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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, 4 others killed in plane crash
A Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) aircraft, operated by VSR, crash-landed at Baramati airport early today. There were five persons on board, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar
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Global energy players interested in expanding biz presence in India: Modi
Modi interacted with global energy giants and Indian companies' CEOs at his residence as part of the ongoing India Energy Week (IEW) 2026
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Anandapur fire: Wow! Momo says three dead, announces compensation
Three dead in Wow! Momo warehouse fire in Kolkata; company announces compensation for families, fire reportedly spread from neighbouring premises
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Prez Murmu hails India-EU FTA, manufacturing push in Parliament address
In her address to a joint sitting of Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the India-EU free trade agreement, defence exports, welfare delivery and manufacturing growth
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The kingmaker from Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar dies in Baramati plane crash
Ajit Pawar's death will likely cause a tectonic shift in the state's politics
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PM Modi expresses grief over Ajit Pawar's death at NCC event in Delhi
'Ajit dada' made big contributions to the development of Maharashtra and India, especially in uplifting rural lives, says PM Modi
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Supreme Court raps states over poor stray dog control as bite cases surge
The Supreme Court pulled up states over poor stray dog control, flagging low sterilisation, lack of shelters and rising dog bite cases, while questioning weak data and delayed action
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Metro gates, central Delhi roads shut for Beating Retreat rehearsals
Specific exit gates of Udyog Bhawan and Central Secretariat metro stations facing Rafi Marg will remain closed from 2 pm to 6 pm on Jan 28 and 29
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Kedarnath experiences extreme winters, temperature plummets to -16°C
The holy town of Kedarnath has been completely blanketed in snow and temperatures have dropped to below- 16 degrees Celsius
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Govt on 'reforms express' path; GST 2.0 saved ₹1 trillion: President Murmu
President Murmu said the government is moving on the path of 'Reforms Express', benefitting the poor and middle class
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Prez Murmu invokes Gandhi, Nehru, Vajpayee to seek unity on national issues
President Murmu invoked Gandhi, Nehru, and Vajpayee saying they shared the belief that differences of opinion are natural in a democracy but certain subjects are beyond differences
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Mamata demands SC monitored probe into Ajit Pawar's death in plane crash
Stressing that the truth would not emerge through existing mechanisms, Banerjee said only a probe under the supervision of the Supreme Court would be credible
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Govt could order more indigenous reactors to boost nuclear capacity
The government is considering seeking bids to build as many as 10 pressurised heavy water reactors with a capacity of 700 megawatts each - a third such bulk order
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SC to hear PIL alleging rights violations in probe of Ahmedabad plane crash
The top court was hearing three petitions filed by an NGO, a law student and the father of the deceased pilot seeking an independent, court-monitored investigation into the crash
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India-EU FTA to create employment opportunities for youth: Prez Murmu
Murmu also said that over the past 11 years, the economic foundation of the country has grown significantly stronger and despite various global crises
Delhi HC to hear NIA's plea for death penalty for Yasin Malik on April 22
As Malik, who was virtually appearing from Tihar jail where he is serving life sentence in the case, accused the agency of "wasting time" and causing him "trauma" by "taking dates"
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Ajit Pawar's death: Maharashtra govt announces 3-day state mourning
As per the government's instructions, state mourning will be observed from January 28 to January 30, during which the national flag will be flown at half-mast on all buildings
Fake traffic challan scam alert: How cybercriminals are stealing money
Fake traffic challan messages sent via SMS and WhatsApp are tricking people into paying on fraudulent websites, leading to massive financial losses
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Oppn protests in Parliament after President Murmu mentions VB-G RAM G Act
Opposition MPs staged protest and raised slogans after President Murmu mentioned VB-G RAM G Act during her address in Parliament, demanding a roll back of the law
Over 25 schools in Chandigarh receive bomb threats, students evacuated
Following a series of bomb threat emails, the Chandigarh administration advised people to remain calm and not panic
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