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The aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar failed to respond to ATC after receiving landing clearance at Baramati airport and burst into flames moments later, the civil aviation ministry said. All five persons on board were killed
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The death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has triggered uncertainty within the Nationalist Congress Party, with observers warning of a leadership vacuum and renewed questions over a possible reunion with Sharad Pawar’s faction
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Hyderabad’s skyline is changing fast with hundreds of skyscrapers rising across IT corridors. Here’s what’s driving the boom, what’s at risk, and how it could reshape the city.
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Wings India 2026, South Asia’s largest civil aviation event, opened in Hyderabad with participation from 131 companies, including Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, HAL, Air India and IndiGo. The event showcased 34 aircraft and helicopters, with HAL unveiling its civil aviation strategy to expand its footprint from 6 percent to 25 percent.
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HMRL’s new Nampally Multi-Level Parking, India’s most advanced facility, accommodates 250 cars across 10 floors. Equipped with the PALIS automated system, vehicles are parked and retrieved using smart cards. Parking charges start at Rs 35 per hour.
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The BRS has accused the Congress government in Telangana of operating a state-funded propaganda network from the Chief Minister’s Office. Allegations include the use of WhatsApp groups, bot accounts, and government infrastructure to spread misinformation and defamatory content against opposition leaders, particularly KT Rama Rao.
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Hafsal Chandunapparambil Habeeb, a most-wanted drug trafficker supplying ecstasy, cocaine, MDMA, and OG Weed in Telangana, was arrested in Kerala by the EAGLE team. His arrest disrupts the inter-state narcotics supply chain.
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A Kerala court granted bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the third sexual assault case against him. The Pathanamthitta District Sessions Court allowed his appeal after a magistrate’s court had earlier denied him relief
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The Supreme Court appointed former judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul as principal mediator to resolve a 120-year-old dispute between Vadakalai and Thenkalai sects over ritual practices at the Sri Devarajaswamy Temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
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Amazon has announced the layoff of 16,000 employees globally as part of additional organisational changes. The company said it will support affected staff while continuing to hire and invest in strategic areas critical to its long-term growth
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HAL has completed missile and firing trials for the Tejas Mk1A aircraft and is ready to deliver five jets to the IAF this financial year. Delivery delays have slowed the fleet expansion, while Tejas Mk2 is expected in 2027.
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HAL plans to raise civil aviation’s share of its revenue to 25% over the next decade. The company will focus on Dhruv-NG helicopters, Hindustan 228 aircraft, and the proposed production of Russian SJ-100 regional jets.
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Hundreds of tourists remained stranded in Kashmir as the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway stayed closed for the second day due to snowfall. While some expressed distress over travel disruptions, others said they felt fortunate to experience the snow-covered valley
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed deep grief over the death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, calling it a personal and irreparable loss. Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar also condoled the death
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Experts and journalists in Bangladesh warned that deteriorating law and order and organised mob violence are being fuelled by patronage from the Yunus-led interim government. They flagged shrinking media freedom, attacks on news outlets, regulatory overreach, and growing threats to journalists
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The RBI has warned that Telangana’s rising debt and fiscal deficit could make the State’s finances vulnerable. Reliance on market borrowings, weak sinking fund reserves, and slower revenue growth have raised concerns about long-term sustainability and repayment capacity.
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Former champions Hyderabad will look to salvage pride when they face Chhattisgarh in their final Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the Gymkhana Grounds. Led by Mohammed Siraj, Hyderabad aim to overcome inconsistency and end the season on a high.
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Aviation experts have pointed to poor visibility, possible emergency declaration and technical issues as potential factors in the Baramati plane crash. The DGCA has launched a detailed probe to determine the exact cause of the accident
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Due to redevelopment work at Chennai Egmore station, the Charminar Express will temporarily operate from Chennai Beach instead of Tambaram. The South Central Railway said the change will be in effect for select dates between February and April.
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An Indian-origin man, Dalip Chadha, 57, appeared in a London court charged with murdering a woman believed to be his wife at their Ilford home. Police found the victim dead after responding to an early-morning call; investigations are ongoing
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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
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Yadadri police conducted an awareness programme in villages affected by tiger movement, urging residents not to harm the animal. Officials said the tiger has attacked cattle but no humans, and warned of strict action under wildlife protection laws.
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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
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A breach in the Mallanna Sagar main canal near Yellareddypet flooded paddy fields shortly after water was released for Yasangi. Farmers blamed weed growth and lack of desilting, alleging neglect by the Congress government and demanding compensation
