nationwide civil defense exercise aimed to bolster the readiness of the region in case of any unforeseen situations.

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Major air travel disruption grips North India; Airlines issue refunds and rescheduling waivers amid heightened tensions post-Operation Sindoor

Several major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Surat, and Bengaluru, experienced brief blackouts and emergency simulations on Wednesday as part of large-scale civil defence mock drills ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The exercises followed India's recent military strikes—dubbed Operation Sindoor—on terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

In the wake of India’s pre-dawn missile strikes on terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have ordered the closure of schools, colleges, and universities across several border districts. The University of Kashmir has also cancelled all exams scheduled for Wednesday, citing security concerns.

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Unseasonal torrential rains coupled with thunderstorms and high winds have wreaked havoc across Andhra Pradesh, claiming 10 lives and causing significant damage to agriculture and horticulture, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was informed during a high-level review meeting on Monday.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Monday laid the foundation stones for a series of national highway projects worth approximately ₹3,900 crore in Telangana’s Komaram Bheem district, reinforcing the Centre’s focus on infrastructure-led growth.