Blackout back on in Gujarat border districts after drone scare despite India-Pakistan ceasefire

Initially, residents of Gujarat’s border districts experienced brief relief following the India-Pakistan ceasefire, with blackouts lifted in Kutch and Banaskantha. However, drone sightings prompted a swift reversal, reinstating blackouts as a security measure. A special prayer was held at the BSF-managed Nadeshwari Mata Temple, symbolizing hope amidst ongoing vigilance and patrols in towns like Bhuj.

Ahmedabad airport urges early check-ins amid nationwide airspace restrictions

Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport has issued an advisory urging passengers to arrive early due to heightened security measures across India. This follows airspace restrictions that led to the shutdown of 27 airports, causing flight disruptions, including cancellations affecting departures to Jodhpur, Bhuj, and Chandigarh, as well as arrivals from Jodhpur and Belgaum.