News for 'Vijay Kumar'

Bihar Dy CM alleges RJD attack on convoy; EC directs DGP to act

Bihar Dy CM alleges RJD attack on convoy; EC directs DGP to act

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Reacting to the alleged incident, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the DGP to take "immediate action".

Vijay Kumar to be India's flag-bearer at CWG

Vijay Kumar to be India's flag-bearer at CWG

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

India's Olympic silver medalist pistol shooter, Vijay Kumar will be the flag-bearer for the country during the opening ceremony of 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Indian filmmaker Vijay Kumar detained in Canada

Indian filmmaker Vijay Kumar detained in Canada

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Indian documentary filmmaker Vijay Kumar, who left the US after weeks of detention, was detained and questioned in Canada, his friend said on Thursday, but Indian authorities were not yet aware of the development.

I was mentally prepared for this moment: Vijay Kumar

I was mentally prepared for this moment: Vijay Kumar

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

India's new shooting sensation Vijay Kumar, who won a silver medal at the London Olympics on Friday, said he had prepared himself mentally for a medal and is elated to have achieved his objective.

Kohli's masterly hundred helps Delhi down Andhra

Kohli's masterly hundred helps Delhi down Andhra

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Kohli, Simarjeet sparkle as Delhi down Andhra by 4 wickets in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vijay Kumar claims Hero Honda Open West crown

Vijay Kumar claims Hero Honda Open West crown

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

The victory at the Hero Honda Open West was worth Rs 1,62,000 for the Lucknow golfer.

Padikkal's century powers Karnataka to victory!

Padikkal's century powers Karnataka to victory!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Devdutt Padikkal slammed his second consecutive ton, while Karun Nair also scored a run-a-ball century to guide defending champions Karnataka to a comfortable eight-wicket win over Kerala.

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The two weeks that EPS took fending off the Sengottaiyan rebellion has since become lost time for the AIADMK as that was also the time Vijay took to go all-out against Stalin and the DMK, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

No Kohli return at Chinnaswamy after police deny clearance

No Kohli return at Chinnaswamy after police deny clearance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said that permission has been denied to hold the Vijay Hazare Trophy match at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 24.

Rohit fails but Mumbai ease past Uttarakhand

Rohit fails but Mumbai ease past Uttarakhand

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Rohit Sharma perished for a golden duck but Mumbai had enough firepower in its arsenal to quell the Uttarakhand challenge by 51 runs in a Group C match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Vijay Kumar wins SRF Matchplay Golf

Vijay Kumar wins SRF Matchplay Golf

Rediff.com12 Apr 2003

The 34-year-old beat Rahil Gangjee in the final.

10 Overs, 123 Runs! CSK Recruit Sets New Record

10 Overs, 123 Runs! CSK Recruit Sets New Record

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Aman Khan concedes record 123 as Jharkhand dominate Puducherry.

HC warns Vijay's TVK over rallies, asks govt to frame rules

HC warns Vijay's TVK over rallies, asks govt to frame rules

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Madras high court has issued a strong warning to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, over alleged damage to public property during recent political rallies and asked the Tamil Nadu government to establish uniform, legally sound rules for holding large public meetings.

Sharpshooter Vijay Kumar scintillates to bag silver

Sharpshooter Vijay Kumar scintillates to bag silver

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Army sharpshooter Vijay Kumar came through a nerve-wracking battle with five other leading marksmen to clinch the silver medal in the men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the London Olympics on Friday.

Shooter Vijay Kumar named 'Services Best Sportsman'

Shooter Vijay Kumar named 'Services Best Sportsman'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

London Olympics silver medalist shooter Vijay Kumar was honoured with the 'Services Best Sportsman' award for 2012 at the Army Headquarters in New Delhi on Friday.

Why matches were moved out of Chinnaswamy Stadium

Why matches were moved out of Chinnaswamy Stadium

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The Karnataka State Cricket Association has failed to comply with the safety and security requirements at M Chinnaswamy stadium, said Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.

Who Will Be Bihar's Deputy Chief Ministers?

Who Will Be Bihar's Deputy Chief Ministers?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The National Democratic Alliance is busy with government formation in Bihar after its historic victory, and plans to distribute ministerial portfolios using the same formula as ticket allocation. Nitish Kumar will stay on as chief minister, while the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) are likely to get one deputy chief minister each.

Bihar votes in phase 2 amid tight security; 31.38% turnout till 11 am

Bihar votes in phase 2 amid tight security; 31.38% turnout till 11 am

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Voting is underway for the second and final phase of the Bihar assembly elections across 122 constituencies. Key candidates and political dynamics are in focus as the state decides its next government.

Vijay Kumar strikes gold at Asian shooting

Vijay Kumar strikes gold at Asian shooting

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Vijay Kumar earned India's a fifth gold medal at the Asian Shooting Championships when he finished on top in the Standard Pistol event in Doha on Friday. However, there was no Olympic Quota place for the country from the event, as it does not feature in the quadrennial extravaganza.

Rohit, Kohli in spotlight as India host fresh-faced New Zealand

Rohit, Kohli in spotlight as India host fresh-faced New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Even as the focus remains on the T20 World Cup which is less than a month away, Kohli and Rohit will hog the limelight in the three ODIs over the next seven days.

CRPF undergoes gradual change under Vijay Kumar

CRPF undergoes gradual change under Vijay Kumar

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

With the Central Reserve Police Force getting a new boss at its helm, the force is undergoing a gradual change with focus on building a better team spirit and training. K Vijay Kumar, the recently appointed CRPF Director General, has informally introduced a system of training called the 'One Minute Drills'.

