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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tragically lost his life in a plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday. Following the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah both contacted Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to express their condolences and seek updates on the situation. CM Fadnavis briefed them on the details of the crash. The accident, which occurred during the aircraft’s landing, has sent shockwaves through Maharashtra and across the country’s political landscape. The Deputy CM was traveling from Mumbai to Baramati on a chartered plane to address multiple public rallies when the aircraft crashed. Preliminary reports indicate a technical fault during landing may have caused the crash. A total of five people, including Ajit Pawar...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing mounting challenges over the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) new regulations, as protests and opposition from the general category escalate across the country. The revised rules, aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions, have sparked widespread outrage among general category students and organizations, with many taking to the streets in demonstrations. Reports of resignations from key BJP leaders at district and state levels are adding to the government’s predicament. Students Raise Concerns Over EqualityThe UGC’s “Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations 2026” was issued on 13 January 2025, expanding the definition of caste-based discrimination to include SC/ST, OBC, and other ma...

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor once again did not attend a crucial party meeting on Tuesday. Speaking about his absence, Tharoor said he received the meeting invitation at the last minute, by which time his travel plans to Dubai were already finalized. Repeated Absences Raise EyebrowsThis is not the first time Tharoor has skipped an important meeting. A few days ago, he had also missed a high-level discussion at Congress President Kharge’s residence regarding the Kerala elections. Sources suggest that his repeated absences are being attributed to differences with both the party leadership and local Congress leaders. Dubai Travel Plans ConfirmedCommenting on Tuesday’s meeting, Tharoor said, “The invitation arrived only yesterday or the day before. By then, my travel plans were already fin...

Following public criticism of Rahul Gandhi by former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed, several party leaders from the minority community have come forward in support of the Congress leader. After Tariq Anwar, the next in this chain is Congress MP Mohammad Javed from Kishanganj. Support for Rahul GandhiAddressing Shakeel Ahmed’s remarks, Mohammad Javed described them as incorrect. “Everyone has their opinion, but Rahul Gandhi is a capable leader, and the country needs him,” he said. Javed added, “In my view, Shakeel Ahmed’s statement is entirely wrong. Decisions to expel a leader are not taken lightly by the Congress party. Whenever a leader leaves the party, it is by their own choice. We never hold differences with leaders who have chosen to part ways.” Focus on Employment in the Bud...