Pankaj Advani defeated Pushpender Singh to win the men's 10-ball pool event at the Pool Nationals. Chitra Magimairaj won the women's final against Neena Praveen.
Pankaj Advani continues his impressive form, reaching the semifinals of the 10-ball national championships after defeating reigning champion Shivam Arora. He will face Shahbaaz Adil Khan in the next round.
A woman in Ranchi, Jharkhand, was allegedly humiliated and paraded by a neighbour after her husband was accused of stealing his motorcycle. Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.
Eleven people, including children, were killed in a multi-vehicle collision in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district, triggered by a suspected brake failure in a truck.
Authorities in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, have launched an investigation into the alleged illegal sale of a property belonging to a man who died over a year ago. The sale deed was reportedly executed months after his death, raising serious questions about document manipulation and potential fraud.
Political leaders across party lines have expressed their condolences following the death of Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav. Prateek Yadav passed away at the age of 38 under mysterious circumstances.
Three people have been arrested and a juvenile detained in Ranchi, Jharkhand, following the public humiliation of a woman and her daughter. The victims were smeared with black paint and paraded by neighbours after a dispute over a stolen motorcycle.
Pacer Pankaj Singh, who contributed in Rajasthan's two Ranji Trophy triumphs and briefly played for India, on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
A court in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced five members of a family to life imprisonment for the murder of a man in March 2024. The victim was attacked with sticks and an axe after being called to a village panchayat.
The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.
The CBI is investigating the murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, suspecting it was a meticulously planned contract killing. The investigation involves forensic analysis and examination of potential interstate criminal links.
The Delhi government is developing a drone policy focused on creating research clusters, establishing testing facilities, enabling drone use in traffic management, and providing subsidies to support the drone ecosystem.
Explore Bollywood's enduring fascination with infidelity as new films like Pati Patni Aur Woh Do and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai continue a cinematic tradition of depicting adultery through various classic tropes and evolving narratives.
Amid heavy security arrangements, Salman arrived at the cremation ground in Mumbai and was seen hugging Dheer's actor son Nikitin Dheer, who carried his father's mortal remains for the last rites.Paayenge.
A 26-year-old woman was fatally shot during a religious ceremony in a village in Shimla. Police have arrested two suspects and launched an investigation into the incident.
Shriram Mhasane leads the All India Chess Masters FIDE Classical tournament after the seventh round, held in Mumbai. Mhasane secured a victory against Arjun Singh, giving him a clear lead as the tournament progresses.
Delhi Police have arrested four individuals involved in an interstate racket manufacturing and distributing counterfeit prescription drugs, uncovering an illegal processing unit in Delhi.
A fire in a residential building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area resulted in the deaths of nine people. Rescue operations were carried out, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Ayushmann Khurrana, known for consistently breaking conventions with his choice of roles and projects since his 2012 debut in 'Vicky Donor', is gearing up for his new release 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do'. Ahead of its release, a list ranks his top 10 standout films, highlighting his unique contributions to Indian cinema.
A Delhi court acquitted 12 men accused of abduction and murder during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Delhi government's Drugs Control Department dismantled an illegal medicine sale operation in Shahdara, seizing a significant quantity of drugs and expired items.
It was a Mahabharat reunion of sorts at the prayer service for Pankaj Dheer at ISKCON in Juhu, northwest Mumbai, on Friday, October 17, as actors in B R Chopra's hugely successful television serial paid their respects to the actor who played Karna.
A preliminary investigation into the Vedanta power plant explosion in Chhattisgarh points to excessive fuel accumulation as the primary cause, leading to a deadly pressure build-up.
Two separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Godda district resulted in the deaths of four people, including a four-year-old girl and her aunt, and two brothers.
Vijay Varma continues to impress critics and fans with his performance in 'Matka King', prompting a look back at his most defining roles, from the conflicted cop in 'Monsoon Shootout' to the chilling antagonist in 'Darlings'.
A 26-year-old man, Tarun, died following a clash during Holi celebrations in Delhi's Uttam Nagar. His family is demanding strict action against the accused, stating the incident was triggered by a minor dispute.
As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.
Six Indian badminton players are still awaiting participation certificates promised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) after an administrative lapse prevented them from competing at the World University Games.
A boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan, India, carrying tourists primarily from Punjab, resulting in multiple fatalities, injuries, and missing persons. The incident occurred during a devotional trip to Mathura, turning a pilgrimage into a tragedy for families from Ludhiana and Jagraon.
The family of a 26-year-old man killed in a clash following Holi celebrations in Delhi is demanding justice and a thorough investigation into his death. The incident allegedly stemmed from a dispute over a balloon.
A Mumbai court has directed prison authorities to shift Chetan Singh Choudhary, accused of a 2023 train shooting, to a mental hospital for evaluation to determine his fitness to stand trial.
Haryana Congress MLAs will visit 'mandis' to assess and support farmers facing difficulties in wheat and mustard procurement, following a decision made at a Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting in Delhi.
Film folk looked glamorous for the Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards 2026 that were held on March 25 in Mumbai. A look at the big winners of the night.
C D Gopinath was a member of the team that secured India's first-ever Test victory in 1952, beating England by an innings and eight runs--his contribution being a valuable 35 runs. Little did I imagine that within months of putting his journey into words as the oldest living Indian cricketer, he would pass away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 96.
Bollywood glams up yet another awards function in Mumbai.
Ahida Sarmai, a special child with Down's Syndrome, makes her own space among Dhurandhar's biggest stars.
It was a big night for film and OTT stars at the News18 Showsha Reel awards 2026 in Mumbai.
A late-night bus accident in Delhi, allegedly caused by reckless driving, resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries, raising concerns about road safety and driver negligence.
The Delhi Drugs Control Department seized insulin stocks worth over Rs 20 lakh from wholesale drug firms for allegedly violating storage and regulatory norms.
Mirzapur cast members Rasika Duggal, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Shweta Tripathi take us behind-the-scenes of the film at its wrap-up party.
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