Vijay Kumar-Gurpreet win gold, Tejaswini flops

Vijay Kumar-Gurpreet win gold, Tejaswini flops

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

India's shooters started off in fine fashion on Thursday, with Vijay Kumar and Gurpreet Singh winning a gold medal in the Pairs 25 metres Rapid Fire pistol event at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range. The duo created a new Games record, with a final total of 1162, as each shot 293 in the second stage. However, there was a bit of disappointment for India, as crowd favourite Tejaswini Sawant and Lajjakumar Gauswami failed to win a medal in the women's 50m Rifle-3 Position.

Olympic silver medalist Vijay Kumar gets Padma Shri

Olympic silver medalist Vijay Kumar gets Padma Shri

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

London Olympics silver medalist Vijay Kumar was conferred the Padma Shri by the President in a prestigious ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, on Saturday.

Kumble, Srinath, Joshi, Bharadwaj in KSCA Advisory panel

Kumble, Srinath, Joshi, Bharadwaj in KSCA Advisory panel

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Former India stars Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Sunil Joshi and Vijay Bharadwaj have been drafted into the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) formed by the KSCA to improve the standard of the game across the state.

Jurel sends NZ ODI message as Pant falters

Jurel sends NZ ODI message as Pant falters

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Dhruv Jurel continued his remarkable form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 with an unbeaten 160 for Uttar Pradesh against Baroda, a knock that sends a clear message to selectors ahead of India's New Zealand ODI series.

Pant fails in VHT as ODI selection heat turns up

Pant fails in VHT as ODI selection heat turns up

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Rishabh Pant's wicket was more than just another dismissal on the scorecard -- it was the moment Delhi's chase began to collapse

Rohit Sharma shows why he's still a mighty big crowd puller!

Rohit Sharma shows why he's still a mighty big crowd puller!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The day was all about a hero and his fans, and by the time they left the stadium, 18 fours and nine sixes from the former India skipper had more than satiated their appetite.

The New Found Importance Of Nitin Nabin

The New Found Importance Of Nitin Nabin

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'The move to appoint a person with a profile, markedly lower than the leader Nitin Nabin will replace, has the potential to put the brakes on the careers of several others in the party and government in the positions they currently hold,' points out Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Wanted: A Safe Seat For Superstar Vijay

Wanted: A Safe Seat For Superstar Vijay

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

This is important because he is to be seen as a sure winner before criss-crossing the state to campaign for candidates of the party or an alliance, highlights N Sathiya Moorthy.

Nat Shooting: Aishwary wins 3P gold with World record

Nat Shooting: Aishwary wins 3P gold with World record

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

World Championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar delivered a landmark performance at the 68th Shooting Nationals on Tuesday, firing a World record 470.5 to clinch gold in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions final at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Range.

Teenagar Vaibhav Set For Epic Pakistan Face-Off in Rising Stars Asia Cup!

Teenagar Vaibhav Set For Epic Pakistan Face-Off in Rising Stars Asia Cup!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket, will once again be the player to watch out for in the Rising Stars Asia Cup.

Hema Malini's Niece Madhoo At Dharmendra's Prayer Meet

Hema Malini's Niece Madhoo At Dharmendra's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A prayer meet was held for Dharmendra at the Taj Lands End hotel in Bandra, north west Mumbai.

Bihar on edge: RJD warns of 'Nepal-like situation' if.....

Bihar on edge: RJD warns of 'Nepal-like situation' if.....

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Bihar is preparing for the counting of votes in the recent assembly elections, with political leaders reviewing preparations and expressing confidence in their respective alliances' prospects. Security measures are in place to ensure a smooth and transparent counting process.

Course record 64 gives Vijay Kumar lead

Course record 64 gives Vijay Kumar lead

Rediff.com9 Jan 2004

The Lucknow golfer broke the existing course record of six-under 65, and was at 12-under 201 after three rounds in the Hero Honda West event.

Heat Takes Its Toll At Vijay's Protest

Heat Takes Its Toll At Vijay's Protest

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam supporters led by TVK President Vijay protest in Chennai against the lock-up deaths during the DMK's governance in Tamil Nadu.

VHT: Shardul wrecks Chhattisgarh in one-sided Mumbai win

VHT: Shardul wrecks Chhattisgarh in one-sided Mumbai win

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

At the Jaipuria Vidyalaya ground, Shardul won the toss and used the early morning nip to good effect to reduce Chattisgarh to 10 for 4 inside first five overs.

Historic! Bhanwala shoots down maiden Worlds medal

Historic! Bhanwala shoots down maiden Worlds medal

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

India's Anish Bhanwala endured two nerve-wracking shoot-offs in a high-quality 25m rapid-fire pistol final to clinch the biggest medal in his shooting career, a silver at the ISSF World Championships (Pistol/Rifle), in Cairo on Sunday.

'Bihar Has Never Delivered Such A One-Sided Mandate'

'Bihar Has Never Delivered Such A One-Sided Mandate'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

'This outcome is thoroughly unexpected.' 'I travelled extensively across villages, engaged in detailed discussions with residents, and consulted with party workers who had been canvassing from village to village, from one location to another, seeking grassroots feedback.' 'Not a single interlocutor suggested that there would be an NDA wave of this magnitude.'

Upper castes bag 22 JD-U tickets, Muslims get 4

Upper castes bag 22 JD-U tickets, Muslims get 4

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United made public the names of candidates for all 101 seats it will be contesting in the assembly polls, with more than half of them from the backward and extremely backward classes.

Vijay Kumar fears 'US-type ordeal' in Canada

Vijay Kumar fears 'US-type ordeal' in Canada

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

"I got the same circumstance here in Canada when I reached the airport. Those people told me that I have a criminal background, so you can't enter Canada so we are going to deport you. I suffered the same thing in America, I was told the same thing. Then I told them that I am not a criminal, I just have a misdemeanour case in US," Vijay Kumar said.