<ul><li>India conducted a successful test of its emergency alert system, sending a test flash to smartphones across the country.</li><li>The test message, which included a loud beep and the alert "emergency alert: severe," was sent via the Cell Broadcasting System by the Department of Telecommunication.</li><li>The purpose of the test was to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of mobile operators and cell broadcast systems in delivering emergency warnings.</li><li>This is part of the government's collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority to enhance public safety and disaster preparedness. Similar tests were done on July 20 and August 17.</li></ul>

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