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Pankaj Advani Clinches Dramatic Pool Nationals Double

Pankaj Advani Clinches Dramatic Pool Nationals Double

Rediff.com4 days ago

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 Dominates to Reach 10-Ball Semis, Shocks Defending Champion

Pankaj Advani Dominates to Reach 10-Ball Semis, Shocks Defending Champion

Rediff.com5 days ago

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.

Pankaj Advani Advances to Semifinals in National 9-Ball Pool Championship

Pankaj Advani Advances to Semifinals in National 9-Ball Pool Championship

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Pankaj Advani progresses to the semifinals of the 9-ball Pool National Championships after a dominant performance, showcasing his versatility across cue sports.

Kreishh Gurbaxani Stuns Pankaj Advani in CCI Snooker Classic

Kreishh Gurbaxani Stuns Pankaj Advani in CCI Snooker Classic

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Kreishh Gurbaxani defeated Pankaj Advani in the CCI Snooker Classic final, while Aditya Mehta advanced to the quarter-finals.

Pankaj Advani and Sourav Kothari Progress to Round of 16 in CCI Snooker Classic

Pankaj Advani and Sourav Kothari Progress to Round of 16 in CCI Snooker Classic

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Defending champion Pankaj Advani and Sourav Kothari secured victories in their respective matches at the CCI Snooker Classic tournament, advancing to the round of 16. Aditya Mehta and Hassan Badami also recorded wins, while B.C. Karthik caused an upset against Laxman Rawat.

Five Family Members Receive Life Sentences in Azamgarh Murder Case

Five Family Members Receive Life Sentences in Azamgarh Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

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.

Woman Humiliated and Paraded in Ranchi Over Alleged Bike Theft

Woman Humiliated and Paraded in Ranchi Over Alleged Bike Theft

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

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.

Advani Clinches Maiden National 9-Ball Pool Title in Dominant Display

Advani Clinches Maiden National 9-Ball Pool Title in Dominant Display

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Pankaj Advani, a multiple-time world champion in billiards and snooker, has added another title to his illustrious career by winning the National 9-ball pool title, defeating Nitin Sharma in the final.

Advani to face Sharma in 9-Ball Pool Final

Advani to face Sharma in 9-Ball Pool Final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Pankaj Advani secures a spot in the men's 9-ball pool title clash after a dominant semifinal win. He will face Nitin Sharma in the final.

Delhi Man Allegedly Orchestrates Robbery of Father for Lavish Spending

Delhi Man Allegedly Orchestrates Robbery of Father for Lavish Spending

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 21-year-old man in Delhi allegedly orchestrated a robbery with two associates to steal 10 lakh from his father to fund a lavish lifestyle. All three suspects have been arrested, and the stolen cash and scooter used in the crime have been recovered.

Arrests in Jharkhand Woman Humiliation Case

Arrests in Jharkhand Woman Humiliation Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

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.

Mhasane Takes Clear Lead in All India Chess Masters After Round 7

Mhasane Takes Clear Lead in All India Chess Masters After Round 7

Rediff.com5 days ago

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.

Two Arrested in Delhi for Posing as E-Commerce Customer Care to Defraud Man

Two Arrested in Delhi for Posing as E-Commerce Customer Care to Defraud Man

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two men from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly cheating a Delhi resident of Rs 1.25 lakh by posing as customer care executives of an e-commerce brand.

Gorakhpur Man Killed in Family Row: Wife and Son Arrested

Gorakhpur Man Killed in Family Row: Wife and Son Arrested

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A man in Gorakhpur, India, died following a violent domestic dispute with his wife and son, who have subsequently been arrested.

Mapara Secures Fifth Win, Leads Chess Masters Tournament

Mapara Secures Fifth Win, Leads Chess Masters Tournament

Rediff.com7 days ago

Palaash Mapara's impressive winning streak has propelled him to the top of the leaderboard at the All India Chess Masters tournament in Mumbai.

Salman Attends Pankaj Dheer's Funeral

Salman Attends Pankaj Dheer's Funeral

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

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.

Delhi Police Nab Shooter Linked to Godara-Brar Gang

Delhi Police Nab Shooter Linked to Godara-Brar Gang

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a shooter associated with the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar-Virender Charan gang, recovering a pistol and ammunition. The arrest follows investigations into multiple extortion cases across several states.

Indian Badminton Players Still Waiting for Certificates After University Games Exclusion

Indian Badminton Players Still Waiting for Certificates After University Games Exclusion

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Fatal Road Accidents in Godda District Claim Four Lives

Fatal Road Accidents in Godda District Claim Four Lives

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

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.

SRPF Jawan Murdered in Nagpur After Dispute Over Daughter's Boyfriend

SRPF Jawan Murdered in Nagpur After Dispute Over Daughter's Boyfriend

Rediff.com5 days ago

A State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) jawan was allegedly killed by his daughter's boyfriend and his associates in Nagpur, leading to the arrest of five individuals.

