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Sainyam shines with silver in women's 10m air pistol at ISSF World Cup

Sainyam shines with silver in women's 10m air pistol at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian shooter Sainyam clinched a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, marking India's first medal at the competition.

Pistol Found Near Rajghat Linked to Advocate Shooting

Pistol Found Near Rajghat Linked to Advocate Shooting

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A pistol, allegedly found by a delivery person in an abandoned scooter near Rajghat, has been linked to a shooting incident targeting an advocate associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

Esha Singh Strikes Gold, Manu Bhaker Bags Bronze At Shooting World Cup

Esha Singh Strikes Gold, Manu Bhaker Bags Bronze At Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian shooter Esha Singh won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, outperforming Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker, who secured the bronze.

National Shooting Camp Kicks Off For Hangzhou World Cup And Asian Games

National Shooting Camp Kicks Off For Hangzhou World Cup And Asian Games

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

A national high-performance shooting camp has commenced in New Delhi, bringing together 35 Indian athletes for intensive training. The camp is crucial preparation for the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China, and the Asian Games in Japan, featuring top talent and international coaching expertise.

India's Medal Drought Continues At Shooting World Cup

India's Medal Drought Continues At Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian shooters endured a second consecutive medal-less day at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, a crucial tune-up event before the Asian Games. While Vidarsa Vinod reached the women's 50m rifle three positions final, finishing sixth, other Indian participants struggled in various events, including men's and women's skeet, and men's 25m rapid fire pistol. The performance raises concerns ahead of the upcoming major competition.

Vanshika Chaudhary And Shiva Narwal Win Silver In Mixed Team Pistol

Vanshika Chaudhary And Shiva Narwal Win Silver In Mixed Team Pistol

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Indian shooters Vanshika Chaudhary and Shiva Narwal secured a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Germany. This achievement further boosted India's leading position in the medal standings with a total of 16 medals.

How Esha Singh's Olympic Experience Shaped Her Shooting Success

How Esha Singh's Olympic Experience Shaped Her Shooting Success

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Indian shooter Esha Singh credits her mental fortitude, developed after the Paris Olympics, for her recent success, including a world-record gold at the ISSF World Cup in Munich.

Delhi Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Friend Films Pistol Loading

Delhi Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Friend Films Pistol Loading

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A man in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while a friend was recording him loading a pistol. The incident was captured on video, showing the man receiving instructions on loading the weapon before the fatal shot.

Nation Mourns Loss Of Shooting Icon Jaspal Rana

Nation Mourns Loss Of Shooting Icon Jaspal Rana

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the 'terahvin' rituals of legendary shooter Jaspal Rana in Dehradun. Dignitaries paid their respects to the Padma Shri recipient, who passed away on June 11 due to cardiac complications. Rana, a celebrated pistol shooter and coach, was instrumental in guiding Manu Bhaker to Olympic success.

Delhi constable shoots wife in the middle of the road on her birthday

Delhi constable shoots wife in the middle of the road on her birthday

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his 30-year-old wife dead on her birthday in east Delhi's Vinod Nagar. The victim's family claims she was subjected to dowry harassment, and the accused has been absconding since the incident. Police are investigating the marital relationship and past complaints.

Indian Shooting Mourns Loss Of Jaspal Rana, Legendary Coach And Mentor

Indian Shooting Mourns Loss Of Jaspal Rana, Legendary Coach And Mentor

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Jaspal Rana, the acclaimed Indian shooter and high-performance coach, has passed away at 49. Known for mentoring Olympic medallists like Manu Bhaker and other young talents, Rana's contributions significantly shaped Indian shooting. He was a Dronacharya Award recipient.

Jaspal Rana, Renowned Indian Shooting Coach, Dies At 49

Jaspal Rana, Renowned Indian Shooting Coach, Dies At 49

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Jaspal Rana, a renowned Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist, has passed away at the age of 49. He died in a Delhi hospital after undergoing a medical procedure for an illness that occurred during a flight from the ISSF World Cup in Munich. Rana was serving as the high-performance coach for Indian pistol shooters.

