Rajasthan to hold blackout, air strike drill

The Indian state of Punjab is set to conduct a statewide blackout mock drill on April 24, and the state of Rajasthan will conduct a similar exercise in Barmer district on April 22. The Rajasthan drill will include a blackout and a rehearsal of air strikes as part of a mock drill. These exercises are designed to test emergency response systems and assess coordination among power, police, and defense authorities. The drills come amid heightened regional tensions and are part of broader preparedness measures.