Civil Defence Mock Drills: As tensions continue to soar at the India-Pakistan border following the Pahalgam terror attack, mock drills are set to be held across several states on Wednesday after the Union Home Ministry ordered all states to conduct mock drills given the “new and complex threats” that have emerged amid the unrest.

In preparation for the May 7 mock drills, security has been stepped up in the national capital. As a part of its arrangements, Delhi Police prepares its LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Device) System for tomorrow’s mock drill.

What Is LRAD?

An LRAD (Long-Range Acoustic Device) System has a range of more than one kilometre and can be used as a hooter to alert the public in case of a sudden attack or as a public announcement system to give a message to a large gathering.

Similar to the Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD), there are two more types of sonic weapons: the Mosquito and the infrasonic weapon.

According to an Indian Express report, loud noises by LRAD can cause a sensation of ringing ears, also called tinnitus, which can last for minutes after the exposure or for days.

Police have increased day and night patrolling across different areas in the city with a special focus on tourist and market places. Special patrol units have been mobilised to cover key areas, including Connaught Place, India Gate, Janpath, Yashwant Palace, Gole Market and other vital installations.

On Tuesday morning, a police team monitored the security arrangements at Connaught Place.

Relations between India and Pakistan have witnessed escalating tension following the terror attack in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly tourists, lost their lives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to pursue the perpetrators and conspirators of the attack to the “ends of the Earth” to inflict punishment on them “beyond their imagination”.

Mona Singh has officially begun dubbing for her upcoming series “The BA***DS of Bollywood”, which also marks the highly anticipated directorial debut of Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The series, directed by Aryan, is one of the most talked-about projects of the year, and Mona’s involvement adds significant star power and depth to the ensemble.

Mona Singh begins dubbing for Aryan Khan’s directorial show

According to a recent report, “Mona Singh started dubbing for Aryan Khan’s debut project. She’s extremely focused and excited about the series.” Her character has a strong emotional arc, and Mona is making sure every nuance comes through in the voice work.

While juggling dubbing sessions, Mona is also actively shooting for several other projects. Her slate includes the second season of the acclaimed series Kohrra, the much-anticipated MaKaSum, and a few unannounced ventures currently under wraps. “She’s in one of the busiest phases of her career,” the source adds. “But Mona thrives on that energy. She brings a rare mix of intensity and charm to every role. Audiences are in for a treat.”

Mona Singh has long been celebrated for her versatility and grace across television, film, and digital platforms. With a career spanning over two decades, she has continually reinvented herself while remaining deeply connected to her audience. Her return to major projects is already generating buzz across the industry and among fans.

With multiple high-profile releases on the horizon, Mona Singh is once again proving why she remains one of the most enduring and beloved performers in the Indian entertainment landscape.

Also Read: Mona Singh to team up with Shweta Tripathi and Barun Sobti for next venture

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The Indian diaspora in the U.S. spent approximately $100 million a year to watch Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi, Bengali and other Indian language movies released in U.S., said, Producers Guild of India on Monday (May 5, 2025).
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The Indian diaspora in the U.S. spent approximately $100 million a year to watch Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi, Bengali and other Indian language movies released in Uncle Sam’s country, said, Producers Guild of India on Monday (May 5, 2025) in its response to Donald Trump’s decision to impose 100% tariff on non-U.S. movies.

Indians are the largest single-origin Asian group in the U.S., at some 5.2 million, accounting for 1.6% of the country’s total population.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% Tariff on feature films made outside of the U.S. has dampened the spirit of Bollywood and rest of the cinema fraternity across the country.

Shibasish Sarkar, President, Producers Guild of India told The Hindu that: “President Trump’s 100% tariff will impact any revenue which Indian films generate in the U.S. market. Indian films do approximately $100 million annually. Definitely there will be impact in footfall if ticket prices go up and it will also cut into the share of producers.”

According to Mr. Sarkar, not only theatrical but any other streams of revenue or business coming from digital or satellite or any other platforms of revenue or business from U.S. will be impacted.

Telugu commands the largest share of Indian movies released in the U.S., followed by Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi and all major Indian languages films have theatrical and other kinds of releases in the U.S.

Ashish Kulkarni, an AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics) industry expert and founder of Pune-based production house, Screenyug Creations said such unreasonable hike in tariff was quite unfair and one should not deprive the Indian diaspora of the soft power (entertainment content) of their origin country.

“Under such a high tariff regime, all channels of movie showing and movie viewing will be impacted and become more costly. It will overall increase the cost of content consumption for the Indian diaspora,” added Mr. Kulkarni.