Indian Army Intercepts Drone, GST Racket Busted, Middle East Conflict Affects Indian Students

On March 2, 2026, Indian Army intercepted a Pakistani drone crossing the Line of Control in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, raising border tensions. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Police busted a large GST evasion racket involving 1,200 bogus firms. The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict has disrupted airspace, affecting Indian students in the Middle East, with CBSE postponing board exams in the region. Protests erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following reports of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's death in Israeli-US strikes, leading to internet shutdowns and regional retaliations.