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
Several MPs have expressed condolences to the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar, who died in a charter plane crash in Baramati and his family. Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered him as a mass leader with deep grassroots. Both Houses of Parliament also made obituary references and remained adjourned for the day
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.
Maharashtra 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
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
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
Hundreds 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
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
In 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
According 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
In a post on X, the President said Pawar would always be remembered for his significant role in Maharashtra’s development, particularly his contribution to the cooperative sector
The reading showed a slight recovery from Tuesday, when the city’s AQI was recorded at 294. Despite the dip in pollution levels, large swathes of the capital continued to remain under a haze of smog, with air quality conditions still far from healthy
In a post on X, the President said Pawar would always be remembered for his significant role in Maharashtra’s development, particularly his contribution to the cooperative sector
28 January,2026 11:44 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe reading showed a slight recovery from Tuesday, when the city’s AQI was recorded at 294. Despite the dip in pollution levels, large swathes of the capital continued to remain under a haze of smog, with air quality conditions still far from healthy
28 January,2026 10:19 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentUGC’s new anti-caste discrimination rules have triggered political debate and student concerns. Congress leaders Manoj Kumar and Udit Raj sought clarification from the Centre, linked the issue to long-standing caste discrimination and renewed the demand for a caste census, while the government assured the rules would not be misused
28 January,2026 10:02 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIEarlier, flights to these cities were cancelled till January 28. The airline said that taking into account the developments around Iran, it has made additional adjustments to the schedule of some flights
28 January,2026 09:08 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe Economic Survey will be tabled on January 29, ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2026 on February 1; the session is scheduled for 30 sittings spread over 65 days and will conclude on April 2
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A tragic chapter in India’s political history is marked by the untimely deaths of several prominent leaders in aircraft and helicopter crashes. From former chief ministers to senior national figures, these incidents claimed the lives of leaders who played significant roles in shaping the country’s politics. From Ajit Pawar to former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, here is a look at some of the leaders India lost in air crashes (Pics/Wikipedia, file pics, YSR Congress party)
After video clips of the incident went viral, the district administration has ordered action, officials said on Tuesday. The video shows students sitting on the floor and eating halwa-puri served to them on torn pages from old notebooks and books
28 January,2026 06:57 AM IST | Maihar | Agencies
Union Home Minister Amit Shah termed the India-EU trade deal a “strategic breakthrough”, saying it will boost ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, safeguard key sectors, and provide unprecedented market access for 99 per cent of Indian exports, creating jobs and new growth opportunities
27 January,2026 09:59 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The Nagpur BJP Mahila Aghadi demanded registration of an FIR against singer and YouTuber Anjali Bharti for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Amruta Fadnavis. Political reactions emerged from both BJP and Congress leaders
27 January,2026 08:37 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Two loud explosion-like sounds were reported in Maharashtra’s Beed district, triggering panic among residents. Authorities confirmed no earthquake or seismic activity and urged people not to believe rumours or misinformation circulating on social media
27 January,2026 08:35 PM IST | Beed | mid-day online correspondent
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