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Tension in Aligarh over 'I love Muhammad' graffiti in temples

Tension in Aligarh over 'I love Muhammad' graffiti in temples

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Senior police officials rushed to the spot with forensic experts and CCTV footage from the surrounding areas was examined to identify the culprits, police said.

Why did Britain's top shooters miss the World Cup?

Why did Britain's top shooters miss the World Cup?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The ISSF World Cup final in New Delhi has been robbed of some sheen as three of Britain's top shotgun shooters, including Paris Olympics trap gold-medallist Nathan Hales

Miscommunication led to arrest of Karni Sena chief's shooters

Miscommunication led to arrest of Karni Sena chief's shooters

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

When they did not get any reply from their handlers, they made their own plan and hired a taxi for Didwana and further took a bus, a train and another taxi to move to Hisar, then Manali and finally reach Chandigarh, the official added.

Harvinder lauds society's inclusivity for para athletes

Harvinder lauds society's inclusivity for para athletes

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'India is now adopting and recognising para sports and our performances.'

NIA charges gangster Goldy Brar among 12 for Karni Sena chief murder

NIA charges gangster Goldy Brar among 12 for Karni Sena chief murder

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

According to the statement, NIA investigations have revealed the involvement of the notorious terrorist-gangster syndicate behind the killing of Gogamedi, who was shot dead in the living room of his house in Shyam Nagar colony in Jaipur in December 2023.

Two shooters among 3 held in Chandigarh for Karni Sena chief's murder

Two shooters among 3 held in Chandigarh for Karni Sena chief's murder

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Delhi police sources on Sunday said a team of the crime branch in a joint operation with the Rajasthan police nabbed the duo from Chandigarh's Sector 22.

Lawrence Bishnoi: From college brawl to terror nexus

Lawrence Bishnoi: From college brawl to terror nexus

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

A profile of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, detailing his criminal history, terror links, and Canada's recent designation of his gang as a terrorist entity.

Jitu Rai's 'basic tips' turn teen shooter into World champ

Jitu Rai's 'basic tips' turn teen shooter into World champ

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Suruchi Singh, an 18-year-old shooting sensation, has been making waves in the world of shooting. After winning a flurry of medals at India's top domestic competitions, Suruchi's next step was international success.

Khelo India Para Games: Seema, Jhandu set new records

Khelo India Para Games: Seema, Jhandu set new records

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Punjab's Seema Rani broke a national record in powerlifting, lifting 97kg in the women's elite 61kg category at the Khelo India Para Games in New Delhi.

ISSF WC: Can Manu Bhaker make history in Buenos Aires?

ISSF WC: Can Manu Bhaker make history in Buenos Aires?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The first batch of 22 Indian shooters, accompanied by 13 support staff, has departed for Buenos Aires to compete in the first ISSF World Cup of the year.

World Cup-bound Indian shooters join national camp

World Cup-bound Indian shooters join national camp

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Indian shooters selected for the two stages of the World Cup in Argentina and Peru have begun their final phase of preparations for the season ahead.

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.' 'I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.'

Gangster behind Karni Sena chief murder demanded Rs 1 cr from bizman: Police

Gangster behind Karni Sena chief murder demanded Rs 1 cr from bizman: Police

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

A resident of Bilaspur Khurd village, Kumar said he demanded security from the police but was provided with only one constable.

Karni Sena chief shot dead at home by attackers disguised as guests

Karni Sena chief shot dead at home by attackers disguised as guests

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Right-wing group Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena's president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was shot dead in the living room of his house in Jaipur on Tuesday by three armed men, one of whom was also killed in retaliatory firing, police said.

Farmers' agitation: Shooters sweat over Olympic selection trials in Patiala

Farmers' agitation: Shooters sweat over Olympic selection trials in Patiala

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

More than 150 shotgun shooters are sweating over their participation in crucial national Olympic trials later this month in Patiala in the wake of the farmers' agitation.

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Gogamedi, the chief of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, was shot dead in Jaipur on Tuesday by unidentified bike-borne criminals.

From Paris to Peru: Manu Bhaker's next big challenge

From Paris to Peru: Manu Bhaker's next big challenge

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker will lead a 35-member Indian team in the season-opening ISSF World Cups in April in South America.

Khelo India Para Games 2025: Kaur breaks powerlifting national record

Khelo India Para Games 2025: Kaur breaks powerlifting national record

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Punjab powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur set a new national record in the 45kg category at the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025, lifting 101kg to win the gold medal.

SP MP refuses to aplogise for Rana Sanga remark, 'unknown mob' booked

SP MP refuses to aplogise for Rana Sanga remark, 'unknown mob' booked

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman on Thursday said he will not apologise for his remarks on Rana Sanga because one cannot deny history.

Sangwan beats Manu Bhaker in women's 25m pistol

Sangwan beats Manu Bhaker in women's 25m pistol

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Rhythm Sangwan emerged victorious in the women's 25m pistol event at the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials in New Delhi, defeating double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker in a shoot-off.

National Shooting Trials: Manu Bhaker back with a bang!

National Shooting Trials: Manu Bhaker back with a bang!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker made a strong return to competitive shooting to finish third in the women's 25m pistol at the national selection trials.

ISSF World Cup: 200 shooters, 37 nations and India's quest for glory

ISSF World Cup: 200 shooters, 37 nations and India's quest for glory

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya called the shooting World Cup final, which commenced in New Delhi on Monday, a celebration of excellence and added that the country felt honoured to welcome the best in the business.

