At a joint military briefing, the Army, Navy and Air Force said they were fully prepared and in a heightened state of readiness to respond to any provocation by Pakistan, adding that Pakistan targeted our brigade headquarters in India; Pakistan announces it will release Wing Commander Abhinandan on Friday as a gesture of peace with Pak PM Imran Khan saying the aim is to de-escalate tensions; External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be in Abu Dhabi for the meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Countries where India has been accorded 'Guest of Honour' status for the first time; and more in our news wrap of the day