Shiv Sena (UBT) seems to be grappling with a fresh political crisis as six of the party's nine Lok Sabha MPs are reportedly preparing to break away and form a separate faction. The rebellion buzz intensified after several MPs skipped a crucial parliamentary party meeting in Delhi. While Uddhav Thackeray's camp has moved to issue show-cause notices, senior leader Sanjay Raut has warned dissidents of an "Operation Tudwa." 

Maharashtra and the entire nation are in mourning as Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, popularly known as “Ladka Ajit Dada,” tragically lost his life in a devastating air crash. The sudden passing of the senior NCP leader has sent shockwaves across Indian politics, leaving allies and opposition parties in deep grief. PM Narendra Modi expressed his profound sorrow, remembering Ajit Pawar as a people’s leader with a strong connection to the grassroots and unwavering public commitment. Political leaders like Devendra Fadnavis, Sanjay Raut, Home Minister Amit Shah and others have also conveyed condolences, highlighting the unprecedented loss to Maharashtra’s political and social landscape. WATCH