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  Was Ajit Pawar keen on merger of two NCP factions? close aide makes big revelation

  January 30, 2026 11:15 IST

  A close aide has revealed that Ajit Pawar was fully committed to merging the two NCP factions and had prepared an entire roadmap for the unified party. Talks with senior leaders, including Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule, were moving in a positive direction, the aide added.

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  What next for NCP after Ajit Pawar’s death? Party leaders seek cabinet berth for Sunetra Pawar

  January 30, 2026 10:38 IST

  Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders also suggested that Sunetra Pawar should step forward and lead the outfit, which is a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti alliance led by the BJP.

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  Masked men try to abduct Congress corporators in Maharashtra ahead of Feb 10 mayoral poll; one held

  January 30, 2026 9:11 IST

  Masked men allegedly intercepted a bus carrying Congress corporators from Chandrapur and attempted to abduct them in Wardha district. Police arrested one accused and booked several others, even as the Congress battles an intense internal power struggle ahead of the February 10 mayoral election.

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  Maharashtra Zilla Parishad, Panchayat polls: Voting date changed to Feb 7, results on Feb 9

  January 29, 2026 23:49 IST

  Maharashtra Zilla Parishad, Panchayat elections: This comes in view of the mourning that was declared in Maharashtra following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in an unfortunate plane crash in Baramati on Thursday.

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  When Ajit Pawar recounted his in-flight chat with Fadnavis about surviving accidents | VIDEO

  January 29, 2026 19:54 IST

  Ajit Pawar plane crash: An old video shows Ajit Pawar describing the turbulence caused by thick cloud cover and recalls seeking reassurance from Fadnavis aboard a flight. The CM responded calmly, saying he survived multiple accidents and that his luck would see them both through.

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  Sunetra Pawar to lead NCP after Ajit Pawar's demise? Party weighs bigger role for her

  January 29, 2026 23:49 IST

  A split in NCP took place in 2022 after Ajit Pawar and his supporters decided to join the BJP-led NDA. Later, Ajit Pawar's faction was declared the real NCP and allotted the 'clock' symbol.

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  'Cruel irony of fate that his remains...': Devendra Fadnavis' emotional tribute to Ajit Pawar

  January 29, 2026 16:43 IST

  Paying an emotional tribute to Pawar, who was popularly called 'Dada', Fadnavis said the late leader would often call him 'CM Saheb' when he was the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly in 2019. He said their friendship was 'beyond politics'.

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  Ajit Pawar flight crash probe: Low visibility, pilot pressure blamed in Baramati tragedy

  January 29, 2026 14:08 IST

  Ajit Pawar flight crash probe: Captain Sumit Kapoor brought 16,000+ flying hours, backed by co-pilot Sambhavi Pathak's 1,500 hours; YSR Aviation ruled out mechanical faults.

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  Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours as family, supporters bid tearful adieu to NCP chief

  January 29, 2026 12:26 IST

  Ajit Pawar's last rites: Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar was cremated with full state honours on Thursday at Vidya Pratisthan ground in Baramati. Thousands of supporters, family members and top leaders, including Amit Shah and Devendra Fadnavis, attended the funeral.

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  Ajit Pawar plane crash: Police register ADR; AAIB team questions charter firm VSR Ventures officials

  January 29, 2026 8:28 IST

  Ajit Pawar plane crash: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others were killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed near Baramati in Maharashtra's Pune district on Wednesday morning.

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  Ajit Pawar funeral HIGHLIGHTS: NCP chief cremated; family, top leaders paid last respects

  January 29, 2026 13:18 IST

  Ajit Pawar funeral: Full state honours were accorded to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar as his mortal remains were taken to the Vidya Pratishthan ground for the last rites in Baramati. Supporters of the NCP chief chanted "Ajit Dada Amar Rahe" amid the last rites.

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  Ajit Pawar death: Maharashtra ZP, Panchayat Samiti polls to be held as scheduled despite mourning

  January 29, 2026 6:49 IST

  Ajit Pawar (66) and four other persons on board a chartered aircraft were killed after it crashed barely 200 metres from the edge of a tabletop runway at Baramati airport in Pune district on Wednesday morning.

