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Olympic medallist PV Sindhu expressed grief over Maharashtra DCM Ajit Pawar’s death in a Baramati plane crash. She regretted not visiting him despite his invitations. Pawar, a seven-time Baramati MLA and influential cooperative leader, also led the Maharashtra Olympic Committee. Sindhu offered condolences to the families of the other victims on board.
Senior NCP leader Sharad Pawar arrived in Baramati with his wife, Pratibha Pawar. After the tragic plane crash near Baramati that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others, . He visited the crash site, met officials, and received updates. Baramati observed a bandh, and the state announced three days of mourning.
The Jana Sena Party has ordered an inquiry against Railway Koduru MLA Arava Sridhar after a woman made sexual allegations against him. A three-member committee has been formed to investigate the matter. The party asked Sridhar to give an explanation within one week and stay away from party activities until the probe ends.
At least six private schools in Gurugram received bomb threat emails this morning, prompting police, school authorities, and the district administration to go on alert. Students were evacuated while bomb squads and sniffer dogs searched campuses. No suspicious objects were found, and authorities continue to closely monitor the situation.
The plane in which Ajit Pawar died in a crash this morning had also been involved in an accident in 2023. In Sept that year, the same private aircraft skidded off the runway and crashed while attempting to land at Mumbai airport amid heavy rain, highlighting repeated safety concerns surrounding the aircraft’s operational history, according […]
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash while attempting to land at Baramati airport today. He was aboard with 6 others when the aircraft went down during landing. Emergency teams reached the site as he was to attend election rallies in Baramati. Pawar was the state’s longest-serving Deputy CM with 6 […]
Parliament’s Budget session is scheduled from today to April 2, 2026, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced. The session will open with President Droupadi Murmu’s address, followed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the Economic Survey and Union Budget. Parliament will observe a recess from Feb 13 to March 9 during the session.
A US think tank reports nearly two million military casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war since 2022, with Russia losing up to 325,000 killed and Ukraine 100,000-140,000. Civilian toll remains high, over 2,500 killed and 12,000 wounded in 2025. Combined casualties could reach two million by spring 2026, as Russian advances continue remarkably slow.
President Donald Trump said he would “de‑escalate a little bit” in Minneapolis after two fatal shootings by federal immigration agents fueled backlash. He dispatched border czar Tom Homan, will replace hard‑line agents, and seek improved talks with Minnesota leaders, while insisting this isn’t a full pullback and calling for an “honest investigation.”
The Trump administration notified Congress it is taking initial steps to possibly reopen the US Embassy in Venezuela, closed since 2019, as it explores restoring relations after the US military ousted Nicolas Maduro. Temporary staff will work from an interim facility while the compound is updated, gradually expanding duties before full embassy operations resume.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian warned US “threats” would only fuel instability as the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group positioned in Middle Eastern waters amid tensions over Tehran’s deadly protest crackdown. He told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that threats harm regional security, while Iran warned neighbours against hosting attacks.
The United States announced a multi-day Air Force exercise in the Middle East as tensions rise with Iran over its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests. The drills follow the arrival of the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group. Officials said the exercise will showcase rapid airpower deployment, though no dates or locations were disclosed.
South Africa is considering tariffs of up to 50% on vehicle imports from China and India to protect local manufacturers amid a surge in shipments. An internal trade review is assessing higher duties aligned with WTO limits. Chinese imports rose 368% in four years, while Indian shipments increased 135%. Officials are also exploring tax measures […]
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state agencies and public universities to halt new H-1B visa petitions until May 31, 2027, citing the need to prioritize Texans and curb alleged misuse. Supporters warn the pause could worsen staffing shortages and hurt research and healthcare. Exceptions may be granted by the Texas Workforce Commission when justified officially.
A country boat carrying 22 people sank in the Brahmaputra river in Assam’s Barpeta district after hitting a whirlpool. Six passengers, including four children, are missing. Most people were rescued by nearby boats. Rescue teams have launched search operations as officials continue efforts to locate the missing.