New Delhi, May 7 -- India is set to hold a nationwide mock drill on Wednesday, May 7, with all states and Union territories preparing to operationalise air-raid sirens, train people about evacuation protocols, among other key steps, in the event of a "hostile attack" on the nation.

Check Live Details of the Mock Updates Here

As this is the first emergency-like mock situation since 1971, after terrorists attacked and killed 26 people in Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, April 22. People around the nation are curious about whether or not stock markets and banks will be operational on May 7.

According to the official stock exchange data, Wednesday, May 7, will not be considered a day when the Indian stock markets will remain shut amid the on...