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Dabang Delhi Advances To UTT Semifinals With Dominant Win

Dabang Delhi Advances To UTT Semifinals With Dominant Win

Rediff.com3 days ago

Dabang Delhi TTC defeated PBG Pune Jaguars 10-5 to secure the final semifinal spot in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) tournament. Maria Xiao and captain Sathiyan Gnanasekaran were key performers, leading Delhi to a clash against unbeaten Dempo Goa Challengers.

Pune Scientists Develop Targeted Nanocarrier For Breast Cancer Gene Therapy

Pune Scientists Develop Targeted Nanocarrier For Breast Cancer Gene Therapy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, have developed a biodegradable nanocarrier platform for targeted gene therapy in breast cancer. This strategy uses mesoporous silica nanoparticles to deliver siRNA molecules, effectively inhibiting tumour growth and reducing off-target effects, offering a promising new approach to cancer treatment.

Auto Driver Critically Injured In Pune Machete Attack

Auto Driver Critically Injured In Pune Machete Attack

Rediff.com19 May 2026

An autorickshaw driver in Pune was critically injured after being attacked with a machete and falling off a bridge. Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the assault, which stemmed from a prior dispute over passengers.

Pune Police Bust Illegal Late-Night Party With Drugs And Underage Attendees

Pune Police Bust Illegal Late-Night Party With Drugs And Underage Attendees

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Pune Police raided a late-night party in Tulapur village, finding over 150 attendees, including underage individuals. They seized ganja, banned hookah flavours, and liquor worth approximately Rs 85 lakh, with legal action initiated against the organisers.

Pune Police Bust 'Project X' Party, Over 70 Booked For Drugs, Liquor Violations

Pune Police Bust 'Project X' Party, Over 70 Booked For Drugs, Liquor Violations

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Pune police busted a party named 'Project X' in Tulapur village, booking over 70 individuals for drug and liquor violations. The raid led to the seizure of ganja, banned smoking products, and liquor worth Rs 85 lakh, with some attendees being underage.

Mob Attacks Pune Police After Teen Dispute Escalates

Mob Attacks Pune Police After Teen Dispute Escalates

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A minor dispute between teenagers in Pune escalated into a clash between two communities, resulting in a mob attacking police with stones in the Kondhwa area.

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man Over Pune Hospital Bomb Plot

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man Over Pune Hospital Bomb Plot

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) at a private hospital in Pune.

How Manika Batra's Dominance Secured Top Spot For Ahmedabad Pipers

How Manika Batra's Dominance Secured Top Spot For Ahmedabad Pipers

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Manika Batra's dominant performance, securing a straight-games victory over Prithika Pavade, propelled Ahmedabad APL Pipers to the top of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) table with a decisive 10-5 win against PBG Pune Jaguars. The Pipers showcased strong individual and mixed doubles performances to clinch the comprehensive victory.

Pune Businessman Found Dead In Suspected Suicide

Pune Businessman Found Dead In Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A 61-year-old businessman, Ashok Jain, was found dead in a Pune hotel room, with police suspecting suicide due to financial and personal issues.

How Goa Challengers Maintained Perfect UTT Record

How Goa Challengers Maintained Perfect UTT Record

Rediff.com7 days ago

Dempo Goa Challengers defeated PBG Pune Jaguars 8-7 in a thrilling Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 match, extending their unbeaten run. Key performances from Bernadette Szocs and Syndrela Das secured the victory for Goa, despite strong challenges from Pune. The article also briefly mentions U Mumba TT winning the Dream UTT Juniors championship.

Haryana Police Nab Suspects In Pune Furniture Mall Firing Case

Haryana Police Nab Suspects In Pune Furniture Mall Firing Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Three men accused of firing at a furniture mall in Pune have been arrested in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The suspects, from Haryana, are now in Pune Police custody. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack.

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man In Pune Hospital IED Case

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man In Pune Hospital IED Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device at a Pune hospital.

Pune hooch tragedy claims 14 lives, 8 held; CID to probe case

Pune hooch tragedy claims 14 lives, 8 held; CID to probe case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

At least 12 people have died in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad after consuming suspected spurious liquor. Police have arrested eight individuals, including a key bootlegger, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the illegal operation.

Pune Hospital IED: CCTV Person Ruled Out As Suspect

Pune Hospital IED: CCTV Person Ruled Out As Suspect

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Pune police have cleared a person seen in CCTV footage in connection with the IED found at Usha Kiran Hospital. The investigation continues, with the ATS also involved.

