Randhir Singh

India reflects deeply on the passing of Raja Randhir Singh, an illustrious five-time Olympian and trailblazing sports administrator, who left us at 79. Renowned for his shooting prowess, he held significant roles in the Indian Olympic Association and the Olympic Council of Asia, influencing the evolution of sports in the country.

Randhir Singh, India’s first Asian Games shooting gold medallist and a veteran sports administrator, passed away at 79 after battling age-related illnesses. A five-time Olympian, he later served as Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association and President of the Olympic Council of Asia, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Indian and Asian sports.

Randhir Singh, a celebrated shooter and administrator, has died at 79. He was a pioneer in Indian shooting, winning gold at the 1978 Asian Games. Singh also served as Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association for over two decades. His contributions shaped sports governance and strengthened India's international presence. Tributes highlight his leadership and dedication to athletes.

A landmark decision emerged from a special court in Dumka, where former Congress MLA and minister Pradeep Yadav received a one-year jail sentence stemming from his involvement in a 2010 protest that blocked roads. In stark contrast, ex-minister Randhir Singh and others were acquitted, thanks to insufficient proof against them.

A 28-year-old woman in Bijnor allegedly died by suicide after cyber fraudsters, posing as law enforcement, harassed and blackmailed her with threats of "digital arrest." The scam was revealed when her phone rang with repeated calls during funeral preparations. Police are now investigating the cybercrime network after recovering a diary note detailing the victim's fear and distress.

Mansoor Khan's directorial debut, 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak', nearly featured a happy ending as suggested by producer Nasir Hussain. However, the cast and crew, including Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, felt a tragic climax was more fitting.

Randhir Singh is set to become the first Indian to head the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) after emerging as the sole candidate for the top post for the September 8 elections.

Proving all the fears and speculations wrong, the BJP managed to retain its hold in two of the three nagar palikas in Udaipur while independent candidates under the flagship of Janta Sena, a two-year-old party formed by BJP rebel and independent legislator Randhir Singh Bhinder, made a remarkable debut by winning 17 of the 20 seats of the Bhinder municipal body.

"We will pull it off," Randhir Singh said with a confident smile on Thursday.

Even the chill in the weather could not dampen the spirit of these four "young at hearts", 84-year-old Randhir Singh Gill, 74-year-old Gurcharan Singh, 69-year-old R N Singla and 67-year-old K D Kaushal.

Two Indians, Ajit Pal Singh (31), and Randhir Singh (20), have been charged for allegedly using a chat application, along with a third unidentified person, to blackmail, abduct and rape an Australian woman.

Senior IOA official Randhir Singh was on Thursday re-elected as Secretary General of the Olympic Council of Asia for the sixth consecutive term.

Former IOA secretary general Randhir Singh has been made the honorary member of the IOC at the just-concluded extraordinary session of the world's apex sports body in Monaco.

Randhir Singh, who is in the race for the post of IOA president, has been told by the Union sports ministry that his candidature is perfectly legitimate.

Raising the pitch ahead of the IOA elections, Randhir Singh hit back at his detractors asking the body's voters not to be carried away by "divisive tactics."

India's participation in the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games may be jeopardized if IOA continues its correspondence with NSFs, Randhir Singh said.

Randhir's letter to VK Malhotra in which he said that Malhotra did not have authority to pick Quraishi's replacement evoked a sharp response from his rivals.

A 48-year-old widow was allegedly raped by an employee of her brother-in-law in Kharar on Thursday night.The victim alleged Randhir Singh, a driver, sexually assaulted her on the orders of her brother-in-law Avatar Singh.

Three state ministers, all of whom are from Santhal Pargana, held an election rally in Godda on Thursday Social welfare and child development minister Louis Marandi, who is from Dumka, agriculture minister Randhir Singh (Sarath) and labour minister Raj Paliwar of Madhupur addressed the rally

The IOA corridors are buzzing with excitement with two heavyweights, Randhir Singh and Abhay Chautala, all set to battle for the post of IOA's president.