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KIPG 2025 spotlight: Ex-Army sniper Amir Ahmad Bhat aims Paralympics medal to set new benchmark in life
New Delhi, March 26: On the rugged landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, Amir Ahmad Bhat's story is a testament to his determination. Starting off as a Junior Commissioned Officer from the Indian Army, Bhat's life took an unexpected turn during a mission on the Line of Control in 2018 when he sustained a severe injury from a mine blast that could have ended his life, said an official statement from Khelo India Para Games (KIPG).
Chennai chain snatching accused killed in police firing: Commissioner claims self-defence
Chennai, March 26: Following the death of an alleged chain snatcher in police firing, Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner, A. Arun, stated on Wednesday that the cops fired in self-defence.
KIPG 2025: Ex-Army sniper Amir Ahmad Bhat aims for a Paralympics medal to set a new benchmark in life
New Delhi, March 26: Suffering an injury in a mine blast on the Line of Control with Pakistan, army sniper Amir Ahmad Bhat would have thought his life had taken a turn into rough terrain.
BJP leader Anil Tiger shot dead in broad daylight in Ranchi
Ranchi, March 26: Jharkhand BJP leader and former Zila Parishad member Anil Tiger was shot dead in broad daylight in the Kanke area of Ranchi on Wednesday, officials said.
First batch of Indian shooters leaves for Argentina World Cup
New Delhi, March 26: The first batch of 22 Indian shooters accompanied by 13 support staff left for the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires in the early hours of the day to participate in the year's first International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) stage, competitions for which are set to begin from April 3.
Varun Dhawan gets a 'work injury', asks 'how long it takes to heal'
Mumbai, March 26: Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who is currently shooting in Rishikesh, has injured his finger and questioned “how long” does it take for it to “heal”.
KIPG 2025: Paralympian Akash wins shooting thriller; Haryana leads medal tally with TN, UP in pursuit
New Delhi, March 25: In a thrilling battle between Paralympians at the Dr. Karni Shooting Range, Uttar Pradesh's Akash won the gold medal in the mixed 50m pistol SH1 category ahead of Paris 2024 Paralympian Rudransh Khandelwal of Rajasthan at the Khelo India Para Games 2025 here on Tuesday.
KIPG 2025 spotlight: Meet the Unhalkars! Swaroop and Romy aspire for Paralympics glory
New Delhi, March 25: Love has the power to lift one's performance. With husband Hunter Woodhall cheering from the stands, Tara Davis clinched the long jump gold at the Summer Olympics in Paris. One month later, Tara's performance acted as an inspiration for Hunter as he pocketed the gold medal in the T62 400m race in the Paralympics. Similarly, the story of Swaroop and Romy Unhalkar offers a heartwarming glimpse into how love and sports can intertwine to create something truly extraordinary.
KIPG 2025: Powerlifters Seema Rani, Jhandu Kumar break national records; Mona Agarwal shoots gold
New Delhi, March 24: The fifth day of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 saw two more national records, both in powerlifting. Punjab's Seema Rani registered a record lift of 97 kg in the women's elite 61 kg category, while Jhandu Kumar of Bihar lifted 206 kg in the men's elite 72kg category.
KIPG 2025: Powerlifters Seema Rani, Jhandu Kumar break national records; Mona Agarwal shoots gold
New Delhi, March 24: The fifth day of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 saw the making of two more national records both in powerlifting. Punjab’s Seema Rani registered a record lift of 97 kg in the women’s elite 61 kg category while Jhandu Kumar of Bihar lifted 206 kg in the men’s elite 72kg category.
KIPG 2025: Paralympians Rubina Francis, Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar miss gold medals
New Delhi, March 23: Paralympians Rubina Francis and Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar were denied gold medals on Sunday, Day 3 of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 shooting competition at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range.
KIPG 2025 Spotlight: From Novice to Gold in 30 months - Why Mona Agarwal is a super mom!
New Delhi, March 23: The story of Paris Paralympian Mona Agarwal is a remarkable one of determination that transcends sport. Having only taken up shooting in December 2021, the 37-year-old made an audacious declaration to her coach from day one: "I want to participate in the 2024 Paralympics."
