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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.

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  Ajit Pawar death: Devendra Fadnavis expresses grief, announces three-day state mourning

  January 28, 2026 12:29 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister announced three days of state mourning after the demise of NCP leader Ajit Pawar. Leaders and citizens across the state have expressed shock and grief, honouring Pawar’s decades-long contributions to Maharashtra politics and governance.

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  Ajit Pawar's last tweet: Here's what Maharashtra Dy CM said on social media hours before death

  January 28, 2026 11:55 IST

  Shortly before the plane crash incident, a tweet paying tribute to the legendary freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary was posted on Pawar’s X profile.

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  Ajit Pawar death: What led to the chartered plane crash in Baramati? Check all details here

  January 28, 2026 12:41 IST

  A private charter plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed while landing in Baramati on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred at around 8.45 am at the Baramati Airport in Pune district.

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  Ajit Pawar plane crash: Yugendra Pawar breaks down after Maharashtra Deptuy CM's tragic death

  January 28, 2026 11:00 IST

  Ajit Pawar died today, along with five others, in a tragic plane crash while landing. He was travelling to Baramati for a public rally ahead of the upcoming Zilla Parishad Elections. After the news came out, his nephew Yugendra Pawar broke down in public.

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  Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: Eyewitnesses recount Baramati tragedy

  January 28, 2026 11:26 IST

  Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has died along with all on board after a charter aircraft crash-landed and exploded near Baramati Airport, Maharashtra. Eyewitness describes a fiery impact and multiple blasts.

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  Ajit Pawar dies at 66: The strategist who dominated Maharashtra's political landscape

  January 28, 2026 10:49 IST

  Ajit Pawar dies: The crash landing of Mumbai-Baramati charter plane was reported at the runway threshold in Baramati. Pawar was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendent) and 2 crew members.

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  Sanjay Raut calls Ajit Pawar's death 'black day for Maharashtra', says state lost strongest leader

  January 28, 2026 11:14 IST

  Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said Ajit Pawar's death marks a black day for Maharashtra and described him as the backbone of the state's politics and administration. He recalled Pawar's open-hearted nature, his grip on governance and his unmatched contributions to Baramati.

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  Ajit Pawar's impressive political career - how "Dada" rose in Maharashtra politics

  January 28, 2026 10:43 IST

  Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.

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  Ajit Pawar Family Tree: A look inside Maharashtra's powerful political lineage

  January 28, 2026 10:55 IST

  Ajit Pawar's aircraft met with an accident while landing in Baramati, Pune. The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister died at the age of 66, on January 28, 2026.

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  Ajit Pawar's educational qualifications - check former Maharashtra Deputy CM's school, college life

  January 28, 2026 10:36 IST

  Ajit Pawar completed his schooling in Deolali Pravara. After schooling, he attended college but could not complete his graduation as he left college to help his family after the death of father.

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  Ajit Pawar dies: Details of aircraft in which Maharashtra Deputy CM was travelling

  January 28, 2026 10:32 IST

  Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died today, along with four other personnel, in a plane crash in Baramati. Here are the details of the aircraft Ajit Pawar was travelling in as he was travelling from Mumbai to Pune.

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  Where did Ajit Pawar's plane crash? See location on Google Maps

  January 28, 2026 10:13 IST

  Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's plane has crashed. The plane had taken off from Mumbai for Baramati.

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  Ajit Pawar's aircraft lost control at the time of landing. What we know so far

  January 28, 2026 10:04 IST

  Notably, Ajit Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday where he attended a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, and concerned officials were present.

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  First visuals emerge from Ajit Pawar’s plane crash site, thick smoke engulfs area | WATCH

  January 28, 2026 10:21 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.

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  Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra's longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister, dies in plane crash in Baramati

  January 28, 2026 12:36 IST

  Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He died in a plane crash in Baramati on January 28.

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  Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: Mortal remains reach Vidya Pratishthan, sea of mourners gather

  January 28, 2026 23:54 IST

  Ajit Pawar plane crash LIVE updates: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed in Maharashtra's Pune district on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred when the plane was landing in Baramati area.

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  Plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar crashes during landing in Baramati, five dead

  January 28, 2026 10:27 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.

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  Eknath Shinde says he toppled Uddhav's Govt to protect Balasaheb's ideology: 'It requires courage'

  January 27, 2026 23:18 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.

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  Four-lane Mira Bhayander flyover narrows to two, MMRDA defends design amid criticism

  January 27, 2026 20:20 IST

  The Congress party quickly criticised the move, calling it “Maharashtra’s engineering miracle” and warning that such sudden lane reductions could endanger drivers.

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  Mumbai to Navi Mumbai airport metro gets cabinet approval; 35 km line to cut travel time

  January 27, 2026 20:09 IST

  The project is estimated to cost around Rs 22,862 crore, slightly higher than the earlier estimate of Rs 18,000 crore, according to the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office. Fadnavis said the metro is expected to be built in three and a half years.

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  At least six persons injured in gas cylinder blast in Mumbai's Malad, fire tenders rush to spot

  January 27, 2026 11:50 IST

  Six persons suffered injuries in the cylinder blast. Local residents shifted all of them to a hospital, a civic official said. Personnel from the fire brigade and other agencies rushed to the spot after being alerted.

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  Major ruckus at Mumbai Airport as three Malaysian fugitives turn violent after UK deportation

  January 27, 2026 7:28 IST

  Three of Malaysia's most wanted criminals caused a major commotion at Mumbai Airport after being deported from Manchester. The trio, linked to over 80 violent crimes, turned violent inside the terminal before being prepared for handover to Malaysian authorities under 'Operation Jack Sparrow'.