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Tejaswi Yadav trains gun on BJP on pistol license issue

Tejaswi Yadav trains gun on BJP on pistol license issue

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The Delhi police is under the Centre hence they need to explain about the issuance of license in violation of rules, the Rashtriya Janata Dal leader said.

Asian Games: Gold for shooter Jitu Rai in 50m Pistol

Asian Games: Gold for shooter Jitu Rai in 50m Pistol

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Ace Indian shooter Jitu Rai clinched a historic gold in the 50m Pistol event on the opening day of the 17th Asian Games at the Ongnyeon International Shooting Range, in Incheon on Saturday.

6 rioters killed, 64 injured in Haldwani violence, internet suspended

6 rioters killed, 64 injured in Haldwani violence, internet suspended

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Six rioters were killed in the violence that broke out over the demolition of an illegally built madrasa, officials said Friday as curfew remained enforced in Uttarakhand's Haldwani town.

12th Paris Olympics quota for India as Bhanwala wins bronze

12th Paris Olympics quota for India as Bhanwala wins bronze

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The 21-year-old from Karnal, who had 28 hits in the final, lost a shoot out to Japan's Dai Yoshioka, who won the silver medal.

Pakistan's Deadly Drone Delivered Package

Pakistan's Deadly Drone Delivered Package

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

3 pistols, 4 grenades, 6 magazines and 48 rounds were recovered from the drone-delivered package.

Samresh-Vivek win 10m air pistol

Samresh-Vivek win 10m air pistol

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

The Indian duo won the gold medal in the pairs shooting event on day 3.

Jitu Rai wins 10m Air Pistol gold, Mitharval bronze

Jitu Rai wins 10m Air Pistol gold, Mitharval bronze

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Mitharwal, Jitu Rai qualify for 10m Air Pistol final

KCA chief's son held for carrying pistol

KCA chief's son held for carrying pistol

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

Taslimuddin Siddiqui was arrested for carrying a pistol inside the Green Park stadium.

Uddhav Sena leader shot dead during Facebook live; attacker kills self

Uddhav Sena leader shot dead during Facebook live; attacker kills self

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Abhishek Ghosalkar was shot dead during a Facebook live by local social activist Mauris Noronha in Mumbai on Thursday, police said.

5 Jaish terrorists held for circus worker's murder in J-K, AK-47 recovered

5 Jaish terrorists held for circus worker's murder in J-K, AK-47 recovered

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Kumar (27), a resident of Udhampur district, was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne militants from a close range when he had gone to the market to buy milk on the night of May 29.

Hizbul terrorist Matto an expert in RPG, AK-47; cops suspect bigger plot

Hizbul terrorist Matto an expert in RPG, AK-47; cops suspect bigger plot

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

But the officials are still interrogating him about his last destination before reaching Delhi.

Jitu Rai exits after failing to make 50m Pistol final

Jitu Rai exits after failing to make 50m Pistol final

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Ace marksman Jitu Rai flattered to deceive before crashing out of the Rio Olympics, failing to make it to the final of men's 50-metre pistol, his pet event, on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Asian Games gold medallist finished 12th in the six-series qualifying round after being placed fourth at the end of the fifth and penultimate series at the Olympic Shooting Centre.

ISSF World Cup: India bag silver, bronze in mixed team events

ISSF World Cup: India bag silver, bronze in mixed team events

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

In the ongoing ISSF Pistol/Rifle World Cup in Bhopal, India bagged a silver and bronze in the mixed team events on Thursday.

Irked over MLA not taking calls, man 'fires' toy pistol

Irked over MLA not taking calls, man 'fires' toy pistol

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Irked at an MLA for not taking his phone calls, a drunken man on Tuesday "fired" with a toy pistol outside the Delhi legislator's office in New Delhi triggering panic in the area.

India add to medal haul at World University Games

India add to medal haul at World University Games

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Apart from archery, the Indians also bagged two medals in shooting.

Asian C'ships: India's pistol shooters disappoint

Asian C'ships: India's pistol shooters disappoint

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

India's 10m air pistol shooters put up a disastrous show at the Asian Shooting Championships in Doha to leave the team management fuming on Sunday.

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: 4 convicts get bail

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: 4 convicts get bail

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The Delhi high court on Monday granted bail to four convicts serving life imprisonment in the murder case of TV journalist Soumya Vishwanathan.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday, September 30.

ISSF Junior Worlds: Abhinav-Gautami take gold in 10m air rifle

ISSF Junior Worlds: Abhinav-Gautami take gold in 10m air rifle

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

This was India's third gold of the competition -- India are now in second position in the medals tally, with a silver and two bronze medals.

World Cup: Sangwan opens India's account in Baku

World Cup: Sangwan opens India's account in Baku

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Rhythm Sangwan staged a fantastic comeback at the back-end of the women's 10m air pistol final to clinch a bronze medal at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Baku.

