A salute from the sky: IAF copters shower petals to honour corona warriors

The Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters across India on Sunday showered petals on hospitals and places of national importance to show honour and express their gratitude towards the coronavirus warriors who are battling the pandemic.
It was part of the nationwide thanksgiving effort by the armed forces to honour doctors, paramedics, sanitation staff, police and other front-line workers battling coronavirus in the country.
The IAF choppers and jets, including Mig-29, Sukhoi-30 and Jaguar, conducted flypasts and Army bands played patriotic tunes outside medical buildings in most districts across the country from east to west and north to south.
A fleet of military jets carried out a spectacular fly-past over Rajpath, Delhi's centrepiece boulevard, and then orbited over the city for around 30 minutes from 11 am.
Premier transport aircraft C-130 also carried out a separate fly-past covering the Delhi and the NCR region. The aircraft flew at an approximate height of 500 metres to 1000 metres keeping aerospace safety in mind.
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IAF helicopters also showered flower petals on the doctors and health staff at the King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, which has emerged as the biggest hub in the fight against coronavirus.
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Flower petals were showered on two hospitals in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram.
At around 10 am, the Sarang helicopter of the IAF flew past the Government Medical College Hospital and the General Hospital in the city.

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Expressing the gratitude, IAF helicopter showered flower petals over the state-run Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad.
ALSO READ: Coronavirus LIVE: IAF salutes Covid-19 warriors; India death toll 1,323
At around 10.30 am, the Chetak helicopter hovered over the hospital and showered petals as doctors, nurses, paramedical, sanitation and other staff and police personnel assembled near the premises.
The armed forces showered petals at the Goa medical college, SNM hospital in Leh, Jaipur in Rajasthan, Sukhna lake in Chandigarh, Srinagar's Dal Lake, Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, Panchkula hospitals in Haryana and the Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences in Bhubaneswar.
In Mumbai, military aircraft dropped petals at the King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital and Kasturba Gandhi Hospital, among others. The IAF choppers showered flower petals on the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai to pay tribute to healthcare workers fighting Covid-19 pandemic. This was the third major display of gratitude to health workers across the country, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's request to countrymen to clap, ring bells and beat utensils to support the Covid-19 warriors from their balconies, and later by people switching off their lights and lighting candles and diyas.

MARKET WRAP: Sensex slips 240 points as IAF strikes Pakistan terror camps

The benchmark indices trimmed most of the morning losses to end lower on Tuesday. In a knee-jerk reaction, the benchmark indices lost ground in intra-day trade, after the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday destroyed a major terrorist camp in Pakistan.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended at 35,974, down 240 points or 0.66 per cent, while the broader Nifty50 index settled at 10,835, down 45 points or 0.41 per cent. India VIX, a gauge of volatility climbed 11 per cent to 17.04.
The S&P BSE Sensex hit a low of 35,714 levels, while the Nifty50 slipped to 10,729 levels before buying at lower levels aided recovery.
Among sectoral indices, the Nifty PSU Bank index ended 1.55 per cent lower driven by a fall in Orient Bank and Union Bank of India. The Nifty Financial Services, too, settled nearly 1 per cent lower weighed by Edelweiss Financial Services and Max Financial Services.
In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap index ended 0.27 per cent, or 38 points lower at 14,192 levels. The S&P BSE SmallCap index, too, lost 0.5 per cent to close at 13,550 levels.

