Following the Central Government's high alert to states regarding Operation Sindhoor, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convened a crucial meeting to review the law and order situation and citizen safety measures in the state.
As per an advisory from Directorate General Fire Service, Civil Defence and Home Guards under MHA, "In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 3 (1) (w) (i) of the Civil Defence Act, 1968, all media channels are hereby requested to refrain from using Civil Defence Air Raid Sirens s
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.
The District Magistrate of Ambala has imposed a complete ban on the use of inverters, generators, and other outdoor power backups during night hours to ensure public safety, according to the press statement.
Sharing more details on the India-UK FTA, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that UK-based suppliers will be eligible to bid for government tenders only for orders of more than Rs 200 crore.
The retreat ceremonies at Attari-Wagah in Amritsar, Hussainiwala in Ferozepur, and Sadki in Fazilka district in Punjab have been cancelled till further orders, the Border Security Force (BSF) said.
The Government of India and Punjab Government have issued directives under the Civil Defence Act, 1968, to enforce a complete blackout in Gurdaspur district from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, effective from May 8, 2025, until further orders.
Amidst the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Rajasthan's Jaipur was evacuated on Thursday after it received a bomb threat, as per the orders of the Rajasthan Sports Council president.
After the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor conducted successfully, the Karnataka government on Thursday issued orders directing Muzrai temples across the state to conduct special prayers celebrating the operation's success and seeking blessings for the soldiers.
In the wake of Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian Armed Forces, Jodhpur district administration on Thursday announced the closure of all private and government schools as well as Anganwadis across the city until further orders.