LIVE India News updates on March 1: U'khand avalanche: Drone system to locate 5 missing

Stand-up comedian Vir Das humorously criticized Mumbai’s worsening air pollution, comparing it to smoking. He urged urgent action, warning that pollution will define government legacies and harm future generations if unchecked.
 

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched 'Mere Shahar Ke 100 Ratna,' providing free coaching to 6,800 students. CRACK Academy will oversee training, with state support, benefiting students and generating employment.
 

India's GST collections surged 9.1% year-on-year in February 2025, reaching Rs 1.84 lakh crore, fueled by a 10.2% rise in domestic revenues. Net GST collections after refunds stood at Rs 1.63 lakh crore, reflecting economic resilience.
 

The Indian Air Force is airlifting a drone-based intelligent buried object detection system to aid in the search for five missing BRO workers after the Chamoli avalanche. Four fatalities have been confirmed so far.
 

With his fourth Ranji Trophy century, Karun Nair has knocked the BCCI selectors’ door harder by making a strong case for himself for India’s Test tour of England, 

AAP MP Sanjay Singh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Singh used US President Donald Trump's recent snub of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as an example.

A Haryana man, Rammehar, was sentenced to life for murdering a lookalike, setting the body on fire to fake his death, and attempting to claim Rs 1.51 crore in insurance. His plan unraveled after police found him alive in Chhattisgarh.
 

A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle targeting a Pakistan Army convoy in North Waziristan district's Khaddi area. Local media reported multiple casualties.

Ukraine braces for possible halt in US support, eyes stronger alliance with Europe amid Russia's invasion and tensions with the US administration.

Lalchand Rajput backs Virat Kohli to break Sachin Tendulkar's 100-century record, praising his hunger, fitness, and consistency ahead of his 300th ODI.

Junagadh police has solved a sensational murder case bearing eerie similarities to the Bollywood thriller Drishyam, uncovering the brutal killing of a woman whose skeletal remains were found in a well—13 months after she went missing.
 

A report reveals procedural errors by excise officers in the ganja case involving an MLA's son. Key evidence is missing, and crucial medical tests were not conducted, potentially weakening the case against the accused.

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From April 1, vehicles older than 15 years will no longer be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps in Delhi, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced. 

Amit Shah on Saturday instructed authorities to ensure the unrestricted movement of people across Manipur starting March 8. The directive comes amid ongoing tensions, emphasizing the need to restore normalcy and public mobility in the region.

A family of five from Mysuru and Mandya districts died in a tragic road accident near Chikkinduvadi, Karnataka. Their car collided with a truck while traveling to Male Mahadeshwara Hills, resulting in both vehicles plunging into a field.

Maharashtra's Deputy CM Ajit Pawar confirmed the Pune rape accused was caught hiding in a sugarcane farm using a drone. He assured a thorough investigation and addressed political comments regarding party expansion in Maharashtra.

India may replace Mohammed Shami with Arshdeep Singh against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy due to Shami’s calf discomfort and tactical considerations.

49 out of 55 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers trapped in an avalanche near Mana, Uttarakhand, have been safely evacuated.

A Union Bank of India report highlights the rupee's recent depreciation against the US dollar, influenced by RBI policy shifts and escalating trade war risks. The new RBI governor's flexible approach and potential US tariffs are key factors.