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Asian shares lost steam on Tuesday after scaling a five-month high as investors waited to see if Washington and Beijing can clinch a trade deal, while the pound advanced on hopes UK Prime Minister Theresa May will delay a Brexit deadline.
MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.5 per cent from its highest since mid-September as US and Chinese negotiators work to hammer out a deal that would end a protracted tit-for-tat tariff battle. Chinese shares see-sawed between positive and negative territory after a sharp rally the previous day. Japan’s Nikkei stumbled 0.4 per cent as some selling pressure built ahead of the fiscal year-end.
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Historically, these strikes have given a knee-jerk reaction during the first couple of hours of a trading session. Markets tend to bounce-back at the end of the day. These events do the job of weeding out weak hands, thus creating a short squeeze and make way for a rally in the short-term. A similar fate may be in store for this week as well. Stocks to watch out for include Jindal Steel, Ashok Leyland and Tata Motors
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We expect markets to remain volatile in the near term. On the global front, positive developments on US-China trade deal is good for the global markets, however progress on Brexit deal front, crude oil price and currency movement would be actively tracked by investors. Domestically, geo-political tension between India and Pakistan would keep the markets volatile. Further, India’s Q3FY19 GDP numbers on Thursday would be keenly watched. We advise investors and traders to follow stock specific approach
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MEA ON BALAKOT AIR STRIKE
"In an intelligence led operation in the early hours of today, India struck the biggest training camp of JeM in Balakot. In this operation, a very large number of JeM terrorists, trainers, senior commanders and groups of jihadis who were being trained for fidayeen action were eliminated. This facility at Balakot was headed by MAULANA YOUSUF AZHAR (alias USTAD GHOURI), the brother-in-law of MASOOD AZHAR, Chief of JeM"
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Vijay Gokhale: Large number of JeM terrorists, trainers, senior commanders were eliminated in largest JeM camp in Balakot. Camp was led by Maulana Yusuf Azhar alias Ustad Ghauri, brother in law of JeM Chief Masood Azhar
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Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale: Credible intelligence was received that Jaish-e-Mohammed was attempting another suicide terror attack in various parts of the country & fidayeen jihadis were being trained for this purpose
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Vijay Gokhale: Credible information was received that JeM was attempting other attacks in the country. A pre-emptive strike became important. India struck the biggest camp of JeM in Balakot.
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Political strategists believe that geo-political risk has turned for the worse with a possibility that this calamity can get extended. Market will remain watchful and eagerly assess announcements from both the sides to evaluate further risk
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Foreign Secy: India has struck the biggest training camp of JeM in Balakot

IAF strike in Balakot LIVE: Army, Navy, Air Force Chiefs brief PM Modi

The Indian Air Force (IAF) bombed and destroyed Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) biggest training camp in Pakistan early Tuesday, killing a "very large number" of terrorists, trainers and senior commanders, officials said.

The air strike came in response to the February 14 Pulwama terror attack, which claimed the lives of over 40 Central Reserve Police Forec (CRPF) personnel.

ALSO READ: Indian Air Force jets have crossed LoC, dropped payload in PoK, claims Pak
A dozen Mirage 2000 Indian fighter jets dropped 1,000 kg bombs on terror camps across the Line of Control, the de facto border between the two countries in the disputed Kashmir region, news agency ANI said.

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said credible intelligence was received that JeM was attempting another suicide terror attack in various parts of the country and fidayeen jihadis were being trained for this purpose, thus, the strike became "absolutely necessary". A very large number of JeM terrorists, trainers, senior commander and Jihadis were eliminated, he said.

Earlier, PM was briefed by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the operation. Hours later, Modi chaired a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security which was attended by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Sitharaman.

Pakistan's National Security Committee (NSC), after a meeting chaired by PM Imran Khan today, said India has committed uncalled for aggression to which Pakistan shall respond at the time and place of its choosing.

PM Imran Khan asked armed forces and the people to remain "prepared for all eventualities."
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At all-party meet, leaders laud IAF, assure govt of support in any anti-terror action
Leaders of various political parties on Tuesday congratulated the Indian Air Force for its "clean" pre-dawn operation against a terror camp in Pakistan and assured the government of their support on any anti-terror action by it.

The leaders were speaking at an all-party meeting convened by the government, where External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj briefed them about the operation that destroyed Jaish-e-Mohammed's terror training camp in Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.

After Swaraj briefed them, the leaders sounded a word of caution to the government to not lower the guard and watch out for Pakistan's action.

Sources said the leaders of parties also said no jingoistic passions should be aroused after this operation.

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Indian films will not release in Pakistan: Pak govt after Balakot air strikes
The Pakistan government on Tuesday said no film from India will release in the country as it has called for a ban on Indian content after the Indian air force destroyed a terror training camp in Balakot.

The country's information and broadcasting minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said the country's film exhibitors association will be boycotting the Indian films.

He also said he has instructed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to crack down on "made-in-India advertisements".
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France's Ministry of Europe&Foreign Affairs: France calls on India&Pak to exercise restraint to avert any risk of military escalation & preserve strategic stability in region. Resumption of dialogue b/w Islamabad-New Delhi necessary to initiate peaceful settlement of differences.
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Acting spokesperson of France's Ministry of Europe & Foreign Affairs: France recognises India’s legitimacy to ensure its security against cross-border terrorism and asks Pakistan to put an end to the operations of terrorist groups established on its territory.
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Acting spokesperson of France's Ministry of Europe & Foreign Affairs: France recognises India’s legitimacy to ensure its security against cross-border terrorism and asks Pakistan to put an end to the operations of terrorist groups established on its territory.
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Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force brief PM on security
Chiefs of the three armed forces Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to brief him on the security situation following IAF's air strike targeting a JeM terror camp inside Pakistan.

