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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 | PTIAviation 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 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 PatilADVERTISEMENT
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Governor Acharya Devvrat reached Pune on Wednesday to meet the family of the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Pics/X
According 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 correspondent
The 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 | PTI
Several 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 | PTI
President 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] | ANI
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