Delhi Man Shot After Allegedly Trying To Snatch Police Pistol

Delhi Man Shot After Allegedly Trying To Snatch Police Pistol

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 26-year-old man was shot in the leg by police in Dwarka, Delhi, after allegedly attempting to snatch an officer's service pistol while evading arrest following a carjacking incident.

Palak-Mukesh Shatter World Record To Win Gold At Shooting World Cup

Palak-Mukesh Shatter World Record To Win Gold At Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Indian shooters Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli won a gold medal and broke the world record in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain.

Real Estate Businessman Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Wife

Real Estate Businessman Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Wife

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A real-estate businessman in Hyderabad has been apprehended for allegedly shooting his second wife to death. The incident, which occurred on June 10, followed a history of marital discord, harassment, and a previous arrest for firearm possession related to threats against his wife. Police seized the weapon and other evidence.

Saurabh Chaudhary, Sakshi Padekar Secure Shooting Championship Wins

Saurabh Chaudhary, Sakshi Padekar Secure Shooting Championship Wins

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Saurabh Chaudhary and Sakshi Sunil Padekar won titles in the men's 10m air pistol and women's 50m rifle 3 positions events respectively at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship.

Unidentified Assailants Shoot Man In Chandigarh Chemist Shop

Unidentified Assailants Shoot Man In Chandigarh Chemist Shop

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Two unidentified men allegedly shot and critically injured a man at a chemist shop in Chandigarh's Sector 11 before fleeing the scene. Police are investigating the incident, which was captured on CCTV footage in a busy market area.

Delhi Man Arrested In Shooting Case Over Old Dispute

Delhi Man Arrested In Shooting Case Over Old Dispute

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly shooting dead a 23-year-old youth in the Khajuri Khas area over an old enmity.

Delhi Teenager Arrested After Restaurant Shooting Incident

Delhi Teenager Arrested After Restaurant Shooting Incident

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 16-year-old boy was apprehended for shooting a 17-year-old student at a restaurant in Amar Colony after an argument. The victim is in critical condition, and police are investigating the incident and searching for the remaining suspects.

Olympian Anish Bhanwala Wins Gold At Shooting Championship

Olympian Anish Bhanwala Wins Gold At Shooting Championship

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Olympian Anish Bhanwala won gold in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Suraj Sharma won silver and Vijayveer Sidhu took bronze.

Delhi Cop Used Recently Issued Pistol In Killing

Delhi Cop Used Recently Issued Pistol In Killing

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A Delhi Police head constable, Neeraj Balhara, allegedly used his recently issued Glock service pistol to kill a 21-year-old delivery agent in Jaffarpur Kalan. Balhara has been apprehended, and an investigation is underway.

Delhi Teenager Dies After Amar Colony Shooting

Delhi Teenager Dies After Amar Colony Shooting

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old boy, Sai Kumar, who was shot in the head at an eatery in Delhi's Amar Colony last week, has died from his injuries. Police have apprehended a 16-year-old suspect and are investigating the involvement of others in the incident, which allegedly stemmed from a confrontation after the accused passed remarks at the victim's female friend.

Army's Ganga Singh Wins Gold At Shooting Championship

Army's Ganga Singh Wins Gold At Shooting Championship

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Army shooter Ganga Singh won gold in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Haryana's Kamaljeet Choudhary and Surbhi Rao secured the 10m air pistol mixed team title.

Delhi Police Investigate Shooting Of Teenager In Amar Colony

Delhi Police Investigate Shooting Of Teenager In Amar Colony

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has taken over the investigation into the shooting of a 17-year-old boy at an eatery in Amar Colony, southeast Delhi. The victim is in critical condition, and a 16-year-old has been apprehended.

Indian Shooters Shine: Esha Singh Claims Gold, Manu Bhaker Secures Bronze

Indian Shooters Shine: Esha Singh Claims Gold, Manu Bhaker Secures Bronze

Rediff.com22 hours ago

India's Esha Singh clinched the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, outperforming Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker, who secured the bronze. This marked a double-podium finish for India, with both shooters expressing confidence for upcoming major assignments.

Bhaker, Kusale Spearhead India's Challenge At ISSF World Cup In China

Bhaker, Kusale Spearhead India's Challenge At ISSF World Cup In China

Rediff.com7 days ago

India has dispatched a formidable contingent, including Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale, to the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China.

