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  Maharashtra shocker: Groom murders friend hours before wedding over unpaid Rs 1.5 lakh debt, held

  Maharashtra | February 03, 2026 14:18 IST

  A groom in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly killed his friend just hours before his wedding over a Rs 1.5 lakh debt dispute. The victim had threatened to disrupt the ceremony if the money was not returned.

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  Pankaja Munde's helicopter develops technical snag in Maharashtra's Sambhajinagar

  Maharashtra | February 03, 2026 12:14 IST

  Pankaja Munde was scheduled to fly from Sambhajinagar to Latur by helicopter to campaign for the Zilla Parishad elections. However, the pilot reported a technical problem, prompting her to postpone her trip.

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  Sunetra Pawar to be NCP national president, say sources; final decision soon

  Maharashtra | February 02, 2026 14:46 IST

  Sunetra Pawar took oath as the state's first woman deputy CM on Saturday, barely three days after NCP leader Ajit Pawar and four others died in an air crash at Baramati in Pune district.

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  Sanjay Raut expresses 'suspicion' over Ajit Pawar's death, seeks detailed probe into plane crash

  Maharashtra | February 02, 2026 13:35 IST

  Sanjay Raut has alleged foul play in Ajit Pawar's plane crash, pointing to suspicious circumstances surrounding the former Deputy Chief Minister's death. NCP leaders have also questioned key details of the incident and demanded a high-level investigation.

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  Ganesh Khankar chosen as BJP group leader in BMC, Shinde-led Shiv Sena picks Amey Ghole

  Maharashtra | February 02, 2026 12:20 IST

  Ganesh Khankar has been chosen as the BJP's group leader in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. He represents Dahisar's Ward Number 7 and is expected to be officially declared soon.

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  Where will Ajit Pawar's memorial be set up? Close associate reveals location

  Maharashtra | February 02, 2026 10:11 IST

  A memorial dedicated to late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be constructed at Vidya Pratishthan in Baramati, where his last rites were held. Sharad Pawar personally reviewed the site and instructed trustees to plan the project.

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  Praful Patel refutes media reports on appointment as NCP president: 'Baseless and lack any truth'

  Maharashtra | February 01, 2026 14:12 IST

  Praful Patel has categorically denied reports of his appointment as NCP National President, insisting that no such decision has been made. His remarks come amid political chatter about a potential merger of NCP factions following Ajit Pawar’s death.

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

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

  Maharashtra | 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

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

  Maharashtra | 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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  Are schools in Maharashtra open during three-day state mourning? check what's open, what's closed

  Education | January 29, 2026 11:44 IST

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

  Maharashtra | 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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  Republic Day: Maharashtra, Kerala, J&K shine with top tableaux as Navy and Delhi Police lead marches

  India | January 29, 2026 6:58 IST

  Republic Day Parade 2026: The Central Public Works Department also received a special award for its tableau “Vande Mataram – Commemoration of 150 Years”, while the dance group “Vande Mataram- The Eternal Resonance of India” was also honoured.

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  New CCTV footage captures moment Ajit Pawar's plane crashed

  Maharashtra | 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

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

  Maharashtra | 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

  Maharashtra | 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

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

  Maharashtra | 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.