Day in Pics: 19th October

Day in Pics: 19th October

Oct 19, 2014, 19:59 PM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wearing a floral garland presented to him by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) party president Amit Shah, arrives for a meeting at the BJP office in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wearing a floral garland presented to him by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) party president Amit Shah, arrives for a meeting at the BJP office in New Delhi.

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David Ferrer of Spain returns the ball to Andy Murray of Britain during their final match at the Erste Bank Open tennis tournament in Vienna, Austria.

David Ferrer of Spain returns the ball to Andy Murray of Britain during their final match at the Erste Bank Open tennis tournament in Vienna, Austria.

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Two among the participants prepare to embrace each other as they celebrate after crossing the finishing line during the Bengaluru Marathon in Bangalore.

Two among the participants prepare to embrace each other as they celebrate after crossing the finishing line during the Bengaluru Marathon in Bangalore.

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Andy Murray of Britain returns the ball to David Ferrer of Spain during their final match at the Erste Bank Open tennis tournament in Vienna, Austria.

Andy Murray of Britain returns the ball to David Ferrer of Spain during their final match at the Erste Bank Open tennis tournament in Vienna, Austria.

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Fire fighters try to douse fire, which broke out at a plastic factory at Dankuni in Hooghly.

Fire fighters try to douse fire, which broke out at a plastic factory at Dankuni in Hooghly.

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Muslim brides at a mass marriage ceremony in Moradabad.

Muslim brides at a mass marriage ceremony in Moradabad.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanging greetings with Commanders and their families at a dinner hosted by the President Pranab Mukherjee for Commanders-in-Chief, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanging greetings with Commanders and their families at a dinner hosted by the President Pranab Mukherjee for Commanders-in-Chief, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrives at Birsa Munda International Airport at Hinoo, in Ranchi.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrives at Birsa Munda International Airport at Hinoo, in Ranchi.

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A man holds up a paper lantern before letting it float away at the RiSE Festival near Jean, Nev. Thousands of people attended the festival and released paper lanterns into the sky.

A man holds up a paper lantern before letting it float away at the RiSE Festival near Jean, Nev. Thousands of people attended the festival and released paper lanterns into the sky.

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Michelle Wie of the United States reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the KEB Hana Bank Championship golf tournament at Sky72 Golf Club in Incheon, South Korea.

Michelle Wie of the United States reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the KEB Hana Bank Championship golf tournament at Sky72 Golf Club in Incheon, South Korea.

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, left, greets Pope Francis prior to the start of the beatification ceremony of Pope Paul VI and a mass for the closing of a two-week synod on family issues, in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, left, greets Pope Francis prior to the start of the beatification ceremony of Pope Paul VI and a mass for the closing of a two-week synod on family issues, in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican.

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Girls from Punjabi University celebrates victory during the inaugural day of Punjabi University Zonal Youth Festival at Kauli in Patiala.

Girls from Punjabi University celebrates victory during the inaugural day of Punjabi University Zonal Youth Festival at Kauli in Patiala.

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Congress Vice-president Rahul Gandhi with the family members of deceased former MLA Ram Sewak at his ancestral home at Musafirkhana in Amethi.

Congress Vice-president Rahul Gandhi with the family members of deceased former MLA Ram Sewak at his ancestral home at Musafirkhana in Amethi.

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Real Madrids Cristiano Ronaldo, right, from Portugal duels for the ball with Levantes JuanFran Garcia during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia, Spain.

Real Madrids Cristiano Ronaldo, right, from Portugal duels for the ball with Levantes JuanFran Garcia during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia, Spain.

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An Army Special Train in flames after its coaches caught fire at Chowki Railway Station.

An Army Special Train in flames after its coaches caught fire at Chowki Railway Station.

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AIADMK supporters celebrate after J Jayalalithas release from jail on bail granted by Supreme Court.

AIADMK supporters celebrate after J Jayalalithas release from jail on bail granted by Supreme Court.

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Aleksandr Nedovyesov of Kazakhstan with Adrian Menendez-Maceiras of Spain showing their trophies after winning the final match against Indias Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan at Indore Open ATP challenger tennis tournament, in Indore.

Aleksandr Nedovyesov of Kazakhstan with Adrian Menendez-Maceiras of Spain showing their trophies after winning the final match against Indias Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan at Indore Open ATP challenger tennis tournament, in Indore.

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A supporter of former chief minister of Tamil Nadu state Jayaram Jayalalitha carries a burning pumpkin, a ritual to drive away evil, as he waits with others to greet their leader outside her residence after she was released from a Bangalore prison in Chennai, India.

A supporter of former chief minister of Tamil Nadu state Jayaram Jayalalitha carries a burning pumpkin, a ritual to drive away evil, as he waits with others to greet their leader outside her residence after she was released from a Bangalore prison in Chennai, India.