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An accused in Salman home firing dies by suicide, magisterial probe launched

An accused in Salman home firing dies by suicide, magisterial probe launched

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The probe initiated by the judicial magistrate is being carried out under section 176 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and all related documents have been submitted, a police official said.

CAS decision on Phogat's appeal on August 13

CAS decision on Phogat's appeal on August 13

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The hearing on the matter concluded in Paris on Friday after it accepted Vinesh's appeal against her ouster for being 100gm overweight on the morning of her final against eventual gold-winner Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of USA.

Olympics: Nerves not expectations get the better of Manu in final

Olympics: Nerves not expectations get the better of Manu in final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'Honestly, I've been off the social media and I have not been checking my phone, so I don't know what's going on. But I just know that I was trying my best and I was trying to deliver a good performance.'

PM Modi lauds grapple Aman's perseverance

PM Modi lauds grapple Aman's perseverance

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Wrestling has not missed a medal at the Olympics since 2008 and Sehrawat's effort ensured the streak remained unbroken.

The catalysts of Manu Bhaker's successful Olympics...

The catalysts of Manu Bhaker's successful Olympics...

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Coach Jaspal Rana and confidence made all the difference to Manu Bhaker's Paris Olympics campaign

India shining: Boxer Boora, skeet shooters in line for medals

India shining: Boxer Boora, skeet shooters in line for medals

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Naveen Boora in medal rounds of Strandja Memorial tourney

US Secret Service chief quits after assassination bid on Trump

US Secret Service chief quits after assassination bid on Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

This comes amid ongoing probes by lawmakers and an internal government watchdog into how the agency handled Trump's safety and how a gunman nearly killed the Republican presidential candidate for Pennsylvania during a rally this month.

Narendra Dabholkar murder: 2 accused convicted, 3 acquitted

Narendra Dabholkar murder: 2 accused convicted, 3 acquitted

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Dabholkar (67), an anti-superstition crusader, was shot dead while on a morning walk on Omkareshwar Bridge here on August 20, 2013.

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

Mirabai Chanu to train in Paris ahead of Olympics

Mirabai Chanu to train in Paris ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Former world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's proposal to train in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games was on Monday cleared by the government.

Asian qualifiers: Sangwan wins Paris Olympic spot with bronze

Asian qualifiers: Sangwan wins Paris Olympic spot with bronze

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The 20-year-old Rhythm, who hails from Haryana and was a part of the team that won the 25m sports pistol gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year along with Esha and Manu Bhaker, shot 28 in the final to settle for bronze.

Five shooters to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Five shooters to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Here are five shooters to watch when the Games formally kick off on July 23

Trump was hit by...: FBI after its chief raises doubts

Trump was hit by...: FBI after its chief raises doubts

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Reacting to the FBI's statement, Trump told his supporters that he has accepted an apology from the FBI.

Pakistan shooters granted visas for New Delhi World Cup

Pakistan shooters granted visas for New Delhi World Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

NRAI said Indian government had given clearance for the applications, but that was before last Thursday's dastardly attack

Asian Games: Shooter Rahi claims historic gold!

Asian Games: Shooter Rahi claims historic gold!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Rahi Sarnobat, on Wednesday, became the first Indian woman shooter to win an Asian Games gold medal as she triumphed after prevailing in a double shoot-off in the 25m pistol event in Palembang.

SEE: Tearful Vinesh Phogat returns to a hero's welcome!

SEE: Tearful Vinesh Phogat returns to a hero's welcome!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat received a grand welcome on her return to the country with hundreds of supporters gathering outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'Mood is upbeat as first teams arrive in the Olympic Village,' says India's Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang

Chhota Rajan gets 2nd life term for hotelier's murder

Chhota Rajan gets 2nd life term for hotelier's murder

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Shetty was shot dead by two alleged members of Rajan's gang on the hotel's first floor on May 4, 2001.

Firing outside Salman's home: Cops claim 'international link'

Firing outside Salman's home: Cops claim 'international link'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Mumbai police on Thursday told a court in Mumbai that there is a possibility of an 'international connection' in the recent firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence.

Wolf attacks: 'The animals have turned aggressive because...'

Wolf attacks: 'The animals have turned aggressive because...'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

An invasion of wolves is keeping the forest authorities on their toes in Bahraich, where the animal is suspected to have killed at least six people and wounded several, all within a very short span.

