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As continuous snowfall blankets the shrine, the security forces are not only discharging their responsibility of safeguarding the pilgrimage site but are also embodying the spirit of "self-reliance" and "effective management" by clearing heavy snow from their residential areas.

Pawar was killed in a crash landing of a charter plane in Baramati this morning.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that a "historic Free Trade Agreement" was finalised with the European Union on Tuesday and noted that it is being praised as "mother of all deals" and a "game-changer".

A single-judge bench of Justice Manoj Jain also issued notice on Chidambaram's application seeking a stay of further proceedings. The petition assails the trial court's order dated December 23, 2025, by which Chidambaram was directed to face trial.

Raj Thackeray said that Ajit Pawar was a "remarkably straightforward" leader who was "utterly free of caste bias" and transformed the Pimpri Chinchwad and Baramati region. He added that Maharashtra's politics has lost an outstanding leader.

Addressing a gathering of over 2,400 cadets from across the country, the Prime Minister emphasised the role of the younger generation in shaping the nation's future. The event, held in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, showcased the spirit of "Rashtra Pratham - Kartavya Nishtha Yuva" (Nation First - Duty-Bound Youth) through a series of disciplined displays and cultural performances.