Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Santosh Deshmukh murder case: Karad withdraws discharge plea Walmik Karad, an accused in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, has withdrawn his discharge plea as charges have already been framed against him and others. Karad had approached the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court after the sessions court rejected his application. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Santosh Deshmukh murder case: Karad withdraws discharge pleaWalmik Karad, an accused in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, has withdrawn his discharge plea as charges have already been framed against him and others. Karad had approached the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court after the sessions court rejected his application. (PTI) 

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Bandhs' called across state by NCP workers
Meanwhile, as a mark of tribute to Ajit Pawar, 'bandhs' called by his party workers were observed in various parts of the state, including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Amravati, Hingoli, Chandrapur, Pune, Nashik Rural, Jalgaon, Ahilyanagar and Gadchiroli, the official said. Tributes were paid to the late deputy CM by various department officers and all staff members working at the Mantralaya in South Mumbai and state government offices across the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Bandhs' called across state by NCP workers
Meanwhile, as a mark of tribute to Ajit Pawar, 'bandhs' called by his party workers were observed in various parts of the state, including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Amravati, Hingoli, Chandrapur, Pune, Nashik Rural, Jalgaon, Ahilyanagar and Gadchiroli, the official said. Tributes were paid to the late deputy CM by various department officers and all staff members working at the Mantralaya in South Mumbai and state government offices across the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police probe purpose of drones flown at Ajit Pawar&rsquo;s funeral
The police are probing for what purpose these drones were being operated at the funeral ground and making an inquiry with their operators, he said. "If anything suspicious is found, then the police will also register a case for the violation of prohibitory orders issued by government officials," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police probe purpose of drones flown at Ajit Pawar&rsquo;s funeral
The police are probing for what purpose these drones were being operated at the funeral ground and making an inquiry with their operators, he said. "If anything suspicious is found, then the police will also register a case for the violation of prohibitory orders issued by government officials," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police used anti-drone technology to ground the drones&nbsp;
Heavy police deployment was in place and high vigil was maintained in Baramati to avoid any law and order related issue during the funeral, they said. "The police found at least four drones flying in an unauthorised manner above the Vidya Pratishthan Ground during the VVIP movement, following which announcements were initially made, asking the operators to stop using the drones, but there was no response. The police team then used anti-drone technology and grounded the four drones," a senior police official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police used anti-drone technology to ground the drones&nbsp;
Heavy police deployment was in place and high vigil was maintained in Baramati to avoid any law and order related issue during the funeral, they said. "The police found at least four drones flying in an unauthorised manner above the Vidya Pratishthan Ground during the VVIP movement, following which announcements were initially made, asking the operators to stop using the drones, but there was no response. The police team then used anti-drone technology and grounded the four drones," a senior police official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 2 lakh supporters, prominent political leaders attend funeral
Over two lakh supporters and prominent political leaders across the party lines and from various parts of the country attended the funeral, the police said. Besides NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and his family members, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, BJP president Nitin Nabin, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, MNS chief Raj Thackeray and various prominent politicians and other personalities paid respects to Ajit Pawar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 2 lakh supporters, prominent political leaders attend funeral
Over two lakh supporters and prominent political leaders across the party lines and from various parts of the country attended the funeral, the police said. Besides NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and his family members, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, BJP president Nitin Nabin, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, MNS chief Raj Thackeray and various prominent politicians and other personalities paid respects to Ajit Pawar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police ground 4 drones spotted flying sans nod at Ajit Pawar's funeral site Police grounded four drones found flying without permission during the movement of VVIPs at the venue of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister late Ajit Pawar's funeral in Baramati town in Pune district on Thursday, officials said. The 66-year-old NCP chief, popularly known as 'Dada' (elder brother) in Baramati, was cremated with full state honours at the Vidya Pratishthan college ground in Baramati, a day after he along with four others died when the chartered plane carrying them crashed on Wednesday morning. