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Ajit Pawar plane crash: Flight attendant from UP dies

Pinki Mali, a flight attendant from Bhainsa village in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, was among those killed on Wednesday in a plane crash that also claimed the life of Nationalist Congress......

What Happens To NCP After Ajit Pawar's Death?

With Ajit Pawar's passing, the 40 MLAs who remain will now have to decide whether they want to continue in Mahayuti in the company of the BJP and Shiv Sena -- or return to the Sharad Pawar fold.......

Ajit Pawar's funeral today, Amit Shah to attend

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, killed in a plane crash, will be held with full state honours on Thursday at Baramati in Pune district. IMAGE: NCP workers mourn the......

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Accidental death report filed

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......

'Without Dada, We Are Nobody'

'Because of him, we learned how to work for people, how to take responsibility, and how to stand by our decisions.' IMAGE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar reviews development projects......

Silver breaches Rs 4 lakh/kg mark; gold at record high

Comex silver futures also rose sharply to touch a fresh record of $119.51 per ounce in the overseas markets. Photograph: Angelika Warmuth/Reuters Key Points Gold futures on the Comex surpassed......

India's Top 20 Startups Corner 2025 Funding

The average fundraise for the top 20 startups stood at $195 million in CY25. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff India's top 20 startups by valuation accounted for over half of the combined......

FTA: No duty cut by India on dairy, rice, wheat, pulses

The country has also safeguarded many other sensitive sectors, including beef and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese, maize, corn, fruits and vegetables, nuts, edible oils, spices and tobacco, the......

Apple imports from EU capped, Indian farmers protected under FTA

As per the India-EU free trade agreement, the 50,000-tonne cap will be increased to one lakh tonnes over 10 years. Photograph: Sharafat Ali /Reuters Key Points India's import duty on apples is......

Why gold loan book has doubled in 2 years

State-owned lenders hold a dominant 60 per cent market share in the business, while gold-loan focused NBFCs (non banking finance companies) hold an 8.1 per cent share of the portfolio outstanding.......

9 Great Hair Ideas From Wamiqa, Sanya...

Bollywood celebrities wear new hairstyles in the new year. New year, new hair. That's the mantra celebrities seem to be living by in 2026. If you're also planning to go chop chop, Namrata Thakker......

'I Want To Write The Script Of My Story'

'I didn't have a mentor and came from outside Mumbai. I know people quickly box you into stereotypes because I've had to fight those.' Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff Videos: Rajesh......

'Never Thought This Would Be Last Time I Met Ajit Pawar'

'Deeply shocked and terribly heartbroken to learn that we have lost Ajit Dada in a tragic accident.' IMAGE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others died after their plane......

Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen On Netflix

Netflix's new horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen will release on March 26. Key Points Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is a psychological horror series on Netflix that......

Wonder Man Ending Explained Right Here

As Simon navigates auditions, rejection, and sudden attention, Wonder Man explores how power and celebrity intersect, often blurring the line between authenticity and performance. Key Points......

How Abhishek Sharma's wicket was crucial to NZ win

IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck in the 4th T20I in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. Photograph: Screengrab After taking key wickets against India in the fourth T20I, in......

NZ skipper Santner enjoys fruits of defensive bowling

Mitchell Santner explains his defensive T20I blueprint after a match-winning 3/26 against India in Visakhapatnam, detailing how pressure, match-ups and key wickets powered New Zealand’s 50-run......

Mindset shift powers Shivam Dube's all-round upgrade

Shivam Dube shows he's no longer just a spin basher as smarter mindset fuels growing comfort against pace. IMAGE: Shivam Dube smashed a blistering 65 off 23 balls in a losing cause as New Zealand......

Not Just A Spin Basher! Dube's Six-Hitting Carnage

IMAGE: Shivam Dube raises his bat after hitting a 15-ball half-century in the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, January 29, 2026. Photograph: BCCI SCORECARD Key......

Champions League chaos as Real, PSG tumble into playoffs

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday. Real collapse as they settle for place in two-legged playoffs Real Madrid missed out on automatic qualification for the Champions......

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