Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash. He was Maharashtra’s longest-serving deputy CM, in office for over 8 years.
Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, died in a Learjet crash while traveling to campaign for local elections in Baramati. The aircraft caught fire during landing, killing Pawar, two staff members, and two crew. The cause remains under investigation.
India and the European Union announced a major trade agreement, including defense provisions, aiming to double trade within six years. The deal marks a shift in India's economic strategy, moving away from self-reliance towards deeper international ties amid global tensions and economic realignments.