Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash; Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs
Tragic news emerges as senior politician Ajit Pawar dies in a plane crash, while Amazon announces massive global layoffs affecting 16,000 employees worldwide.
Tragic news emerges as senior politician Ajit Pawar dies in a plane crash, while Amazon announces massive global layoffs affecting 16,000 employees worldwide.
Opposition leaders criticized President Droupadi Murmu's parliamentary address as a 'recycled ritual' while staging a brief protest demanding restoration of MGNREGA during her speech on January 28, 2026.
Major updates from Gurgaon including a school bomb threat, a man surviving a rod injury, a delivery executive killed, and civic, traffic, weather alerts.
US President Donald Trump warns Iran to negotiate a nuclear-free deal or face an attack worse than Operation Midnight Hammer, while Tehran rejects talks under threat atmosphere.
Stay informed with today's major updates from Pune, covering civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political and administrative news.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurated 1,694 projects worth Rs 33,500 crore in Singur, countering PM Modi's visit. She also launched the Ghatal Master Plan for flood control and announced 32 lakh houses under Banglar Bari scheme.
Delhi High Court has directed the CBI to present its position regarding Karti Chidambaram's petition challenging charges in the Chinese visa case, with the trial court hearing scheduled for February 4.
In a major international law enforcement operation, CBI facilitated the deportation of three Red Notice fugitives from Mumbai to Malaysia, highlighting robust bilateral cooperation and Interpol mechanisms.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Governor Acharya Devvrat, and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde visited Baramati to console Ajit Pawar's family following his fatal plane crash. PM Modi expressed condolences as state announces mourning.
Madhya Pradesh High Court dismisses husband's plea for wife's medical examination, calling it a virginity test that violates privacy rights in divorce proceedings.
A British Airways flight bound for London Heathrow experienced a dramatic incident when it lost a wheel during takeoff from Las Vegas. The Boeing 777-200ER safely returned to the airport, and all passengers were evacuated without injuries.
Senior Chinese General Zhang Youxia faces allegations of leaking nuclear weapons information to the United States and accepting bribes for promotions, following a major military corruption crackdown.
Major Hyderabad developments: tragic student crash, mosquito surge after lake delay, new AI tech centre launch, and key civic, traffic, weather alerts for residents.
DGCA investigates Ajit Pawar's plane crash, Dubai gold prices hit record highs, US applauds India-EU Free Trade Agreement progress, and other major updates.
A poignant final photograph of Ajit Pawar has emerged, taken just before the tragic plane crash in Maharashtra that claimed his life, stirring emotions across the state.
Jharkhand High Court dismisses plea to reserve mayor post for SC category, emphasizing elections as democracy's soul and upholding state's reservation framework for urban local body polls.
The death of Ajit Pawar has spotlighted the deep divisions within Maharashtra's powerful Pawar family. This analysis explores how his political maneuvers reshaped the dynasty's legacy and state politics.
A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly murdering his co-worker after tricking him into eating beef, sparking outrage and highlighting communal tensions in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has acknowledged Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's significant contributions to Maharashtra's development and India's progress during a recent address.
A youth has been arrested in Bengaluru for a road rage incident involving harassment and abuse of a car driver. Police are investigating the case under relevant sections of the law.
The Learjet 45 aircraft that crashed killing Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was involved in a serious accident at Mumbai airport in September 2023 during heavy rain, veering off runway and breaking apart with six survivors.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) navigates a challenging phase with Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, emerging as a key figure. As a Rajya Sabha MP, her political involvement contrasts with their sons' limited engagement in daily politics.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition by Engineer Rashid, challenging the framing of charges against him in a terror funding case. The court upheld the trial court's decision, paving the way for the legal proceedings to continue.
The UT Police have significantly increased security measures around the residence of INLD leader Abhay Chautala following ongoing threat apprehensions, with the matter now brought before the High Court.
The Narcotics Control Bureau conducted a major raid on a drug manufacturing unit in Mysuru, Karnataka, leading to the arrest of one individual and seizure of significant quantities of narcotics.
In a historic first, an all-women police contingent led the Republic Day parade in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, with 253 personnel marching in perfect synchrony to redefine tradition and showcase women's leadership in policing.
Approximately 20 schools in Haryana, including 13 in Gurgaon's Cyber City and 7 in Karnal, received bomb threat emails, leading to evacuations. Police declared the threats a hoax after thorough searches found no suspicious items.
Punjab government orders prepaid smart meters for all government electricity connections from February 15 to meet central reform conditions and unlock additional borrowing capacity of over Rs 4,000 crore.
The sudden death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar creates political uncertainty, leadership crisis in NCP, and questions about party's future direction and alliances in state politics.
Maharashtra government declares three-day state mourning following Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's tragic death in a Baramati plane crash. All schools and government offices remain closed as the state grieves.