Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has faced online criticism for carrying her medals to every event. She has defended her actions, stating that the medals belong to India and she is proud to share her journey with her country.
Three men have been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of Gardens Galleria mall in Noida. The incident, which involved two groups fighting at a pub, has raised concerns about law and order in the area. Police have recovered the weapon used in the shooting.
A shooting in downtown Minneapolis left two men dead and three others injured, including two teenage girls. The incident occurred after a fight between groups of people, and one individual has been arrested. Authorities are increasing patrols in the area to ensure public safety.
Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo has been elected as the new president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), succeeding Raninder Singh who stepped down last year due to term limits imposed by the National Sports Code. Deo, a former MP from Odisha, has been leading the NRAI as caretaker president since April 2022 and oversaw India’s successful performance at the Paris Olympics, where the country secured three bronze medals.
A tragic shooting incident at a liquor shop near Sonipat, Haryana, resulted in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to two others. The incident occurred at Baliana turn on Sonipat road, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
India has announced a 23-member squad for the season-ending ISSF World Cup Final, with Rhythm Sangwan being the only Indian shooter competing in two events. The squad includes nine members from the Paris Olympics team, which returned with three bronze medals. The tournament will be held from October 13 to 18 at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi.
A Jordanian truck driver opened fire at the Allenby Bridge border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, killing three Israeli security officials. The attack came hours after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and prompted Israel to close its land border crossings with Jordan. Jordan condemned the incident and launched an investigation.
India secured a dominant victory at the second World Deaf Shooting Championship in Hannover, Germany, topping the medal table with an impressive haul of seven gold, seven silver, and six bronze medals. Mahit Sandhu claimed gold in the women’s 50-meter rifle 3-position, while Abhinav Deshwal set a world record in the men’s 25-meter standard pistol, earning him a gold medal and special recognition from the organizers.
Three Israeli security guards were killed in a shooting attack at the Allenby Bridge Crossing, the only international gateway for Palestinians from the West Bank that does not require entering Israel. The attack comes amidst surging violence in the West Bank and follows the recent war in Gaza.
A shooting incident occurred on Interstate 75 in Kentucky, leaving multiple people injured. Authorities have identified a suspect, Joseph A. Couch, and are urging the public not to approach him. The interstate is closed, and law enforcement is actively working to address the situation.
