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Heartbreaking moment as supporter asks Parth Pawar to convey his love to late Ajit Pawar

IANS | January 29, 2026 2:57 PM

Baramati, Jan 29 (IANS) Maharashtra is engulfed in a wave of profound grief following the sudden and tragic demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on January 28. It was during this time that a deeply emotional video surfaced on social media, capturing a moment that has moved the entire state to tears. In the footage, a loyal supporter, unable to contain his grief, is seen sobbing inconsolably. Looking towards Ajit Pawar's eldest son Parth Pawar, he cried out in a trembling voice “Parth Dada, please tell Dada 'I Love You'... tell him 'I Love You' from me."

Maharashtra mourns: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar cremated with full State honours

IANS | January 29, 2026 2:38 PM

Baramati, Jan 29 (IANS) In a sombre atmosphere filled with grief and chants of "Ekach Wada, Ajit Dada," Maharashtra bid a final farewell to its Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Ajit Pawar on Thursday.

Govt flags growing digital addiction, mental health crisis in children, youth

IANS | January 29, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Digital addiction is growing as a significant health problem among children and the youth and is also contributing to the mental health crisis in the country, said the government on Thursday in the Economic Survey 2025-26.

Gujarat CM offers prayers at Dwarkadhish temple, reviews lion conservation efforts in Gir

IANS | January 29, 2026 2:19 PM

Dwarka/Sasan Gir, Jan 29 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday visited the Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka and travelled to Sasan Gir, where he reviewed wildlife conservation arrangements, undertook a jungle safari and flagged off vehicles for forest personnel.

If seers ignore assault on other sadhus, they are 'dhongi', says Swami Avimukteshwaranand

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:57 PM

Varanasi, Jan 29 (IANS) A day after ending his sit-in protest and leaving the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Thursday continued to voice strong criticism over the circumstances that led to his exit and reiterated his objections to what he termed actions against Sanatan Dharam.

Rising public health spending improved access to preventive, curative care: Economic Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Increasing public health spending has improved access and affordability of preventive and curative care in the country, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 on Thursday.

Govt’s calibrated fiscal strategy has anchored growth with stability: Eco Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The government’s calibrated fiscal strategy has anchored India’s economic growth with stability amid global turbulence, according to the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Thursday.

India remains world’s largest recipient of remittances, forex stays robust: Economic Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India remains the world’s largest recipient of remittances, with inflows reaching $135.4 billion in FY25, supporting stability in the external account, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said on Thursday.

R-Day 2026: Gujarat tableau wins popular choice award for fourth year in a row

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:40 PM

Gandhinagar/New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Gujarat’s tableau, presented at the 77th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, has secured first place in the Popular Choice Award category for the fourth consecutive year.

Low risk, high impact: How Khalistanis are soft-launching operations in Punjab

Vicky Nanjappa | January 29, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The waters in Punjab are being tested by the Khalistani elements once again, and this could be a sign of what is coming next. After provoking and planning attacks in India from abroad, these terror groups want to intensify operations after they realised that their movement is hardly gaining any traction in Punjab.

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Heartbreaking moment as supporter asks Parth Pawar to convey his love to late Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra mourns: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar cremated with full State honours

Govt flags growing digital addiction, mental health crisis in children, youth

Gujarat CM offers prayers at Dwarkadhish temple, reviews lion conservation efforts in Gir

If seers ignore assault on other sadhus, they are 'dhongi', says Swami Avimukteshwaranand

Rising public health spending improved access to preventive, curative care: Economic Survey

Govt’s calibrated fiscal strategy has anchored growth with stability: Eco Survey

India remains world’s largest recipient of remittances, forex stays robust: Economic Survey

R-Day 2026: Gujarat tableau wins popular choice award for fourth year in a row

Low risk, high impact: How Khalistanis are soft-launching operations in Punjab

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