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Visibility was poor when plane carrying Ajit Pawar crashed: Aviation Minister Naidu

When ATC Baramati asked the pilot whether the runway was in sight, the response was negative, following which the aircraft executed a go-around

Man found dead after being hit by train in Kasaragod

Deceased identified as M. Nidheesh. Exact circumstances that led to his death are yet to be ascertained

Before pan India: This Tollywood actor almost made it to Hollywood!

Hyderabad: Anticipation for SSMB29 is skyrocketing as director S.S. Rajamouli keeps details under wraps. The latest shooting schedule is happenin

Maruti Suzuki Q3 profit up 4% at 3,879 crore

Profit was impacted by a one-time provision of 594 crore on account of the new Labour Codes, the company said

Patrons question longer travel time on Nagercoil-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express, demand extension to Goa

Their other suggestion is that the common mans premium train can serve more people if extended to Kanniyakumari in the south and Vasco/Subrahmany

Telangana nurse kills parents over refusal to get her married to lover

Hyderabad: Police on Wednesday, January 28, arrested a nurse for allegedly killing her parents by administering high doses of poison in Telangana

Infore water contamination: 62-year-old man dies, locals say 29th death

Indore: Following the death of a 62-year-old man in Indores Bhagirathpura area, his family claimed on Wednesday, January 28, that he died due to

Stalin credits late DMK leader M. Balakrishnan with partys growth in Tiruchi

Speaking at the family wedding of former MLA B. Bharanikumar, Mr. Stalin said that the late Balakrishnan was closely associated with former Chief

SC Agrees To Hear Pleas Related To June 12 Air India Plane Crash

SC was hearing three petitions filed by an NGO, a law student and the father of the deceased pilot seeking an independent, court-monitored invest

PIRATES! What a disaster Somalia is: Trump erupts at Ilhan Omar, Somali immigrants in fiery rant

Indonesia Landslide Deaths Rise To 34, Dozens Missing

The deathsl from a landslide in Indonesia have risen to 34 with dozens still missing, authorities said on Wednesday, days after the torrent of de

Zilla Parishad polls: Congress candidate in Latur withdraws amid abduction allegations

A Congress candidate for the Latur Zilla Parishad elections has withdrawn her nomination. Anjali Sunil Chaudhary, who was allegedly kidnapped, ap

Privacy debate: Swiatek supports Gauffs call for balance

While Gauff said conversations needs to be had about the seemingly limitless access-all-areas cameras that track players from the locker room to

SC flags new type of fraud in minority reservation claims by upper-caste converts in Haryana

The Supreme Court is investigating a new trend in Haryana where individuals from dominant upper castes are reportedly converting to Buddhism. Thi

Europe must rapidly build defence independence, EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius says

Europe must prioritise its military autonomy without delay. This means fostering integrated defense capabilities across the continent rather than

Why Should I Ground Fit Aircraft? VSR Aviation Owner After Ajit Pawar's Death

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was travelling in a Bombardier Learjet 45 - operated by VSR Aviation - when it crashed in an open fi

Ind vs NZ 4th T20 Playing 11: Will Bumrah be rested as India eyes 4-0 lead in Vizag?

Ind vs NZ 4th T20 Playing 11: India heads to Visakhapatnam for the 4th T20I looking to extend their 3-0 lead against New Zealand. With Abhishek S

Opinion: Blog | I'll Be Chief Minister, You'll See: The Many Dreams Of Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar, unlike most other politicians who mask their pursuit of power with pious claims of 'public service', wore his ambition on his sleeve.

Bangladeshi Islamist Party's Pro-Hindu Pitch Amid Violence Against Minorities

In what is being seen as the strongest minority outreach by Bangladesh's radical Islamists, Jamaat-E-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman has appealed t

Ajit Pawar's Plane Crashed after Losing Control, Caught Fire and Exploded: Eyewitnesses

Pawar was travelling to Baramati from Mumbai to address public meetings as part of the campaign for the February 5 zilla parishad elections in th

Will European Union Ban Social Media For Children In 2026?

