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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has taken charge of the probe into the Baramati plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. AAIB and DGCA teams are examining wreckage, black box data and maintenance records

Pinky Mali, a flight attendant from Mumbai, died in the Baramati plane crash involving Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Her father has appealed for her body to perform last rites as investigation teams from AAIB and DGCA begin a probe

Indian and US researchers have developed an AI-based technique that can detect diabetes using retinal images instead of blood tests. The method identifies changes in eye blood vessels and may help in early screening without fasting or invasive procedures

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has appointed a one-man commission to probe the Indore water contamination crisis linked to several deaths. The panel will examine causes, health impact, official accountability and compensation, while directing continued water testing and medical relief

Eyewitnesses said the aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar appeared unstable while landing at Baramati, hit the ground hard, and exploded into flames with multiple blasts. Pawar and four others were killed as investigations into the crash continue

Former DGCA Flight Operations Inspector Prashant Dhalla said it is too early to draw conclusions on the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, adding that several factors could be involved and only a detailed investigation will reveal the cause

Passenger air traffic in India and South Asia is expected to grow steadily over the next two decades, driven by economic expansion and infrastructure investment, Boeing said. Airlines will require nearly 3,300 aircraft and major investments in services and skilled manpower.

Government capital expenditure may cross Rs 12 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2026-27, according to an SBI report. The study projects higher infrastructure spending, modest revenue growth and a fiscal deficit of around 4.2 per cent of GDP

The CBI has arrested two Northern Railway officials in Lucknow for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 70,000 while processing a pension claim. The agency has launched further investigation to identify other persons involved in the case

The Union Health Ministry has eased pharmaceutical regulations, allowing companies to start drug development and low-risk clinical studies via online intimation to CDSCO, cutting approval timelines, reducing regulatory burden, and boosting research and innovation in the Indian pharma sector

Nepal police arrested two Bihar residents in Rautahat for carrying fake Indian currency worth ₹2,500, including ₹500 and ₹200 notes, during a routine security check

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others died when their Learjet 45 crash-landed at Baramati airport. Poor visibility and runway conditions were cited. Leaders across parties expressed grief; Maharashtra declared three days of state mourning

Intelligence agencies warn AQIS has shifted its India strategy to target common people through random killings to spread fear. Modules and hit squads are reportedly active in multiple states, with attempts to recruit banned PFI members under close security watch

Six people, including four children, went missing after a machine-operated boat sank in Assam’s Brahmaputra river in Barpeta. Rescue operations by NDRF, SDRF, police, and locals are ongoing. Most passengers were rescued, but no one wore life jackets

Twenty-six schools in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails, prompting evacuation and anti-sabotage checks. No explosives were found. Police registered an FIR and launched a cyber investigation, while authorities urged calm and warned against spreading panic among students and parents

President Droupadi Murmu was welcomed at Parliament by VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi, and LS Speaker Om Birla, with the ceremonial ‘Sengol’ procession marking the start of the Budget Session. She received a guard of honour and addressed the joint sitting

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash near Baramati, joining a tragic list of political leaders and prominent figures in India, including YS Reddy, Sanjay Gandhi, and General Bipin Rawat, who lost their lives in air accidents

The Supreme Court extended the tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal committee until July 31, 2026, to oversee relief, rehabilitation, and compensation for Manipur ethnic violence victims. The panel has submitted 42 reports since its 2023 formation

Hundreds of tourists were stranded in Kashmir as the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained closed for a second day due to snowfall. While flights resumed, road closure caused distress for many, even as snow clearance operations by authorities continued

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said India emerged on top in the India-EU free trade agreement, gaining greater market access and mobility benefits. He noted EU’s globalization push amid US protectionism and highlighted ongoing concerns over India’s Russian oil purchases

A Pathanamthitta sessions court granted bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the third sexual assault case against him. He was arrested earlier this month, while courts had earlier protected him from arrest in two similar cases

Union Home Minister Amit Shah left for Baramati after Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and five others died in a plane crash while landing. PM Modi and Shah spoke to CM Fadnavis as DGCA teams began investigations

BRS chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed condolences over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, recalling his journey from a farmers’ leader to a senior political figure and conveying sympathies to the bereaved family.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed after a Learjet 45 crashed and caught fire during landing near Baramati in Pune district. Poor visibility was cited as a factor as authorities began investigations