Former minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot and killed in Mumbai on Saturday. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, and the Shiv Sena (UBT) has criticized the state government’s handling of security in the city. Siddique’s death has sparked concerns about safety and law and order in Mumbai.
A 2-year-old sea lion was fatally shot on a beach in Orange County, and a $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible. The shooting violated the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which protects these animals. The incident highlights the dangers of human interaction with sea lions and the importance of respecting their natural behaviors.
The ISSF World Cup Finals are set to take place in Delhi from October 15-17, featuring top shooters from around the world vying for victory across 12 Olympic events. India, the host nation, will field the largest contingent of shooters, with 23 athletes competing against a total of 132 shooters from 37 countries.
Indian shooter Arjun Babuta narrowly missed out on a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, finishing fourth by just 0.9 points. The experience was emotionally devastating, leaving him numb and questioning his fate. Babuta, who overcame a debilitating back injury and personal struggles to reach the Olympics, believes he could have won gold had he planned better. He is now focusing on improving his equipment and ammunition selection for upcoming competitions.
Indian shooters continued their impressive run at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru, with a clean sweep in the women’s 25m standard pistol event and a gold medal in the men’s event. Divanshi, Parisha Gupta, and Manvi Jain secured the top three positions for India, while Suraj Sharma won gold in the men’s category. This brings India’s total medal count to an impressive number.
A gold-medal winning kickboxer, Deepak, has been arrested by Delhi Police in connection with a shooting incident at a luxury car showroom in Naraina last month. Another suspect, Armaan, was shot by police in an encounter. The shooting was allegedly orchestrated by a US-based gangster, Himanshu Bhau.
A Unani doctor was fatally shot at a private hospital in Jaitpur, Delhi, by an individual who had sought medical attention earlier. Police are investigating the incident as a targeted killing, with the accused believed to be minors. The incident follows a recent shooting death in Dwarka, further highlighting concerns about rising crime in the national capital.
Parth Rakesh Mane leads India’s charge at the ISSF Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru, securing double gold in the 10m air rifle. Mane, a 16-year-old prodigy, edged out reigning junior Asian champion Huang Liwanlin of China in a thrilling final. India also claimed gold in the team event, demonstrating their dominance in the discipline.
Indian rifle and pistol shooters continued their strong performance at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru, adding two bronze medals to their tally. The mixed team events saw both rifle and pistol pairs secure podium finishes, bringing India’s total medal count to five.
A car showroom in Delhi’s Naraina area was the scene of a shooting incident on Friday, with multiple rounds fired. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and police are investigating the incident.
