Deshpande, founder and secretary of Dalit Mahila Vikas Mandal, becomes only the third Indian individual in history to receive this honour, following in the footsteps of India’s first woman Prime Minister (1983) and the legendary industrialist-philanthropist (1992)... [Read More]
12 July,2025 09:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Yogesh PawarA third generation Army man and mountaineer has spent the last year hoisting the Indian flag on the highest peak of every state ... [Read More]
27 August,2023 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Yogesh PawarAs Mumbai gets a taste of 17th century Hindi literature which unabashedly celebrated female sexuality, Shubha Mudgal, who put this poetry to music last week, discusses the message in music... [Read More]
07 August,2022 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Yogesh PawarSlip of tongue or not, Rashtrapatni is a loaded term. So, what exactly can we call women presidents in India?... [Read More]
31 July,2022 07:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Yogesh PawarThe recent attempt to stifle fact-checker Mohammed Zubair is just another tactic from a tried-and-tested rulebook on extra-constitutional censure, which experts feel is jeopardising freedom guaranteed by a democracy... [Read More]
24 July,2022 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Yogesh PawarMaharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar paid tributes to Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort in Pune district on his birth anniversary on Thursday. The three leaders also took part in the cradle ritual marking the birth celebrations of the legendary king, who was born on February 19, 1630. PICS/X... [Read More]
19 February,2026 02:07 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Mumbai on Tuesday. Pics/X... [Read More]
17 February,2026 04:21 PM ISTSharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Tuesday questioned last-minute changes and suspected sabotage angle in Ajit Pawar`s death. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
10 February,2026 07:18 PM ISTNationalist Congress Party (NCP) Legislative Party leader Sunetra Pawar formally assumed charge as Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister on Tuesday morning. She was accompanied by several senior NCP leaders and her son Parth at Mantralaya. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI... [Read More]
10 February,2026 12:47 PM ISTMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Sunetra Pawar assumed charge on Tuesday morning. Before heading to her office, she visited two of Mumbai’s most iconic sites: Siddhivinayak Temple and Chaityabhoomi. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT/X ... [Read More]
10 February,2026 11:28 AM ISTSevaral Nationalist Congress Party leaders and workers on Monday gathered in south Mumbai for the ashes immersion of the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
02 February,2026 08:02 PM ISTThe ashes of late Maharashtra deputy CM and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar were brought to the party’s state office in Mumbai on Sunday. Pics/Shadab Khan... [Read More]
01 February,2026 08:38 PM ISTSeveral dignitaries from Maharashtra and across India visited the family of late Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar in Baramati to offer their condolences following his sudden demise in a plane crash on Wednesday. Among those paying tribute was former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who met the family and expressed his sympathies on Friday. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT... [Read More]
31 January,2026 06:41 PM ISTA political flight turned into a national tragedy after a chartered Learjet 45XR crashed near the Baramati airport in Maharashtra, resulting in the loss of all five lives onboard. The aircraft, carrying senior leaders and security personnel, was reportedly attempting a landing when the crash occurred near the runway, triggering shockwaves across the state and the country. The flight was commanded by Captain Sumit Kapoor, with First Officer Shambhavi Pathak as flight support in the cockpit. Both pilots were among the victims of the tragic crash. Also onboard were Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s Personal Security Officer, Vidip Dilip Jadhav and cabin crew member Pinky Mali. WATCH ... [Read More]
29 January,2026 10:48 PM ISTMaharashtra stood still as the state bid a final, emotional farewell to Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, fondly known as “Dada,” following the tragic plane crash in Pune, Baramati. Baramati, his political stronghold and emotional home ground, witnessed one of the most significant state funerals in recent history, marked by full state honours and national-level presence. WATCH ... [Read More]
29 January,2026 10:46 PM ISTThe sudden and tragic death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati has shaken Maharashtra and the nation. While rumours and conspiracy theories have circulated, Sharad Pawar has strongly dismissed all political narratives, calling the crash “purely accidental” and urging citizens and leaders alike to respect the family’s grief. Meanwhile, Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis condemned attempts to politicize the tragedy and highlighted Ajit Pawar’s decades of public service. WATCH ... [Read More]
29 January,2026 10:44 PM ISTA tragic aircraft crash at Baramati Airport on January 28, 2026, has claimed the lives of five people, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, sending shockwaves across the political leaders. Authorities have begun a detailed examination of the debris to determine the aircraft’s impact speed, angle of descent, and structural failure points. Investigators are placing significant emphasis on the black box and cockpit voice recordings, which are expected to provide critical insights into the final moments before the crash. WATCH ... [Read More]
28 January,2026 10:38 PM ISTMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar survived a fatal Learjet 45 crash near Baramati Airport, prompting immediate intervention from the DGCA and AAIB. This marks the second major incident involving VSR Ventures’ jets in just two and a half years, raising serious questions about aircraft safety and emergency protocols. The VT SSK registered Learjet reportedly crashed during a landing attempt, leading to post-impact fire, while rescue teams rushed to extract passengers. Early reports confirm that Pawar was critically injured but found alive, reigniting debates about air rescue operations and aviation safety measures. WATCH ... [Read More]
28 January,2026 10:33 PM ISTMaharashtra and the entire nation are in mourning as Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, popularly known as “Ladka Ajit Dada,” tragically lost his life in a devastating air crash. The sudden passing of the senior NCP leader has sent shockwaves across Indian politics, leaving allies and opposition parties in deep grief. PM Narendra Modi expressed his profound sorrow, remembering Ajit Pawar as a people’s leader with a strong connection to the grassroots and unwavering public commitment. Political leaders like Devendra Fadnavis, Sanjay Raut, Home Minister Amit Shah and others have also conveyed condolences, highlighting the unprecedented loss to Maharashtra’s political and social landscape. WATCH ... [Read More]
28 January,2026 10:29 PM ISTMaharashtra is in deep mourning as Ajit Pawar (1959–2026), the veteran Deputy Chief Minister and NCP stalwart, tragically lost his life in a plane crash in Baramati. The Learjet 45, operated by VSR Aviation, attempted an emergency landing after departing from Mumbai but veered off the runway, exploding into a fireball. Eyewitnesses reported a sudden jolt before the aircraft hit the perimeter field, leaving no survivors. The devastating crash claimed the lives of Ajit Pawar, his personal security officer, an attendant, the pilot-in-command, and the first officer. Emergency responders arrived promptly, but the intensity of the blaze prevented any rescue efforts. Known affectionately as “Ajit Dada”, Pawar’s political career spanned over four decades, serving as Deputy Chief Minister six times and representing Baramati as a seven-time MLA. WATCH ... [Read More]
28 January,2026 10:18 PM ISTAjit Pawar’s political journey is one of the most influential stories in Maharashtra’s modern history. From building power through cooperative institutions and farmer networks to becoming one of the most dominant figures in state politics, Pawar’s rise was shaped by discipline, long working hours, and tight organisational control.... [Read More]
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