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National: Eyewitnesses said the aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar appeared unstable, hit the ground near Baramati and exploded.

National: UGC’s binding equity rules for colleges have sparked protests and an SC plea over inclusion and definitions, while the Centre says there will be no misuse.

Entertainment : Arijit Singh said he will no longer take new playback singing assignments, but will complete pending work and continue making music on his own.

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National: RSS's Dattatreya Hosabale said Republic Day is a time to uphold the Constitution, Tricolour and India’s spiritual values through duty, compassion and service.

National: JMM welcomed the Padma Bhushan for Shibu Soren but said he deserved the Bharat Ratna, vowing to continue pressing the Centre for the top civilian honour.

National: 7 achievers from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, including Dr G V Rao, Kumarasamy Thangaraj and actors Murali Mohan and Rajendra Prasad, received the Padma Shri.

National : Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin honoured Language Martyrs, saying there is “no place for Hindi” in the state and reaffirming opposition to Hindi imposition.

Legal: The Manipur High Court has sought a status report from the Centre on the blocking of a viral video linked to a killing in Churachandpur.