India Prepares for Nationwide Blackout Drills on May 7 Amid Rising Pakistan Tensions

The Home Ministry has ordered mock blackout drills across 244 districts to prepare civilians for potential conflict with Pakistan. The exercises recall WWII and 1971 war measures while testing modern emergency responses.

India Prepares for Nationwide Security Drill on May 7 Amid Rising Tensions

The Centre has ordered all states to conduct comprehensive security drills on May 7, including testing air raid sirens, evacuation plans and civilian preparedness in response to heightened India-Pakistan tensions.