Pune Police Arrest IT Firm CEO After Sudden Closure Leaves 500 Jobless

Pune Police Arrest IT Firm CEO After Sudden Closure Leaves 500 Jobless

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The CEO of Noida-based IT firm ThynkTech India OPC Pvt Ltd has been arrested in connection with the sudden closure of its Pune branch, which left around 500 employees jobless. The company is accused of withholding salaries and financial irregularities.

NEET paper leak: Pune school principal arrested for sharing questions

NEET paper leak: Pune school principal arrested for sharing questions

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A Pune school principal, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, has been arrested in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. The CBI alleges she shared examination-related questions and content with students for money. The investigation revealed her collusion with a botany teacher, and the use of handwritten notes containing NEET-related questions.

Woman Detained In Pune Over NEET Paper Leak

Woman Detained In Pune Over NEET Paper Leak

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A woman has been detained in Pune for her alleged involvement in the NEET paper leak case and handed over to the CBI for further investigation.

Pune Man Attacks Wife With Acid Over Suspected Affair

Pune Man Attacks Wife With Acid Over Suspected Affair

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A welder in Pune allegedly assaulted his wife and poured floor cleaning acid on her private parts due to suspicions of infidelity, police report.

Low-Grade Explosives Found At Pune Hospital; Probe Launched

Low-Grade Explosives Found At Pune Hospital; Probe Launched

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A device containing low-grade explosives was discovered at a private hospital in Pune's Hadapsar area, prompting a police investigation involving the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), the crime branch, and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).

Pune hooch tragedy: 5,929 kg of toxic methanol traced to Thane

Pune hooch tragedy: 5,929 kg of toxic methanol traced to Thane

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The Maharashtra FDA seized 5,929 kg of toxic methanol from a warehouse in Thane district, suspected to be the source of the chemical used in spurious liquor that caused 14 deaths in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

Kolkata ThunderBlades, Goa Challengers Dominate Ultimate Table Tennis

Kolkata ThunderBlades, Goa Challengers Dominate Ultimate Table Tennis

Rediff.com7 days ago

HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades secured a dominant 10-5 victory over UP Prometheans, while Dempo Goa Challengers maintained their unbeaten record in the Ultimate Table Tennis league.

Pune Court Orders Test Identification Parade In Nasrapur Murder Case

Pune Court Orders Test Identification Parade In Nasrapur Murder Case

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A special court in Pune has allowed the prosecution to conduct a test identification parade of the accused in the sexual assault and murder case of a four-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. The court also ordered a medical examination to assess the accused's mental fitness. Charges are likely to be framed on May 28.

Why Pune Man Planted Bomb In Hospital To Extort Money

Why Pune Man Planted Bomb In Hospital To Extort Money

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A man was arrested for planting an improvised explosive device in a private hospital in Pune in an attempt to extort money from the facility, according to police.

Woman Dies In Pune Building Fall; Suicide Suspected

Woman Dies In Pune Building Fall; Suicide Suspected

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A 34-year-old woman died after falling from the eighth floor of a residential building in the Talegaon MIDC area of Pune. Police suspect suicide and are investigating a viral video of the incident.

CBI arrests Pune woman lecturer for leaking NEET-UG physics paper

CBI arrests Pune woman lecturer for leaking NEET-UG physics paper

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The CBI has arrested a Pune-based lecturer for allegedly leaking the physics paper of NEET UG 2026 to a select group of aspirants. The lecturer, employed with a Pune school, is termed as another 'source' for the paper leak. The CBI investigation continues with searches and analysis of seized documents.

Pune Grandfather Detained For Allegedly Molesting Granddaughter

Pune Grandfather Detained For Allegedly Molesting Granddaughter

Rediff.com5 May 2026

An elderly man in Pune has been detained by police after allegedly molesting his nine-year-old granddaughter. The incident sparked outrage and protests in the Parvati area.

Siya Goyal family's spice shop shut over food safety breach

Siya Goyal family's spice shop shut over food safety breach

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notice to a spice and dry fruits shop in Pune, owned by the family of Siya Goyal, an accused in a murder case, ordering it to cease operations due to alleged violations of food safety norms, including suspected adulteration and labelling issues.

