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Sachin Chaudhary

Sachin Choudhary, Associate Editor, India TV Sachin Choudhary is a veteran journalist with over 25 years of experience in the field of journalism. Since 2004, he has been actively working with India TV, focusing on political reporting and special assignments. Prior to this, he served in prestigious media organizations such as Lokmat, Navbharat, Akashvani (All India Radio), and ETV. Associated with India TV for more than 22 years, Sachin Choudhary has carved a niche for himself in political journalism. His deep understanding of Maharashtra and national politics, combined with his extensive ground-reporting experience, has established him as one of the country's leading political journalists. During the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, he provided continuous on-field coverage of the NSG commando operations for three consecutive days. For this courageous and impactful coverage, he has been honored with several prestigious awards. For over two decades, Sachin Choudhary has been consistently contributing to India TV and India TV Digital, playing an active and pivotal role in the field of political and special reporting.

'Purely an accident': Sharad Pawar's first reaction on Ajit Pawar’s death in plane crash | Video
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 07:29 PM IST
His reaction came after several political leaders, including Mamata Banerjee, Mallikarjun Kharge and Akhilesh Yadav, sought a probe into the mishap. In a video message, the former union minister expressed anguish over the incident, saying the state has suffered a significant loss.
Ajit Pawar plane crash: How NCP leader's dead body was identified amid the wreckage | Know here
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 01:21 PM IST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed in Pune district on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred when the plane carrying Pawar and four others crashed-landed near Baramati.
From two failed landing attempts to a fatal crash: What happened to Ajit Pawar's jet?
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 12:43 PM IST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and influential leader Ajit Pawar died in a tragic plane crash in his stronghold of Baramati. The accident occurred as his aircraft was making its final approach for landing.

Learjet 45 under scrutiny after Ajit Pawar's death; aircraft linked to 200 accidents globally
India | Jan 28, 2026, 12:01 PM IST
The small charter aircraft, with Ajit Pawar on board, took off from Mumbai around 8 am and crashed near Baramati airport during a landing attempt 45 minutes later.
First visuals emerge from Ajit Pawar’s plane crash site, thick smoke engulfs area | WATCH
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 10:21 AM IST
The first visuals emerging from the crash site of the chartered plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar have revealed a scene of intense devastation in Baramati.
Plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar crashes during landing in Baramati, five dead
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 10:27 AM IST
Ajit Pawar’s plane crashes in Baramati: Visuals from the spot showed the aircraft’s wreckage strewn across the area, with flames and thick smoke billowing from it.

Eknath Shinde says he toppled Uddhav's Govt to protect Balasaheb's ideology: 'It requires courage'
Maharashtra | Jan 27, 2026, 11:18 PM IST
Uddhav Thackeray’s government was toppled in June 2022 due to internal rebellion within the Shiv Sena and shifting political alliances. The crisis began when Shinde, along with a large group of MLAs, revolted against Uddhav’s leadership.
Republic Day rally clash in Mumbai's Ghatkopar, FIR registered after heated dispute
Maharashtra | Jan 26, 2026, 09:12 PM IST
Family members alleged that Aziz Sheikh and a few others objected to the patriotic slogans and the Tiranga rally, demanding action against them. Statements from the children’s relatives were also recorded as part of the complaint.
Mumbai: Fadnavis, Shinde to hold meet soon as deadlock over BMC mayor drags on
Maharashtra | Jan 26, 2026, 05:09 PM IST
The polling for the BMC elections was held on January 15 and the results were declared on January 16, with the BJP emerging as the single-largest party with 89 seats. The Shiv Sena won 29 seats, and together, they have 118 councillors, four more than the majority mark of 114.

Mumbai Mayor election delayed to February amid Shiv Sena faction registration chaos
Maharashtra | Jan 24, 2026, 02:07 PM IST
Mumbai Mayor election: Sources point to a likely poll in early February, granting extra time for registration formalities. BJP-Shinde Sena's alliance remains fluid: joint group or separate filings? That call could swing the mayor's seat in BMC's 227-member house.
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and daughter Krishna Bhatt booked for fraud by Versova Police
Entertainment | Jan 24, 2026, 01:08 PM IST
Filmmaker-director Vikram Bhatt and his daughter Krishna Bhatt have been booked for fraud at the Versova police station.
Motorola Signature smartphone to bring cinematic film shooting to mobile
Technology | Jan 22, 2026, 09:28 PM IST
Motorola is set to launch its ultra-premium Signature smartphone on January 23, designed for cinematic filmmaking. Films shot on the device were even screened on the big screen.

'Traitors': KDMC row deepens between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, Uddhav upset
Maharashtra | Jan 21, 2026, 06:13 PM IST
Responding to the controversy, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said he had spoken to MNS chief Raj Thackeray on the issue. According to Raut, the decision to support the Shinde Sena in KDMC was taken by local MNS leaders, not by the party’s central leadership.
BMC polls: Race to register councillor factions intensifies as parties aim to prevent defections
Maharashtra | Jan 20, 2026, 07:50 PM IST
The newly elected councillors of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena will on Wednesday go to Konkan Bhavan for the registration of their faction. All 65 councillors of Shiv Sena (UBT) will go to the Konkan Commissioner’s office in Belapur, where the faction will be officially registered.
BMC mayoral election likely on January 30, BJP expected to secure post
Maharashtra | Jan 20, 2026, 03:37 PM IST
BMC mayor election: Sources indicate that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is unlikely to offer the mayor’s post to the Shinde faction.

Akshay Kumar's escort car meets with accident in Mumbai; two injured | VIDEO
Entertainment | Jan 19, 2026, 11:36 PM IST
According to preliminary reports, the accident happened near the actor's residence in Juhu. However, Kumar was not present in the car when the accident happened.
When will Mumbai get its mayor? Reservation lottery to be held on Thursday
Maharashtra | Jan 19, 2026, 04:14 PM IST
The draw will determine which category the Mayor’s post of BMC will be reserved for, not just in Mumbai but across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra.
Mumbai Mayor race: Uddhav Thackeray camp may spring a surprise to weaken Shinde's bargaining power
Maharashtra | Jan 19, 2026, 12:02 PM IST
The alliance of the BJP and Shinde-led Sena won a clear majority in the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Friday, securing 89 and 29 seats, respectively. The Sena (UBT) won 65 seats.
Maharashtra horror: Five devotees killed as car crashes at Solapur-Pune National Highway near Mohol
Maharashtra | Jan 18, 2026, 11:21 AM IST
Maharashtra: Near Mohol's Devdari Pati, the driver lost grip on the high-speed car, causing it to swerve off the road and crash violently into a tree. 5 passengers perished instantly from the collision's force, while lone survivor, a woman in critical state, fights for life at Mohol govt hospital.
Battle for Mumbai mayor heats up: Fadnavis slams Thackeray, Shinde Sena moves corporators to hotel
Maharashtra | Jan 17, 2026, 11:36 PM IST
BMC election results 2026: The sources said that the procedure to elect the new mayor will likely take over a week of time, as the senior BJP and Shinde Sena leaders will hold meetings and discussions with each other.