The police, however, said that if their involvement is established in the course of investigations, legal action will be taken against them.
The US also blasted China and Russia for not joining hands with the international community in their efforts to combat the North Korean threat.
This was Apurvi's second ISSF World Cup gold of the year followed by a world record score in New Delhi in February.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Frankfurt en route to New Delhi after concluding his visit to the US where he met President Barack Obama and agreed to make joint efforts to dismantle terrorist safe havens besides stepping up cooperation in defence, energy, economy and space.
US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley said these are by far the strongest measures ever imposed on North Korea.
North Korea warns the US that it will soon 'suffer the greatest pain it ever experienced in its history'. Rajaram Panda looks at the latest twist in the North Korean crisis.
Fortune's third annual 'World's 50 Greatest Leaders' list features men and women from across the globe from the fields of business, government, philanthropy and the arts who are "transforming the world and inspiring others to do the same."
As we prepare to cruise into the New Year, Rediff.com gives you a glance back, through photos, into all the sporting moments that made the last 12 months memorable.
After the curtain have come down here are some of the stunning moments from the Rio Olympics that made everyone stand and cheer.
Politicians, bureaucrats hold different opinions about the delaying of the 2+2 summit.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
Trump suggested a stronger military response is imminent.
The US Marshals Service has confirmed that Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade was subjected to "strip search" after her arrest in New York last week, and subjected to the same search procedures as other arrestees.
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The names of two Indian-Americans -- Seema Verma and Bobby Jindal -- have emerged as possible candidates.
"Neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton represent the values and ideals of America." "After long quarrels, it is finally getting close to being over." George Joseph hears from voters.
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, US Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker from New Jersey and US Congressmen Steny Hoyer (Maryland), Ami Bera and Ed Royce (California) Elliott Engel, Joe Crowley, Nita Lowey, Carolyn Maloney, Jerald Nadler (New York), Frank Pallone (New Jersey), Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) Sheila Jackson Lee (Texas) Joe Wilson (South Carolina) and Jim McDermott (Washington) are among those confirmed their attendance.
Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old chief of staff to the vice-president Mike Pence, is Kelly's likely successor.
The 15-member body strongly condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launches.
Lifestyle brand Victoria's Secret's annual list of What Is Sexy features actors, singers and an athlete.
If elected, Singh would be the third Indian-American ever elected as a Governor of a State.
Haley also said there was a plan for her to travel to India by the end of this year.
Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley are not on the list of speakers at the Republican National Convention.
These images will make you weep with pride.
As many as 200 demonstrators rallied in downtown San Francisco on Wednesday near where Super Bowl festivities are being hosted, protesting what they say are the city's plans to clear away homeless people to make way for tourists and events.
Trump insisted that the world body can be better at development, management, peace and security.
The announcement came barely a day after the UNHRC condemned the Trump administration for its policy of separating children from the families at the US-Mexico border.
This is South Carolina's first trade and investment mission to India.
She added that Washington wants to facilitate both the Palestinian Authority and Israel coming together, 'being accountable' and moving forward for peace.
Trump says maybe his warning to NKorea 'wasn't tough enough'
India's vote comes a day after Trump warned countries against opposing the US position.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told the Rajya Sabha that this is an issue of concern not just for the government and the Opposition, but the entire House and the nation shares this concern
School was open despite DM's order to the contrary. Orders have been issued to cancel its recognition.
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The jury deliberated for less than an hour before ruling in Bouchard's favour in the lawsuit against the USTA.
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More than two dozen Indian-Americans are in electoral fray for the crucial US elections, but all eyes would be on three young leaders -- South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Congressmen Ami Bera and Ro Khanna, who have made a mark in the country's politics.
"The US will not be told by any country where we can put our embassy... Today, for the simple act of deciding where to put our embassy, the United States was forced to defend its sovereignty. The record will reflect that we did so proudly," said the US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley.
A look at Telugu films releasing on New Year's Eve!