Siddique murder: Total collapse of law and order in Maha, alleges Oppn

Siddique murder: Total collapse of law and order in Maha, alleges Oppn

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The Congress on Sunday demanded a thorough probe into Siddique's murder and said Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis, who holds home portfolio, should take moral responsibility for law and order "failure" and resign.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

New era for yoga: Historic Asian Games debut looms

New era for yoga: Historic Asian Games debut looms

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

If approved, yoga could debut as a demonstration sport in the 2026 Games in Nagoya, Japan, marking a significant milestone in its journey from a spiritual practice to a recognised competitive discipline.

Railways withdraws 'RPF train shooter not mental' statement within hours

Railways withdraws 'RPF train shooter not mental' statement within hours

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The railways on Tuesday said the RPF constable accused in the Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting incident kept the treatment he would have been undergoing for any mental condition a "secret" and no such ailment was detected in the last periodic medical examination for the force's personnel.

'Vinesh, you didn't lose... you've been defeated!'

'Vinesh, you didn't lose... you've been defeated!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling, prompting an outpouring of support from the sporting community.

Indian shooters raise hopes of bumper Olympics with stunning 2019 show

Indian shooters raise hopes of bumper Olympics with stunning 2019 show

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Hitting the target with monotonous regularity, Indian shooters' dominance in a phenomenal 2019, at times, made world events look like domestic tourneys. Indian shooting's best show at the Olympics remains the two medals won at London in 2012, but if the shooters' exploits in recent months are anything to go by, the country can easily emulate or better that in Tokyo.

Manpreet eyes unprecedented 5th Olympic appearance

Manpreet eyes unprecedented 5th Olympic appearance

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Manpreet Singh foresees an unprecedented fifth Olympic appearance for himself in the 2028 Los Angeles Games before he calls time on his career.

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

India's tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

Paris 2024: 'Expect more than 10 shooting medals for India'

Paris 2024: 'Expect more than 10 shooting medals for India'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Bindra admitted that hopes will be high on the Indian shooting contingent in Paris after having notched up seven medals - India's best-ever tally - at the Tokyo Olympics.

PM Modi congratulates Indian shooters

PM Modi congratulates Indian shooters

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, congratulated Indian shooters Saurabh Chaudhary, Abhishek Verma and Sanjeev Rajput for winning medals in the Asian Games in Jakarta.

Yogesh bags double as India's gold rush continues

Yogesh bags double as India's gold rush continues

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Indian shooters' gold rush continued in the Asia Olympic Qualifiers with Yogesh Singh winning the top prize in individual as well as team event of the men's 25m centre fire pistol competition in Jakarta on Monday.

NRI shot at in front of wife and son in Amritsar

NRI shot at in front of wife and son in Amritsar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

A bullet each hit Singh in the head and near the chest. Singh was rushed to a private hospital, police said. He is currently out of danger.

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The All India Tennis Association claimed that Sumit Nagal demanded an annual fee of $50,000 to play Davis Cup ties for India.

Shooters Mairaj, Gurpreet fail to advance

Shooters Mairaj, Gurpreet fail to advance

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India shooter Gurpreet Singh failed to make the final of men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol after finishing seventh in the qualification round at the Rio Games.

Olympic-bound shooters move training base to Croatia

Olympic-bound shooters move training base to Croatia

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The NRAI said that it made arrangements for a chartered flight for the entire squad to fly to Zagreb

Pakistan shooters not taking part in New Delhi World Cup

Pakistan shooters not taking part in New Delhi World Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Pakistan will not participate in the shooting World Cup in New Delhi after a top official of the national federation confirmed that its marksmen had not been issued visas

ISSF Worlds: Bronze for junior shooters, seniors misfire

ISSF Worlds: Bronze for junior shooters, seniors misfire

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

India now have three gold, three silver and three bronze medals after four days of competition.

Neeraj Chopra reveals heartwarming Olympic story

Neeraj Chopra reveals heartwarming Olympic story

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra hoped to compete with other prominent international names in India

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Soon after the gunshots were heard at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump was golfing, the FBI said that it is "investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump".

Why this champion shooter zeroed in on politics

Why this champion shooter zeroed in on politics

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The range will make way for rallies in Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning shooter Shreyasi Singh's life as she gears up for the electoral battle in Bihar, aiming to restore an average Bihari's faith in the state so that there is an end to the "exodus".