Himachal Pradesh: Dhaba owner shot at while stopping robbery attempt in Mandi
Mandi, March 22: A roadside eatery owner was shot at while trying to stop a robbery attempt in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, police said.
Varun, Pooja commence 'Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hain' schedule in Rishikesh
Mumbai, March 22: Actors Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde had started shooting for their upcoming film “Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hain” in Rishikesh.
Kerala tiger shooting: Did the Rapid Response Team follow the necessary rules?
Thiruvananthapuram, March 18: The shooting dead of a tiger in Kerala's Idukki on Monday has raised questions after Kottayam Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) N. Rajesh cited self-defence as the reason, with experts maintaining that the extreme step can be taken if the animal in question has been declared as vermin.
National camp ahead of Argentina and Peru World Cup stages, begin at Delhi's Karni Singh range
New Delhi, March 16: The crucial national camp of the Indian Shooting squad, for final preparations ahead of the International Shooting season, began at New Delhi's Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range (DKSSR) earlier on Saturday. Almost all the 35-members of the squad, barring a few exceptions, reported on Friday (reporting day) itself and began hard-training under the respective coaches from Saturday morning. The first batch of Shooters leave for the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, venue of the year's first International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun (Apr 1-11) stage, on March 26th, 2025. The South American leg continues thereafter in Lima, Peru, where the second ISSF combined World Cup stage will be hosted from Apr 13-22, 2025, according to a release from NRAI.
National camp for Argentina, Peru World Cup stages starts at Karni Singh range
New Delhi, March 15: The final preparation camp for India's shooting squad ahead of the international shooting season, which includes the ISSF World Cup stages in Argentina and Peru, started at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range (DKSSR) near here on Saturday. Almost all the 35 members of the national squad, barring a few exceptions, reported on Friday (reporting day) itself and began hard training under the respective coaches from Saturday morning.
Himachal Pradesh CM enquires after well-being of former Congress MLA Bumber Thakur
Shimla, March 15: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday visited Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital (IGMC), Shimla to enquire about the well-being of former legislator Bamber Thakur, who sustained gunshot injuries on Friday at Bilaspur.
Olympian Raiza Dhillon named in India's squad for year's first Junior World Cup
New Delhi, March 13: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced a 36-member Indian junior squad for the upcoming first International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, scheduled in Suhl, Germany, from May 19-27, 2025. The squad will participate in 15 events, including three mixed-team events.
Shanaya Kapoor, Abhay Verma start shooting for Shujaat Saudagar's new film
Mumbai, March 12: Actress Shanaya Kapoor and actor Abhay Verma of ‘Munjya’ fame, have started shooting for their upcoming movie in Goa. The yet-to-be-titled movie is helmed by Shujaat Saudagar, who is known for ‘Rock On 2’.
Manu Bhaker emphasizes the importance of fitness for a healthy life
Chandigarh, March 12: Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has always been a strong advocate for fitness and a healthy lifestyle. According to her, maintaining both mental and physical well-being is essential.
My son was not a terrorist--he was an Indian citizen: Father of Anil Thomas Gabriel speaks out
Thiruvananthapuram, March 11: - The father of Anil Thomas Gabriel, who was shot dead in Jordan on February 10, has demanded justice, insisting his son was not a terrorist but an Indian citizen.
Saif Ali Khan starts shooting for his new film at same spot where he shot for debut movie in Jaipur
Mumbai, March 11: Actor Saif Ali Khan, who suffered a knife injury back in January this year, has fully recovered, and is all set to offer his acting services to his new project as he reached the location for the filming in Jaipur on Tuesday.
US: Secret Service agents shoot armed man near White House
Washington, DC, March 9: Secret Service agents shot a man during an armed confrontation, who brandished a firearm near the White House early Sunday morning, Fox News reported citing the agency statement.
Shooting League of India allotted ISSF window by international federation
New Delhi, Mar 7: The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), the global body governing the Olympic sport of Shooting, has allotted a window in its international calendar for the inaugural Shooting League of India (SLI), which will now be held from November 24-December 7, 2025.
