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Maharashtra wins best tableau at Republic Day Parade 2026

According to the official announcement, three separate panels of judges evaluated the performances of marching contingents and tableaux displayed at the parade held on Kartavya Path

29 January,2026 09:17 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion

Keep Bandra East skywalk clean and safe for everyone

While pedestrian ease is key in a traffic-choked city, people must take the skywalk rather than hunting for shortcuts through traffic snarls.

29 January,2026 07:48 AM IST | The Editorial
Opinion

IS Bindra pressed the right buttons

Remembering the recently-deceased former BCCI president, who once said, “The media makes cricket so great. You have to reach them. They shouldn’t reach you”

29 January,2026 07:45 AM IST | Clayton Murzello
India News

Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil gets bail in rape case

The bail was granted by the Pathanamthitta District Sessions Court, which was considering an appeal filed by him against a judicial magistrate’s court that had denied him relief, stating that the allegations against him were serious. 

29 January,2026 06:49 AM IST | Agencies
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West Bengal warehouse fire: Factory owner held; families to receive Rs 10 lakh

The owner, Gangadhar Das, was arrested from the Garia area of Kolkata and will be produced before a Baruipur court, police said; earlier, an FIR was lodged against Das in connection with the fire that broke out late Sunday night at the factory and warehouse in Anandapur's Nazirabad area

29 January,2026 06:46 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Smartphones can now detect radiation levels using low-cost system

The color shift is visible to the naked eye, but the system goes further by allowing users to quantify radiation doses by scanning the film and capturing its image with a smartphone. Mobile image-processing applications are then used to analyse the change.

29 January,2026 06:42 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Indian-origin man charged with wife’s murder in east London

The victim, believed to be his wife, is yet to be formally identified. “At around 4.00 am on Tuesday, January 27, officers were called to an address in Applegarth Drive. Upon arrival, they found a woman dead at the property,” the Met Police said in a statement.

29 January,2026 06:37 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Ajit Pawar’s mortal remains brought to Baramati as Pune prepares for his funeral

Slogans such as “Ajit dada amar rahe” and “Ajit dada parat ya” (long live Ajit dada, Ajit dada come back) echoed through the premises of Vidya Pratishthan, Pawar’s home turf, where people gathered in large numbers to pay their last respects

28 January,2026 10:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Ajit Pawar death: Poor visibility suspected during landing, says minister

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said a transparent and accountable probe will be conducted into the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, with preliminary inputs indicating poor visibility during landing

28 January,2026 09:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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‘An irreparable loss to Maharashtra’: Murlidhar Mohol on Ajit Pawar’s death

Ajit 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 09:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Ajit Pawar death: Huge crowds of supporters, top leaders reach Pune

Ajit Pawar, a prominent figure in Maharashtra’s politics, was being remembered for his long-standing public service, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembering him as a leader with grassroots connections

28 January,2026 08:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Baramati plane crash: IAF deploys Air Warriors team

Ajit Pawar death: The Indian Air Force deployed a dedicated team of Air Warriors to Baramati Airport after the tragic plane crash, providing ATC and meteorological support for emergency operations

28 January,2026 08:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Ajit Pawar death: Deputy CM to be cremated with state honours

Ajit Pawar death: Deputy CM to be cremated with state honours

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 | Baramati | mid-day online correspondent
Ajit Pawar death: CM Fadnavis, Shinde and Governor Devvrat reach Baramati

Ajit Pawar death: CM Fadnavis, Shinde and Governor Devvrat reach Baramati

CM 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 | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Ajit Pawar death: Oppn seeks probe; Mamata demands SC-monitored investigation

Ajit Pawar death: Oppn seeks probe; Mamata demands SC-monitored investigation

CM 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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Is Congress leader Digvijaya Singh hinting at conspiracy behind plane crash?

Is Congress leader Digvijaya Singh hinting at conspiracy behind plane crash?

Senior 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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
How Ajit Pawar’s plane crashed in Baramati: Human error or technical glitch?

How Ajit Pawar’s plane crashed in Baramati: Human error or technical glitch?

According 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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Lok Sabha makes obituary reference to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's demise

Lok Sabha makes obituary reference to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's demise

Several 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 | New Delhi | ANI
NCP's future at stake after Ajit Pawar's death: Political analysts

NCP's future at stake after Ajit Pawar's death: Political analysts

Ajit 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 | Mumbai | PTI
Technical error or bad weather? What caused Ajit Pawar’s plane to crash?

Technical error or bad weather? What caused Ajit Pawar’s plane to crash?

Aviation 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 | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ajit Pawar plane crash revealed: What happened in the last minutes before impact

Ajit Pawar plane crash revealed: What happened in the last minutes before impact

The 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 | PTI
The rise of Ajit Pawar: how he became Maharashtra’s power center

    The rise of Ajit Pawar: how he became Maharashtra’s power center

    Ajit 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.

    28 January,2026 11:45 PM IST
    Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in its latest round of layoffs

    Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in its latest round of layoffs

    The latest reductions follow a round of job cuts in October, when Amazon said it was laying off 14,000 workers. While some Amazon units completed those "organisational changes" in October, others did not finish until now, Galetti said

    28 January,2026 08:10 PM IST | New York | AP

    Baramati plane crash: Political leaders across nation mourn Ajit Pawar's death

    Leaders 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 | New Delhi | ANI

    "Act of Terrorism": Zelenskyy on Russian strike on passenger train

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned a Russian drone strike on a passenger train in the Kharkiv region as an “act of terrorism,” saying four civilians were killed and several others injured. He called for international action to hold Russia accountable and protect civilian lives

    28 January,2026 02:15 PM IST | Kyiv (Ukraine) | ANI
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat

    13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Holding us all to ransom

    Holding us all to ransom

    The possibility of delivery workers going on strike again should be a warning that we need more apps that can bring products to consumers faster than ever

    26 January,2026 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
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    23 January,2026 06:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray Banan
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