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India Today
15 minutes ago
- Politics
- India Today
Operation Shield security drills today in states bordering Pakistan
Security forces will conduct the second phase of the nationwide civil defence security drill, Operation Shield, on Saturday, May 31, across several border states and Union Territories. The exercise aims to enhance emergency preparedness in vulnerable regions adjoining the western border, including Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Punjab and phase follows the first drill conducted on May 7, just hours before the Indian Armed Forces launched 'Operation Sindoor' in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs is overseeing the drill, which includes blackout protocols, evacuation simulations, and coordinated emergency response to a government press release issued on Thursday, the drill will begin at 5:00 PM and will be carried out across multiple areas. In Jammu, a blackout drill is scheduled between 8:00 PM and 8:15 PM. Residents have been asked to switch off all lights and cover windows to prevent light emission once the siren sounds. The local administration said that this is a security exercise and urged citizens not to panic. In Chandigarh, a 10-minute blackout will take place in the Kishangarh and I.T. Park areas from 8:00 PM to 8:10 PM. A full-scale simulation involving a drone attack on a military base and evacuation of 20 individuals will be conducted at Sector 47. The operation will also test medical preparedness with the arrangement of 30 blood units and deployment of emergency will see a series of activities starting at 5:00 PM in Shahibaug Cantonment and Viramgam police lines. These include volunteer mobilisation, air raid simulations, activation of communication systems, and evacuation drills, culminating in a blackout at 7:45 will conduct its security drill between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, followed by a blackout from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The district administration has requested residents to remain indoors with lights off during the the security drill was initially planned for Thursday, but it was postponed in Haryana, Rajasthan and Chandigarh due to administrative guidelines from the Directorate General of Fire Services and Home Guards instructed all border districts to conduct coordinated drills involving air raid sirens, blackout measures and mock Shield is a national initiative to plug the gaps identified during the first round of civil defence exercises. Following intelligence inputs and recent hostilities along the western border, the government invoked emergency powers and activated funding from the State Disaster Response Force to strengthen civil second phase focuses on testing inter-agency coordination, public responsiveness, and readiness of emergency services in case of air raids, drone strikes, and missile attacks. Volunteers from National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), NGOs, Home Guards and Border Wing units will be involved across various states.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Queensland spoil New South Wales' party as the Blues fail to cap off Women's State of Origin Series victory with a whitewash
Queensland bit back at New South Wales on Thursday evening and stopped their old rivals from completing a 3-0 whitewash in the 2025 Women's State of Origin Series. Lauren Brown starred for the Maroons, while Makenzie Weale, Romy Teitzel and Chelsea Lenarduzzi all crossed over for tries to seal a thrilling 14-18 victory for the Maroons. Despite sealing the win, it is New South Wales who have won back the Shield this year, after winning the first two tests.
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
New footage exposes State of Origin trainer's shifty act of ‘gamesmanship'
Footage which has emerged from Wednesday night's State of Origin series opener explains the spray that a NSW trainer copped from referee Ashley Klein. Klein could be heard on Nine's coverage telling Blues trainer Eddie Farah — brother of Wests Tigers great Robbie — off for something that wasn't picked up on the broadcast during the second half. 'Trainer, if you do that again you will not come back on the field,' Klein said sternly. Initially, it wasn't clear what the lecture was for. Now, a bird's-eye view camera angle has exposed Farah for the shifty act of 'gamesmanship', as described by Cameron Smith. It happened early in the second half when Queensland were coming hard at NSW, who would have taken any break in momentum they could get at the time. A knock-on from Zac Lomax gave the Maroons a scrum 10 metres out from the line, putting them even more under the pump — but also providing a break in play. Appearing to sense the opportunity, Farah did more than just give out the water when he came onto the field. Before running off the field, the trainer took a detour into the in-goal area, where the ball was sitting, and kicked it further away, giving his Blues players an extra second or two to catch their breath. 'A little bit of gamesmanship happening there,' Smith said. Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans was onto it straight away, pointing out the act of poor sportsmanship to Klein as soon as he saw it. Klein then blew his whistle and ordered the guilty trainer back over to him to issue the warning. The Brisbane crowd were alert to it as well, drowning Farah in boos as he ran off with a smirk. The break in play may have proved crucial, with the Blues driving Valentine Holmes out of play on the first tackle after the scrum. It was one of few chances Queensland had to arrest momentum in a game which was largely dominated by NSW. But Maroons coach Billy Slater insists his side's series is not already over, with the Maroons needing to replicate NSW's heroics from last year to regain the shield. Wednesday night's 18-6 defeat left the Maroons fighting to stay in the series, needing wins in both Perth and Sydney to do so. The 12-point defeat also only told half the story, with NSW dominating field position and beating the Maroons through both the middle and out wide. Adding to the concern for the Maroons is that they would need to defy history in order to lift the Shield. Never in Queensland's history have they come from 1-0 down when the final two games of the series are on the road. Queensland also have a miserable record in Perth, beaten 38-6 and 44-12 in their only two outings at Optus Stadium since it first hosted Origin in 2022. But if the Maroons need inspiration they need look no further than NSW last year, who were flogged in Origin I at home before winning in Melbourne and Brisbane. In order to replicate that, Slater's men will need to be significantly better after handing NSW the ascendancy early on Wednesday and never really taking it back. 'Probably some decisions ... about the discipline side of the game (have to be better),' Slater said. 'And I'll look at my preparation as well. I'm not out of this. It's not just the players, it's everyone, and we'll all look at ourselves. 'I know there's so much more in this footy team. 'It's a best of three. You've only got to win two games, and that's still alive.'