Indian shooters are brilliant, we must keep focus: Manu Bhaker on life after double Olympic bronze
Kolkata, March 7: Manu Bhaker has been open about how life has changed since her remarkable double-bronze achievement at the Paris Olympics. She longed for a third medal, she understands the value of staying realistic.
Urvashi Rautela louds PM Modi's call to promote Uttarakhand as a destination for film shoots
Mumbai, March 6: Actress Urvashi Rautela reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement regarding promoting Uttarakhand as a destination for film shooting.
He wanted to finish his studies: Father of Praveen Kumar Gampa, who was shot in the US
Wisconsin, March 6: Indian student Praveen Kumar Gampa was found dead in the US. He was pursuing higher studies in the United States when he was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in a suspected robbery at the local store where he worked part-time. His family resides near Keshampet village, Shadnagar Rangareddy district, Telangana.
Here's why shooting in Punjab is a different experience for Neha Sharma
Mumbai, March 6: Bollywood actress Neha Sharma took to social media to share her love for Punjab, describing her shooting experience in the state as something truly unique.
Firing between two groups in northeast Delhi, five injured
New Delhi, March 4: At least five people sustained injuries in a firing incident between two groups in northeast Delhi's Jyoti Nagar area on Monday night, according to police officials on Tuesday.
Australian state ends aerial shooting of wild horses
Sydney, March 3: Australia's New South Wales (NSW) has shifted the method of managing the number of wild horses at Kosciuszko National Park following the culling of thousands of brumbies through aerial shooting.
Christy Carlson Romano says her life has changed profoundly after she was hit directly in her right eye
Washington, March 2: Actress Christy Carlson Romano expressed gratitude for life and found humour in its circumstances after she was "shot in the eye" last month.
Bullets fired in Ambala court premises
Ambala, March 1: Bullets were fired on the premises of the Ambala court on Saturday, as per police officials.
Shooter Deepak Kumar and TV personality Rannvijay Singha inaugurate world-class shooting facility in Delhi
New Delhi, March 1: Elevating the spirit of sports in the national capital, Indian sport shooter Deepak Kumar and TV personality Rannvijay Singha inaugurated a state-of-the-art shooting range at GD Goenka School, Vasant Kunj, on Saturday.
Indian shooting team for Cyprus Shotgun World Cup announced
New Delhi, Feb 24: Tokyo Olympian Kynan Chenai and seasoned Mairaj Ahmad Khan will be the top attractions in the 12-strong Indian squad for the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun scheduled between May 3 to 12, 2025 in Nicosia, Cyprus, has been announced.
NRAI announces 35-member Indian Shooting team for year's first two ISSF World Cups
New Delhi, Feb 22: Olympic Games double-bronze medallist Manu Bhaker is the only one selected for two individual events by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) for the year's first two World Cups which will kick-start the international shooting sports season for 2025.
Nothing serious...: Manu Bhaker speaks on elbow issues
New Delhi, February 18: Two-time Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker opened up on her return to sport and dealing with injuries, saying that her elbow issues are nothing serious and work is going on it with the help of her physiologists, strength and conditioning coaches, coach Jaspal Rana etc.
Former shooters appointed national team coaches after NRAI Governing Body meet
New Delhi, February 15: Among several key decisions taken at the Governing Body meeting of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), held at Constitution Club in the national capital on Saturday, several former Shooters were appointed as coaches of the national team.
Several former shooters appointed national team coaches as per NRAI decisions
New Delhi, Feb 15: Jaspal Rana and Deepali Deshpande have made a return to the setup as several former shooters were on Saturday confirmed as coaches of the national team as per decisions taken by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).
Shooting: Delhi's Meenu Pathak surprises, Varun Tomar wins as National Selection Trials end
New Delhi, Feb 14: Delhi's Meenu Pathak, delivered the biggest surprise on the concluding day of the National Selection Trials 1&2 (Group A) for Rifle/Pistol, upstaging fancied names to clinch the women's 10m air pistol T2 match with an effort of 243.1 in the final on Friday.