Vice President Dhankhar demanded that inflation be factored in while providing financial assistance to agriculturists, like the salaries of legislators and MPs.

Pakistan has requested an emergency meeting with the UN Security Council to address escalating tensions with India, citing concerns over alleged aggressive actions and the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The UNSC, under Greece’s presidency, scheduled closed consultations for May 5 to discuss the matter.

As part of the drill, total darkness was maintained by switching off all visible lights for half-an-hour.