In July 2024, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawarhad a narrow escapeafter their helicopter lost its way due to poor visibility.

Pilots struggled to see the runway during a second landing attempt at Baramati before a fatal crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The Learjet 45 aircraft, operated by VSR Ventures, made a go-around due to poor visibility. No Mayday call was issued by the crew.

Two Russian soldiers accused of desertion and disobeying orders were reportedly punished by being tied to a tree and forced to eat snow in freezing temperatures. The footage emerged amid ongoing peace talks, with Russia demanding territorial concessions from Ukraine, which Kyiv has rejected.