Ajit Pawar, 'Dada' in Maharashtra politics, an able administrator is no more

Sanjay Jog | January 28, 2026 10:38 AM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Ajit Anantrao Pawar, popularly known as 'Dada', was a dominant force in Maharashtra politics, known for his administrative efficiency, blunt speaking style, and his recent role in reshaping the state's political landscape. He served as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra (his 6th non-consecutive term) in the Mahayuti government, led by Devendra Fadnavis (CM) and Eknath Shinde (Deputy CM). He was the National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

Ajit Pawar plane crash: PM Modi, HM Shah speak to Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis, take stock of situation

IANS | January 28, 2026 10:31 AM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah held a telephonic conversation with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday following the plane crash in Baramati involving Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Ajit Pawar, five others die in plane crash in Baramati, confirms DGCA

IANS | January 28, 2026 10:09 AM

Baramati, Jan 28 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar and five others died in a plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has confirmed that all six passengers on board are dead.

'Immortal son of motherland': PM Modi leads tributes to Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary

IANS | January 28, 2026 9:53 AM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday led the nation in paying rich tributes to legendary freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary, hailing him as an “immortal son of the motherland” whose life continues to inspire generations.

Parliament's Budget Session to begin today

IANS | January 28, 2026 7:39 AM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Budget Session of Parliament will begin on Wednesday with the address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses.

PM Modi to share thoughts on nation first at NCC rally today

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:35 AM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual National Cadet Corps (NCC) PM Rally on Wednesday at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi, sharing his thoughts on nation first and character development.

Gaurav Gogoi’s Pakistan links: SIT report to be made public on Feb 8, says Assam CM

IANS | January 27, 2026 9:55 PM

Guwahati, Jan 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that the report of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe allegations linked to Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi's connection to Pakistan will be made public on February 8 at 10:30 am.

Mamata Banerjee set to raise the ante on alleged vote theft in Delhi, leave Congress behind

IANS | January 27, 2026 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is all set to bring her battle against the Election Commission over its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls beyond the state and onto the national stage.

Bangladesh's Feb election unlikely to shift power to elected authority: Report

IANS | January 27, 2026 9:06 PM

Dhaka, Jan 27 (IANS) Bangladesh's February 12 election may alter the composition of parliament, but it is unlikely to change the country’s power structure anytime soon. The nullification of the existing constitution through a referendum, the delay in the swearing-in of elected representatives, and the concentration of extraordinary authority in a revolutionary framework collectively preserve the continuity of an “unelected power” under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, in the guise of a democratic process, a report said on Tuesday.

Congress alleges Govt policies leading to jobless growth

IANS | January 27, 2026 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Congress released a report on Tuesday, criticising the economic policies of the Narendra Modi government and alleging that jobless growth is taking place in the economy.

Politics

Ajit Pawar, 'Dada' in Maharashtra politics, an able administrator is no more

Ajit Pawar plane crash: PM Modi, HM Shah speak to Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis, take stock of situation

Ajit Pawar, five others die in plane crash in Baramati, confirms DGCA

'Immortal son of motherland': PM Modi leads tributes to Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary

Parliament's Budget Session to begin today

PM Modi to share thoughts on nation first at NCC rally today

Gaurav Gogoi’s Pakistan links: SIT report to be made public on Feb 8, says Assam CM

Mamata Banerjee set to raise the ante on alleged vote theft in Delhi, leave Congress behind

Bangladesh's Feb election unlikely to shift power to elected authority: Report

Congress alleges Govt policies leading to jobless growth

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