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
UGC’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
Earlier, 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
The 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
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
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
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
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
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 correspondentTwo 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 correspondentOfficers discovered a secret "false bottom" hidden under the lining of the woman's suitcase. Tucked away inside this hidden space were two packets of a banned drug called Methaqualone which weighed nearly four kg and are estimated to be worth about Rs two crore.
27 January,2026 07:21 PM IST | Kochi | PTIBorder Roads Organisation rescued 60 people, including 40 Rashtriya Rifles soldiers, stranded at Chatergala Pass in Jammu and Kashmir Doda district after heavy snowfall. The high-altitude rescue was carried out under Project Sampark with zero casualties
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
27 January,2026 06:34 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | AFPADVERTISEMENT
The Delhi Traffic Police had imposed traffic restrictions around Vijay Chowk from 4 pm to 6 pm on January 27 for the full dress rehearsal of the Beating Retreat ceremony, urging commuters to take alternate routes (PICS/PTI)
The Reserve Bank of India said India will remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2025-26, citing strong domestic fundamentals, export diversification, stable inflation and resilient banking systems, offering optimism ahead of the Union Budget 2026
27 January,2026 06:32 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
According to the traffic advisory, Vijay Chowk will be completely closed to general traffic during the restricted hours. Vehicular movement will also not be allowed on several roads leading towards Vijay Chowk.
27 January,2026 06:15 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India is expected to remain a global bright spot as government capital expenditure may cross Rs 12 lakh crore in FY27, marking 10 per cent annual growth, according to an SBI Research report. Fiscal deficit is projected at 4.2 per cent of GDP amid stable macro fundamentals
27 January,2026 06:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday criticised the Centre ahead of the Budget 2026 Session, alleging erosion of constitutional institutions, economic distress and growing unemployment. Tiwari stressed that the opposition will collectively raise these concerns with full force
27 January,2026 05:21 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANI
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