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Double glory for shooter Suruchi at ISSF WC

Double glory for shooter Suruchi at ISSF WC

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Suruchi shot splendidly throughout and the couple of times she missed the 10-ring, her Tokyo Olympian partner made up with high 10s, including a 10.9 for his first hit of the match.

Skeet shooters Maheshwari-Naruka lose bronze by a whisker

Skeet shooters Maheshwari-Naruka lose bronze by a whisker

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

They lost 43-44 to China's Jianlin Lyu and Yiting Jiang to finish in 4th spot.

Suresh Kalmadi: From IAF Pilot To Powerbroker Of Indian Sport

Suresh Kalmadi: From IAF Pilot To Powerbroker Of Indian Sport

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Suresh Kalmadi brought several top-class events to India including the 2003 Afro Asian Games, the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games, the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Olympics: Indian shooters fail to fire, Saurabh finishes seventh

Olympics: Indian shooters fail to fire, Saurabh finishes seventh

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Chaudhary did not get off to the best of starts and, with a score of 47.7, was placed eighth in the standings after the first five shots.

CWG 2030 twist? Sift Kaur hints at shooting comeback

CWG 2030 twist? Sift Kaur hints at shooting comeback

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Olympian Sift Kaur Samra is confident that shooting will be included as a discipline when India hosts the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and will significantly add to the country's overall medal tally.

Arshdeep Kaur Outshines Manu Bhaker to Win National Selection Trials

Arshdeep Kaur Outshines Manu Bhaker to Win National Selection Trials

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Arshdeep Kaur emerged victorious in the 25m pistol women's event at the National Selection Trials, surpassing Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker.

Gambhir, SKY, Kohli extend Republic Day wishes

Gambhir, SKY, Kohli extend Republic Day wishes

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Top personalities from the India's sporting fraternity took to social media to commemorate the country's 77th Republic Day, extending their Republic Day wishes on Monday.

Bondi Beach Killers Travelled On Indian Passports

Bondi Beach Killers Travelled On Indian Passports

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported on Tuesday morning that 'Philippine immigration authorities said the father and son accused of killing 15 people in Sydney visited the country last month and travelled on Indian passports.'

Slain Aus shooter Sajid Akram visited Hyderabad six times: Police

Slain Aus shooter Sajid Akram visited Hyderabad six times: Police

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Telangana Police investigate the connection between Sajid Akram, the suspect in the recent Australia mass shooting, and his multiple visits to Hyderabad after migrating abroad.

India's shooters struggle on Day 1 of ISSF World Cup

India's shooters struggle on Day 1 of ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

India's 10m air pistol and rifle mixed teams failing to reach the finals of the ISSF World Cup.

Shooter Maskar falls just short of gold in World Cup

Shooter Maskar falls just short of gold in World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Sonam Uttam Maskar clinched the silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle event at the ISSF World Cup Final 2024 in Delhi on Tuesday.

Sexual assault case: Court rejects bail plea of shooting coach Bhardwaj

Sexual assault case: Court rejects bail plea of shooting coach Bhardwaj

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Faridabad court rejects shooting coach Bhardwaj's anticipatory bail plea in sexual assault case

Disha Patani home firing: Two shooters killed in encounter, 4 cops hurt

Disha Patani home firing: Two shooters killed in encounter, 4 cops hurt

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Two active members of the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar gang, allegedly involved in firing outside Bollywood actress Disha Patani's residence in Bareilly, were shot dead in an encounter near Tronica City in Ghaziabad. The encounter was carried out in a joint operation by Delhi Police Special Cell and Special Task Forces of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

'Zero tolerance': NRAI after coach booked under POCSO

'Zero tolerance': NRAI after coach booked under POCSO

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Indian shooting federation chief Kalikesh Singh Deo says the body has a zero tolerance policy towards sexual misconduct and will extend full cooperation to the law enforcement agencies investigating the alleged sexual assault of a minor shooter by national coach Ankush Bhardwaj.

Indian shooters in Rio: Will Jitu open medal campaign?

Indian shooters in Rio: Will Jitu open medal campaign?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

A star-studded Indian shooting contingent will begin their Rio Olympics campaign on Saturday with in-form Jitu Rai hoping to launch the country's medal haul in an event which will also see his more illustrious senior colleague Abhinav Bindra aiming to end his glorious career on a high.

Indian shooters on target in Melbourne

Indian shooters on target in Melbourne

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

Jaspal Rana bettered the world record score to win the centrefire pistol gold on the opening day of the Australia Cup.

Indian shooters' golden run continues

Indian shooters' golden run continues

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

India's shooters continued their good showing to strike three more gold medals at the Dr Karni Singh shooting range in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, on Wednesday.

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Lots to look forward to in Indian sports as packed 2026 calender awaits

Indian shooters continue to excel

Indian shooters continue to excel

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

India won three gold and one bronze medal from the Commonwealth Youth Games on Wednesday. After Deepika Patel, in the 10m Air Pistol (women), and Lakshya Bansal, in the 25m Pistol (men), bagged gold medals, Asher Noria added the third gold from the men's double trap event, while Rushad Damania won the bronze in the men's 50m Rifle 3 Position.

Shotgun World Cup: Mixed luck for skeet shooters

Shotgun World Cup: Mixed luck for skeet shooters

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Olympian Mairaj Khan missed two targets to also be in contention in 32nd spot, while the third Indian in men's skeet, Rituraj Bundela (23, 21), was further down with six misses so far.