Ex-serviceman opens fire inside train after argument with coach attendant

Ex-serviceman opens fire inside train after argument with coach attendant

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

A 41-year-old man allegedly opened fire inside the Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express over an argument with a coach attendant for a seat, a railway official said on Friday.

Sandhu, Chenai disappoint; Sidhu exits 10m Air Pistol in qualification

Sandhu, Chenai disappoint; Sidhu exits 10m Air Pistol in qualification

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Indian shooters Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Kynan Chenai were placed at the 17th and 19th spots after the first day of the Men's Trap qualification event at Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Vijay Kumar fails to qualify in 10m Air Pistol

Vijay Kumar fails to qualify in 10m Air Pistol

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Shooter Vijay Kumar had a stuttering start to his Olympic campaign, failing to qualify for the men's 10m Air Pistol final after finishing a lowly 31st, on Saturday. Vijay tallied 570 after a sequence of 94, 95, 94, 97, 97, 93 at the Royal Artillery Barracks, where 44 shooters competed for the top eight places.

Jr World Cup: Shooters Gautami, Abhinav win 10m gold

Jr World Cup: Shooters Gautami, Abhinav win 10m gold

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Gautami Bhanot and Abhinav Shaw combined well to claim the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the ISSF Junior World Cup.

IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

No question of going back on IOA CEO's appointment, says PT Usha

Bihar poll: Man with toy pistol shot dead

Bihar poll: Man with toy pistol shot dead

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

The BSF shot him dead when he pointed the toy pistol at them in Raghopur. Former Chief Minister Rabri Devi is in the fray.

Shooting World Cup: Bronze for Jitu Rai in Air Pistol event

Shooting World Cup: Bronze for Jitu Rai in Air Pistol event

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

This is Rai's second medal having claimed the top prize in 10m air pistol mixed event with Heena Sidhu on Monday.

Sports Shorts: In-form Jitu Rai becomes world's No. 1 pistol shooter

Sports Shorts: In-form Jitu Rai becomes world's No. 1 pistol shooter

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

After winning three medals in the ISSF World Cups in Munich and Slovenia recently, in-form Indian shooter Jitu Rai was eleveated to the world's number one ranking in the air pistol event. The 27-year-old armyman from Lucknow is the seventh Indian shooter to achieved the No 1 ranking.

Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Sheoran shoots gold, Tomar silver in 1-2 for India

Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Sheoran shoots gold, Tomar silver in 1-2 for India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The duo of Sheoran and Tomar combined with Swapnil Kusale to also win the team gold medal in the same event ahead of Chinese and South Korean teams.

ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup Finals: Chandela wins silver

ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup Finals: Chandela wins silver

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Young Indian shooter Apurvi Chandela impressed again as she clinched the silver medal in women's 10m air rifle event of the ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup Finals in Munich.

Manipur violence: SC seeks report from state, CBI, NIA

Manipur violence: SC seeks report from state, CBI, NIA

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Manipur government, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file reports elaborating on the status of probe and the charge sheets filed in cases of ethnic-violence to help it take a decision on whether the trials can commence in Assam or be undertaken in Manipur.

Here's what cost Jitu a medal in 10m air pistol...

Here's what cost Jitu a medal in 10m air pistol...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

India's biggest medal hope Jitu Rai got a wake-up call when he finished eighth in the finals as the much-fancied shooters drew a blank in the pistol events at the Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, on Sunday.

Saurabh-Manu win gold in 10m air pistol mixed event

Saurabh-Manu win gold in 10m air pistol mixed event

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The Indian pair shot a total of 483.5 to finish on top of the podium at the ISSF World Cup.

Police yet to trace owner of pistol used by Varsha Bhosle

Police yet to trace owner of pistol used by Varsha Bhosle

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Suspense continues over the ownership of the pistol used by singer Asha Bhosle's daughter Varsha to end her life even as police recorded the statements of some members of the family and staff on Tuesday.

Pistol, threat letter against Kanhaiya found on bus

Pistol, threat letter against Kanhaiya found on bus

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

A country-made pistol and a threat letter against Kanhaiya Kumar were recovered from a bus operating between an ISBT and JNU campus.

South Korea's Jin wins 10m pistol gold

South Korea's Jin wins 10m pistol gold

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Shooter Jin Jong-oh survived a mid-final wobble to claim victory in the men's 10 metre air pistol on Saturday to give South Korea their first gold medal of the London Olympics. Jin finished with a score of 688.2 after his 10 shots in the eight-man final with Italy's Luca Tesconi winning silver with 685.8 and Serbia's Andrija Zlatic taking bronze on 685.2.

Nuh violence accused arrested after gunfight

Nuh violence accused arrested after gunfight

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The accused opened fire at the police and in retaliatory firing, he received a bullet injury in his leg, the police said.

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.

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The incident took place in San Mateo on Monday, the police were quoted as saying by the the report.

Infiltration bid foiled in Kupwara, 2 terrorists killed

Infiltration bid foiled in Kupwara, 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Two terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday, police said.