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Social media post hints at Bishnoi gang link to Baba Siddique murder

Social media post hints at Bishnoi gang link to Baba Siddique murder

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

According to a police official, they have come across a viral post on social media in the name of an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility for Baba Siddique's murder.

Manu Bhaker's next challenge: Balancing fame and focus

Manu Bhaker's next challenge: Balancing fame and focus

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

With millions of dollars set to come her way via cash rewards and endorsements, maintaining focus solely on sport can be a challenge.

Rajasthan woman kills son, his wife over extramarital affairs

Rajasthan woman kills son, his wife over extramarital affairs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

The murder of a young couple in the Karauli district of Rajasthan was allegedly planned by the husband's mother and maternal uncle as both the husband and wife had extra marital affairs, police said.

Turkish shooter's cool stance wins hearts

Turkish shooter's cool stance wins hearts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Viral Turkish shooter says calm demeanour belied the storm within

Manu Bhaker continues to dominate Olympic Selection Trials

Manu Bhaker continues to dominate Olympic Selection Trials

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Olympian Manu Bhaker displayed complete dominance in 10m air pistol Olympic Selection Trials (OST), shooting a superb score to overcome the challenge of Asian Games medallist Esha Singh in Bhopal on Friday.

Manu Bhaker: Is this just the beginning?

Manu Bhaker: Is this just the beginning?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker hopes her Paris feat is just the start for India's women athletes

Manu Bhaker fifth in 25m pistol qualification

Manu Bhaker fifth in 25m pistol qualification

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

India's shooters Manu Bhaker and Rahi Sarnobat were placed fifth and 25th respectively in the Olympics women's 25 metres pistol qualification (precision), at the Asaka Shooting Range in Tokyo, on Thursday.

Manu 'honoured' to lead Indian contingent at Games closing

Manu 'honoured' to lead Indian contingent at Games closing

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker to be India's flag bearer at closing ceremony in Paris

How biscuits were crucial in J-K op against Lashkar commander Usman

How biscuits were crucial in J-K op against Lashkar commander Usman

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The officials said Usman, who was well familiar with the Valley terrain, was a significant figure in orchestrating numerous terror attacks since his initial activity in the early 2000s.

Badal shooter visited Golden Temple day before attack

Badal shooter visited Golden Temple day before attack

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Narain Singh Chaura, a former Khalistani terrorist, attempted to kill Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Chaura, who had been visiting the temple for two days, opened fire at Badal from close range but missed as he was overpowered by plainclothes policemen. The police have seized a 9 mm pistol from Chaura and are investigating whether any organization was behind the incident or if it was carried out to "gain sympathy".

ISSF WC: Bhanwala ends India's 12-year wait for rapid-fire pistol medal

ISSF WC: Bhanwala ends India's 12-year wait for rapid-fire pistol medal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Bhanwala dedicated the medal to his personal coach Harpreet Singh.

When double Olympic medallist Manu met Rahul Gandhi

When double Olympic medallist Manu met Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker met the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi at the Parliament House in the national capital on Friday.

Outsiders barred as toll in Sambhal violence rises to 4

Outsiders barred as toll in Sambhal violence rises to 4

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The toll in the clashes between police and protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, rose to four following the death of one more injured person, officials said on Monday.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker and partner Sarabjot Singh will compete in the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal play-off match on Tuesday.

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Monday, July 29, 2024:

Baba Siddique's shooters practiced firing in Raigad: Police

Baba Siddique's shooters practiced firing in Raigad: Police

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The three gunmen involved in the killing of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai practiced firing near a waterfall in adjoining Raigad district before executing the murder, police officials said on Tuesday citing their investigation.

Two Jaish terrorists killed in encounter in J-K; op underway

Two Jaish terrorists killed in encounter in J-K; op underway

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Officials said one more terrorist is believed to be trapped in the operation area at Khandara top and efforts are on to neutralize him.

Here's how much government spent on Manu's training

Here's how much government spent on Manu's training

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Bhaker finished third to secure a bronze medal in the final of the Women's Air Pistol event on Sunday. She became the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting at the Olympics.

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.

