Hindus in Bangladesh prepared for Durga Puja, beginning September 28, amid heightened security after attacks on idols and temples in several districts. With 33,355 pujas planned this year, leaders urged year-round protection, while authorities assured safety and the Puja Council issued guide
The exercise was conducted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of heightened security measures ordered by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to ensure peaceful celebrations.
Nagpur police arrested a man for allegedly threatening to bomb Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence on Wardha Road in Maharashtra's Nagpur District. The incident led to heightened security at the senior BJP leader's house. The accused, identified as Umesh Vishnu Raut, was detained by the
The incidents came in the wake of heightened security in US cities following the strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran. Police was cited as saying, "There is no evidence to believe that this act of violence has any connection with the conflict in the Middle East."
In light of heightened security measures, the Mumbai Police has imposed a strict ban on the use of drones and other remote-controlled flying devices across the city from May 5 to June 3.
District authorities in Jalandhar have issued an advisory on Saturday asking residents to avoid large gatherings and stay indoors as a precautionary measure amid heightened security between India and Pakistan.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport resumed normal operations during the early hours of Saturday and issued an advisory to passengers amid heightened security preparedness due to India's ongoing military tensions with Pakistan.
The Punjab Police has canceled the leaves of all its officers and employees with immediate effect, citing heightened security measures. The move comes as part of efforts to maintain law and order, although further details on the reasons for the decision have not been disclosed.
On Wednesday, SpiceJet announced the cancellation of flight operations to and from six airports in northern India, following airport closures implemented amid heightened security in the wake of Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting at his residence, directing officials to enhance security across key sites in the state, especially in view of the international border situation.
SpiceJet has cancelled all flights to and from Leh, Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Kandla, and Dharamshala until 0529 hrs on May 10, 2025, citing airport closures amid heightened security.