India, May 7 -- India is conducting a nationwide civil defence mock drill today, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, to test emergency preparedness in case of war or hostile attacks.

The India mock drill is scheduled between 4 PM and 9 PM and includes testing air-raid sirens, evacuation drills, and bunker inspections. This war mock drill aims to assess the alertness of civilians and emergency services but will only last for a few hours.

Despite the scheduled war mock drill, banks are open today across the country. No official holiday or closure notice has been issued for May 7.

Banking services, including ATMs, online banking, and mobile apps, are fully operational. Stock markets are also functioning normally.

However, banks will remain closed on...