Junior shooters suspended on sexual harassment charges

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 16:41

Two shooters have been suspended by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on charges of sexual harassment during the recently-concluded International Junior Shooting Championship in Suhl, Germany.

NRAI alleges shooting body of violating court orders

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 17:01

The National Rifle Association of India on Wednesday said a "de-recognised" shooting body in Jharkhand is seeking to earn affiliation from the NRAI.

Rajyavardhan Rathore in midst of controversy ahead of HC ruling

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 20:56

Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday found himself at the centre of controversy with his name being dragged into a "failed" dope test.

Abhinav Bindra`s name recommended for Bharat Ratna

Last Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013, 18:18

The only Indian to win an individual gold medal in Olympics, shooter Abhinav Bindra, has been recommended for the Bharat Ratna -- the country`s highest civilian honour -- by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

Indian shooting coach denied US visa to accompany team

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 16:00

India`s pistol shooters competing in the ISSF World Cup in Fort Benning, USA will be without the services of coach Sayed Wajid Ali as he has been denied visa to travel for the May 4-13 tournament.

NRAI files appeal in Delhi High Court

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 17:47

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) today filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court exactly nine days after the court declared the shooting body`s April 6 elections as null and void.

Russian military may soon adopt new Kalashnikov assault rifle

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 16:17

The fate of a new Kalashnikov AK-12 assault rifle developed for the Russian army will be decided during acceptance trials due to begin in June 2013, Russia`s largest firearms manufacturer, Izhmash, said.

Shooter Prakash wins bronze in World Cup

Last Updated: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 20:00

India`s Prakash Nanjappa won the bronze medal in the Men`s 10 metre Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup on Saturday.

Indian shooters fail to impress in Changwon World Cup

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 19:08

The Indian shooting team`s campaign in the ISSF Changwon World Cup started on a sour note with all the shooters, including Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, failing to make a mark on the first day of the event in Changwon, Korea on Thursday.

New video shows Syrian rebels using US SEALs` sniper rifle

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 15:39

New YouTube video from the Syrian battlefield has shown rebels firing what appears to be the same high-powered sniper rifle that is used by US Navy SEALs.

Rathore to run Rajasthan`s interim shooting body

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 17:39

Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has been entrusted with the responsibility of running the Rajasthan Rifle Association (RRA), with the state government dissolving the previous body on the charges of manipulations in forming the association.

Shooting championship inaugurated

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 17:36

The first Zaua Sailo Northeast Shooting Championship was inaugurated by Mizoram Sports Minister Zodintluanga at the Kulikawn Shooting Gallery here on Tuesday.