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  Ajit Pawar dies: Supporters flock for final glimpse; PM Modi to attend last rites today | Updates

  January 28, 2026 23:59 IST

  NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar clarified that the plane crash involving Ajit Pawar was clearly an accident and politics should not be done on this. His remark came after several politicians, including Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav, sought a probe into the mishap.

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  New CCTV footage captures moment Ajit Pawar's plane crashed

  January 28, 2026 21:57 IST

  According to a government statement, the aircraft initially attempted to land at Baramati airport but carried out a go-around due to poor visibility. After circling the area, the crew received clearance for a second landing attempt.

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  Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash in Baramati: Who was Sumit Kapur? Know all about the pilot

  January 29, 2026 11:02 IST

  The then Civil Aviation Minister, Vayalar Ravi, responded that during 2009–2010, 57 pilots tested positive in pre-flight alcohol checks. He added that pilots found positive for the first time are grounded with loss of pay for three months.

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  'Purely an accident': Sharad Pawar's first reaction on Ajit Pawar’s death in plane crash | Video

  January 28, 2026 19:29 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.

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  Ajit Pawar's 'last photo' before deadly plane crash emerges

  January 28, 2026 23:19 IST

  Ajit Pawar, 66, was Maharashtra’s longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister, having held the post six times under various state governments. He served in the administrations of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray, and Eknath Shinde.

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  Ajit Pawar death: PM Modi calls Sharad Pawar; funeral in Baramati today

  January 29, 2026 0:07 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a state holiday and three days of state mourning following Pawar’s death. Addressing a press conference, the CM said the final decision on Pawar’s last rites was taken in consultation with the family, and the last rites will be held on Thursday.

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  Ajit Pawar's old tweet on 'safe plane landings' resurfaces after his tragic death

  January 28, 2026 15:44 IST

  Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday morning after the chartered aircraft he was travelling in crash-landed near the Baramati airport while attempting to land. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), all five people on board, including Pawar, lost their lives.

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  Ajit Pawar plane crash: Supriya Sule, Sunetra Pawar and Parth reach Baramati after mishap | Video

  January 28, 2026 19:27 IST

  Earlier in the day, NCP chief Sharad Pawar also reached Baramati from Mumbai, underscoring the gravity of the moment for the Pawar family and the party.

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  Ajit Pawar death: Sharad Pawar arrives in Baramati after tragic plane crash | First visuals

  January 28, 2026 15:15 IST

  Ajit Pawar, NCP leader and Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, was killed in a plane crash while travelling from Mumbai to Baramati on Wednesday morning. The small charter aircraft reportedly took off from Mumbai around 8:00–8:10 am and crashed near Baramati airport while attempting to land.

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  'Mein toh shapath lene wala hun': Old video of Ajit Pawar's remarks during a press meet goes viral

  January 28, 2026 14:40 IST

  Apart from Ajit Pawar, others such as Vidip Jadhav, Pinki Mali, Sumit Kapoor, Shambhavi Pathak were on board, according to DGCA.

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  Ajit Pawar had just hoisted the tricolour on Republic Day; Internet talks about life's uncertainty

  January 28, 2026 13:44 IST

  Ajit Pawar had just hoisted the tricolour on Republic Day, a moment that fans reflected on hours after his death. They wrote about how uncertain life can be.

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  CCTV captures exact moment when Ajit Pawar’s plane crashed in Maharashtra's Baramati

  January 28, 2026 13:35 IST

  Ajit Pawar dies: CCTV footage of the incident surfaced online showed the plane engulfed into flames soon after the crash.

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  Who were there onboard the plane with Ajit Pawar that crashed in Maharashtra’s Baramati?

  January 28, 2026 13:01 IST

  According to Flight Radar, the flight took off from Mumbai at 8.10 am and it disappeared from radar around 8.45 am.

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  Ajit Pawar plane crash: How NCP leader's dead body was identified amid the wreckage | Know here

  January 28, 2026 13:21 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.

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  Ajit Pawar death: Check what's open, what's closed as Maharashtra declares three-day state mourning

  January 28, 2026 12:53 IST

  The National Flag will be flown at half-mast during the period of State mourning. There will be no official entertainment during the period of state mourning, as mentioned in the government circular.

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  From two failed landing attempts to a fatal crash: What happened to Ajit Pawar's jet?

  January 28, 2026 12:43 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.