Ajit Pawar (66) and four others were killed when the aircraft carrying them crashed in Pune district on Wednesday morning, officials said. The incident occurred while the plane was attempting to land near Baramati
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28 January,2026 12:19 PM IST | ANIIn a post on X, the Prime Minister said Ajit Pawar was a mass leader with a strong connection at the grassroots level and was widely respected for his tireless work in public life
28 January,2026 11:47 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to Maharashtra government officials, the Prime Minister and the Home Minister were briefed on the circumstances of the accident and the latest developments related to the crash
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27 January,2026 06:56 PM IST | Doda | mid-day online correspondentIndia and the European Union on Tuesday announced a landmark free trade agreement aimed at boosting economic ties and reducing strategic dependencies. EU chiefs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hope the pact will help shield against challenges from the world's two leading economies, the United States and China
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Maharashtra 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
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