Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash near Baramati Airport.

Exam-focused facts from the 29 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, was killed in a plane crash near Baramati Airport.
The crash occurred during landing at Baramati airport and also claimed the lives of four others.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will investigate the crash with coordination from Pune rural police.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared a state holiday and three days of mourning following Pawar’s death.
The Pune Traders Federation announced that all shops in Pune city will remain closed for the entire day on Thursday.