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police ground 4 drones spotted flying sans nod at Ajit Pawar's funeral sitePolice grounded four drones found flying without permission during the movement of VVIPs at the venue of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister late Ajit Pawar's funeral in Baramati town in Pune district on Thursday, officials said. The 66-year-old NCP chief, popularly known as 'Dada' (elder brother) in Baramati, was cremated with full state honours at the Vidya Pratishthan college ground in Baramati, a day after he along with four others died when the chartered plane carrying them crashed on Wednesday morning. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sessions court hands rigorous life term to Navi Mumbai man in 2017 double murder case A court in Thane district has convicted a 46-year-old man for the murder of an autorickshaw driver and his friend in July 2017 and sentenced him to rigorous life imprisonment. Court of Additional Sessions Judge (Belapur), presided over by Judge Parag Sane, on Tuesday convicted the man, Prabhakar Devravji Dhotre, in the double murder case and also imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 on him. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sessions court hands rigorous life term to Navi Mumbai man in 2017 double murder caseA court in Thane district has convicted a 46-year-old man for the murder of an autorickshaw driver and his friend in July 2017 and sentenced him to rigorous life imprisonment. Court of Additional Sessions Judge (Belapur), presided over by Judge Parag Sane, on Tuesday convicted the man, Prabhakar Devravji Dhotre, in the double murder case and also imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 on him. (PTI) 

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Polls deferred amid three-day state mourning after Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's death
The polls have been deferred in view of the three-day mourning declared in the state after the passing away of deputy CM Ajit Pawar in an air crash on January 28, the SEC said in a statement.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Polls deferred amid three-day state mourning after Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's death
The polls have been deferred in view of the three-day mourning declared in the state after the passing away of deputy CM Ajit Pawar in an air crash on January 28, the SEC said in a statement.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra ZP polls now on Feb 7 instead of Feb 5, counting on Feb 9 Voting for elections to 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis in Maharashtra will now take place on February 7, instead of February 5 as announced earlier, the State Election Commission said on Thursday.The counting of votes will be held on February 9, instead of February 7 as announced earlier, the poll body said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra ZP polls now on Feb 7 instead of Feb 5, counting on Feb 9Voting for elections to 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis in Maharashtra will now take place on February 7, instead of February 5 as announced earlier, the State Election Commission said on Thursday.The counting of votes will be held on February 9, instead of February 7 as announced earlier, the poll body said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two-lane structure with a total length of about 650 metres at Vidyavihar Flyover
It said that the Vidyavihar flyover is a two-lane structure with a total length of about 650 metres. It includes a 100-metre-long bridge over the railway tracks, a 220-metre approach road on the eastern side and a 330-metre approach <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-traffic-police-declares-no-parking-zone-on-malads-kurar-stretch-for-three-months-23614288" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">road</a> on the western side.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two-lane structure with a total length of about 650 metres at Vidyavihar Flyover
It said that the Vidyavihar flyover is a two-lane structure with a total length of about 650 metres. It includes a 100-metre-long bridge over the railway tracks, a 220-metre approach road on the eastern side and a 330-metre approach road on the western side.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vidyavihar Flyover works to complete before Mumbai monsoon; set to open by June
Work on the Vidyavihar flyover, which connects the eastern and western parts of the city, is planned to be completed by June 25, 2026, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ajit-pawar-death-newly-elected-ncp-corporators-in-bmc-seek-guidance-after-deputy-cm-s-demise-23614154" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">BMC</a>) officials said on Thursday. According to an official statement, the flyover is being built over the railway tracks at Vidyavihar station, within the limits of BMC&rsquo;s N Ward. It will connect Ramchandra Chemburkar Marg on the eastern side with Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Marg on the western side.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vidyavihar Flyover works to complete before Mumbai monsoon; set to open by June
Work on the Vidyavihar flyover, which connects the eastern and western parts of the city, is planned to be completed by June 25, 2026, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials said on Thursday. According to an official statement, the flyover is being built over the railway tracks at Vidyavihar station, within the limits of BMC&rsquo;s N Ward. It will connect Ramchandra Chemburkar Marg on the eastern side with Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Marg on the western side.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Conmen steal jewlery from woman under the guise of polishing; arrested
Palghar Police has arrested two men for allegedly stealing gold jewelery worth Rs 3.5 lakh from a senior citizen woman by offering to polish it. The accused, who run an eatery, approached Hansi Devi Kundansinh Rautela (73) while she was shopping at Boisar vegetable market on the eve of Makar Sankranti, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Conmen steal jewlery from woman under the guise of polishing; arrested
