Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was among five people killed on January 28, 2026, when the private aircraft he was traveling in crashed during landing at Baramati Airport in Pune district, officials have confirmed.
Month: January 2026
The legendary Anil Kumble has backed leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy to spearhead India’s spin attack during next month’s T20 World Cup as he believes he will have no issue dealing with the evening dew that could be more troublesome for a wrist spinner like Kuldeep Yadav.
India take on New Zealand in the fourth T20 International at the ACA-VDCA Stadium here on Tuesday, aiming to complete a series whitewash after gaining an unassailable 3-0 lead.
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol Thirumavalavan has reaffirmed that his party will not join any political alliance that includes the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), firmly upholding a principle the VCK has maintained since 2011.
Young middle-order batter Vihaan Malhotra showed admirable composure to rediscover his touch and compile a fine century, while Abhigyan Kundu extended his sublime run of form as India stormed to a commanding 204-run victory over Zimbabwe in their opening Super Six match of the U-19 World Cup here on Tuesday.
A searing hot day turned into a sweltering night at the Australian Open and eventually Coco Gauff let off steam, shattering her racket after a lopsided loss to Elina Svitolina that cost her a place in the semifinals.
Sophie Devine held her nerve in a dramatic final over to defend nine runs, sealing a thrilling three-run win for Gujarat Giants over Delhi Capitals and completing a season double against them in the 17th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday.
Ten suspected terrorists from two insurgent groups were killed during a counterterrorism operation in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, while 10 security personnel were injured, officials said Tuesday.
Ahead of Bangladesh’s February elections, intelligence officials warn of a coordinated plot to incite violence against the country’s minority Hindu community.