As France moves one step closer to banning social media for children, the European Union is seriously considering whether it's time for the bloc

Ex-SP MLA, others booked over row during idol immersion procession in U.P.'s Chandauli

Reacting to the action, the former MLA told PTI that the police case was an attempt to suppress the voice of the Opposition. He alleged that case

Telangana CM seeks Kennedy Schools collaboration to enhance quality of education

Revanth Reddy meets Kennedy School dean and Harvard-X head

President Murmu's address reflects India's remarkable development journey in recent times: PM Modi

The prime minister said the emphasis on building a Viksit Bharat was perfectly captured, reflecting the shared aspiration of building a strong an

Australian Open: Musetti Rues 'Really Painful' Retirement After Schooling Djokovic

Musetti was dominating the 24-time Grand Slam winner 6-4, 6-3, 1-3 and well on his way to a maiden semi-final at Melbourne Park when he threw in

Ajit Pawar would always be remembered for his dedication to public service: Pawan Kalyan

MaharashtraDeputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others were killed on January 28, after an aircraft carrying them crash landed in Baramati in Pune distr

CUET UG 2026 Update: NTA issues important warning for students and parents ahead of registration last date

CUET UG 2026 Registration: The National Testing Agency has issued an important update for students and parents before the closing of the registra

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Bitcoin for car insurance? Dubai becomes first to accept crypto for insurance premium

Dubai's DIFC now allows a regulated insurer to accept crypto for policies, a first in the UAE. This move integrates digital assets directly into

Yet another case of stray dogs killings in Telangana, case booked in Nagarkurnool

A complaint alleged as many as 100 stray dogs were killed. Police recovered carcasses of some dogs so far.

Supreme Court appoints retired judge S.K. Kaul to mediate Vadakalai -Thenkalai dispute at Kancheepuram temple

The Devarajaswamy Temple is Vadakalai in character. A shrine dedicated to Sri Vedanta Desikar is located within the temple. Prohibiting hymns in

Japan-Born Pandas Xiao Xiao, Lei Lei Arrive Home In China's Sichuan

China's giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived safely in Sichuan on Wednesday, China's panda research base said in a social media post, follo

President Murmu hails Operation Sindoor

Bhopal: President Droupadi Murmus address to the joint session of Parliament on Wednesday, January 28, was marked by strong assertions of Indias

Top 10 Arijit Singh songs that refuse to leave our playlists

Mumbai: Bollywoods most loved playback singer Arijit Singh is making headlines ever since he announced his decision to quit playback singing. The

Ajit Pawar death: Heart heavy with sorrow, says Naidu as probe begins

A formal investigation is underway into the plane crash that claimed the lives of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. I

Ajit Pawar: From raw apprentice to the 'dada' of Maharashtra politics

Ajit Pawar Political Journey: Ajit Pawar, a prominent Maharashtra politician, died in a plane crash after a career marked by ambition and politic

Animals in a zoo: Players unite against privacy invasion at Australian Open

Coco Gauff's post-match frustration at the Australian Open has ignited a unified player protest against perceived invasions of privacy. Players,

Flipkart, IAS, Global Academia: How IIT Delhi Alumni Shape India And Beyond

IIT Delhi Alumni Impact Report 2026: Prominent alumni include Flipkart co-founders Sachin and Binny Bansal, and Zomato co-founder and CEO Deepind

Quote of the day: Anand Mahindras fathers advice, linked to Roman Emperor Augustus, Make haste slowly

Anand Mahindra shared his late father's advice, 'Make haste slowly,' which he now sees reflected in India's approach to global trade. This philos

No Readback Of Landing Clearance: Final Moments On Ajit Pawar's Plane

The airport in Maharashtra's Baramati near which the Learjet 45 private jet carrying Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed, killing all five o

She Won't Come Back: Crew's Mother Demands Probe Into Daughter's Death Ajit Pawar's Plane Crash

The tragic Baramati plane crash that claimed the lives of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, flight attendant Pinky Mali, and three ot

In Politics, One Has To Pay Price For Candor: Raj Thackeray On Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar's death is a tragic blow for Maharashtra at a time when administration must rise over those in power, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief

From Bose, Sanjay Gandhi to Ajit Pawar: High profile figures who lost their lives in aircraft crashes

On January 28, 2026, aircraft crash in Baramati claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and five others, marking a national tragedy.