Palghar Police has arrested two men for allegedly stealing gold jewelery worth Rs 3.5 lakh from a senior citizen woman by offering to polish it. The accused, who run an eatery, approached Hansi Devi Kundansinh Rautela (73) while she was shopping at Boisar vegetable market on the eve of Makar Sankranti, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civil Aviation Minister seeks Maharashtra govt's support to intensify probe
Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu has sought Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis&rsquo;s cooperation to speed up the probe into the Baramati plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar and four others. AAIB has begun a formal investigation.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civil Aviation Minister seeks Maharashtra govt's support to intensify probe
Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu has sought Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis&rsquo;s cooperation to speed up the probe into the Baramati plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar and four others. AAIB has begun a formal investigation.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shaina NC slams Mamata Banerjee over &lsquo;conspiracy&rsquo; claim
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC criticised West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for alleging a conspiracy behind Ajit Pawar&rsquo;s plane crash death, calling the remarks insensitive and inappropriate. She urged leaders to stop politicising the tragedy and allow a proper investigation to take place. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ajit-pawar-death-shiv-sena-leader-shaina-nc-slams-mamata-banerjee-over-conspiracy-claim--23614255" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shaina NC slams Mamata Banerjee over &lsquo;conspiracy&rsquo; claim
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC criticised West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for alleging a conspiracy behind Ajit Pawar&rsquo;s plane crash death, calling the remarks insensitive and inappropriate. She urged leaders to stop politicising the tragedy and allow a proper investigation to take place. Read More
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP Leader Zirwar hints out at Sunetra Pawar to take Ministry
Hours after the sudden demise of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ajit-pawar-cremated-with-full-state-honours-in-baramati-amit-shah-nitin-gadkari-among-leaders-present-23614229" rel="nofollow">NCP chief Ajit Pawar</a>, the political debates have been ignited. Senior NCP leader and Maharashtra FDA minister Narhari Zirwal on Thursday said that the public wants Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, to be brought into the state ministry. Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti alliance in the state along with the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Considering that Sunetra Pawar is currently a Rajya Sabha member, she could be sworn in as the minister.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP Leader Zirwar hints out at Sunetra Pawar to take Ministry
Hours after the sudden demise of NCP chief Ajit Pawar, the political debates have been ignited. Senior NCP leader and Maharashtra FDA minister Narhari Zirwal on Thursday said that the public wants Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, to be brought into the state ministry. Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti alliance in the state along with the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Considering that Sunetra Pawar is currently a Rajya Sabha member, she could be sworn in as the minister.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut raises concerns over Ajit Pawar's demise
Sanjya Raut raised serious concerns over a series of chartered aircraft accidents reported across the country and questioned whether technical lapses, radar failures or shortcomings at airports were being adequately examined. He said the public deserved clear answers to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut raises concerns over Ajit Pawar's demise
Sanjya Raut raised serious concerns over a series of chartered aircraft accidents reported across the country and questioned whether technical lapses, radar failures or shortcomings at airports were being adequately examined. He said the public deserved clear answers to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut calls for transparent probe into Ajit Pawar death
Sanjay Raut raised serious concerns over a series of chartered aircraft accidents reported across the country and questioned whether technical lapses, radar failures or shortcomings at airports were being adequately examined

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut calls for transparent probe into Ajit Pawar death
Sanjay Raut raised serious concerns over a series of chartered aircraft accidents reported across the country and questioned whether technical lapses, radar failures or shortcomings at airports were being adequately examined

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar's family also arrived to bid farewell at Vidya Pratishthan ground
Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, and sons, Party and Jay, were present on the occasion. Senior Congress leader Sushil Kumar Shinde, along with his daughter Praniti Shinde, also arrived to attend the funeral set to take place at the Vidya Pratishthan ground.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar's family also arrived to bid farewell at Vidya Pratishthan ground
Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, and sons, Party and Jay, were present on the occasion. Senior Congress leader Sushil Kumar Shinde, along with his daughter Praniti Shinde, also arrived to attend the funeral set to take place at the Vidya Pratishthan ground.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Large number of people gathered to bid final farewell to Ajit Pawar