Pune IED Recovery: CCTV Footage Being Enhanced To Nab Accused

Pune IED Recovery: CCTV Footage Being Enhanced To Nab Accused

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that CCTV footage and images of the number plate of the vehicle involved in the IED recovery incident in Pune are being enhanced to identify the accused.

'Meri poori duniya chali gayi': Lohagad victim's mom writes to PM

'Meri poori duniya chali gayi': Lohagad victim's mom writes to PM

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Rakhi Agarwal, mother of murdered Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, has written an emotional letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking swift justice for her son. She emphasised that she is not asking for special favours but for the strictest punishment for those responsible for his premeditated murder, which police have linked to his fiance and her alleged lover.

Ranbir Kapoor Buys Land At *This* Price

Ranbir Kapoor Buys Land At *This* Price

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Ranbir Kapoor has made a significant investment, purchasing 25.7 acres of land in Pune's scenic Mulshi taluka for over Rs 16.42 crore (Rs 164.2 million), underscoring a growing trend among celebrities to favour land banking for long-term real estate appreciation and development potential.

Maharashtra TET paper leak 'mastermind' arrested from Bihar

Maharashtra TET paper leak 'mastermind' arrested from Bihar

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Police have arrested the alleged mastermind, Vijayendrakumar alias Bijendra Kumar Gupta, and an associate in the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 paper leak case, bringing the total number of arrests to 14. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) tracked Gupta, identified as the chief coordinator of an inter-state network, to Samastipur, Bihar. The arrests are expected to help uncover the financial aspects of the racket, which involved an organised criminal syndicate within a printing press.

Pune College Suspends Lecturer Arrested In NEET Paper Leak Case

Pune College Suspends Lecturer Arrested In NEET Paper Leak Case

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A botany lecturer from Pune's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce has been suspended following her arrest by the CBI in connection with the NEET-2026 paper leak case.

Silent March In Pune Demands Justice For Murdered Girl

Silent March In Pune Demands Justice For Murdered Girl

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A silent march was held in Pune, demanding capital punishment for the accused in the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. Members of the girl's family also joined the march, which was taken out from Balgandharv Chowk to the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Statue in the city.

Pune man planted fake bomb to extort hospital, no terror angle: Police

Pune man planted fake bomb to extort hospital, no terror angle: Police

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A man was arrested for allegedly planting an improvised explosive device (IED) in a private hospital in Pune to extort money for his medical treatment. Police confirmed there was no terrorism angle to the case.

NDA cadet dies during routine physical training

NDA cadet dies during routine physical training

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

A first-term cadet at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune, Abhinav Bajpai, died after complaining of uneasiness during a routine physical training session. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the circumstances of his death.

Pune Girl Murder: Autopsy Points To Asphyxia

Pune Girl Murder: Autopsy Points To Asphyxia

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The autopsy report of a four-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Pune, indicates asphyxia as the cause of death. The accused, who has a criminal history, allegedly gagged the victim, leading to suffocation. The incident has sparked outrage and protests, with a SIT formed to investigate the case.

SC to hear Surendra Gadling's bail plea in Elgar Parishad case next week

SC to hear Surendra Gadling's bail plea in Elgar Parishad case next week

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear the bail plea of advocate Surendra Gadling, who has been incarcerated for seven-and-a-half years in the 2018 Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, with the hearing scheduled for next week.

Omicron RF.5 variant detected in Andhra, health minister urges calm

Omicron RF.5 variant detected in Andhra, health minister urges calm

Rediff.com7 days ago

Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced the detection of the Omicron RF.5 variant in four COVID-19 samples from Kadapa district, confirmed by genome sequencing in Pune. While the variant is being monitored by WHO and health officials, there is currently no indication it is more dangerous than other Omicron strains, and public vigilance is advised over panic.

Pune Child Rape-Murder: SIT To Investigate Brutal Crime

Pune Child Rape-Murder: SIT To Investigate Brutal Crime

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in the Pune district of Maharashtra, following widespread outrage over the heinous crime.

'Ship has safely crossed Hormuz': Indian sailor's message before death in attack

'Ship has safely crossed Hormuz': Indian sailor's message before death in attack

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Herambh Karmarkar, a 30-year-old marine engineer from Pune, was killed in an attack on a Cyprus-flagged commercial vessel off Oman's coast amidst the West Asia conflict, with his family now awaiting the return of his mortal remains.