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  Ajit Pawar's son shares video of VSR Ventures' owner sleeping in aircraft cockpit, seeks DGCA action

  March 02, 2026 18:43 IST

  Notably, Ajit Pawar was on board a VSR Ventures aircraft when it crashed during landing in Baramati, leading to his death. Jay Pawar has maintained that strict action and a thorough probe are necessary to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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  Nagpur explosion: Deadly blast at explosives unit claims 17 lives; CM Fadnavis reacts

  March 01, 2026 11:37 IST

  17 people were killed and several others injured after a massive explosion at a detonator manufacturing unit in Nagpur’s Katol taluka. The injured have been hospitalised, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the blast.

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  Hind-di-Chadar: 'First such honour in 300 years,' says Sant Gyani Harnam Singh

  February 28, 2026 13:02 IST

  Kharghar's two-day extravaganza eyes 15-20 lakh pilgrims, crowned by Home Minister Amit Shah's arrival on February 28 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address on March 1, joined by chief ministers from Goa, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh etc.

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  Mumbai: Cab driver crushed to death as 40-ton iron plate falls from container on Eastern Freeway

  February 28, 2026 10:26 IST

  Mumbai: The 35-year-old victim, Mohd Jameer Hasanuddin Siddiqui from Mohammed Estate near BKC's fire brigade, perished instantly from catastrophic crushing injuries when the massive iron plate slammed down on on Eastern Freeway.

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  Will Sharad Pawar return to Rajya Sabha? MVA alliance talks intensify

  February 27, 2026 10:26 IST

  This comes as Sharad Pawar had earlier announced that he would not contest Rajya Sabha elections again. But the political situation changed after the sudden death of his nephew, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, on January 28.

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  'Hind-di-Chadar' to be organised in Navi Mumbai from Feb 28 to March 1; 20 lakh likely to attend

  February 27, 2026 9:43 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the two-day event in Navi Mumbai virtually. He might also address the gathering, remembering the sacrifices made by Guru Tegh Bahadur.

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  Sunetra Pawar elected NCP chief in unanimous decision weeks after Ajit Pawar's death

  February 26, 2026 20:03 IST

  The development comes after the sudden death of Ajit Pawar (66), who was serving as the NCP's national president and Maharashtra's deputy chief minister.

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  Maharashtra CID commits to rigorous probe into Baramati plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar

  February 26, 2026 16:11 IST

  Maharashtra CID affirms professional investigation into Baramati plane crash. CID probe into crash targets potential sabotage or criminal negligence. Maharashtra CID also gathered key evidence in Ajit Pawar plane crash investigation.

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  Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena to stop using VRS Ventures aircraft after Ajit Pawar plane crash: Sources

  February 26, 2026 11:37 IST

  The decision comes nearly a month after VSR Ventures, a charter flight operator whose Learjet 45 crashed in Maharashtra's Baramati on January 28, killing the then Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others.

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  Maharashtra sets up task force to study digital addiction among children; report by next session

  February 26, 2026 10:40 IST

  The task force, which will include members from both the Houses of the state legislature, will submit its report before the next session of the legislature.

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  T20 World Cup: Shami, Siraj excluded from Team India because they are Muslims, alleges AIMIM

  February 25, 2026 18:30 IST

  Mufti Ismail (AIMIM MLA from Malegaon) questioned that Muslims are being ignored in every field, and that players in Team India are being denied opportunities simply because they are Muslims. He even suggested that this could be a reason for the defeat against South Africa.

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  Namaz offered inside Malegaon Municipal Corporation office, video goes viral; BJP seeks action

  February 25, 2026 12:40 IST

  An incident related to the offering of namaz inside the electricity department of the Malegaon Municipal Corporation has come to light after a video of the episode surfaced and triggered widespread discussion across the city.

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  Sunetra Pawar to contest Baramati Assembly by-election, Parth Pawar set for Rajya Sabha

  February 25, 2026 11:03 IST

  Baramati Assembly by-election: The Baramati assembly seat was vacant after the sudden death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near the Baramati airport in Pune district on January 28.

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  1.17 lakh women, minor girls reported missing in Maharashtra in two years: CM Fadnavis

  February 24, 2026 19:55 IST

  Around 1.17 lakh women and minor girls went missing in the state over the past two years, of whom about 86,000 have been traced, while more than 31,000 remain unaccounted for, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in a written reply in the state Assembly.

