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Heavy snowfall, cold wave grip Himachal

Large parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed light to moderate rain and snowfall during the past 24 hours, with heavy snow recorded at isolated places, even as temperatures dipped sharply across the state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.

2026-01-28T09:07:02.316022+00:00 IST

BJP's Vinod Tawde mourns demise of Ajit Pawar

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Vinod Tawde on Wednesday expressed sadness over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, recalling his commanding nature and commitment to his word.

2026-01-28T08:59:33.833801+00:00 IST

Delhi HC seeks DGCA’s stand on keeping FDTL rules in abeyance

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on a plea challenging its decision to keep the revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) regulations in abeyance, despite their direct link to passenger safety. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia observed that once safety regulations are framed, they are required to be enforced unless they suffer from legal infirmities or are successfully challenged.

2026-01-28T08:58:43.991769+00:00 IST

"Aircraft carrying 5 people crashed just before landing": Pune SP

Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh on Wednesday said the aircraft went down around 8:40 am, killing all five occupants on board.

2026-01-28T08:58:13.726766+00:00 IST

AAIB team leaves for Baramati to probe plane crash

An Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) team has left for Maharashtra's Baramati to investigate the aircraft crash, which claimed the lives of five individuals, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and crew members, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Wednesday.

2026-01-28T08:55:38.761447+00:00 IST

Budget Session: Oppn protest against scrapping of MGNREGA

When President Murmu, during her address, highlighted the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, the opposition MPs stood and protested.

2026-01-28T08:53:36.909384+00:00 IST

MP leaders, including CM Yadav condole demise of Ajit Pawar

"Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was always dedicated to the service of the poor, the deprived and the backward sections of society. He made an invaluable contribution to the development of Maharashtra and was a grassroots leader. I pay my tributes to him on his untimely demise. I pray to Baba Mahakal to grant him a place at His lotus feet and give strength to the grieving family to bear this loss. Om Shanti," CM Yadav said in a post on X.

2026-01-28T08:53:31.099342+00:00 IST

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Passengers stranded at Mumbai Airport amid Israel–Iran tensions

As the tension between Israel and Iran continues, several passengers were left stranded at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai amid flight disruptions and cancellations.

2026-02-28T20:52:33.532243+00:00 IST

JK Students Association seeks immediate evacuation from Iran

National Convenor of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, Nasir Khuehami, on Saturday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the evacuation of 1200 Kashmiri students from the affected Iranian territories after the United States and Israel launched military strikes at Iran.

2026-02-28T20:47:46.390182+00:00 IST

US, Israel not committed to their words: Mohammad Hossein Zyiaee

Deputy Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in India, Mohammad Hossein Zyiaee, on Saturday condemned the United States, stating that attacking Iran after saying that negotiations were underway shows that the US and Israel are not committed to their words.

2026-02-28T20:46:31.661774+00:00 IST

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“Worst administration in Tamil Nadu’s history, will be biggest lo

Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Anbumani Ramadoss slammed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (DMK) rule on Tuesday, claiming that MK Stalin's tenure was the worst in Tamil Nadu history.

2026-02-10T11:25:32.586739+00:00 IST

Akhilesh Yadav questions India-US trade deal in LS

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday hit out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the India-US trade deal, asserting that "America se deal nahi dheel hui hai."

2026-02-10T11:11:08.814398+00:00 IST

BJP wins Chandrapur Mayor post by one vote with UBT support

BJP's Sangeeta Khandekar won the Chandrapur Mayor election by a single vote, thanks to UBT's crucial support. UBT's strategic move proves decisive in the closely contested election. Meanwhile, UBT's Prashant Danav won the Deputy Mayor post in a lottery after a tie with the Congress.

2026-02-10T11:03:36.818659+00:00 IST

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International Conference on Climate Resilient Agriculture

This conference aims to attract global attention to highlight the challenges posed by climate change and explore innovations, technologies and policy solutions in agriculture.

2026-01-28T08:52:24.414833+00:00 IST

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Lok Sabha makes obituary reference to demise of Ajit Pawar

The Lower House of the Parliament on Wednesday made an obituary reference to the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died during a plane crash in Baramati.

2026-01-28T08:49:27.729926+00:00 IST

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Janasena forms 3-member committee to probe sexual harrasment

The Janasena Party on Wednesday formed a committee to probe the allegations of sexual harassment made by a woman government employee against its MLA from Railway Kodur Arava Sridhar.

2026-01-28T08:39:17.117452+00:00 IST

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Congress' Sushil Shinde on Ajit Pawar's death

Speaking to ANI, Shinde said Pawar carried out every responsibility entrusted to him with sincerity and depth.

2026-01-28T08:38:10.372458+00:00 IST

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Kerala High Court expresses anger as delay lets suspects go free

The Kerala High Court is very unhappy with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Sabarimala gold theft case. Because the police were too slow to finish their report, some of the main suspects have been allowed to leave jail on "default bail."

2026-01-28T08:33:44.624733+00:00 IST

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Kedarnath experiencing extreme winter conditions

The Rudraprayag district administration told ANI that amid continuous snowfall in the state's high Himalayan regions, the holy town of Kedarnath, the abode of Baba Kedar, has been completely blanketed in snow. At present, around 3 to 4 feet of snow has accumulated at the shrine, and temperatures have dropped to below- 16 degrees Celsius.

2026-01-28T08:33:27.412637+00:00 IST

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Political leaders across parties condoles Ajit Pawar’s death

Condolences poured in from across the political spectrum on Wednesday following the tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash near Baramati airport earlier in the day.

2026-01-28T08:19:28.846486+00:00 IST

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BJP Chief Nitin Nabin on Ajit Pawar's demise

The NCP chief died in a charter plane crash while travelling from Mumbai to Bramati this morning. He was in Mumbai on January 27, where he attended a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

2026-01-28T08:18:18.494574+00:00 IST

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“Great son of Maharashtra”: Farooq Abdullah on Ajit Pawar's death

J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asserted that Ajit Pawar always tried to serve the people of Maharashtra.

2026-01-28T08:14:40.417470+00:00 IST

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Shield AI selected to provide V-Bat unmanned aircraft systems

In addition to the procurement of V-BAT aircraft, the deal includes the licensing of Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software development kit (SDK). Hivemind enables defence systems to sense, decide, and act, allowing autonomous platforms to adapt to dynamic environments, avoid threats, and complete missions without human intervention.

2026-01-28T08:05:39.977944+00:00 IST

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BJP MP Ravi Kishan mourns demise of "Baramati ka Raja"

Recalling his personal association with Pawar, Kishan said he was popularly known as "Baramati ka raja" (the king of Baramati).

2026-01-28T08:05:06.396546+00:00 IST

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Gautam Adani expresses grief over Ajit Pawar's demise

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who passed away following a plane crash.

2026-01-28T08:03:23.304268+00:00 IST

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Budget Session: Both houses adjourned to meet again on Jan 29

Both houses were adjourned on Wednesday afternoon and will meet tomorrow -- (Thursday) at 11 am. As the National Democratic Alliance-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs thumped their tables in appreciation, Opposition MPs stood and protested, demanding that the law be withdrawn.

2026-01-28T07:57:35.409598+00:00 IST

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