Politics

"Ajit Dada made huge contribution to Maha's development": PM Modi

Addressing the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Rally at Cariappa Ground here, PM Modi said, "A tragic plane crash has taken place in Maharashtra this morning. This accident has snatched away Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar ji and some friends from us. Ajit Dada has made a huge contribution to the development of Maharashtra and the country. He always worked proactively"

2026-01-28T12:07:51.781058+00:00 IST

Fadnavis, Shinde meet late Ajit Pawar's wife in Baramati

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

2026-01-28T12:00:06.975326+00:00 IST

"Caste had absolutely no place in his politics": Raj Thackeray

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.

2026-01-28T11:49:58.996845+00:00 IST

“Affectionate nature”: Aaditya Thackeray mourns Ajit Pawar

"The news of Ajit Dada is shocking! There are no words. I had the opportunity to work with Dada for the last 5-6 years. First in government, then for a few days in the opposition," Aaditya Thackeray posted on X.

2026-01-28T11:32:54.426180+00:00 IST

Mallikarjun Kharge mourns Ajit Pawar's death, demands probe

"An investigation must take place because the accident is unnatural. All the leaders and corporate people fly for urgent work. It was a small plane, so why did this happen? It should be investigated," Kharge stated.

2026-01-28T11:28:01.321429+00:00 IST

Fadnavis, Shinde pay last respects to late Ajit Pawar in Baramati

Meanwhile, as part of the investigation into the crash, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) officials were present at the office of VSR Ventures Private Limited, which operates the ill-fated charter plane. The AAIB team was seen placing boxes of documents into vehicles.

2026-01-28T11:17:44.147981+00:00 IST

Sunetra Pawar breaks down as family mourns Ajit Pawar’s death

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, late Ajit Pawar's cousin, was also seen deeply emotional as family members gathered to mourn the loss.

2026-01-28T10:50:12.556280+00:00 IST

Preliminary information reveals...: Civil Aviation Minister

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday said that a transparent and accountable investigation would be conducted into the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

2026-01-28T10:43:45.002360+00:00 IST

Ajit Pawar's last rites to be performed with full state honours

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar died in a chartered plane crash while travelling from Mumbai to Baramati this morning. Pawar was on his way to Baramati to campaign for the Zilla Panchayat elections.

2026-01-28T10:36:38.220270+00:00 IST

"Opposition makes the country ashamed", says Parliamentary Affair

After the adjournment of a joint session of Parliament on Wednesday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the act of opposition during the session. He said that the opposition has made the country feel ashamed for the behaviour they displayed in parliament. "What the Opposition did when the President was addressing both Houses of Parliament makes the country ashamed. The country will never forgive Congress and its allies," Rijiju said.

2026-01-28T09:37:58.044819+00:00 IST

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

"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

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

“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

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

"We're waiting for DMK's response": Tamil Nadu Congress on Assemb

In the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, the DMK won 133 seats in the 2021 Assembly polls. Congress won 18, PMK won 5, VCK won 4 and others won 8.

2026-01-28T07:51:09.833180+00:00 IST

Leaders recall fearless Ajit ‘Dada’

Remembering him as a fearless and outspoken leader fondly known as 'Dada' in state politics, Shirsat said party workers and the people of Maharashtra are in immense pain over his untimely death.

2026-01-28T07:39:36.392573+00:00 IST

President Murmu cites Operation Sindoor as example in Parliament

Referring to Operation Sindoor, President Murmu said the world witnessed the valour and operational capability of the Indian armed forces. "Through Operation Sindoor, the world witnessed the valour of the Indian armed forces. With its own resources, our country destroyed terror hotbeds. My Government gave a strong message that the response to all attacks on India will be strong and decisive," she said.

2026-01-28T07:36:27.310056+00:00 IST

May Lord give strength to Ajit Pawar’s family: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday expressed shock over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and called it a "huge loss."

2026-01-28T07:26:11.347975+00:00 IST

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Shiv Sena’s Raju Waghmare raises concern

In the wake of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's demise in a plane crash on Wednesday, Shiv Sena leader Raju Waghmare has raised serious concerns on the manufacturer of the plane involved in the incident, recalling that the same company's plane was involved in crash at Mumbai Airport in 2023.

2026-01-28T07:09:23.159552+00:00 IST

Baramati plane crash: CMs across nation mourn Ajit Pawar’s death

Chief Ministers across the nation on Wednesday expressed shock and grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a charter plane crash, describing his passing as an irreparable loss to public life and governance.

2026-01-28T07:04:19.219415+00:00 IST