Day in Pics: 31st October

Oct 31, 2014, 18:41 PM IST
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BJP supporters during their protest against State Government over political clash in Makra village, at Howrah Bridge in Kolkata.

BJP supporters during their protest against State Government over political clash in Makra village, at Howrah Bridge in Kolkata.

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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviews the passing out parade of the 66 RR batch of IPS probationers at SVP National Police Academy, Sivarampally, Hyderabad.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviews the passing out parade of the 66 RR batch of IPS probationers at SVP National Police Academy, Sivarampally, Hyderabad.

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Shikhar Dhawan and Ravindra Jadeja during their practice session at Barabati stadium in Cuttack.

Shikhar Dhawan and Ravindra Jadeja during their practice session at Barabati stadium in Cuttack.

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Bangladeshi firefighters work to douse a fire at a building in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi firefighters work to douse a fire at a building in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Young boys dressed for Halloween prepare to trick-or-treat in a housing compound in South Jakarta district in Jakarta.

Young boys dressed for Halloween prepare to trick-or-treat in a housing compound in South Jakarta district in Jakarta.

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Sikhs hold placards as they shout slogans during a protest to demand justice for victims of the 1984 massacre of Sikhs following the assassination of Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, in New Delhi.

Sikhs hold placards as they shout slogans during a protest to demand justice for victims of the 1984 massacre of Sikhs following the assassination of Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, in New Delhi.

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New Delhi: Girls perform during the 50th Anniversary of 1965 War Celebration, in New Delhi.

New Delhi: Girls perform during the 50th Anniversary of 1965 War Celebration, in New Delhi.

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A man, decorating his camel during the inauguration programme of Pushkar Camel fair.

A man, decorating his camel during the inauguration programme of Pushkar Camel fair.

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Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paying tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 30th Death Anniversary at Shakti Sthal.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paying tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 30th Death Anniversary at Shakti Sthal.

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A Hindu devotee crawls under a cow as part of rituals during Gopashtami, dedicated to the worship of cows, in Hyderabad.

A Hindu devotee crawls under a cow as part of rituals during Gopashtami, dedicated to the worship of cows, in Hyderabad.

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Home Minister Rajnath Singh offers a garland to a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the birth anniversary of the freedom fighter and first Home Minister of Independent India in Hyderabad.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh offers a garland to a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the birth anniversary of the freedom fighter and first Home Minister of Independent India in Hyderabad.

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A car burns after being set alight by protesters outside the parliament building in Burkina Faso as people protest against their longtime President Blaise Compaore who seeks another term, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

A car burns after being set alight by protesters outside the parliament building in Burkina Faso as people protest against their longtime President Blaise Compaore who seeks another term, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

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Libyan military soldiers fire their weapons during clashes with Islamic extremist militias.

Libyan military soldiers fire their weapons during clashes with Islamic extremist militias.

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PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI FLAGS OFF A RUN FOR UNITY TO MARK THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIAN FREEDOM FIGHTER AND FIRST HOME MINISTER OF INDEPENDENT INDIA SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL IN NEW DELHI.

PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI FLAGS OFF A RUN FOR UNITY TO MARK THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIAN FREEDOM FIGHTER AND FIRST HOME MINISTER OF INDEPENDENT INDIA SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL IN NEW DELHI.

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Girls lighting candles and earthen lamps at Latasil play ground in Guwahati on Thursday to commemorate October 30, 2008 serial bomb blasts.

Girls lighting candles and earthen lamps at Latasil play ground in Guwahati on Thursday to commemorate October 30, 2008 serial bomb blasts.

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This photo provided by Pete Stachowicz of Paradise Helicopters, a house burns to the ground as lava flows around it near the town of Pahoa on the Big Island of Hawaii.

This photo provided by Pete Stachowicz of Paradise Helicopters, a house burns to the ground as lava flows around it near the town of Pahoa on the Big Island of Hawaii.

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A vigil is held for the Strack family at Pioneer Park in Provo, Utah after the family of five who were mysteriously found dead in their Springville home last Saturday.

A vigil is held for the Strack family at Pioneer Park in Provo, Utah after the family of five who were mysteriously found dead in their Springville home last Saturday.

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President Barack Obama walks across the tarmac with Maine Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Mike Michaud, D-Maine after he arrived on Air Force One at the Portland International Jetport, in Portland,

President Barack Obama walks across the tarmac with Maine Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Mike Michaud, D-Maine after he arrived on Air Force One at the Portland International Jetport, in Portland,

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First lady Michelle Obama campaigns for Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Raimondo.

First lady Michelle Obama campaigns for Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Raimondo.

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This photo provided by the Dallas Zoo shows mother Chrystal licking her newborn calf just moments after his birth encouraging him to stand and nurse, in Dallas.

This photo provided by the Dallas Zoo shows mother Chrystal licking her newborn calf just moments after his birth encouraging him to stand and nurse, in Dallas.

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Cars are set on fire as Palestinians clash with Israeli border police after Moatez Higazi was shot in east Jerusalem.

Cars are set on fire as Palestinians clash with Israeli border police after Moatez Higazi was shot in east Jerusalem.

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Andy Murray of Britain, celebrates his victory after defeating Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria after their third round match at the ATP World Tour Masters tennis tournament at Bercy stadium in Paris.

Andy Murray of Britain, celebrates his victory after defeating Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria after their third round match at the ATP World Tour Masters tennis tournament at Bercy stadium in Paris.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves following an official visit to International Security Printers to view their work on specialist postage stamps, in Wolverhampton, England.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves following an official visit to International Security Printers to view their work on specialist postage stamps, in Wolverhampton, England.

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Former President Bill Clinton, right, and Kentucky Democratic senatorial candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes wave to the gathered supporters following a rally at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Ky.

Former President Bill Clinton, right, and Kentucky Democratic senatorial candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes wave to the gathered supporters following a rally at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Ky.