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Maroons face all-time salvage mission to regain shield
Billy Slater insists Queensland's State of Origin series is not already over, with the Maroons needing to replicate NSW's heroics from last year to regain the shield. Wednesday night's 18-6 defeat to NSW at Suncorp Stadium left the Maroons fighting to stay in the series, needing wins in both Perth and Sydney to do so. The 12-point defeat also only told half the story, with NSW dominating field position and beating the Maroons through both the middle and out wide. Adding to the concern for the Maroons is that they would need to defy history in order to lift the Shield. Never in Queensland's history have they come from 1-0 down when the final two games of the series are on the road. Queensland also have a miserable record in Perth, beaten 38-6 and 44-12 in their only two outings at Optus Stadium since it first hosted Origin in 2022. But if the Maroons need inspiration they need look no further than NSW last year, who were flogged in Origin I at home before winning in Melbourne and Brisbane. In order to replicate that, Slater's men will need to be significantly better after handing NSW the ascendancy early on Wednesday and never really taking it back. "Probably some decisions ... about the discipline side of the game (have to be better)," Slater said. "And I'll look at my preparation as well. I'm not out of this. It's not just the players, it's everyone, and we'll all look at ourselves. "I know there's so much more in this footy team. "It's a best of three. You've only got to win two games, and that's still alive." The issue for Queensland is that while NSW had obvious answers last year when they were 1-0 down, questions loom for the Maroons. NSW went down to 12 men early in last year's series opener, and still dominated territory in that match while lacking polish. Queensland, in contrast, have now been thoroughly outplayed in the past three Origin matches dating back to game two last year at the MCG. The Blues also had Mitch Moses return from injury to play in the final two Origins of last year, while Queensland do not have any players to come back in key positions. Instead, crucial decisions must be made around the future of the Maroons' halves, with pressure growing on captain Daly Cherry-Evans and his No.7 jersey. So far ahead were NSW on Wednesday night, former Blues coach Phil Gould remarked in that they had "shattered" Queensland. and left them with no answers. There are also signs that NSW will also only improve, with Moses and Nathan Cleary having got through their first game together in the halves, impressing in the process. "I thought they were great," Blues coach Laurie Daley said. "First time they've played together. It's difficult when you bring new people together. But I thought they were terrific. "I thought Nate really threatened with the ball. Mitch was good. Defensively they were both strong." Billy Slater insists Queensland's State of Origin series is not already over, with the Maroons needing to replicate NSW's heroics from last year to regain the shield. Wednesday night's 18-6 defeat to NSW at Suncorp Stadium left the Maroons fighting to stay in the series, needing wins in both Perth and Sydney to do so. The 12-point defeat also only told half the story, with NSW dominating field position and beating the Maroons through both the middle and out wide. Adding to the concern for the Maroons is that they would need to defy history in order to lift the Shield. Never in Queensland's history have they come from 1-0 down when the final two games of the series are on the road. Queensland also have a miserable record in Perth, beaten 38-6 and 44-12 in their only two outings at Optus Stadium since it first hosted Origin in 2022. But if the Maroons need inspiration they need look no further than NSW last year, who were flogged in Origin I at home before winning in Melbourne and Brisbane. In order to replicate that, Slater's men will need to be significantly better after handing NSW the ascendancy early on Wednesday and never really taking it back. "Probably some decisions ... about the discipline side of the game (have to be better)," Slater said. "And I'll look at my preparation as well. I'm not out of this. It's not just the players, it's everyone, and we'll all look at ourselves. "I know there's so much more in this footy team. "It's a best of three. You've only got to win two games, and that's still alive." The issue for Queensland is that while NSW had obvious answers last year when they were 1-0 down, questions loom for the Maroons. NSW went down to 12 men early in last year's series opener, and still dominated territory in that match while lacking polish. Queensland, in contrast, have now been thoroughly outplayed in the past three Origin matches dating back to game two last year at the MCG. The Blues also had Mitch Moses return from injury to play in the final two Origins of last year, while Queensland do not have any players to come back in key positions. Instead, crucial decisions must be made around the future of the Maroons' halves, with pressure growing on captain Daly Cherry-Evans and his No.7 jersey. So far ahead were NSW on Wednesday night, former Blues coach Phil Gould remarked in that they had "shattered" Queensland. and left them with no answers. There are also signs that NSW will also only improve, with Moses and Nathan Cleary having got through their first game together in the halves, impressing in the process. "I thought they were great," Blues coach Laurie Daley said. "First time they've played together. It's difficult when you bring new people together. But I thought they were terrific. "I thought Nate really threatened with the ball. Mitch was good. Defensively they were both strong." Billy