A political flight turned into a national tragedy after a chartered Learjet 45XR crashed near the Baramati airport in Maharashtra, resulting in the loss of all five lives onboard. The aircraft, carrying senior leaders and security personnel, was reportedly attempting a landing when the crash occurred near the runway, triggering shockwaves across the state and the country. The flight was commanded by Captain Sumit Kapoor, with First Officer Shambhavi Pathak as flight support in the cockpit. Both pilots were among the victims of the tragic crash. Also onboard were Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s Personal Security Officer, Vidip Dilip Jadhav and cabin crew member Pinky Mali. WATCH
29 January,2026 10:48 PM ISTPresident Donald Trump is paving the way for deportations to Somalia after announcing that the United States will not renew Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants, a designation that has been in place since 1991.
14 January,2026 12:52 AM ISTThe Department of Homeland Security has launched what it calls the largest immigration enforcement operation in its history, deploying more than 2000 ICE agents across Minnesota. Federal officials say the operation is concentrated in the Twin Cities region, including Minneapolis and St Paul, and involves hundreds of investigators examining alleged fraud cases statewide. DHS confirmed that more than 1000 people have been arrested so far, including roughly 150 in Minneapolis.
07 January,2026 05:01 PM ISTA fresh wave of scrutiny is surrounding a sitting United Nations ambassador after U.S. federal agencies confirmed historical links to an Ohio-based healthcare provider previously flagged for Medicaid fraud concerns. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman had an association with a Cincinnati healthcare agency that faced prior federal action during the Trump administration. While HHS has acknowledged the connection, officials have declined to disclose detailed findings, enforcement steps, or the full scope of the investigation. WATCH
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