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Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Why MHA ordered nationwide mock drills on May 7. Key measures states must follow
The Union home ministry has asked all states to conduct mock drills across the 244 categorised civil defence districts on Wednesday, May 7, in view of 'new and complex threats' that have emerged in the 'current geo-political scenario". The order came after a series of high-level meetings by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss India's retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people on April 22. The order also came hours after Pakistan conducted its second missile firing test in two days under 'Exercise INDUS' amid rising tensions with India. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the successful test launch 'made it clear that Pakistan's defence is in strong hands.' "In the current geo-political scenario, new and complex threats/challenges have emerged, hence, it would be prudent that optimum civil defence preparedness in the states/UTs is maintained at all times," the letter from the Directorate General Fire Service, Civil Defence and Home Guards said. According to the MHA, the primary objectives of the mock drill are as follows: • To assess the effectiveness of air raid warning systems. • Operationalisation of Hotline/Radio Communication Links with the Indian Air Force. • To test the functionality of control rooms and shadow control rooms. • Training civilians, students, etc., on civil defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack. • Provision of crash blackout measures. • Provision for early camouflaging of vital plants/installations. • To verify the activation and response of Civil Defence services, including warden services, firefighting, rescue operations, and depot management. • To assess the implementation of crash blackout measures. • To evaluate the preparedness of evacuation plans and their execution. 'The conduct of the exercise is planned up to the village level. This exercise aims to assess and enhance the readiness of civil defence mechanisms across all states and Union territories,' the letter said. The home ministry's order also said the exercise is expected to involve the active participation of district controllers, local authorities, civil defence wardens, volunteers, home guards (both active and reserve), members of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), and college and school students.
Business Recorder
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pakistan conducts second missile test
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Monday, successfully conducted a training launch of the FATAH Series surface-to-surface missile with a range of 120 kilometres, as part of the ongoing Exercise INDUS, according to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The launch was aimed at validating key technical parameters, including the missile's advanced navigation system and enhanced accuracy, while also ensuring the operational readiness of Pakistan Army troops. The event was witnessed by senior officers of the Pakistan Army, along with scientists and engineers from Pakistan's strategic organisations who contributed to the development and execution of the missile system. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir extended their heartfelt congratulations to all participating troops, scientists, and engineers. They expressed complete confidence in the Pakistan Army's operational preparedness and technical capabilities, reaffirming the nation's resolve to defend its territorial integrity against any aggression. Pakistan conducts successful training launch of 120km Fatah missile The successful training launch is a testament to Pakistan's continued commitment to maintaining a robust defence posture and advancing its indigenous strategic capabilities. The missile test comes at a time of heightened regional tensions following a deadly attack on April 22 in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), in which, 26 tourists were killed in Pahalgam. India swiftly accused Pakistan of involvement—a claim Islamabad has categorically rejected as baseless. In the aftermath, both countries have engaged in a war of words and diplomatic reprisals. Pakistan maintains that it has credible intelligence suggesting India may be preparing for military action, raising concerns of a potential escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan test-fires missile amid escalating tensions with India
This is a representational image ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's military conducted a successful test-launch of a Fatah series surface-to-surface missile with a range of 120 km as part of its ongoing 'Exercise INDUS', Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan army's media arm, announced on Monday. This follows Saturday's test of the Abdali weapon system , a ballistic missile with a range of 450 km, signalling heightened military posturing amid fears of an Indian incursion. The tests, celebrated by President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Gen Syed Asim Munir, underscore Pakistan's resolve to bolster its defence capabilities in a volatile regional climate. According to ISPR, the goal of Monday's Fatah launch was to verify 'key technical parameters', such as improved precision and advanced navigation, and to guarantee 'operational readiness of troops'. Similar emphasis was placed on technical proficiency during Saturday's Abdali test, where military authorities praised the missile's improved navigation and manoeuvrability capabilities. Senior Army Strategic Forces Command leaders, scientists, and engineers watched both launches, which were presented as actions to preserve 'credible minimum deterrence' against external aggression. The exercise's symbolic name, 'INDUS', alludes to the Indus river system, a lifeline Pakistan fears India may threaten after New Delhi's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty . Tensions have soared since the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly civilians. India, alleging Pakistan's 'cross-border linkages' to the incident, has vowed severe retaliation. Pakistan's fears of a possible military attack have been heightened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to give India's armed forces 'complete operational freedom'. The Abdali test on Saturday was described by Indian authorities as a 'dangerous escalation' and a 'reckless act of provocation', with reports suggesting that New Delhi anticipated Pakistan's missile testing. In response, Pakistan has denied India's charges, demanded an impartial investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack , and threatened that any attempt to disrupt Indus water flow would be treated as an act of war.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan test-fires second missile as tensions persist after Pahalgam terror attack
Photo credit: Dawn News Pakistan on Monday carried out a test-fired of its home-made surface-to-surface missile, Fatah, which can hit targets at a range of up to 120 kilometres, according to its military's media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistani news outlets reported. The missile test was conducted as part of a military drill named Exercise INDUS or Ex INDUS. "The flight test was aimed at validating the design and performance features of the weapon system," the ISPR said in a statement. It added that the missile is part of Pakistan's tactical strike capability. Senior army officials, along with scientists and engineers from Pakistan's strategic organisations, were present to witness the launch. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Funny Photos Taken At The Right Time - Perfectly Timed Photos Ever Click Here Undo This was Pakistan's second missile launch in two days after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 civilians died, which has heightened tensions in the region between the two nuclear powers. Earlier, on Saturday, the Pakistani military had also carried out a training launch of its surface-to-surface missile system, Abdali. Tensions between India and Pakistan have increased following the terror attack in Pahalgam. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 24 said that the people behind the Pahalgam terror attack and those supporting them will be punished. In a meeting on April 29 with senior defence officials, Modi said that the armed forces have "complete operational freedom" to choose how, when, and where to respond to the attack, news agency PTI reported, quoting government sources.
News18
05-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Pakistan Provokes India Again By Firing FATAH Surface-To-Surface Missile After Abdali-II
Pakistan continues to provoke India as ties between the two neighbouring countries are sharply declining, as Islamabad conducted a training launch of a FATAH Series surface-to-surface missile with a range of 120 kilometres as part of its 'Exercise INDUS". This came two days after Pakistan conducted a training launch of the Abdali Weapon System — a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 450 kilometres, amid speculation of an Indian military retaliation over the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, where 26 tourists were killed.