A large number of people also gathered at the Vidya Pratishthan ground to bid a final farewell to the Nationalist Congress Party leader, reflecting the widespread public mourning over his demise. Earlier in the day, full state honours were accorded to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, on Thursday as his mortal remains were taken to the Vidya Pratishthan ground for the last rites.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Large number of people gathered to bid final farewell to Ajit Pawar
A large number of people also gathered at the Vidya Pratishthan ground to bid a final farewell to the Nationalist Congress Party leader, reflecting the widespread public mourning over his demise. Earlier in the day, full state honours were accorded to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, on Thursday as his mortal remains were taken to the Vidya Pratishthan ground for the last rites.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prominent leaders and dignitaries attend the funeral of Ajit Pawar
Several prominent leaders and dignitaries, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, and actor Riteish Deshmukh, attended the funeral and paid their last respects.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prominent leaders and dignitaries attend the funeral of Ajit Pawar
Several prominent leaders and dignitaries, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, and actor Riteish Deshmukh, attended the funeral and paid their last respects.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar laid to rest with state honours in Baramati&nbsp;
The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were carried out with full state honours at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati, where his sons lit the funeral pyre and carried out the final rituals. (ANI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar laid to rest with state honours in Baramati&nbsp;
The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were carried out with full state honours at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati, where his sons lit the funeral pyre and carried out the final rituals. (ANI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut says if the main cause was technical issues, we need to know the cause
"If there was a technical fault in the flight, a problem with the radar system, or something at the airport, then what? What will be achieved by sending condolences? If the accident occurred due to technical issues, we all need to identify the root causes," Raut added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut says if the main cause was technical issues, we need to know the cause
"If there was a technical fault in the flight, a problem with the radar system, or something at the airport, then what? What will be achieved by sending condolences? If the accident occurred due to technical issues, we all need to identify the root causes," Raut added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut demands truth behind Ajit Pawar's plane crash, flags safety lapses
"Such a major accident occurred in Ahmedabad. What happened? An investigation was launched, but has anything come to light? So many chartered flight accidents have occurred, and so many people have died... The truth should be revealed to us, to the public. A towering leader like Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was a popular leader. Yesterday, he died in a plane crash. Not only Maharashtra, but the entire country is in shock. How did this happen? What technical fault was there? This should come to light," he said, while addressing the media.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut demands truth behind Ajit Pawar's plane crash, flags safety lapses
"Such a major accident occurred in Ahmedabad. What happened? An investigation was launched, but has anything come to light? So many chartered flight accidents have occurred, and so many people have died... The truth should be revealed to us, to the public. A towering leader like Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was a popular leader. Yesterday, he died in a plane crash. Not only Maharashtra, but the entire country is in shock. How did this happen? What technical fault was there? This should come to light," he said, while addressing the media.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut seeks answers on charter flight accidents, demands probe
Raising concerns over repeated charter flight accidents across the country, Raut questioned whether technical faults, radar failures, or airport-related issues were responsible and asserted that the truth must be revealed to the public to identify root causes and prevent such tragedies in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut seeks answers on charter flight accidents, demands probe
Raising concerns over repeated charter flight accidents across the country, Raut questioned whether technical faults, radar failures, or airport-related issues were responsible and asserted that the truth must be revealed to the public to identify root causes and prevent such tragedies in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | "What will be achieved by sending condolences?": Sanjay Raut demands transparent probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash&nbsp;
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-mayor-race-bjp-is-unlikely-to-share-mumbai-mayors-post-with-shinde-led-shiv-sena-claims-shiv-sena-ubt-mp-sanjay-raut-23613905" rel="nofollow">Sanjay Raut</a> on Thursday demanded a thorough and transparent investigation into the plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, saying mere condolences are not enough. (ANI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | "What will be achieved by sending condolences?": Sanjay Raut demands transparent probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash&nbsp;
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday demanded a thorough and transparent investigation into the plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, saying mere condolences are not enough. (ANI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deceased constable Jadhav&rsquo;s family identifies body after Baramati crash
