Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones, aircraft systemsand balloons have been banned in Bengaluru for security reasons during the five-day Aero India show starting February 20, police said. The police also banned parking of vehicles on both sides of the highway around the air base from Monday to Sunday to prevent congestion.

The curfew in Jammu continued on Monday for the fourth consecutive day with authorities likely to take a decision on its relaxation later. "The curfew that was imposed on February 15 in Jammu city will continue today," the police said. "A decision on its relaxation will be taken later in the day."

Union Minister Giriraj Singh asked Congress President Rahul Gandhi to expel Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu from the party for his remarks on Pulwama attack. Singh added, "Rahul should offer a clarification...apologise before the nation." Sidhu, while condemning the attack, had called for dialogue with Pakistan and said, "For a handful of people, can you blame entire nation?".