Attacks on candidates, security officials on rise in poll-bound Bangladesh

IANS | January 28, 2026 12:52 PM

Dhaka, Jan 28 (IANS) As campaigning is underway for the Bangladesh elections, escalating violence, including threats and attacks targeting candidates and law enforcement personnel, triggered renewed concerns over the safety and security of the electoral process across the country, local media reported on Wednesday.

'Hit the ground hard and exploded': Eyewitnesses on Ajit Pawar plane crash

IANS | January 28, 2026 12:06 PM

Baramati, Jan 28 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar, the most energetic leader, fondly called 'Dada', who set an example for Maharashtra by starting his day at dawn, passed away on Wednesday in a plane crash in Baramati. The horrific accident occurred this morning as he was heading for Baramati to address political rallies amid the ongoing Pune zilla parishad and panchayat samitis.