Maharashtra stood still as the state bid a final, emotional farewell to Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, fondly known as “Dada,” following the tragic plane crash in Pune, Baramati. Baramati, his political stronghold and emotional home ground, witnessed one of the most significant state funerals in recent history, marked by full state honours and national-level presence. WATCH
29 January,2026 10:46 PM IST
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
29 January,2026 10:29 PM IST
In a major boost to Maharashtra’s infrastructure, CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar inaugurated the final 76-km stretch of the Samruddhi Mahamarg today, 5 June. The newly completed section connects Igatpuri to Amane near Bhiwandi, marking the full completion of the 701-km Mumbai–Nagpur expressway. Travel time between the two cities is now just eight hours. Here is everything you need to know about this milestone project.
05 June,2025 05:38 PM IST
A host of celebrities and public figures came together for a noble cause on World Environment Day. From Raveena Tandon, Sharvari, Malaika Arora, Rithvik Dhanjani, Sophie Choudry, and Jannat Zubair to Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan, Imtiaz Ali, Mika Singh, Neelam Kothari, Karan Veer Mehra, and more, the star-studded lineup joined forces with Hon’ble Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to raise awareness and advocate for a greener future.
05 June,2025 05:06 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