A resident of Vitawa in Thane City, Jadhav was posted at the Special Protection Unit of Mumbai Police. He had left for Baramati with Ajit Pawar from Mumbai on Wednesday morning. After the aircraft accident, his family members, including his wife and two children, rushed to Baramati. The family members identified the body, and it was handed over to them after the post-mortem.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deceased constable Jadhav&rsquo;s family identifies body after Baramati crash
A resident of Vitawa in Thane City, Jadhav was posted at the Special Protection Unit of Mumbai Police. He had left for Baramati with Ajit Pawar from Mumbai on Wednesday morning. After the aircraft accident, his family members, including his wife and two children, rushed to Baramati. The family members identified the body, and it was handed over to them after the post-mortem.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Guard of honour for deceased constable Jadhav; Mumbai Police mourn loss
Personnel from the Lonand police station accorded a guard of honour to the deceased constable, an official said. "I am deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Mumbai Police Constable Vidip Jadhav, who lost his life in a tragic aircraft accident while on duty. With his passing, the Mumbai Police Force has lost a dedicated and dutiful soldier. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family members." Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti said in a post on X.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Guard of honour for deceased constable Jadhav; Mumbai Police mourn loss
Personnel from the Lonand police station accorded a guard of honour to the deceased constable, an official said. "I am deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Mumbai Police Constable Vidip Jadhav, who lost his life in a tragic aircraft accident while on duty. With his passing, the Mumbai Police Force has lost a dedicated and dutiful soldier. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family members." Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti said in a post on X.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jadhav's creamation was held in midnight with presence of his family members
The mortal remains of Jadhav were shifted to his native village Taradgaon at Phaltan in Satara at around 8.30 pm. The cremation was held there at around midnight in the presence of his family members, locals, police and government officials.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jadhav's creamation was held in midnight with presence of his family members
The mortal remains of Jadhav were shifted to his native village Taradgaon at Phaltan in Satara at around 8.30 pm. The cremation was held there at around midnight in the presence of his family members, locals, police and government officials.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police constable Jadhav among victims of Baramati plane crash
Jadhav, a 2009-batch constable with the Mumbai Police, was travelling with Pawar when their plane crashed at Baramati in Pune district on Wednesday evening. Two pilots and a flight attendant were also killed in the accident.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police constable Jadhav among victims of Baramati plane crash
Jadhav, a 2009-batch constable with the Mumbai Police, was travelling with Pawar when their plane crashed at Baramati in Pune district on Wednesday evening. Two pilots and a flight attendant were also killed in the accident.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Baramati air crash: Ajit Pawar's security officer Jadhav cremated in Satara&nbsp;
The last rites of Vidip Jadhav, the Personal Security Officer to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who lost his life alongside the leader in the Baramati plane crash, were performed at his native place in Maharashtra's Satara district early on Thursday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Baramati air crash: Ajit Pawar's security officer Jadhav cremated in Satara&nbsp;
The last rites of Vidip Jadhav, the Personal Security Officer to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who lost his life alongside the leader in the Baramati plane crash, were performed at his native place in Maharashtra's Satara district early on Thursday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Saamana editorial: Ajit Pawar's death leaves huge void in Maharashtra
"Ajit Dada was always on the move, constantly travelling. Now he has embarked on a journey from which he will never return. His sudden departure has created a deep void in Maharashtra's social life, political landscape and in the personal lives of millions. He entered Maharashtra politics as Sharad Pawar's nephew. Under the protective shadow of Pawar, like the Sahyadris, he built his position and carved his own distinct path through his achievements. Over time, his political journey diverged from that of Sharad Pawar," the editorial read.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Saamana editorial: Ajit Pawar's death leaves huge void in Maharashtra
"Ajit Dada was always on the move, constantly travelling. Now he has embarked on a journey from which he will never return. His sudden departure has created a deep void in Maharashtra's social life, political landscape and in the personal lives of millions. He entered Maharashtra politics as Sharad Pawar's nephew. Under the protective shadow of Pawar, like the Sahyadris, he built his position and carved his own distinct path through his achievements. Over time, his political journey diverged from that of Sharad Pawar," the editorial read.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Saamana highlights Ajit Pawar's journey from nephew to independent leader
Tracing Ajit Pawar's political journey, Saamana wrote that he entered politics as Sharad Pawar's nephew and grew under his guidance, but eventually carved out his own distinct political path through his achievements.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Saamana highlights Ajit Pawar's journey from nephew to independent leader
