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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

Animal rights activists allege nearly 100 stray dogs were killed in Nagarkurnool district, taking Telangana’s toll to 1,200 since December. Police registered FIRs against panchayat-linked persons as investigations continue into illegal culling and relocation of dogs

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

Thirteen Russian and seven Belarusian athletes will compete as neutral individuals at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after IOC invitations. Barred from national symbols, they passed neutrality checks, with Russian figure skaters emerging as the strongest medal contenders

  An aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crash-landed at Baramati airport, killing all five onboard, including two crew members. DGCA confirmed fatalities and dispatched investigators to probe the Learjet 45 accident and determine causes on Wednesday morning officially 

A plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar crash-landed during landing at Baramati. Initial reports say he is safe, though injuries are being assessed. Rescue operations are underway as officials probe the cause amid unconfirmed details.

Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade, extending gains on optimism over the landmark India-EU free trade agreement. Banking, energy and defence stocks led advances, while Asian Paints slid on weak earnings. FIIs sold, DIIs bought heavily amid global cues

BRS lodged a complaint against ABN Andhra Jyothy anchor Venkata Krishna for humiliating MLC T Ravinder Rao during a debate on January 23. The Legislative Council will inquire, while BRS leaders condemned the anchor and boycotted the channel

Near Karimnagar’s Mahatmanagar, a family car from Sirpur Kagaznagar crashed into a tree while avoiding a lorry, killing an elderly woman and injuring four others, including scribe Kiran. The injured were hospitalized for treatment

The Telangana Junior Doctors Association urged the state government to release pending stipend arrears from January–June 2025. Delays affect junior doctors, house surgeons, and postgraduate residents, causing financial hardship and academic disruption, despite cleared departmental bills

In Mancherial’s Hajipur mandal, a lorry collided with a milk-carrying trolley van early Tuesday, killing 26-year-old Devaji Kumar from Bihar and injuring Narendra Kumar Yadav from Uttar Pradesh. Police registered a case and began investigating the accident

Two men, Vivek from Chigurumamidi and Sadula Anil from Shankarapatnam, were found dead in Karimnagar’s Kakatiya canal days after going missing. Police recovered the bodies from Somaram and Vennampalli, sending them for post-mortem examination

PM Narendra Modi invited global investors to India’s energy sector, highlighting a USD 500 billion opportunity. He outlined plans to expand refining capacity, LNG infrastructure, city gas distribution, and oil exploration, aiming for USD 100 billion investment by 2030

Patna police found 76-year-old British national Ajay Kumar Sharma dead in a Jakkanpur hotel room. Staying since January 18, he showed no external injuries. Forensic teams collected evidence, and the body was sent for post-mortem; family informed in London

Singapore will recognise medical degrees from eight additional overseas universities, including Manipal Academy in India, to meet growing healthcare demand from its ageing population. The move increases registrable foreign medical schools to 120, ensuring high standards through SMC supervision

Ahead of February elections in Bangladesh, political leaders are reportedly using anti-Hindu and anti-India rhetoric to polarize voters. Minority communities face threats, fake narratives, and potential violence, raising fears of persecution and exodus amid attempts to consolidate religious vote banks

Russia is recruiting both locals and foreigners, including prisoners, through contracts offering high pay, benefits, and citizenship to fight in Ukraine, avoiding a full mobilization. Many are misled, coerced, or trafficked, highlighting rising costs and human rights concerns

In Kamareddy, a school principal and an auto-rickshaw driver were booked for negligence after 13-year-old student Sangeetha died from a head injury while traveling in the vehicle. Parents protested, and the government announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia compensation

Two tribal minors were allegedly gang-raped by a group of unidentified men in Jharkhand's Giridih district while returning from a village fair. Police have launched an investigation and ongoing raids