Under the deal, the Army will receive V-BAT systems along with licences for Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software, which will be integrated into the aircraft.

CM Mamata Banerjee raised doubts over the plane crash and demanded a high-level investigation under the monitoring of the Supreme Court.

Ajit Pawar, a formidable Maharashtra politician and six-time Deputy Chief Minister, tragically died in a plane crash. Known for his sharp instincts and administrative prowess, Pawar consistently pursued the top job but never attained it.