Dates of Telangana Municipal Elections 2026, Ward Members oath administration

After the polling, counting of votes will be taken up on February 13 and the results would be announced soon after the conclusion of counting

Delhi HC seeks CBI response on Karti Chidambarams plea in Chinese visa scam case

The Delhi High Court has asked the CBI for its response to a petition filed by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram. He is challenging corruption and co

Nepali Help Loots Valuables Worth Rs 18 Crore From Bengaluru House

A massive jewellery heist worth nearly Rs 18 crore has been reported in a household in Bengaluru, after thieves allegedly broke into multiple loc

Budget session of Parliament begins, Prez says VB G Ram G Act will provide new momentum to rural development

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has said that the world has witnessed the valour and prowess of the Indian Defence Forces during Operation S

Over 25 Schools In Chandigarh Receive Bomb Threat Emails; All evacuated

Following a series of bomb threat emails, the Chandigarh administration advised people to remain calm and not panic.

'Was willing to leave BJP': Mamata Banerjee floats political conspiracy theory on Ajit Pawar's death

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged a political conspiracy behind the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. She demanded

Cambridge University To Accept CBSE Class 12 Scores For Undergraduate Admission

Cambridge University will now accept CBSE Class 12 qualification for admission to some undergraduate courses.

Ajit Pawar funeral date and time: Six-time Deputy CM's last rites to be held with state honors

Ajit Pawar funeral: Maharashtra is in a three-day state of mourning following the death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a Baramati plane crash. A publ

Pramod Mahajan, Gopinath Munde, And Now Ajit Pawar Is Maharashtra Politics Cursed? Internet Erupts

Ajit Pawar was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati when his plane crashed.

CCTV footage: Ajit Pawars plane crash at Baramati

Damien Martyn shares recovery update: 'Happy to have a walk and swim'

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is recovering well after a severe meningitis bout that led to a coma. He expressed gratitude for being

Iran says it did not request negotiations with US

Iran unrest: The U.S. deployed additional military assets in the Gulf following nationwide protests in Iran which led to the country's bloodiest

Centre amends clinical trial rules, reduces approval timelines for research, optimizes use of CDSCO human resource

Dispenses with BA/BE tests for low-risk studies , says Health Ministry

Nipah virus outbreak: Health ministry shares latest update on deadly infection as Thailand, Nepal and Malaysia airports step up screening of passengers

Nipah virus: India's health ministry has clarified that there are two cases of confirmed Nipah virus in West Bengal amid reports that five people

Israel Marks Return Of Final Hostage's Remains After Over 2 Years Of War

The return of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old police officer killed while fighting Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, fulfilled nationwide

Honeywell, TruAlt Bioenergy ink agreement for 80,000 TPA SAF production in India

The agreement marks a major step towards establishing one of Indias first grassroots, dedicated SAF production facilities utilizing ethanol as a

Video: Passenger Sparks Mid-Air Chaos By Resting Feet On Neighbour's Headrest

Woman on Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Moscow sparks chaos by putting her feet on the seat in front of her.

Delhi High Court seeks DGCA's stand on keeping FDTL rules in abeyance

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on a plea challenging its decision to keep

Youth arrested under POCSO Act in Chennai

The case came to light after a medical examination revealed that the 15-year-old girl was pregnant

Unfortunate day for Maharashtra: Dy CM Eknath Shinde on Ajit Pawars passing

Prabhas Set for a Busy February: Simultaneous Shoots for Kalki 2, Spirit

Prabhas faces a grueling schedule this February.

Ajit Pawar's plane crashed due to bad weather, sabotage or a technical error? Here's what we know so far

A private jet carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others crash-landed near Baramati airport on Wednesday morning. The

Venezuelan Opposition Figure Seen In Public For First Time In 17 Months

Venezuelan opposition figure Delsa Solorzano appeared in public for the first time in 17 months on Tuesday, hailing a new phase in the country's

#AA23: Announcement Theme Logs a New Record on Social Media

The yet-to-be-titled movie is being produced by the Naveen Yerneni-Y Ravi Shankar duo.

