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.
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.
Experts suggest India has multiple non-military options to punish Pakistan for Pahalgam attack – from suspending Indus Waters Treaty to supporting Baloch insurgents – without risking nuclear escalation through direct war.
Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia threatened nuclear retaliation if India attacks or disrupts water supply, calling IWT suspension an “act of war.” Both nations conduct military posturing amid worsening relations after Pahalgam terror strike.
Russia has expressed willingness to help resolve rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April. The offer comes as relations between the nuclear-armed neighbors hit a new low after the assault that killed 26 people. Pakistan formally requested Russia’s intervention through its ambassador in Moscow, Mohammad Khalid Jamali. He … Read more
Reports reveal Pakistan’s military faces severe ammunition shortages, with artillery stockpiles potentially lasting just four days in a war scenario. The crisis stems from outdated production and arms shipments to Ukraine, raising concerns amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions.
After Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif proposed a neutral probe into the Pahalgam attack, China endorsed the call. India maintains the attack has cross-border links and has shared intelligence with foreign governments. Pakistan has a history of offering joint investigations after major terror strikes in India.
Pakistani military violated the LoC ceasefire for the third straight night, firing in Tutmari Gali and Rampur sectors. The Indian Army retaliated effectively. This escalation follows the Pahalgam terror attack and recent Brigade Commander talks where India protested ceasefire violations.