Sources said the chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force met the prime minister this evening to brief him on the security situation along the border.

The meeting comes against the backdrop of Pakistan threatening retaliation.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had held a meeting of the National Security Committee that included the chiefs of all three armed forces.

There, however, was no official word on what transpired in the nearly 30-minute-long meeting.
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PM was up all night monitoring air strike on JeM camp
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was up all night as he monitored the Indian Air Force operation to destroy a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camp in Pakistan, relaxing only after all the pilots returned safely home, government sources said Tuesday.

The prime minister was in touch with Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Air Force Chief B.S. Dhanoa before, during and after the operation, the source said.

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Swaraj speaks to counterparts in US, China, Singapore, Bangladesh, Afghanistan: Sources
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Tuesday spoke to her counterparts in the US, China, Singapore, Bangladesh and Afghanistan and briefed them about the pre-dawn strike on the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Pakistan, official sources said.

In her telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Mike Pompeo, Swaraj explained the reasons behind the strike and conveyed that the action was specifically targeted at the JeM camp.

She also spoke to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and apprised him about the "non-military, preemptive air strikes" , the sources said.

They said she also briefed her counterparts from Singapore, Bangladesh and Afghanistan on the strike.

Separately, the Foreign Secretary apprised the envoys of all major countries including from the United States, Russia, China, France and the United Kingdom, the sources said.

Envoys of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Turkey and Indonesia were also briefed about the air strike.
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Avoid taking action that will pose risk to regional stability: UK tells India, Pak
The UK government Tuesday urged India and Pakistan to avoid taking action that will pose a risk to regional stability and said it was working with international partners to ensure that those responsible for the Pulwama terror attack are held to account.

In its latest statement, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said it was engaged in talks with both sides.

"We are concerned by rising tensions. We are encouraging both sides to avoid taking action that will pose a risk to regional stability," an FCO spokesperson said.

"The UK is working closely with international partners, including in the United Nations Security Council, to ensure that those responsible for the Pulwama attack are held to account," the spokesperson said.

Earlier, the FCO said in a statement, UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt held telephonic conversations with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday.
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Pakistan Army confirms Indian jets dropped 'four bombs'
Pakistan Army confirmed that Indian fighter jets dropped "four bombs" during an operation on Tuesday but downplayed its significance, saying the Indian attack was repulsed and while going back the aircraft "jettisoned their payload."

He claimed that the Indian planes were in Pakistan's airspace for "just 4 minutes" and went back when challenged by the Pakistani aircraft.

Ghafoor said Indian jets first tried to enter Lahore-Sialkot sector, while another formation of jets came close to Okara-Bahawalpur area of international border but found Pakistan air force ready and went back.

"Then a third formation was picked in Muzaffarabad sector which was heavier...It was repulsed, but while going back they jettisoned their payload and four bombs fell in Jabba, near the town of Balakot, causing no casualties or damage," he said.

He asserted that there was no strike but only the payload fell.
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Choudhary Fawad Hussain, Pakistan I&B Minister: Cinema Exhibitors Association has boycotted Indian content, no Indian movie will be released in Pakistan. Also have instructed PEMRA to act against made in India advertisements. (file pic)
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Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh on India strikes at JeM camp in Balakot: India had made it clear that terrorism must be eradicated, we had given many chances to Pakistan, therefore, India was forced to take action so that these things can be stopped.
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Pak summons India's diplomat over 'violation of its territorial sovereignty'
Pakistan on Tuesday summoned India's acting High Commissioner here and condemned the "violation of its territorial sovereignty" by Indian fighter jets.

In a statement, the Foreign Office said that at "approximately 02:54 hours (local time), 8 Indian aircraft were effectively intercepted by the Pakistani Air Force jets and forced" to return.

The Indian jets "randomly released their ordinance which landed in an uninhabited remote area," it added.

"The Acting Foreign Secretary summoned the Indian Acting High Commissioner and strongly condemned the Indian violation of Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity," it said.

