The autopsies of pilot Captain Sumit Kapoor and co-pilot Captain Shambhavi Pathak were carried out at the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Government Medical College in Baramati
From cooperative politics to state dominance, Ajit Pawar’s journey, which ended on Wednesday, after rising to every peak except the highest one
Supporters say they feel orphaned after deputy chief minister’s tragic demise
Pawar, 66, was killed on Wednesday morning when a chartered Learjet aircraft crashed near the Baramati airstrip, about 100 km from Pune. Four others on board — two pilots, a flight attendant and Pawar’s personal security officer — also lost their lives in the accident
Pawar, 66, was among five occupants of a chartered aircraft that went down on Wednesday morning, barely 200 metres from the edge of the tabletop runway at Baramati airport in Pune district
The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce
Ajit Pawar’s campaign flight ends in tragedy as chartered jet crashes and explodes near runway near Baramati
The funeral procession is scheduled to begin at 9 am from the Vidya Pratishthan campus (Gadima), move through key parts of the town to allow people to pay their respects, and conclude at the Vidya Pratishthan ground, where the last rites will be performed at 11 am
Seven hours in Mantralaya, 30 files cleared, pending salaries approved, and then silence as Ajit Pawar’s office stands empty the next morning
His mortal remains have been placed at the Vidya Pratishtan grounds, allowing party workers, supporters and residents to pay their last respects. Large crowds are expected to gather at the venue through the day
Neighbours remember his as dedicated and humble; say he never misused position
From home-cooked meals made in cow-ghee to strict hygiene rules and early starts, colleagues share details of Pawar's tightly planned day
Neighbours remember his as dedicated and humble; say he never misused position
29 January,2026 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerFrom home-cooked meals made in cow-ghee to strict hygiene rules and early starts, colleagues share details of Pawar's tightly planned day
29 January,2026 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika GondhalekarPinky Mali guided youngsters looking to join flight cabin crew before joining private jet company
29 January,2026 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarDeputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar dies in air crash near Baramati
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, in the company of Governor Acharya Devvrat, arrived in Pune's Baramati on Wednesday for the last darshan of the mortal remains of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. (PICS/ CMOMaharashtra)
Vidip Jadhav was known as a sincere and hardworking constable who carried out his responsibilities with discipline and commitment. His death is an irreparable loss to the force, officials said
28 January,2026 10:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to the Central Railway officials, Ajit Pawar took a keen personal interest in projects aimed at improving rail connectivity in western Maharashtra and Marathwada, particularly in Pune, Beed and surrounding regions
28 January,2026 09:54 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Speaking to reporters, Sharad Pawar said Ajit Pawar’s death was a major shock for Maharashtra and described him as a hardworking and efficient leader whose loss was 'irreparable'
28 January,2026 09:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Official circulars issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the Directorate of Education, and the Divisional Deputy Director of Education, Mumbai, confirm a three-day state mourning period from January 28 to January 30
28 January,2026 09:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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