Ajit Pawar death: Maharashtra Deputy CM's body will be cremated with state honours on January 29. The state has declared three days of mourning, with PM Modi and Amit Shah set to attend the ceremony, here is more on it
28 January,2026 07:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCM Fadnavis had earlier stated that during these three days, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all the buildings in Maharashtra where the national flag is regularly hoisted
28 January,2026 07:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that all other agencies have been compromised and that only a probe under the apex court would be credible
28 January,2026 07:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSenior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh expressed grief over Ajit Pawar death in the Baramati plane crash and urged the DGCA to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident
28 January,2026 06:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the aircraft made first contact with Baramati at 8:18 a.m. and was cleared by Pune approach while inbound. During the approach to Runway 11, the pilots reported limited visibility and carried out a go-around after failing to sight the runway
28 January,2026 05:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentLeaders across the country expressed grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, as the AAIB launched an investigation and Maharashtra announced a state holiday and three days of mourning
28 January,2026 05:47 PM IST | ANI"We will conduct an investigation in a transparent and accountable manner. Preliminary information indicates that visibility was poor at the site at the time of landing around 8:48 am," Civil Aviation Minister said
28 January,2026 05:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSeveral MPs expressed condolences following the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar in a chartered plane crash in Baramati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered him as a mass leader with deep grassroots connect, as both Houses of Parliament paid obituary references and were adjourned
28 January,2026 05:14 PM IST | ANIAn ode to the indefatigable bathroom singer; wrote this, as usual, while crappily humming an ear-worm in my head, under my breath!
28 January,2026 05:11 PM IST | Mayank ShekharAjit Pawar’s death has left the Maharashtra NCP without a clear leader, raising uncertainty over the party’s future and the loyalty of its 41 MLAs. Recent municipal and civic election results highlight the significance of his grassroots influence, which will be difficult for other leaders to match
28 January,2026 04:59 PM IST | PTIAjit Pawar death: Union MoS Murlidhar Mohol expressed shock over the death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in the Baramati plane crash, calling it an irreparable loss to Maharashtra’s social and political life
28 January,2026 04:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAviation experts and friends of the pilot weigh in on the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in Baramati. They said bad weather, technical issues, or pilot judgment error could have contributed, while the AAIB investigates the incident
28 January,2026 04:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Learjet 45 carrying Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar crashed while attempting to land at Baramati amid poor visibility. Despite receiving landing clearance, the aircraft failed to respond to ATC and burst into flames near the runway, killing all five onboard. The AAIB has taken over the investigation into the crash
28 January,2026 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIPM Modi described Ajit Pawar as a leader with a strong grassroots connection and praised his long public service and dedication to the people of Maharashtra
28 January,2026 04:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Police organised the ‘Northeast Connect’ programme across the state on Republic Day to strengthen outreach, build trust, and ensure safety among students from Northeastern states
28 January,2026 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilAccording to aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Learjet 46 aircraft, operated by Delhi-based VSR Ventures, crash-landed at Baramati with five people on board, including crew members
28 January,2026 03:19 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a PIL of an NGO alleging that the official probe into the June 12 Air India plane crash violated citizens' fundamental rights to life, equality and access to truthful information.
28 January,2026 02:59 PM IST | New Delhi | PTISeveral Chandigarh schools were evacuated after receiving bomb threat emails. Police, along with bomb disposal and sniffer dog squads, conducted thorough searches, students and staff were sent home The threats follow similar recent patterns of bomb threat email hoaxes in Punjab and Haryana
28 January,2026 01:45 PM IST | Chandigarh | PTIPresident Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed a joint session of Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session 2026–27, reaffirming the Union government’s commitment to true social justice, inclusive growth, and the vision of Viksit Bharat. Highlighting key social security initiatives, poverty reduction efforts, and rural employment reforms
28 January,2026 01:45 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANIHundreds of tourists remained stranded in Kashmir on Wednesday as the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, the only all-weather road link to the Valley, stayed closed for the second consecutive day due to snowfall and slippery conditions. While flight operations resumed after weather improvement, road clearance work continued
28 January,2026 01:44 PM IST | Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | PTIAjit 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
28 January,2026 01:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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