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 4, 2024

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 4, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

India schedule for the seventh day of the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday. Bhavina Patel, is aiming to upgrade her Tokyo silver medal to gold in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 28

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 28

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024:

Paris medallist Sarabjot reveals limited training time with Manu

Paris medallist Sarabjot reveals limited training time with Manu

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

'Our conversations were usually brief and limited to 'Apna 100 per cent dena hai (we have to give our 100 per cent)'. Apart from that, we enjoyed some banter. Sometimes I would make fun of her, sometimes she would of me.'

Manu Bhaker Grooves To Kala Chashma

Manu Bhaker Grooves To Kala Chashma

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker has been showered with love and admiration from fans across the nation.

Siddique shooter promised passport for fleeing country, claim police

Siddique shooter promised passport for fleeing country, claim police

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Gurnail and another alleged shooter Dharmaraj Kashyap were arrested immediately after the attack, whereas their accomplice Shivkumar Gautam managed to flee.

'He wouldn't let the tricolour down': Kusale's parents

'He wouldn't let the tricolour down': Kusale's parents

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

As Swapnil shot to glory in the 50m rifle 3 positions event, taking India's tally to three at the Paris Games on Thursday, his family and friends exploded in joy at his home in Kolhapur district.

What's Common Between Dhoni And Kusale?

What's Common Between Dhoni And Kusale?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'My sport requires me to be as calm and patient as he is on the field.' 'I also relate to his story as I am a ticket collector like he was.'

Security forces seize rockets, mortars in Manipur; 8 UNLF-P men held

Security forces seize rockets, mortars in Manipur; 8 UNLF-P men held

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

The members were arrested on Monday for threatening people and obstructing the land demarcation process in Thoubal district.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 3

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 3

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 3, Monday, July 29, 2024:

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 7, Friday, August 2, 2024:

AFSPA reimposed in Jiribam, 5 other areas in Manipur

AFSPA reimposed in Jiribam, 5 other areas in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The Centre has reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Manipur's six police station areas, including the violence-hit Jiribam.

Paralympics Day 2: Golden girl Avani leads India's medal rush

Paralympics Day 2: Golden girl Avani leads India's medal rush

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

How India's athletes fared at the Paris Paralympic Games on Friday.

How Coast Guard, Andaman Cops Seized $4.2 Bn Drugs

How Coast Guard, Andaman Cops Seized $4.2 Bn Drugs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'This is the first case in which we saw use of Starlink by smugglers.'

Despair to glory: Sarabjot's iconic Olympic turnaround

Despair to glory: Sarabjot's iconic Olympic turnaround

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

From feeling hopeless to Olympic medal three days later, the changing fortunes of shooter Sarabjot Singh

Six Maoists killed in Telangana encounter, 2 commandos hurt

Six Maoists killed in Telangana encounter, 2 commandos hurt

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The exchange of fire took place at around 6.45 am in the forest area of Mothe village under Karakagudem police station limits.

'She didn't even smile': Bindra predicted Manu's medal

'She didn't even smile': Bindra predicted Manu's medal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Bindra praised Manu for patching up with coach Jaspal Rana and for working in tandem for her success.

Congratulate Manu Bhaker on winning Olympics Bronze

Congratulate Manu Bhaker on winning Olympics Bronze

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker etched her name in the annals of Indian sports history on Sunday by clinching the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics.

3 cops suspended after Bishnoi gang shooter speaks to reporters

3 cops suspended after Bishnoi gang shooter speaks to reporters

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Three policemen have been suspended for alleged negligence in duty, taking cognisance of videos in which a sharpshooter of Lawrence Bishnoi gang interacts with reporters while in police custody and comments on Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique's killing, officials said on Saturday.

Violence erupts during mosque survey in UP; 3 killed

Violence erupts during mosque survey in UP; 3 killed

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Three people were killed and scores of others, including around 20 security personnel and four personnel of the administration, were injured as protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh clashed with police on Sunday.

Paralympics: Shooter Swaroop fails to qualify for final

Paralympics: Shooter Swaroop fails to qualify for final

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Swaroop Unhalkar finished 14th in the men's 10m air rifle standing (SH1) qualification round to miss the final at the Paralympic Games.

Olympics: Maheshwari, Raiza fail to qualify for skeet final

Olympics: Maheshwari, Raiza fail to qualify for skeet final

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Maheshwari Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon ended in 14th and 23rd place respectively in the qualification of the women's skeet competition at the Paris Olympics.