Two AMU students among 3 booked over 'beef biryani notice

Two AMU students among 3 booked over 'beef biryani notice

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Police in Aligarh have registered an FIR against three people, including two students and a chief provost of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), after a notice to serve 'beef biryani' for lunch triggered a row. The FIR was lodged against Mohammad Faiazullah and Mujassim Ahmad, both students, and F R Gauhar, provost for the Sir Shah Sulaiman Hall where the notice was put up. The notice, purportedly issued by two 'authorised' individuals of the Sulaiman Hall, said, "Sunday's lunch menu has been changed, and beef biryani will be served instead of chicken biryani as per demand." Following an uproar over the notice, the AMU administration clarified that it contained a "typing error" and assured that those responsible had been issued a show-cause notice.

Why Manu Bhaker pulled out of World Cup Final in Delhi

Why Manu Bhaker pulled out of World Cup Final in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker opted for a three-month rest following her exploits at the Paris Games.

10 RSS men hurt in attack on 'Sharad Purnima' event in Jaipur

10 RSS men hurt in attack on 'Sharad Purnima' event in Jaipur

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The police said the incident happened on Thursday when a jagran programme was underway at the temple in Jaipur's Karni Vihar, and local residents objected to the noise and crowd in their neighbourhood at late hours.

Why Tejashwi Threatened To Boycott Bihar Polls

Why Tejashwi Threatened To Boycott Bihar Polls

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'Talking about boycotting polls is simply a move to galvanise party leaders, workers, and supporters for the big political fight.'

No one can stop Holi celebrations inside AMU: Aligarh BJP MP

No one can stop Holi celebrations inside AMU: Aligarh BJP MP

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Aligarh BJP MP Satish Gautam has sparked a controversy over the celebration of Holi at Aligarh Muslim University, declaring that "no one can stop anyone from celebrating Holi inside the AMU campus". The controversy erupted after members of right wing Hindu groups accused the AMU administration of denying permission to the Hindu students to organise a 'Holi Milan' function on campus. Gautam has extended his support to Hindu students, saying, "If any Hindu student faces any problem in celebrating Holi inside the campus, then I am there to help him."

India left embarrassed at Para Shooting World Cup

India left embarrassed at Para Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Flash targets for Para Shooting World Cup trap finals create controversy.

Manavjit was not seeking unfair advantage, NRAI tells Jury of Appeal

Manavjit was not seeking unfair advantage, NRAI tells Jury of Appeal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

NRAI has contested the disqualification of trap marksman Manavjit Singh Sandhu, who was barred from competition at the Asia Olympic Qualifiers because of "faulty" gun stock.

Manu Bhaker and Shiva Narwal win mixed team pistol title

Manu Bhaker and Shiva Narwal win mixed team pistol title

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

They beat the experienced pair of Amanpreet Singh and Shweta Singh of ONGC

Rightwing threat forces interfaith couple to cancel wedding reception

Rightwing threat forces interfaith couple to cancel wedding reception

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

A United States-based interfaith couple of Indian origin was forced to cancel their wedding reception in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh following 'threats of protests' by rightwing organisations, officials said on Monday.

NRAI-SAI differing views over optional camp for shooters

NRAI-SAI differing views over optional camp for shooters

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

While NRAI has said it has been postponed, SAI says it has been 'principally approved'.

National-level shooter loses left thumb after pistol's gas cylinder explosion

National-level shooter loses left thumb after pistol's gas cylinder explosion

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

In a bizarre incident, a national-level shooter recently lost his left thumb when the 10m air pistol cylinder he was filling exploded, at the Karni Singh Range.

Abandoned Shiva temple reopens in Aligarh's Muslim-dominated area

Abandoned Shiva temple reopens in Aligarh's Muslim-dominated area

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Right-wing organizations, including Bajrang Dal and All India Karni Sena, held a 'shuddhikaran' (purification) ceremony and chanted Hanuman chalisa at a long-abandoned Shiva temple in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. The temple, located in a Muslim-majority locality, was "reopened" by members of these groups. The ceremony took place on Wednesday night amid tight security measures. Local residents, including a former Aligarh Mayor, have voiced concerns over the state of the temple and called for its restoration.

Treat athletes as human beings, not medal-winning robots: Bindra

Treat athletes as human beings, not medal-winning robots: Bindra

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Olympic gold-medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra on Thursday requested all those who are part of the sports ecosystem to treat athletes like human beings and not medal-winning robots.

ISSF Qualifiers: Maheshwari stays in hunt for Olympic spot

ISSF Qualifiers: Maheshwari stays in hunt for Olympic spot

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Sift races ahead on road to Paris

Shooter Sheoran claims podium finish in ISSF World Cup

Shooter Sheoran claims podium finish in ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

In a year marred by disappointments, shooter Akhil Sheoran redeemed himself by winning the men's 50m rifle 3-positions bronze medal even as the other Indian participants failed to make a mark in the ISSF World Cup Final in New Delhi on Wednesday.

World Cup Shooting: Indians fail to make final of 10m air rifle

World Cup Shooting: Indians fail to make final of 10m air rifle

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Indian shooters failed to make the final of the men's 10m air rifle event of the ISSF World Cup, in New Delhi, on Monday.

Shooter Avani wins historic 2nd Paralympic gold medal

Shooter Avani wins historic 2nd Paralympic gold medal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Winner of the gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago, Avani Lekhara shot a remarkable 249.7, breaking her own Paralympic record of 249.6 set in Tokyo.

What Are Usha And Anurag Discussing?

What Are Usha And Anurag Discussing?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Is it about how to end the wrestlers' stand-off?