Trending:
January 31, 2026, 05:38 PM - 3 min read
Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday, becoming the first woman to hold the post. Her appointment follows the sudden death of her husband, Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash, and aims to stabilise the NCP and state government.
Read more
January 31, 2026, 03:47 PM - 2 min read
She is set to take oath as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of the state later in the day, confirmed the Lok Bhavan, adding that the swearing-in ceremony will be held at 5 pm in Mumbai
Read more![He also expressed optimism about Ajit’s wish to unite the NCP factions, saying Ajit and NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil had been holding talks for the last four months [to reunite the factions] and were leading the discussions with a consensus reached about working together, but the unfortunate crash had stalled the process](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2F%2Fg20-6jpg_1769839024392.jpg&w=3840&q=8 "He also expressed optimism about Ajit’s wish to unite the NCP factions, saying Ajit and NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil had been holding talks for the last four months [to reunite the factions] and were leading the discussions with a consensus reached about working together, but the unfortunate crash had stalled the process")
January 31, 2026, 11:27 AM - 3 min read
Differences in the Pawar family, which had led to the birth of two political factions some years ago, seem to be becoming apparent again after NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar claimed ignorance about Sunetra Pawar becoming Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
Read more
January 30, 2026, 10:15 PM - 2 min read
Sources confirm she has accepted the elevation and will keep her existing portfolios in Excise and Sports.
Read more
January 29, 2026, 05:59 PM - 6 min read
At stake is the future of the “Pawar” legacy, so carefully crafted and carved out by the family patron Sharad Pawar.
Read more
January 29, 2026, 12:37 PM - 3 min read
The funeral for Pawar, who was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday, was held with full state honours
Read more
January 29, 2026, 08:10 AM - 3 min read
Pawar’s last rites are scheduled to take place at 11 am at the Vidya Pratishthan Ground, and will be preceded by a procession that starts from the Vidya Pratishthan campus (Gadima) in Baramati at 9 am
Read more
January 28, 2026, 04:24 PM - 3 min read
The plane was reportedly attempting an emergency landing after departing Mumbai for campaign events. Preliminary DGCA findings point to technical failure, with the pilot losing control on final approach. A detailed investigation and black box recovery are underway.
Read more
January 28, 2026, 03:55 PM - 3 min read
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressing grief over the tragic death, described Pawar as an able administrator and a consummate political organiser whose loss will be greatly felt. NC chief Farooq Abdullah described the incident heartbreaking and said the country has lost one of its great sons.
Read more
January 28, 2026, 03:21 PM - 4 min read
Raising serious concerns, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for an inquiry into the possibility of a conspiracy behind the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday
Read more
January 28, 2026, 01:31 PM - 4 min read
The chartered Learjet 46, which was operated by Delhi-based VSR Ventures, crash-landed at the Baramati airport in Pune district after taking off from Mumbai on Wednesday morning
Read more
January 28, 2026, 01:05 PM - 3 min read
The chief minister was slated to address a rally in Singur on Wednesday and then proceed to the national capital, but sources said the plan was deferred immediately after news of the accident reached her
Read more