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Mumbai auto-rickshaw and taxi fares rise from today
Minimum fares have increased across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, with drivers given until November 30 to recalibrate their meters.
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Ajit Pawar dies in Baramati charter plane crash; Maharashtra announces 3-day mourning and state funeral
Maharashtra deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar was killed on 28 January 2026 when a chartered aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport. The state government announced a public holiday, three days of mourning and a state funeral, with flags to fly at half-mast and official entertainment cancelled.
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in Baramati Learjet crash; DGCA, AAIB begin probe
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed on 28 January 2026 when a Learjet 45XR crashed while attempting to land at Baramati Airport. Officials said visibility was poor, the aircraft made a go-around, and investigators from DGCA and AAIB have started examining the incident.
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Parliament’s Budget Session begins 28 January; Union Budget to be presented on Sunday, 1 February
India’s Budget Session starts today, 28 January 2026, and will run in two phases until 2 April, with the Union Budget scheduled for Sunday, 1 February—an unusual first for a full Budget presentation.
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Bank strike hits public sector lenders on January 27; branch services disrupted, digital channels largely unaffected
A nationwide one-day strike by public sector bank employees has disrupted branch operations across India on Tuesday, January 27, with unions pressing for a five-day work week and all Saturdays as holidays. Private banks are expected to function normally, while customers are advised to rely on digital services for urgent needs.
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Punjab declares January 27 holiday for all schools after Republic Day events
Schools across Punjab will stay shut on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, after the state government announced a one-day closure following Republic Day celebrations. The order applies to government, aided, private and recognised schools, with education authorities asking institutions to comply strictly.
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North India braces for fresh western disturbance as IMD warns of rain, snow, fog and cold-wave conditions from Jan 27
The IMD has forecast a fresh spell of winter disruption from 27 January, with rain and snow likely in the western Himalayas and fog, thunderstorms and cold-wave conditions possible across adjoining plains. Authorities are urging caution for travel and outdoor activity as visibility and road safety may worsen.
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IMD warns of fresh winter spell from 27 Jan: snow in western Himalayas, rain and cold-wave pockets in plains
A new western disturbance is set to drive widespread rain and snowfall in the western Himalayan states from 27 January, while parts of the plains brace for thunderstorms, gusty winds, dense fog and isolated cold-wave conditions, the India Meteorological Department said in its latest all-India bulletin.
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IMD flags fresh western disturbance as rain, snow and cold-wave conditions spread across north India
A fresh western disturbance is set to intensify winter weather from Tuesday, with the IMD projecting rain and snowfall in the western Himalayas and thunderstorms, gusty winds and fog in parts of the plains. Cold-wave or cold-day conditions are also expected in pockets, prompting advisories for travel and daily activity.
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India marks 77th Republic Day with a strong message on defence, unity and modern capability
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with the Kartavya Path parade blending tradition with a clear emphasis on preparedness, indigenous strength and a modern security outlook. With top European Union leaders present as chief guests, the showcase underlined India’s diplomatic outreach alongside its cultural and military confidence.
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Republic Day 2026 parade at Kartavya Path showcases Rafales, DRDO hypersonic missile display and ‘Operation Sindoor’ tableau
India marked its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026 with a high-security parade on Kartavya Path that blended tradition, cultural diversity and a strong defence-tech message, including flypasts by Rafale jets and a DRDO hypersonic-missile showcase.
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India marks 77th Republic Day at Kartavya Path with grand parade, EU leaders attend
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a major parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, showcasing military strength, cultural tableaux and flypasts. President Droupadi Murmu presided as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as special guests, underlining closer India–EU engagement.