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Samrat Choudhary Takes Oath as Bihar CM in Historic Ceremony

Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar’s Chief Minister on Wednesday, marking a significant political development in the state. His appointment follows the exit of Nitish Kumar, who stepped down after being nominated to the

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16 Apr 2026 10:16 AM 358 views

Samrat Choudhary Takes Oath as Bihar CM in Historic Ceremony

Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar’s Chief Minister on Wednesday, marking a significant political development in the state. His appointment follows the exit of Nitish Kumar, who stepped down after being nominated to the

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Sunetra Pawar Elected NCP National President; Announces Candidacy for Baramati By-Poll

In a historic moment for Maharashtra’s political landscape, Sunetra Pawar, the wife of the late Ajit Pawar, has been unanimously elected as the National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). This pivotal decision was made during the party's national executive meeting on Thursday, where senior NCP leader Praful Patel delivered an emotional speech, formally proposing Sunetra’s name. The proposal received overwhelming support from all present leaders and delegates, firmly establishing her as the new face of the NCP. Sunetra Pawar steps into this leadership role following the tragic death of her husband, Ajit Pawar, who passed away in a plane crash. Ajit Pawar, who had served multiple terms as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was long seen as the political heir to his uncle, NCP founder Sharad Pawar. His sudden passing left a significant leadership void in the party, and now Sunetra Pawar takes on the responsibility of leading the party, continuing the Pawar family’s political legacy in Maharashtra and ensuring that the NCP remains a powerful force in the state’s politics. Alongside her new position as NCP president, Sunetra Pawar is preparing to contest the Baramati bye-election, a seat that her late husband held for eight terms, solidifying his influence in the region. Sunetra’s candidacy is a strategic move for the NCP to maintain its dominance in Baramati and preserve its influence in the area. The upcoming bye-election will be crucial for the party’s future in Maharashtra. Sunetra Pawar’s rise in Maharashtra politics has already been remarkable. On January 31, she made history by becoming Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister, following her unanimous election as the leader of the NCP Legislative Party. Under her leadership, the NCP has achieved significant successes, including key victories in the Pune Zilla Parishad, improved performance in Kolhapur, and notable gains in several panchayat samitis, marking her leadership as both effective and promising for the future of the party.

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27 Feb 2026 19:17 PM 814 views

Sunetra Pawar Elected NCP National President; Announces Candidacy for Baramati By-Poll

In a historic moment for Maharashtra’s political landscape, Sunetra Pawar, the wife of the late Ajit Pawar, has been unanimously elected as the National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). This pivotal decision was made during the party's national executive meeting on Thursday, where senior NCP leader Praful Patel delivered an emotional speech, formally proposing Sunetra’s name. The proposal received overwhelming support from all present leaders and delegates, firmly establishing her as the new face of the NCP. Sunetra Pawar steps into this leadership role following the tragic death of her husband, Ajit Pawar, who passed away in a plane crash. Ajit Pawar, who had served multiple terms as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was long seen as the political heir to his uncle, NCP founder Sharad Pawar. His sudden passing left a significant leadership void in the party, and now Sunetra Pawar takes on the responsibility of leading the party, continuing the Pawar family’s political legacy in Maharashtra and ensuring that the NCP remains a powerful force in the state’s politics. Alongside her new position as NCP president, Sunetra Pawar is preparing to contest the Baramati bye-election, a seat that her late husband held for eight terms, solidifying his influence in the region. Sunetra’s candidacy is a strategic move for the NCP to maintain its dominance in Baramati and preserve its influence in the area. The upcoming bye-election will be crucial for the party’s future in Maharashtra. Sunetra Pawar’s rise in Maharashtra politics has already been remarkable. On January 31, she made history by becoming Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister, following her unanimous election as the leader of the NCP Legislative Party. Under her leadership, the NCP has achieved significant successes, including key victories in the Pune Zilla Parishad, improved performance in Kolhapur, and notable gains in several panchayat samitis, marking her leadership as both effective and promising for the future of the party.

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Berlin airport shut due to black ice, flights canceled amid severe winter weather

Berlin’s primary international airport remained shut on Friday after severe winter weather created dangerous layers of black ice across runways and taxiways, forcing authorities to suspend flight operations and leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The closure disrupted departures and arrivals across Germany and impacted several international routes, including those used by Indian travellers connecting through European hubs. Airport officials said persistent freezing rain and

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07 Feb 2026 01:06 AM 924 views

Berlin airport shut due to black ice, flights canceled amid severe winter weather

Berlin’s primary international airport remained shut on Friday after severe winter weather created dangerous layers of black ice across runways and taxiways, forcing authorities to suspend flight operations and leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The closure disrupted departures and arrivals across Germany and impacted several international routes, including those used by Indian travellers connecting through European hubs. Airport officials said persistent freezing rain and

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Samrat Choudhary Takes Oath as Bihar CM in Historic Ceremony

Samrat Choudhary Takes Oath as Bihar CM in Historic Ceremony

Sunetra Pawar Elected NCP National President; Announces Candidacy for Baramati By-Poll

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Shoaib Akhtar Reveals Playing Against India Meant Pills and Injections Before Every Match

Cancer Drug Shortage In India Raises Alarm As Chemo Patients Search For Key Medicines

Mamata Banerjee Named TMC Chairperson In EC List Amid Rebel Row

Petrol, Diesel Prices May Rise Again as Russian Oil Waiver Ends

Andy Burnham Emerges As Top UK PM Contender After Starmer Resignation

Meta Builds AI Mark Zuckerberg For Employee Communication

TVK Claims Majority Support, Vijay Likely to Stake Claim Today

Parliament Special Session: Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP Amid Heated Debate

Doctors Warn Phone Use in Toilet May Harm Digestive Health

US, Iran Clash Over Frozen Assets After Trump Deal Claim

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Samrat Choudhary Takes Oath as Bihar CM in Historic Ceremony

Samrat Choudhary Takes Oath as Bihar CM in Historic Ceremony

Sunetra Pawar Elected NCP National President; Announces Candidacy for Baramati By-Poll

Sunetra Pawar Elected NCP National President; Announces Candidacy for Baramati By-Poll

Berlin airport shut due to black ice, flights canceled amid severe winter weather

Berlin airport shut due to black ice, flights canceled amid severe winter weather

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Cancer Drug Shortage In India Raises Alarm As Chemo Patients Search For Key Medicines

Mamata Banerjee Named TMC Chairperson In EC List Amid Rebel Row

Petrol, Diesel Prices May Rise Again as Russian Oil Waiver Ends

Andy Burnham Emerges As Top UK PM Contender After Starmer Resignation

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