Tracing Ajit Pawar's political journey, Saamana wrote that he entered politics as Sharad Pawar's nephew and grew under his guidance, but eventually carved out his own distinct political path through his achievements.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Saamana hails Ajit Pawar as strong, independent leader
In its editorial, Saamana described Ajit Pawar as a natural leader who demonstrated independent leadership despite working under his uncle Sharad Pawar's shadow. It said his sudden death was a cruel blow to Maharashtra, robbing the State of a strong and large-hearted leader. The editorial noted that Ajit Pawar was constantly on the move and deeply engaged in public life.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Saamana hails Ajit Pawar as strong, independent leader
In its editorial, Saamana described Ajit Pawar as a natural leader who demonstrated independent leadership despite working under his uncle Sharad Pawar's shadow. It said his sudden death was a cruel blow to Maharashtra, robbing the State of a strong and large-hearted leader. The editorial noted that Ajit Pawar was constantly on the move and deeply engaged in public life.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Saamana mourns Ajit Pawar's demise, says without 'Dada' Maharashtra politics appears "weaker, slower and directionless"&nbsp;
Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, highlighting his influence and contribution to the State's politics. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Saamana mourns Ajit Pawar's demise, says without 'Dada' Maharashtra politics appears "weaker, slower and directionless"&nbsp;
Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, highlighting his influence and contribution to the State's politics. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three-year-old girl killed as loudspeakers fall on her; two booked
A three-year-old girl was killed after two loudspeakers, installed as part of Republic Day celebrations, fell on her in Mumbai's Vikhroli area, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Ambedkar Nagar on Monday morning, when the Republic Day was celebrated. The victim, Janhavi Rajesh Sonkar, was playing on a street where the loudspeakers were placed. Just then, a man carrying a bundle of used clothes walked past the spot, an official of Vikhroli police station said.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three-year-old girl killed as loudspeakers fall on her; two booked
A three-year-old girl was killed after two loudspeakers, installed as part of Republic Day celebrations, fell on her in Mumbai's Vikhroli area, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Ambedkar Nagar on Monday morning, when the Republic Day was celebrated. The victim, Janhavi Rajesh Sonkar, was playing on a street where the loudspeakers were placed. Just then, a man carrying a bundle of used clothes walked past the spot, an official of Vikhroli police station said.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CIDCO official, associate held in Navi Mumbai for taking Rs 2 lakh bribe
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested a 57-year-old official of the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) and his associate for allegedly taking a Rs 2 lakh bribe from a contractor in Navi Mumbai, the ACB said on Thursday. The contractor, specialising in society registrations and transfers, had applied for a flat transfer in Navi Mumbai's Sanpada area on June 11, 2025. Despite holding the necessary power of attorney and submitting the application online, the process was stalled.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CIDCO official, associate held in Navi Mumbai for taking Rs 2 lakh bribe
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested a 57-year-old official of the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) and his associate for allegedly taking a Rs 2 lakh bribe from a contractor in Navi Mumbai, the ACB said on Thursday. The contractor, specialising in society registrations and transfers, had applied for a flat transfer in Navi Mumbai's Sanpada area on June 11, 2025. Despite holding the necessary power of attorney and submitting the application online, the process was stalled.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Defence staffer's house in Pune burgled, Rs 4 lakh gold jewellery stolen
Unidentified individuals allegedly broke into the house of a defence employee in Pune and fled with gold jewellery valued at Rs 4.4 lakh while the family was out watching a movie, police said. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at the house located on the campus of a defence institute in the Dapodi area. "Unidentified thieves broke the house latch, entered the premises and stole gold jewellery of Rs 4.4 lakh," an official from Dapodi police station said on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Defence staffer's house in Pune burgled, Rs 4 lakh gold jewellery stolen
Unidentified individuals allegedly broke into the house of a defence employee in Pune and fled with gold jewellery valued at Rs 4.4 lakh while the family was out watching a movie, police said. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at the house located on the campus of a defence institute in the Dapodi area. "Unidentified thieves broke the house latch, entered the premises and stole gold jewellery of Rs 4.4 lakh," an official from Dapodi police station said on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Compound wall of lake collapses during Ganesh idol immersion; none hurt
A section of a lake's compound wall collapsed in Navi Mumbai's Airoli on Wednesday evening during the immersion of Lord Ganesh's idols, officials said, adding that nobody was injured. A Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Disaster Management Cell official stated that the structure on the right side of the lake along the Thane-Belapur Highway gave way, sending debris into the water and onto the immediate surroundings.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Compound wall of lake collapses during Ganesh idol immersion; none hurt
