Mumbai Family Deaths Linked To Suspected Poisoning

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2026

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Four members of a Mumbai family who died hours after eating watermelon may not have died due to routine food poisoning, with early forensic findings now pointing towards possible poisoning. Officials are awaiting final chemical analysis before reaching a confirmed conclusion. Mumbai Family

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Maharashtra Mandates Marathi For Drivers

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has said drivers of commercial passenger vehicles in the state must have working knowledge of Marathi, while indicating that unions’ demand for more time to comply is being considered. The move comes amid appeals to defer the proposed May 1 implementation for autorickshaw and taxi drivers. Maharashtra Marathi Rule For […]

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BJP Sweeps Gujarat Civic Polls

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party has registered a major victory in the Gujarat local body elections, winning control of all 15 municipal corporations. The results delivered a serious setback to the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, especially in Surat, where AAP had emerged as a strong challenger in the previous civic polls. BJP Wins All […]

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Pune Airport Runway Shut After IAF Aircraft Incident

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Flight operations at Pune airport were temporarily disrupted after an Indian Air Force aircraft made a hard landing, forcing the runway to be shut for several hours. The incident affected civilian flight movement late at night, though authorities said the aircrew were safe and there was no damage to civil property. Pune Airport Runway Closure […]

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DGCA Grounds VSR Aircraft After Baramati Crash

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

India’s aviation regulator has grounded four aircraft operated by VSR Aviation following a recent plane crash near Baramati involving a company-linked aircraft reportedly associated with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The action comes after an audit flagged safety and compliance concerns. DGCA Grounds VSR Aircraft After Baramati Crash The Directorate General

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Rohit Pawar Seeks Aviation Minister Resignation

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2026

A day after the Baramati plane crash that killed former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Rohit Pawar wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the resignation of the Union Civil Aviation Minister until a thorough investigation into the accident is completed. Rohit Pawar Letter to Prime Minister Modi In […]

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Sharad Pawar Says Family Won’t Attend Sunetra Pawar Oath

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Veteran politician Sharad Pawar has said that neither he nor any member of his family will attend the oath-taking ceremony of Sunetra Pawar as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Pawar made the comments from Baramati ahead of the ceremony in Mumbai. No Prior Information Given Sharad Pawar said he was not informed or consulted about […]

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Sunetra Pawar to Be Maharashtra’s First Woman Deputy CM

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Senior NCP leader Sunetra Pawar is set to become the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, marking a historic moment in the state’s political history. The decision follows consultations within the ruling alliance and the Nationalist Congress Party leadership. Party Decision and Oath Process Party sources said Sunetra Pawar will be chosen as the […]

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Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died on January 28, 2026, after the chartered aircraft carrying him crashed while attempting to land at Baramati in Pune district, officials said. Ajit Pawar and five other people on board were confirmed dead, including the pilots and his security personnel, authorities and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation […]

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IndiGo Flight Delayed After Bomb Threat at Pune

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

An IndiGo flight arriving from Delhi triggered a security alert at Pune airport after a handwritten note claiming a bomb was found inside the aircraft. The incident occurred ahead of Republic Day, prompting heightened caution from airport authorities. Security Checks Conducted After the aircraft landed safely, passengers and crew were deboarded and the plane was […]