Slater insists Queensland's State of Origin series is not already over, with the Maroons needing to replicate NSW's heroics from last year to regain the shield. Wednesday night's 18-6 defeat to NSW at Suncorp Stadium left the Maroons fighting to stay in the series, needing wins in both Perth and Sydney to do so. The 12-point defeat also only told half the story, with NSW dominating field position and beating the Maroons through both the middle and out wide. Adding to the concern for the Maroons is that they would need to defy history in order to lift the Shield. Never in Queensland's history have they come from 1-0 down when the final two games of the series are on the road. Queensland also have a miserable record in Perth, beaten 38-6 and 44-12 in their only two outings at Optus Stadium since it first hosted Origin in 2022. But if the Maroons need inspiration they need look no further than NSW last year, who were flogged in Origin I at home before winning in Melbourne and Brisbane. In order to replicate that, Slater's men will need to be significantly better after handing NSW the ascendancy early on Wednesday and never really taking it back. "Probably some decisions ... about the discipline side of the game (have to be better)," Slater said. "And I'll look at my preparation as well. I'm not out of this. It's not just the players, it's everyone, and we'll all look at ourselves. "I know there's so much more in this footy team. "It's a best of three. You've only got to win two games, and that's still alive." The issue for Queensland is that while NSW had obvious answers last year when they were 1-0 down, questions loom for the Maroons. NSW went down to 12 men early in last year's series opener, and still dominated territory in that match while lacking polish. Queensland, in contrast, have now been thoroughly outplayed in the past three Origin matches dating back to game two last year at the MCG. The Blues also had Mitch Moses return from injury to play in the final two Origins of last year, while Queensland do not have any players to come back in key positions. Instead, crucial decisions must be made around the future of the Maroons' halves, with pressure growing on captain Daly Cherry-Evans and his No.7 jersey. So far ahead were NSW on Wednesday night, former Blues coach Phil Gould remarked in that they had "shattered" Queensland. and left them with no answers. There are also signs that NSW will also only improve, with Moses and Nathan Cleary having got through their first game together in the halves, impressing in the process. "I thought they were great," Blues coach Laurie Daley said. "First time they've played together. It's difficult when you bring new people together. But I thought they were terrific. "I thought Nate really threatened with the ball. Mitch was good. Defensively they were both strong."
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Maroons face all-time salvage mission to regain shield
Billy Slater insists Queensland's State of Origin series is not already over, with the Maroons needing to replicate NSW's heroics from last year to regain the shield. Wednesday night's 18-6 defeat to NSW at Suncorp Stadium left the Maroons fighting to stay in the series, needing wins in both Perth and Sydney to do so. The 12-point defeat also only told half the story, with NSW dominating field position and beating the Maroons through both the middle and out wide. Adding to the concern for the Maroons is that they would need to defy history in order to lift the Shield. Never in Queensland's history have they come from 1-0 down when the final two games of the series are on the road. Queensland also have a miserable record in Perth, beaten 38-6 and 44-12 in their only two outings at Optus Stadium since it first hosted Origin in 2022. But if the Maroons need inspiration they need look no further than NSW last year, who were flogged in Origin I at home before winning in Melbourne and Brisbane. In order to replicate that, Slater's men will need to be significantly better after handing NSW the ascendancy early on Wednesday and never really taking it back. "Probably some decisions ... about the discipline side of the game (have to be better)," Slater said. "And I'll look at my preparation as well. I'm not out of this. It's not just the players, it's everyone, and we'll all look at ourselves. "I know there's so much more in this footy team. "It's a best of three. You've only got to win two games, and that's still alive." The issue for Queensland is that while NSW had obvious answers last year when they were 1-0 down, questions loom for the Maroons. NSW went down to 12 men early in last year's series opener, and still dominated territory in that match while lacking polish. Queensland, in contrast, have now been thoroughly outplayed in the past three Origin matches dating back to game two last year at the MCG. The Blues also had Mitch Moses return from injury to play in the final two Origins of last year, while Queensland do not have any players to come back in key positions. Instead, crucial decisions must be made around the future of the Maroons' halves, with pressure growing on captain Daly Cherry-Evans and his No.7 jersey. So far ahead were NSW on Wednesday night, former Blues coach Phil Gould remarked in that they had "shattered" Queensland. and left them with no answers. There are also signs that NSW will also only improve, with Moses and Nathan Cleary having got through their first game together in the halves, impressing in the process. "I thought they were great," Blues coach Laurie Daley said. "First time they've played together. It's difficult when you bring new people together. But I thought they were terrific. "I thought Nate really threatened with the ball. Mitch was good. Defensively they were both strong."