The Acting Foreign Secretary categorically stated that Indian "aggression was a threat to regional peace and stability and would get a befitting response by Pakistan at a time and place of its choosing."
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Alert sounded in Himachal Pradesh after IAF strike
The Himachal Pradesh police on Tuesday issued an alert for all districts in the state in view of a pre-dawn strike by the Indian Air Force on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) camp inside Pakistan, an official said.

In view of India's air strike and resultant security scenario, an alert has been issued to all district SPs in Himachal Pradesh to ensure safety of vital installations and also to keep sharp vigil in their respective districts, Himachal Pradesh Police spokesperson and SP (Law and Order) Khushhal Sharma said.

It has also been advised to pay more attention in communally sensitive localities and to ensure safety and security of Kashmiri people living in Himachal Pradesh, he said.
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Pak expresses reservation about OIC's invitation to India
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Tuesday that he has spoken to his UAE counterpart and "expressed reservations" about invitation to India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to attend the OIC meeting scheduled later this week.

"Aggression has been done against a founding member of the OIC," he said.

Describing the situation following the Indian air strikes as "serious", Qureshi said Prime Minister Imran Khan also had telephonic conversations with UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as well as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman over the development.

India has been invited to the inaugural plenary of the foreign ministers' conclave of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), a powerful grouping of Muslim majority nations, in Abu Dhabi from March 1 to 2. Swaraj will attend the meeting as the 'guest of honour'.
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Maja Kocijancic, European Union Spokesperson: We're following very closely the current developments between India & Pakistan. We remain in contact with both countries & what we believe is essential, is that all exercise maximum restraint and avoid further escalation of tensions.
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Residents in Pakistan's Balakot thought earthquake jolted them from sleep
Residents in the quake-prone Balakot town in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province Tuesday said they were woken by "loud explosions" and thought a fresh tremor must have hit the region when Indian Air Force jets pounded a large terror training camp.

Mohammad Adil, a farmer in Jaba village, said he and his family were woken at about 03:00 by "a huge explosion".

"Then we heard jets flying over. We went to the place in the morning. There was a huge crater and four or five houses were destroyed," he said.
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Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress after all-party meet: We have appreciated the efforts by the forces, they always have our support to end terrorism. Another good thing is that it was a clean operation which specifically targeted terrorists and terror camps.
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Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh: State is on alert, I will be touring bordering areas tomorrow. We are ready for any eventuality. I told the Union Home Minister that if there is anything that Punjab can do we are there to for the defence of our country.
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Western Naval Command on high alert post-air strikes in Pak
The Western Naval Command is on a high alert and "fully prepared" to tackle any eventualities. The Mumbai Police are also on a high alert following the air strikes, an official said.

"After the air strikes carried out by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on a Jaish-e-Mohammed training camp in Pakistan in the early hours on Tuesday, the security agencies have put the city on high alert," the official said.

"The Western Naval Command remains alert 24X7. Now, it is fully prepared to deal with any untoward situation in the wake of the air strikes in Pakistan," he said.

The Western Naval Command, headquartered in Mumbai, is one of the three formations of the Indian Navy.
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#VISUALS Jammu & Kashmir: Ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district. (Visuals deferred by unspecified time)
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06:11 PM
Pakistan also violated ceasefire in Krishna Ghati sector
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#Update Jammu & Kashmir: Pakistan also violated ceasefire in Krishna Ghati sector at 5:30 pm today.
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Jammu & Kashmir: Ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Nowshera sector and Akhnoor sector.
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06:08 PM
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Balakote sector of Poonch
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Balakote sector of Poonch. The Indian army is also retaliating, CNN News18 has reported.
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Ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Mendhar sector of Poonch
Ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Mendhar sector of Poonch has been reported, CNN News18 has reported.
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Fight not with Pak, but with terror establishment: Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at the all party meeting said "the fight is not with Pakistan, but with terror establishments."

Have spoken to US Secretary of state and many other foreign ministers, NDTV quoted Swaraj as saying.
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#WATCH Chhattisgarh: ASI GD Ratnakar,211-BN CRPF on IAF strike at JeM camp in Balakot: Jawans are celebrating,they (Pak) have been given a befitting reply,but souls of 40 jawans isn't at peace yet,their souls will rest in peace only after mastermind of #PulwamaAttack is killed...
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#WATCH Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says, "...Voices from within (within India) have started to emanate. The statement by Mehbooba Mufti is before you, that the story being presented is the opposite of reality." (Courtesy: Pakistan's PTV News)
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