On Monday, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully test-fired the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), which was designed and developed in India, according to the Defence Minister’s office.

This happened at a time when tensions are rising between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 people, most of whom were tourists. "MIGM is designed to enhance the Indian Navy's capabilities against modern stealth ships and submarines," the Defence Ministry said. "Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has complimented DRDO, Indian Navy and the Industry on this achievement. He said that the system would further enhance undersea warfare capabilities of the Indian Navy," it added.

Meanwhile, the Pakistani military also announced that it has tested two surface-to-surface missiles, named Fatah and Abdali, over the past two days. “The launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile’s advanced navigation system and enhanced accuracy,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan Army, said in a statement. 

Last week, the Indian Navy announced that its newest home-built guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, successfully shot down a fast, low-flying missile over the sea. Also, on April 27, the Navy carried out several successful anti-ship missile tests to show that its ships, equipment, and crew are fully prepared for long-range accurate attacks. Meanwhile, on May 5, Pakistani troops continued to break the ceasefire for the 11th day in a row. The Indian Army responded appropriately, according to an official statement. 

The Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed several states to carry out civil defence practice drills on May 7. These drills will involve activities such as sounding air raid sirens, teaching civilians and students how to follow civil defence procedures, practicing turning off all lights during emergencies (blackout), disguising important buildings early on (camouflage), and rehearsing how to safely evacuate in case of an enemy attack.