Ajit Pawar Death
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When Ajit Pawar recounted his in-flight chat with Fadnavis about surviving accidents | VIDEO
Maharashtra | Jan 29, 2026, 07:54 PM ISTAjit 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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Centre on Ajit Pawar's plane crash: 'Black box recovered, probe being held in time-bound manner'
India | Jan 29, 2026, 06:59 PM ISTThe Ministry of Civil Aviation has informed the Maharashtra chief minister that the black box from the deadly Learjet 45 crash in Baramati has been recovered and secured for detailed analysis. A formal investigation has been launched by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.
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Sunetra Pawar to lead NCP after Ajit Pawar's demise? Party weighs bigger role for her
Maharashtra | Jan 29, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTA 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
Maharashtra | Jan 29, 2026, 04:43 PM ISTPaying 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 cremated with full state honours at Baramati – In pics
India | Feb 05, 2026, 01:21 PM ISTThe last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, killed in a plane crash, were held with full state honours on Thursday at Baramati in Pune district. Union ministers Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Sharad Pawar and BJP president Nitin Nabin attended the last rites.
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Ajit Pawar flight crash probe: Low visibility, pilot pressure blamed in Baramati tragedy
Maharashtra | Jan 29, 2026, 02:08 PM ISTAjit 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
Maharashtra | Jan 29, 2026, 12:26 PM ISTAjit 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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Are schools in Maharashtra open during three-day state mourning? check what's open, what's closed
Education | Jan 29, 2026, 11:44 AM ISTMaharashtra schools closed today? The school holiday was announced only for January 28, but schools will remain open on January 29 and 30 during the during the state mourning as informed by schools in Mumbai and Pune to students and parents.
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Ajit Pawar plane crash: Police register ADR; AAIB team questions charter firm VSR Ventures officials
Maharashtra | Jan 29, 2026, 08:28 AM ISTAjit 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
Maharashtra | Jan 29, 2026, 01:18 PM ISTAjit 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
Maharashtra | Jan 29, 2026, 06:49 AM ISTAjit 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
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTNCP (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
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 09:57 PM ISTAccording 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 plane crash: What is landing system instrument and how it could have averted the mishap?
India | Jan 28, 2026, 08:36 PM ISTRetired pilot Ehsan Khalid said he believes the runway couldn’t be a factor behind the crash, however, the landing system instrument could have guided the pilot in a proper way.
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Speed News: Fadnavis, Shinde, Devvrat meet Sunetra Pawar to condole Ajit Pawar's death
Originals | Jan 28, 2026, 08:01 PM ISTFadnavis, Shinde, Devvrat meet Sunetra Pawar to condole Ajit Pawar's death. Mamata Banerjee seeks SC-monitored probe into Ajit Pawar crash. President Murmu highlights anti-corruption efforts in budget session. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Ajit Pawar Death: PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah Share Grief and Condolences
News | Jan 28, 2026, 07:57 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah expressed deep grief over the tragic death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar after the Baramati plane crash, describing him as a respected "leader of the people" with a strong grassroots connection and decades of public service.
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Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash in Baramati: Who was Sumit Kapur? Know all about the pilot
Maharashtra | Jan 29, 2026, 11:02 AM ISTThe 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
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 07:29 PM ISTHis 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
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 11:19 PM ISTAjit 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 dada worked proactively to improve lives of people in villages': PM Modi remembers NCP leader
India | Jan 28, 2026, 07:26 PM ISTSpeaking at annual NCC PM Rally in New Delhi, PM Modi said the NCP chief played a key role in the development of Maharashtra and the country.