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Sunetra Pawar stands at a pivotal moment in the Baramati bypoll, with early reports showing her leading by over 70,000 votes—a remarkable feat that might eclipse the historic wins of both Ajit and Sharad Pawar. Projections are not only optimistic but hint at her surpassing the current national assembly election victory margin.

The Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) quashed proceedings against the late Ajit Pawar, deleting a Rs 32.14 crore addition as unexplained income. The tribunal found insufficient evidence, including reliance on Truecaller data and initials "DD", to link Pawar to alleged cash transactions seized during a search on the Triton Group.

Parth Pawar, son of the late Ajit Pawar, traveled on an aircraft operated by VSR Ventures, the firm involved in his father's fatal crash. He called it an "administrative mistake" by his staff, stating he was unaware of the booking until boarding. Parth has since terminated the contract with the booking agent and reiterated his stance against VSR.

The Jharkhand ATS has made a crucial breakthrough in Deoghar by apprehending two men linked to an alleged arms trafficking ring spanning multiple states. During the operation, officials seized a sophisticated US-pistol, a homemade weapon, and seven rounds of ammunition. The apprehended suspects admitted to procuring firearms from Bihar’s Munger and Jamui districts to support their criminal enterprises.

Baramati MP Supriya Sule announced she will not contest elections against any Pawar family member in the future, opting for a different constituency if necessary. Her sister-in-law, Sunetra Pawar, welcomed the decision, emphasizing the importance of separating politics and family relations. This comes after two instances of Pawar family members contesting against each other.

In this interview, economist Ajit Ranade explains why the anger in Noida ran deeper than one wage hike. At the heart of it, he argues, are stagnant incomes, contract labour, rising prices, and a factory economy built on persistent insecurity

Sonamukhi, an SC-reserved constituency in Bankura, South Bengal, is characterized by its agricultural hinterland and textile artisan economy. While a former Left Front stronghold, it shifted to the BJP in 2021. Loom-related livelihood concerns present a potential opportunity for the TMC to regain ground in this moderately safe BJP seat.

In a dramatic turn of events in Samastipur, Ajit Kumar, a 27-year-old man, perched himself atop a mobile tower, threatening to take his own life in anguish over his wife's departure to her parents' house. His heartache stemmed from suspicions about her fidelity, compounded by a troubling history of domestic violence.

Actors Sunny and Abhay Deol, cousins, shared a fun cooking session in Goa, captured on Sunny's Instagram. While they've never starred in a film together, Sunny is gearing up for 'Gabru' and the period drama 'Lahore 1947', both slated for release. The actor also recently shared a clip of a relaxing drive. Read on to know more in detail.

Indian stock markets are poised for a volatile week, with state election results and elevated crude oil prices due to West Asia tensions taking center stage. Investors will closely monitor the impact of these factors on inflation, the rupee, and corporate earnings. Key economic data and corporate announcements are also expected to influence market movements.