Delhi's Drone Policy Aims for Safe Operations and Ecosystem Growth

Delhi's Drone Policy Aims for Safe Operations and Ecosystem Growth

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Guna Couple's Death Under Investigation: Possible Suicide

Guna Couple's Death Under Investigation: Possible Suicide

Rediff.com5 days ago

An elderly couple was found dead in their home in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, with police suspecting a case of suicide. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances.

Advani Aims for Fourth Consecutive CCI Snooker Classic Title

Advani Aims for Fourth Consecutive CCI Snooker Classic Title

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Pankaj Advani, the reigning champion of the CCI Snooker Classic, is set to compete in the upcoming tournament in Mumbai, aiming for his fourth consecutive victory.

Life Sentences in Gurugram Taxi Driver Murder Case

Life Sentences in Gurugram Taxi Driver Murder Case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery and murder of a taxi driver in Gurugram, while a third man received a three-year sentence for providing the weapon used in the crime.

Govt ready with corrective steps: Union minister on West Asia conflict

Govt ready with corrective steps: Union minister on West Asia conflict

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Indian government has implemented several measures to mitigate external risks, support the balance of payments, and maintain macroeconomic stability amidst the ongoing West Asia crisis, according to Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.

Jio IPO Set To Break All Records

Jio IPO Set To Break All Records

Rediff.com5 days ago

Only 2.5 per cent of the equity in Jio Platforms will be offloaded through the OFS route -- meant for secondary share sale.

Jab Khuli Kitaab Review: Charming, Gentle Humour

Jab Khuli Kitaab Review: Charming, Gentle Humour

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

It is a pleasure watching Pankaj Kapur and a radiant Dimple Kapadia, two outstanding actors effortlessly portray complex emotions in Jab Khuli Kitaab, raves Deepa Gahlot.

Mahabharat Cast Bids Goodbye To Pankaj Dheer

Mahabharat Cast Bids Goodbye To Pankaj Dheer

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

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.

2 dead, 23 injured as double-decker bus overturns in Delhi

2 dead, 23 injured as double-decker bus overturns in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The bus was travelling from Jaipur to Delhi with approximately 30 passengers on board.

Rakul, Ananya, Kriti Glam Up Awards Night

Rakul, Ananya, Kriti Glam Up Awards Night

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

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.

Mumbai Court Orders Mental Health Assessment for Train Shooting Suspect

Mumbai Court Orders Mental Health Assessment for Train Shooting Suspect

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

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 to Visit 'Mandis' Amid Farmer Procurement Concerns

Haryana Congress MLAs to Visit 'Mandis' Amid Farmer Procurement Concerns

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

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.

Mephedrone Drug Ring Uncovered: Gujarat ATS Exposes UP Manufacturing Unit

Mephedrone Drug Ring Uncovered: Gujarat ATS Exposes UP Manufacturing Unit

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of the banned substance and its precursors.

Energy-Efficient Bricks Developed by IIT Guwahati Offer Sustainable Cooling Solution

Energy-Efficient Bricks Developed by IIT Guwahati Offer Sustainable Cooling Solution

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed energy-efficient bricks designed to keep buildings naturally cool, offering a promising solution for sustainable construction. These bricks incorporate Phase Change Materials (PCMs) to absorb and release heat, reducing the need for air conditioning and lowering energy consumption.

Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Unit Exposed in UP, Two Arrested

Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Unit Exposed in UP, Two Arrested

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of drugs and precursor chemicals.

Jharkhand Woman Allegedly Poisons and Strangles Husband

Jharkhand Woman Allegedly Poisons and Strangles Husband

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old woman in Jharkhand has been arrested for allegedly poisoning and strangling her husband to death following marital disputes and a suspected affair.

Gauri Spratt-Aamir Khan Dress Up For A Wedding

Gauri Spratt-Aamir Khan Dress Up For A Wedding

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Bollywood's power couples make a splash at a Mumbai wedding.

10 Reasons Why Akshaye Khanna Is So Appealing

10 Reasons Why Akshaye Khanna Is So Appealing

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Explore the enduring appeal of Akshaye Khanna, the actor who, despite a quiet persona and unconventional career choices, continues to captivate audiences and critics alike, recently gaining viral recognition for his role in Dhurandhar.

Mahabharat Actor Pankaj Dheer Dies At 68

Mahabharat Actor Pankaj Dheer Dies At 68

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Television star Pankaj Dheer, known for playing Karna in BR Chopra's Mahabharat and King Shivdutt in the fantasy drama Chandrakanta, has died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer.

Railways Defeat Maharashtra to Win Kabaddi Title

Railways Defeat Maharashtra to Win Kabaddi Title

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Indian Railways emerged victorious in the 72nd Senior Men's National Kabaddi Championship, defeating Maharashtra in the final match.