January 28, 2026
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Flight Attendant Pinky Mali Die in Baramati Plane Crash
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and flight attendant Pinky Mali died in a Baramati plane crash on January 28, 2026. Pinky’s emotional father shared final words and memories.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash at Baramati Airport
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died after his Learjet 45 caught fire while landing at Baramati airport. The plane struggled with poor visibility and missed a key ATC response before crashing. All five onboard lost their lives in the tragic accident.
Telangana's Salary, Pension, Subsidy Costs Surge, Tightening Budget: RBI Study
Telangana's government spending on salaries, pensions, and subsidies soars, hitting ₹63,344 crore. This leaves less room for development, RBI reports.
CSIS Study: Russia-Ukraine War Casualties Could Hit 2 Million by Spring
A CSIS report shows that nearly 2 million Russian and Ukrainian troops have been killed, wounded, or gone missing after almost four years of war. Russia has about 1.2 million casualties, Ukraine close to 600,000. Despite huge losses, Russia's battlefield gains remain very small.
UAE Launches Middle East’s First Biometric Payment System Using Face and Palm Scans
The UAE has started piloting a biometric payment system allowing people to pay with their face or palm instead of cards or cash, boosting convenience and security in digital payments.
Supreme Court to Hear Tamil Nadu Voter Exclusion Case on January 29
The Supreme Court will hold an urgent hearing on January 29 over 88% of Tamil Nadu voters missing hearing notices in the electoral roll revision. The court will seek explanations from the Election Commission ahead of the January 30 deadline for objections.
Passengers Demand Faster Amrit Bharat Express and Route Extensions Between Nagercoil and Mangaluru
The new Amrit Bharat Express between Nagercoil and Mangaluru takes over 17 hours for 700 km, with passengers urging faster travel and route extensions to Kanniyakumari and Subrahmanya Road.
Kodagu Police Book Jeep Driver for Overcharging Tourists from Madikeri to Mandalpatti
Kodagu police have booked a jeep driver for charging tourists ₹4,500 instead of the approved ₹2,500 fare from Madikeri to Mandalpatti. The tourist shared a viral video exposing the driver’s rude behaviour and illegal practices.
Bengaluru Domestic Help Caught Stealing Gold, Diamond Jewellery Worth ₹1 Crore
Bengaluru police arrested a domestic help for stealing gold, diamond jewellery, and cash worth ₹1 crore from a Texas couple's home. The thief confessed and police recovered the valuables from his residence.
Bengaluru Police Bust ₹4 Crore Drug Racket, Arrest 10 Accused in Inter-State Trafficking
Bengaluru police arrested 10 people in a drug racket bust. Narcotics worth ₹4 crore including hydro ganja, LSD, and MDMA were seized. The gang used airport mules and local peddlers to smuggle drugs.
Jan 28, 2026
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