Maharashtra
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Republic Day: Maharashtra, Kerala, J&K shine with top tableaux as Navy and Delhi Police lead marches
India | Jan 29, 2026, 06:58 AM ISTRepublic 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 | 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 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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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 Pawar death: PM Modi calls Sharad Pawar; funeral in Baramati today
Maharashtra | Jan 29, 2026, 12:07 AM ISTMaharashtra 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 | Jan 28, 2026, 03:44 PM ISTAjit 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 | Jan 28, 2026, 03:15 PM ISTAjit 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.
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Ajit Pawar plane crash: How NCP leader's dead body was identified amid the wreckage | Know here
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 01:21 PM ISTMaharashtra 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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From two failed landing attempts to a fatal crash: What happened to Ajit Pawar's jet?
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 12:43 PM ISTMaharashtra 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
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 12:29 PM ISTMaharashtra 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 death: What led to the chartered plane crash in Baramati? Check all details here
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 12:41 PM ISTA 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
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 11:00 AM ISTAjit 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 at 66: The strategist who dominated Maharashtra's political landscape
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 10:49 AM ISTAjit 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
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 11:14 AM ISTShiv 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
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 10:43 AM ISTAjit 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's educational qualifications - check former Maharashtra Deputy CM's school, college life
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 10:36 AM ISTAjit 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
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 10:32 AM ISTMaharashtra 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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First visuals emerge from Ajit Pawar’s plane crash site, thick smoke engulfs area | WATCH
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 10:21 AM ISTThe 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
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 12:36 PM ISTAjit 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
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTAjit 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.