Ajit Pawar death: Lost an elder brother, says Shinde; crash to be probed

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde mourned the tragic death of Ajit Pawar in an aircraft crash. Shinde described Pawar as an elder b

Cigarette industry bracing for 6-8 pc volume contraction post add'l excise duty levy: Crisil

Indian cigarette companies face a tough year ahead. New taxes and higher GST rates are expected to shrink sales by 6-8 percent next fiscal. Mid t

Gujarat ATS Arrests Man for Alleged Terror Plot, Weapons Seized

Ahmedabad, Jan 28: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a man allegedly involved in a terror conspiracy after he was found to be r

Ajit Pawar death: Runway not in sight how the final moments unfolded in Baramati crash

A routine flight turned tragic at Baramati airfield. The aircraft lost sight of Runway 11 during landing. A go-around was initiated. Despite repo

Kerala economy records strong 6.19% real growth in 2024-25, says Economic Review

Economic Review 2025 tabled in Kerala Assembly highlights the need for resilient, innovative and forward-looking financial strategies to tackle p

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy express shock over Ajit Pawars demise

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, January 28, expressed deep shock over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Min

Peaking on time: India flex T20 World Cup muscle as SKY storms back into top 10

India's T20 World Cup preparations are bolstered as captain Suryakumar Yadav re-enters the top 10 batting rankings. He joins Abhishek Sharma and

Europe no longer Washington's centre of gravity, shift is structural, says EU foreign policy chief Kallas

India-EU FTA: The risk of a full-blown return to coercive power politics, spheres of influence and a world where might makes right, is very real,

Air India crash: Supreme Court agrees to hear pleas seeking independent probe

India's Smartphone Exports Cross Rs 1 lakh Cr in Apr-Aug FY26: Murmu

In a joint address to Parliament, she said that over 25 lakh new jobs have been created in the electronics manufacturing sector alone during the

Scientists move Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds before midnight: Are humans near extinction

Suryakumar Yadav Jumps Five Spots To 7th in Latest ICC T20I Rankings

Suryakumar struck scores of 32, 82 not out and 57 not out to climb the table, as India dominate the upper reaches of the rankings with Abhishek S

Opposition will use all democratic means to demand restoration of MGNREGA: Congress

While the President's mention of the VB-G RAM G Act was welcomed by treasury benches by thumping of desks, Opposition members raised slogans dema

In Pictures | Ajit Pawar's political journey

Ajit Pawar, a key Maharashtra politician, shaped the States politics for decades, influencing major party alliances and leadership roles

Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: Baramati tragedy revives hard questions on VVIP flights in India

Ajit Pawars death irreplaceable loss to nation: Gadkari

Nagpur: Union minister Nitin Gadkari and several other leaders expressed shock over the untimely death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit

Congress Will Win Maximum Seats in Municipal Polls: Bhatti

The MLAs must take the municipal elections seriously, work in close coordination with party leaders, and move forward with a clear strategy: Bhat

UDF claims health sector in Kerala in crisis; Assembly to discuss it

Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress-led UDF opposition in Kerala on Wednesday moved a notice in the Assembly claiming that the health sector in the

CorporatEdge partners with Braymont Holding for Rs 225 crore GCC expansion

CorporatEdge will invest Rs 225 crore to expand its Global Capacity Centres network. The company has partnered with Braymont Holding for this exp

Dutch tech giant ASML posts bumper profits, eyes bright AI future

CEO Christophe Fouquet said ASML customers were bullish on the medium-term outlook primarily based on more robust expectations of the sustainabil

Who was Ajit Pawar, the blunt, powerful seven-time deputy CM of Maharashtra

Mumbai: Early Wednesday morning, January 28, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash in Baramati in Maharashtras Pune

RI Govt plans crop shift in West Java landslide zones

Indonesia plans to change cropping patterns in landslide-prone areas of Cisarua in West Java, replacing horticultural ...

New menus and popups to try out in Bengaluru this February

Flavours from Awadh, a chef spotlighting Bohri cuisine, and a bread programme. February marks an interesting start for Bengalurus culinary world,