A section of a lake's compound wall collapsed in Navi Mumbai's Airoli on Wednesday evening during the immersion of Lord Ganesh's idols, officials said, adding that nobody was injured. A Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Disaster Management Cell official stated that the structure on the right side of the lake along the Thane-Belapur Highway gave way, sending debris into the water and onto the immediate surroundings.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai BEST bus accident: Court denies bail to driver
A court on Wednesday refused bail to BEST bus driver Santosh Sawant, involved in an accident that claimed four lives last month in Bhandup area. Additional sessions judge Ajay Vitthal Gujarathi rejected Sawant's plea. The reasoned order was not available yet. An Olectra Greentech-made electric bus of the civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport undertaking (BEST) ran over pedestrians standing at a bus stop near Bhandup (West) railway station on December 29, killing four people and injuring 12 others.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai BEST bus accident: Court denies bail to driver
A court on Wednesday refused bail to BEST bus driver Santosh Sawant, involved in an accident that claimed four lives last month in Bhandup area. Additional sessions judge Ajay Vitthal Gujarathi rejected Sawant's plea. The reasoned order was not available yet. An Olectra Greentech-made electric bus of the civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport undertaking (BEST) ran over pedestrians standing at a bus stop near Bhandup (West) railway station on December 29, killing four people and injuring 12 others.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar's body identified through his wristwatch after plane crash: Eyewitnesses
A wristwatch, a constant companion of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who was a stickler for punctuality, served as the sombre proof to identify him at the plane crash site in Pune district, eyewitnesses claimed. Wreckage of the crashed Learjet, which was engulfed in flames, lay strewn when villagers rushed to the spot, barely 200 metres from the edge of a tabletop runway at Baramati airport. They claimed Pawar was identified by his wristwatch. A viral video shows a person pointing at the wristwatch of a charred body, claiming the deceased person is Ajit Pawar. Notably, the clock is the poll symbol of the Nationalist Congress Party, led by the late Ajit Pawar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar's body identified through his wristwatch after plane crash: Eyewitnesses
A wristwatch, a constant companion of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who was a stickler for punctuality, served as the sombre proof to identify him at the plane crash site in Pune district, eyewitnesses claimed. Wreckage of the crashed Learjet, which was engulfed in flames, lay strewn when villagers rushed to the spot, barely 200 metres from the edge of a tabletop runway at Baramati airport. They claimed Pawar was identified by his wristwatch. A viral video shows a person pointing at the wristwatch of a charred body, claiming the deceased person is Ajit Pawar. Notably, the clock is the poll symbol of the Nationalist Congress Party, led by the late Ajit Pawar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accidental death report registered in plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar, 4 others in Baramati
Police registered an accidental death report (ADR) case in connection with the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others in Baramati in Pune district on Wednesday, an official said. Pawar (66) and four other persons on board a chartered aircraft were killed after it crashed barely 200 metres from the edge of a tabletop runway at the Baramati airport in the morning. "We have registered an accidental death report (ADR) with the Baramati taluka police station," confirmed a senior police officer from the Pune rural police. As per procedure, the ADR will be handed over to the Maharashtra Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which will conduct a probe based on findings of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)'s inquiry. The AAIB, which functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has already taken over the probe into the crash.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accidental death report registered in plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar, 4 others in Baramati
Police registered an accidental death report (ADR) case in connection with the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others in Baramati in Pune district on Wednesday, an official said. Pawar (66) and four other persons on board a chartered aircraft were killed after it crashed barely 200 metres from the edge of a tabletop runway at the Baramati airport in the morning. "We have registered an accidental death report (ADR) with the Baramati taluka police station," confirmed a senior police officer from the Pune rural police. As per procedure, the ADR will be handed over to the Maharashtra Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which will conduct a probe based on findings of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)'s inquiry. The AAIB, which functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has already taken over the probe into the crash.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police grounded four drones found flying without permission during the movement of VVIPs at the venue of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister late Ajit Pawar's funeral in Baramati town in Pune district on Thursday, officials said. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Over two lakh supporters and prominent political leaders across the party lines attended the funeral in Baramati

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