Mock drills, blackout in states/UT bordering Pakistan postponed

The civil defence mock drills and blackout that were scheduled to take place in Pakistan-bordering states/UT of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday have been postponed. Authorities cited administrative reasons behind the decision. The drills were initially held earlier this month amid India-Pakistan conflict. The drills have also been postponed in Haryana and Chandigarh.