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  Sunetra Pawar in Delhi: Key developments on NCP chief post and Parth Pawar's political future

  Maharashtra | February 12, 2026 10:40 IST

  Sunetra's visit came days after she was sworn in as deputy CM, following the tragic demise of her husband, Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash. A small chartered aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar took off from Mumbai on January 28 at around 8 am. About 45 minutes later, the plane crashed in Baramati.

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  'Devgiri' bungalow officially allotted to Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, formerly occupied by Ajit Pawar

  Maharashtra | February 06, 2026 7:52 IST

  The Maharashtra government has officially allotted the Devgiri bungalow to Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, previously the official residence of late Ajit Pawar. She has also been given charge of Pune and Beed as Guardian Minister.

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  Maharashtra: Deputy CM Sunetra replaces Ajit Pawar as guardian minister of Pune and Beed

  Maharashtra | February 03, 2026 16:57 IST

  Ajit Pawar died after his charter plane crashed during landing in Baramati on January 28. After his untimely demise, Sunetra Pawar took the oath as deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, replacing her husband.

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  Sunetra Pawar takes oath as first woman Maharashtra deputy CM, 3 days after Ajit Pawar's death

  Maharashtra | January 31, 2026 19:07 IST

  Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office to Sunetra Pawar in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

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  Sunetra Pawar swearing in: Ajit Pawar's wife becomes 1st woman deputy CM of Maharashtra | Highlights

  Maharashtra | January 31, 2026 17:36 IST

  Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as the new Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister this evening after the sudden death of senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash in Baramati.

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  Sunetra Pawar to be Maharashtra Deputy CM after Ajit Pawar’s death? NCP leader drops a big hint

  Maharashtra | January 30, 2026 19:44 IST

  Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal said a consensus has been reached to appoint Sunetra Pawar as the Legisltaure party leader and a confirmation will come in a few hours.

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  Eknath Shinde’s, Maharashtra Deputy CM, X account hacked, hackers post Pakistan and Turkey flags

  Maharashtra | September 21, 2025 14:45 IST

  The hacking of a prominent political leader’s social media account highlights the rising cybersecurity risks faced by public figures in India. As leaders rely more on platforms like X to engage directly with citizens, such breaches emphasize the urgent need for stronger digital protection measures.

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  Ajit Pawar gets big relief in benami property case, Income Tax department clears seized assets

  Maharashtra | December 07, 2024 12:28 IST

  Maharashtra: The Income Tax department had raided several locations linked to the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and his family on October 7, 2021, over allegations that he held benami assets.

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  Ajit Pawar: How Maharashtra CM's chair eluded the 'eternal Deputy CM' six times

  Maharashtra | December 05, 2024 19:21 IST

  Ajit Pawar's NCP won 41 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024. This performance was in complete contrast to the party's poor show in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in which the party got only 1 seat out of the four it contested in the state.

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  Eknath Shinde accepts Maharashtra Deputy CM post, likely to get Urban Development Ministry: Sources

  Maharashtra | December 02, 2024 23:41 IST

  Eknath Shinde, who is the caretaker chief minister, has already made it clear that he will not come in the way of BJP getting the chief minister's post, but his party insisted on the Home Ministry post in the next Mahayuti government in Maharashtra.

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  Shinde accepts number 2 position in Maharashtra Cabinet: 15 ex-CMs who became Deputy CMs, ministers

  India | December 05, 2024 17:48 IST

  Devendra Fadnavis accepted the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister's post under Eknath Shinde in 2022. He was the Maharashtra Chief Minister for the full five-year term from 2014 to 2019.

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  Uddhav Thackeray calls Devendra Fadnavis 'khatmal', deputy CM hits back with 'mad man' jibe

  Maharashtra | August 03, 2024 17:06 IST

  Uddhav Thackeray also hit out at the Eknath Shinde government over the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme and accused it of bribing voters by giving "revdis" (freebies).

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  Women to get Rs 1,500 a month allowance; 3 free cylinders for family of 5, announces Ajit Pawar

  Maharashtra | June 28, 2024 16:09 IST

  Ajit Pawar emphasised that this initiative is part of the government's broader agenda to promote gender equality and support women’s economic independence. The scheme is expected to benefit thousands of women across the state, contributing to their financial security and overall well-being.

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  Pune Porsche accident: Fadnavis expresses shock over Juvenile Justice Board's lenient approach

  Maharashtra | May 21, 2024 19:47 IST

  In Pune Porsche accident, the court had remanded the accused - Naman Pralhad Bhutda, the owner of Cosie restaurant, its manager Sachin Katkar, and the manager of Blak Club hotel Sandip Sangle in police custody till May 24.

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  Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar diagnosed with dengue | DETAILS

  Maharashtra | October 29, 2023 16:15 IST

  Ajit Pawar dengue news: The NCP leader (Ajit Pawar faction) Praful Patel said that after recovering fully, the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister will be back in full force to continue his dedicated public duties.

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  'Aurangzeb humare vikas mein roda hai', says Devendra Fadnavis on poster row in Maharashtra

  India | July 08, 2023 7:17 IST

  Aurangzeb poster row in Maharashtra: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that no Muslim in India is a descendant of Aurangzeb, and nationalist Muslims in the country do not recognize the Mughal emperor as their ruler.

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  Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis defends wife Amruta in Rs 1 crore bribe allegations by designer

  Maharashtra | March 16, 2023 19:41 IST

  Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said a video surfaced in which the designer is seen handing over a “bag full of money” to the house help in the Fadnavis residence but after a probe, the video was found doctored.

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  'I will return' remark: Devendra Fadnavis says will 'avenge trolls by forgiving them'

  India | July 04, 2022 13:34 IST

  Without taking the name of former CM Uddhav Thackeray, Fadnavis claimed Maharashtra witnessed a "deficit of leadership availability" in the last few years.

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  Shiv Sena misleading people on Jaitapur nuclear plant: Ajit Pawar

  Politics | April 02, 2013 7:22 IST

  Mumbai, April 2: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday accused Shiv Sena of "misleading" people from the coastal Konkan region on the proposed Jaitapur nuclear power project."Investment to the tune of Rs one