Two Indian shooters banned for 'mental harassment'

Two Indian shooters banned for 'mental harassment'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

The two shooters, whose names were not made public, were slapped the bans for "mental harassment involving incidences of abusive and indecent language". They have been banned from all international and national tournaments till their suspension period ends.

Indian shooters strike 3 silver

Indian shooters strike 3 silver

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

Manavjit Singh Sandhu stole the thunder at the Lusaill shooting ranges, clinching two silver medals for India in the men's trap event in extremely windy conditions.

Indian shooters disappoint

Indian shooters disappoint

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Manavjit Singh finished 17th in the trap event while Aarti Rao was 24th in skeet at the World Shotgun Championship.

Manavjit fails as Indian shooters disappoint on Day 2 at Worlds

Manavjit fails as Indian shooters disappoint on Day 2 at Worlds

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

India's shooters failed to impress on the third day of competitions in the 51st Shooting World Championship as trap ace Manavjit Singh Sandhu missed out on a final berth by a whisker while Rahi Sarnabot and Anisa Sayyed disappointed in women's 25 metres pistol, in Granada.

Boost For IAF: Free Hand On Weapons For 114 Rafales

Boost For IAF: Free Hand On Weapons For 114 Rafales

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'The additional Rafales will be from a vastly improved version compared to the 36 acquired for the IAF under the 2016 deal.'

Indian shooters still hopeful of sport's inclusion in 2022 CWG

Indian shooters still hopeful of sport's inclusion in 2022 CWG

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Shooting has been excluded from the 2022 Birmingham Games roster due to logistical issues.

Anish Bhanwala wins Asian 25m Rapid Fire Pistol silver

Anish Bhanwala wins Asian 25m Rapid Fire Pistol silver

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala won the silver medal in the men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the ongoing Asian Shooting Championships in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday.

18-YO shooter stuns China with gold, Manu misses

18-YO shooter stuns China with gold, Manu misses

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Indian teen shooter Suruchi Inder Singh won the women's 10m air pistol gold medal at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Many fans hadn't even bothered to change their Team India jerseys with which they watched the match. A few wanted to carry on the stadium atmosphere into the train singing songs like Chak De India and Vande Mataram. They played them so loudly and ensured no one got a wink of sleep. Of course, the main topic of discussion was Sanju Samson.

Manu Bhaker only bright spot on dismal day for India's shooters

Manu Bhaker only bright spot on dismal day for India's shooters

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Indian shooters eliminated in qualification of 10m air rifle mixed event

Oppo A6 5G Debuts With A Massive 7,000mAh Battery

Oppo A6 5G Debuts With A Massive 7,000mAh Battery

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Oppo has introduced the A6 5G to the Indian market, positioning it as a feature-packed mid-segment handset with a huge 7,000 mAh power unit and starting price of 17,999.

Indian shooters way off the mark

Indian shooters way off the mark

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Samaresh Jung placed 15th in the men's 10-metre Air Pistol event, while Vivek Singh and Jaspal Rana were 34th and 58th respectively.

How C-60 Broke The Back of Naxalism In Gadchiroli

How C-60 Broke The Back of Naxalism In Gadchiroli

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Once the might of the Indian establishment turned completely against the Maoists, there was no way they could survive -- either in Gadchiroli or anywhere else, points out M R Narayan Swamy.

No cricketers! Meet 2025 Khel Ratna, Arjuna nominees

No cricketers! Meet 2025 Khel Ratna, Arjuna nominees

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Hockey star Hardik Singh lone recommendation for Khel Ratna; Divya, TJ & Mehuli for Arjuna

Indian shooters finish second in Junior World Cup

Indian shooters finish second in Junior World Cup

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Lakshaya and Kismat Chopra along with Manavaditya Singh Rathore on Thursday bagged the team bronze in the Men's Trap event as India ended their campaign at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup with a total of 24 medals to grab the second place in the overall standings. India finished with a total of nine gold, five silver and 10 bronze medals as the year's second and final Junior World Cup concluded in Gabala, Azerbaijan.

Indian shooters go on medal rampage on day 6 of Worlds

Indian shooters go on medal rampage on day 6 of Worlds

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The four medals swelled India's tally to 20 medals including nine gold, three silver and eight bronze medals, in second place behind China, who have 18 gold for a grand total of 37 medals.

Bishnoi Gang kills Indian-origin businessman in Canada

Bishnoi Gang kills Indian-origin businessman in Canada

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

A 68-year-old Indian-origin businessman named Darshan Singh Sahsi was killed in Canada's Abbotsford on Monday morning, reported the Vancouver Sun.

Neeru strikes trap gold; India sweep women's junior event

Neeru strikes trap gold; India sweep women's junior event

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

National Games champion Neeru Dhanda experienced one of her finest days in the sport en route to winning the women's trap gold medal at the Asian Shooting Championship.

Elavenil Valarivan wins women's 10m air rifle gold at Asian Championship

Elavenil Valarivan wins women's 10m air rifle gold at Asian Championship

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Olympian Elavenil Valarivan held her nerve to fend off a strong challenge from Japan's Misaki Nobata and clinch the women's 10m air rifle gold at the Asian Shooting Championship.

Indian shooters harassed in Dorset ISSF World Cup

Indian shooters harassed in Dorset ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2010

In a shocking incident, the Indian shooting contingent was harassed by the organisers of the ISSF World Cup in Dorset, UK, which forced the team manager M Padmanabhan to shot off a letter to the High Commission in London.