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Indian rifle shooter Vidarsa K Vinod in action. (Instagram/Vidarsa K Vinod)

Vidarsa K Vinod: from a college NCC trial to India's Asian Games shooting squad

September 03, 2026 8:14 pm

A rifle she couldn't afford to own became the one obstacle between her and the sport she loved

Punjab man shoots dead aunt, 12-year-old cousin, friend before killing himself

June 24, 2026 11:49 am

The killer's friend received fatal gunshot injuries while he stepped forward to stop the man from shooting.

Sameer Gulia becomes junior world champion, dedicates title to Jaspal Rana

June 20, 2026 12:13 am

Haryana shooter's mother Anita Devi, the 25m pistol national champion in 2013, had quit shooting to focus on making her son an international star

During preliminary investigation, police said they found that the victim, a Class VII student, and two of his friends had gone to a fourth friend’s house to celebrate his birthday.

13-year-old killed in ‘accidental’ firing at birthday party in Lucknow; kin allege foul play

March 04, 2026 3:34 am

Police have detained three of the victim’s friends and lodged a murder FIR.

Rohit Shetty (left), forensic team members and police officers investigating at the house where firing took place

Rohit Shetty house firing: Debt drove main shooter to accept firing job, says police

February 19, 2026 10:22 pm

The Crime Branch has arrested 12 accused in the case from Pune, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Investigation revealed the woman had travelled to the location in the car with the suspect.

How shots fired to scare woman blew deceptive cover to obtain gun license

February 16, 2026 6:41 pm

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar set World Record in revamped 50m rifle 3P event at Asian Shooting Championships. (PHOTO: NRAI)

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar sets world record in revamped 50m rifle 3P at Asian Shooting Championships

February 13, 2026 9:28 am

The 25-year-old from Bhopal shot 10.7 under pressure to overtake Niraj Rajput and set a new benchmark of 362.0

Asian Shooting Championships: In quest to reach potential, Anish Bhanwala takes the rough with the smooth

February 11, 2026 11:23 pm

“I think maturity comes with time. How we think about the sport, how we approach a competition or the value of medals,” says Anish Bhanwala.

The officer added that apart from Ranveer Singh, a few more Bollywood celebrities have been receiving threats from the Bishnoi gang, and the Crime Branch has been asked to probe the matter.

After Rohit Shetty firing, Ranveer Singh, other celebrities targeted by ‘Bishnoi gang’; Crime Branch takes up probe

February 11, 2026 1:28 pm

A Mumbai police officer said they are also checking if the Goldy Brar faction that parted ways with the Bishnoi gang is linked to any of these extortion messages to celebrities.

Indian sports shooter Manu Bhaker in action during 25m pistol shooting event at Asian Shooting Championship in New Delhi. (PHOTO: NRAI)

New gun, new confidence as Manu Bhaker wins 25m pistol silver at Asian Shooting Championships

February 09, 2026 8:03 pm

Manu Bhaker started slowly in the final, with Esha and Nguyen leading the field. However, in the ninth elimination series, Esha missed five shots, and Manu climbed to the silver medal spot.