India, May 10 -- A red alert was issued in Rajasthan's Barmer around 10am on Saturday, as escalating tensions between India and Pakistan entered the fourth day. Authorities ordered immediate closure of all markets and instructed residents to return home and stay off the roads.

District collector and civil defence controller Tina Dabi issued the high-alert directive, stating: "All residents are ordered to immediately return to their homes. Markets must be closed, and all public movement is to cease with immediate effect. Authorities have been directed to ensure strict enforcement of these orders. This is an urgent notice."

Earlier in the day, at 5am, another red alert was issued after drone attacks were reportedly launched from across th...