The Times of India

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demanded the civil aviation minister's resignation pending the Baramati air crash probe, alleging VSR Ventures, the charter company, is being protected due to political ties. He suggested potential political motives behind the accident, including party mergers. Supriya Sule also called for a transparent inquiry.

Chembur's St. Sebastian School Road buzzed with life as Happy Streets transformed it into a car-free haven. Residents of all ages enjoyed exercise, art, and community bonding. Actor Manish Goel energized the crowd with a dance performance, calling the event therapeutic and fun.

A significant step in Navi Mumbai International Airport's development, a fully automated air cargo hub, has been inaugurated. This Rs 2,500 crore facility, a dedicated FedEx hub, aims to boost India's trade competitiveness by connecting it to global markets. Expected to be operational in two years, it will create over 6,000 jobs and enhance logistics.

The NCP has requested a CBI investigation into the Baramati aircraft crash that claimed the lives of Ajit Pawar and four others. The party cited several concerns, including changes in flight crew, Air Traffic Control anomalies, and onboard safety systems. They believe a central agency probe is necessary to ensure fairness and public confidence in aviation safety and institutional accountability.

Investigations reveal the Shubham Lonkar gang used social media and local contacts to recruit shooters for the firing outside Rohit Shetty's home. Youths were promised money, fame, and identity. The main shooter received an advance payment. Police arrested seven more individuals, identifying two modules involved in the operation. Financial details are under verification as accused statements vary.

Maharashtra's Social Justice Department has revoked the 5% reservation previously granted to certain Muslim communities under the SEBC category. This decision, based on court rulings and existing legal frameworks concerning the 2014 policy, impacts admissions to educational institutions and government job recruitments. The earlier order has now been officially cancelled.

Veteran film writer Salim Khan, 90, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra on Tuesday morning for an undisclosed ailment. His sons, including superstar Salman Khan, rushed him to the hospital and are reportedly concerned. Khan, a celebrated writer known for his iconic collaborations with Javed Akhtar, has a distinguished career in Bollywood.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is seeking specialized US assistance to retrieve data from the Cockpit Voice Recorder of a Learjet 45 that crashed near Baramati, killing five, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. While the Digital Flight Data Recorder has been successfully downloaded, the CVR sustained fire damage.

Mumbai Traffic Police have announced significant road restrictions for the upcoming India-France Year of Innovation event. Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron will attend engagements in South Mumbai on February 17. Major roads in South Mumbai will be closed to traffic from 2 pm to 9 pm.