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Amid escalating tensions between bitter neighbors India and Pakistan, eight airports were shut down until further notice on Wednesday.The airports which are close to Indo-Pak border were shut down. These include airports of Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar and Leh, Kullu-Manali, Kangra, Shimla, and Pathankot.

The ambiance in Ukraine is still gripped in tension as Russia has cleared its stance over protection of the people who speak Russian language in Ukraine. It has announced that armed force would protect those people, if the need arises.

The release of an Indian pilot by Pakistan would be a "very much welcomed step", spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres said yesterday, stressing that the message to India and Pakistan from the world body and the international community is to de-escalate tensions. Captured Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be released today by Pakistan "as a gesture of peace."

As tensions between India and Pakistan are escalating, the neighboring country suspended cross-border Samjhauta Express on Thursday leaving passengers traveling to Attari from Lahore in a fix. The train was supposed to depart to Attari at 8 AM this morning. According to Pakistan's Geo TV, Additional General Manager Pakistan Railways said the decision was taken to prevent any untoward incident.

On Thursday, all ports of Gujarat were put on high alert after authorities received inputs that Pakistani commandos could infiltrate into Indian territory through the Kutch area. Officials said the infiltrators intend to create a communal disturbance or carry out a terrorist attack in Gujarat. This development comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after New Delhi annulled Article 370. Here's more.

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