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  'Was Ajit Pawar's plane pilot a suicide bomber?' NCP leader makes shocking remarks

  February 23, 2026 23:50 IST

  NCP MLC Amol Mitkari from the Ajit Pawar faction stirred controversy with a startling remark in Akola, where he questioned whether the pilot of Ajit Pawar's aircraft was a "suicide bomber."

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  NCP chief Sharad Pawar admitted to hospital in Pune due to mild dehydration

  February 22, 2026 11:57 IST

  Sharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune on Sunday for mild dehydration, with doctors saying his condition is stable. He is expected to stay in the hospital for a couple of days before being discharged.

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  'VIPs' lives at risk': Rohit Pawar demands probe into Ajit Pawar's plane crash

  February 22, 2026 8:13 IST

  Rohit Pawar, nephew of the late Ajit Pawar, has demanded a thorough investigation into the January 28 plane crash that killed his uncle, warning that VSR airline may pose risks to VIP passengers.

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  Bhiwandi Nizampur Mayor Polls: Narayan Chaudhari, BJP rebel backed by Congress and NCP-SP, wins

  February 20, 2026 13:46 IST

  Bhiwandi Nizampur Mayor Polls: Narayan Chaudhari who rebelled against the BJP and joined hands with Congress-NCP-SP alliance secured 48 votes to cross the 46 majority mark and become the mayor.

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  BJP suffers jolt in Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation as 9 rebels back Congress in mayoral polls

  February 20, 2026 11:48 IST

  The mayoral election for Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation will be held today. No party secured majority in the held civic polls. The Congress won 30 seats, the BJP 22, Shiv Sena 12, NCP SP 12, Samajwadi Party 6, Konark Vikas Aghadi 4, Bhiwandi Vikas Aghadi 3 and 1 Independent was elected.

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  Mumbai pollution: Toxic smog chokes city; AQI soars past 300 in multiple areas

  February 20, 2026 10:49 IST

  By 8 am, the temperature stood at 25°C. There was no rainfall, and only mild winds were recorded, blowing at speeds of 3 to 5 km per hour. The concentration of PM2.5 stood at 181 micrograms per cubic metre, while PM10 was recorded at 210 micrograms per cubic metre.

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  Ajit Pawar's son seeks transparent probe in Baramati plane crash; Supriya backs Rohit Pawar's claims

  February 19, 2026 10:44 IST

  In a message shared on social media, Jay Pawar stated that it is unlikely for the plane’s black box to be 'destroyed so easily' and called for a transparent and impartial investigation into the incident.

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  Pune: Six injured in stampede-like situation at Shivneri Fort during Shiv Jayanti event

  February 19, 2026 8:43 IST

  The injured were immediately rushed to the government hospital in Junnar, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported.

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  Six killed as bus rams into auto on Varud-Ashti road in Maharashtra's Amravati

  February 18, 2026 16:30 IST

  Six people, including a Class 10 student, were killed after a Shivai bus collided with an auto on the Varud-Ashti road in Amravati. Four others were critically injured and are undergoing treatment.

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  Rohit Pawar questions Ajit Pawar aircraft crash probe, seeks independent investigation

  February 18, 2026 13:30 IST

  Ajit Pawar’s nephew and fellow member of the Pawar family, Rohit Pawar, alleged that the aircraft was “deliberately brought down” with excess fuel and suggested that the pilot may have been used in the incident.

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  Maharashtra scraps 5% Muslim reservation decision; why did the government withdraw 2014 quota move?

  February 18, 2026 10:36 IST

  The Maharashtra government has cancelled the 2014 decision that granted 5% reservation to socially and educationally backward Muslims. The move was taken because the ordinance was stayed by the Bombay High Court.

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  Sunetra Pawar demands CBI investigation into Ajit Pawar plane crash, meets CM Devendra Fadnavis

  February 17, 2026 23:46 IST

  According to a report by the agency probing the plane crash involving Ajit Pawar, both flight recorders on board were destroyed in the fire. Ajit Pawar and four others were killed when the Learjet aircraft crashed near the Baramati airstrip in Pune district on January 28.

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  Mumbai water metro to launch from December: Check routes, travel time and expected fares

  February 17, 2026 14:01 IST

  The state government has identified six to eight routes across the MMR for the water transport network, with two routes likely to be launched in the first phase.

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  Mumbai traffic advisory for Feb 17: Heavy vehicles banned on WEH; check routes to avoid

  February 17, 2026 7:18 IST

  Mumbai traffic advisory: The restriction will remain in place from 8 AM to 9 PM on both sides of the highway, covering the stretch between Vakola Flyover and Dahisar Toll Naka. Trucks, trailers, and other heavy vehicles must avoid this route during these hours.