Sonam, Elavenil Reach 10m Air Rifle Final At World Cup But Miss Out On Medals

Sonam, Elavenil Reach 10m Air Rifle Final At World Cup But Miss Out On Medals

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian shooters Sonam Uttam Maskar and Elavenil Valarivan reached the women's 10m air rifle final at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, finishing fifth and sixth respectively.

Shekhawat Secures Gold At Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting Championship

Shekhawat Secures Gold At Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting Championship

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Rajasthan's Anjali Shekhawat won gold in the women's 10m air pistol event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Haryana's Kanak Budhwar secured silver, and Punjab's Agam Ranjit Kaur Grewal took bronze. Haryana also dominated the team event.

Second Arrest Made In Delhi E-Rickshaw Shooting Case

Second Arrest Made In Delhi E-Rickshaw Shooting Case

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a second suspect, Sameer, in connection with the shooting of an e-rickshaw parking attendant in the Shastri Park area. The incident occurred after an argument over the suspects sitting in the victim's e-rickshaw.

Four Arrested In Panjab University Shooting Ordered By Gangsters

Four Arrested In Panjab University Shooting Ordered By Gangsters

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Police in Chandigarh have arrested four people in connection with a shooting at Panjab University, which was orchestrated by gangsters based abroad. The shooters targeted a student leader, but he was unharmed.

Man Wounded In Rajasthan School Shooting After Leave Dispute

Man Wounded In Rajasthan School Shooting After Leave Dispute

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A man was injured after a teacher's husband allegedly opened fire on a government school premises in Rajasthan's Karauli district following a dispute over leave denial.

Indian Shooters Struggle in Men's 10m Air Pistol at ISSF World Cup

Indian Shooters Struggle in Men's 10m Air Pistol at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Indian shooters faced disappointment in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup, with none of the three participants qualifying for the finals after their mixed team gold win.

Youth Arrested For Shooting At BJP Member In Lucknow

Youth Arrested For Shooting At BJP Member In Lucknow

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) member in Lucknow. The victim is receiving medical treatment, and police have recovered the weapon.

NRAI honours Jaspal Rana, Raja Randhir Singh by naming India Open events after them

NRAI honours Jaspal Rana, Raja Randhir Singh by naming India Open events after them

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Tuesday announced that the India Open Competitions in July will be named in honour of legendary shooters Jaspal Rana and Raja Randhir Singh, who died recently, leaving the fraternity shocked.

Delhi Man's Suicide Caught on Camera During Pistol Loading

Delhi Man's Suicide Caught on Camera During Pistol Loading

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while his cousin filmed him loading a pistol. The video, which went viral, shows the man handling the weapon before the fatal incident.

Asian Shooting Championship: Suruchi Singh-Samrat Rana win air pistol team silver

Asian Shooting Championship: Suruchi Singh-Samrat Rana win air pistol team silver

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Suruchi Singh and Samrat Rana scored 479.6 -- a new World and Asian junior record -- but Uzbekistan clinched gold with a world-record 481.3 at in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Championship.

Shiva Narwal Shoots Gold At ISSF Junior World Cup

Shiva Narwal Shoots Gold At ISSF Junior World Cup

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Shiva Narwal secured gold in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Cup, with Chirag Sharma winning bronze.

Tragedy Strikes Rana Family Again: Jaspal Rana's Mother Dies

Tragedy Strikes Rana Family Again: Jaspal Rana's Mother Dies

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Shyama Devi, mother of late Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana, has passed away after battling multiple health issues, just weeks after her son's sudden demise.

Notorious Gang Leader Arrested After Beed Beer Shop Shooting

Notorious Gang Leader Arrested After Beed Beer Shop Shooting

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, arrested a wanted gang leader, Ashish Shayamrao Athawale, after he allegedly opened fire inside a beer shop. Athawale, who was wanted under MCOCA, was apprehended after a chase through the city.

Ace shooter and coach Jaspal Rana dies suddenly at 49

Ace shooter and coach Jaspal Rana dies suddenly at 49

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Renowned Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana has passed away at 49 after a medical procedure following illness during a flight from the ISSF World Cup.