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    15-minute blackout in Jaipur amid countrywide civil defence drills

    Jaipur: In response to heightened security following India’s air strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Jaipur witnessed a 15-minute blackout on Wednesday as part of nationwide civil defence drills.  The blackout was observed from 8.30 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. Darkness prevailed mainly in areas such as Chhoti and Badi Chaupad, Malviya Nagar, and Mansarovar. Major.

    Bihar BJP workers celebrate ‘Operation Sindoor’ with crackers and drumbeat, salute forces

    Biharsharif: The targeted strikes by Indian Armed Forces on terror locations inside Pakistan and PoK, barely two weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack, triggered a wave of joy and jubilation across the country. Biharsharif, a district in Bihar, witnessed festive and celebratory scenes on Wednesday as people gathered in large numbers to share their joy.

    Mock drills held at key locations in Delhi to test emergency preparedness

    New Delhi: As part of the nationwide civil defence mock drill ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), emergency preparedness exercises were conducted at key locations in the national capital on Wednesday evening, including Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters, ISBT area, and North Delhi Municipal Corporation.

    Pawan Kalyan hails armed forces for operation sindoor, calls for decisive action against terrorism

    Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday praised the India Armed Forces on successful execution of Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on Wednesday, saying that ‘Operation Sindoor’ must continue until the last terrorist is eliminated. “It’s a commendable job done by our.

    BAP MLA sent to jail in Rs 20 lakh bribery case in Rajasthan

    Jaipur: Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) MLA Jayakrishna Patel from Bagidaura (Banswara) was sent to judicial custody by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court on Wednesday in connection with a Rs 20 lakh bribery case. Alongside Patel, the court also ordered judicial custody for his cousin Vijay Patel, citing their alleged involvement in the case. The ACB.

    Captain Rohit Sharma bids farewell to Test Cricket, says will continue in ODIs

    New Delhi: Team India captain Rohit Sharma has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a celebrated chapter in his international career. The 38-year-old batter took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the news, expressing gratitude to fans and reflecting on his journey in the longest format of the game. “Hello.

    Cross-Border shelling kills 15 in J&K; civilian areas targeted after India’s precision strikes

    New Delhi: Fifteen innocent civilians have been killed and 43 injured in artillery firing by the Pakistan Army since yesterday night which has hit civilian areas in Poonch and Tangdhar, defence sources said on Wednesday. Pakistan Army has targeted civilian areas in the border areas. The shelling caused panic among villagers and damaged several houses..

    Operation Sindoor: J&K L-G calls for vigil, orders evacuation in border areas

    Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lt governor Manoj Sinha attended the high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday through virtual mode.   The Lieutenant Governor was joined by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP Jammu and Kashmir; Mahesh Dixit, Special Director, Intelligence Bureau (IB); Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department, Jammu and.

    We have avenged sindoors of our sisters, mothers: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi’s mother on Operation Sindoor

    Vadodara: On a day that India struck at terror targets deep inside Pakistan, one family stood proud as their duaghter Colonel Sofiya Qureshi was entrusted with the duty of briefing the nation on the crucial strike. Her father, Taj Mohammed Qureshi, said, “We are very proud. Our daughter has done a great thing for our.

    Road accident claims lives of six children and driver in Patiala

    Patiala: A tragic road accident in Patiala, Punjab, claimed the lives of six children and the driver after a four-wheeler, carrying seven children, collided head-on with a tipper truck, as per the officials. The seventh child is in critical condition and has been admitted to the ICU of a hospital. Speaking to the media, Superintendent.

    Nationwide civil defence drills conducted across country amid rising tensions with Pakistan

    New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, full-scale civil defence mock drills are being held across the country on Wednesday to assess India’s preparedness for emergency response. This comes after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday instructed all states and union territories to carry out the drills to evaluate their preparedness against “new.