Day in Pics: 17th January

Jan 17, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
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All women contingent of Indian Army during the rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.

All women contingent of Indian Army during the rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.

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Pope Francis, waves as he visits the Cathedral of Palo in Tacloban, Philippines.

Pope Francis, waves as he visits the Cathedral of Palo in Tacloban, Philippines.

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A major fire broke out at a 42-storeyed building which is under construction at Malad (East), in Mumbai.

A major fire broke out at a 42-storeyed building which is under construction at Malad (East), in Mumbai.

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Delhi Police before the rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.

Delhi Police before the rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.

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Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida shakes hand with Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj before the start of a meeting in New Delhi.

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida shakes hand with Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj before the start of a meeting in New Delhi.

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President Pranab Mukherjee administering polio drops to a child to launch the Pulse Polio programme at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

President Pranab Mukherjee administering polio drops to a child to launch the Pulse Polio programme at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the Economic Times Global Business Summit in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the Economic Times Global Business Summit in New Delhi.

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Akhara Sadhus take part in a procession during the month long Magh Mela festival at Sangam, in Allahabad.

Akhara Sadhus take part in a procession during the month long Magh Mela festival at Sangam, in Allahabad.

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A man rides a horse through a bonfire as part of a ritual in honor of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of domestic animals, in San Bartolome de Pinares, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of Madrid, Spain.

A man rides a horse through a bonfire as part of a ritual in honor of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of domestic animals, in San Bartolome de Pinares, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of Madrid, Spain.

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Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, is greeted by Rajiv K. Bhatia, director general of Indian Council of World Affairs as former Foreign Secretary of India Shahank, applauds at the Indian Council of World Affairs in New Delhi, India.

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, is greeted by Rajiv K. Bhatia, director general of Indian Council of World Affairs as former Foreign Secretary of India Shahank, applauds at the Indian Council of World Affairs in New Delhi, India.

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This image from video provided by SpaceX shows its booster rocket trying to land on a floating barge in the Atlantic after launch, in an unprecedented attempt that ended in a fiery explosion. The video released Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 shows the rocket hitting the football field-sized barge a couple hundred miles off Florida's northeastern coast. The landing attempt came minutes after separation from the main rocket that successfully delivered groceries and science experiments to the International Space Station.

This image from video provided by SpaceX shows its booster rocket trying to land on a floating barge in the Atlantic after launch, in an unprecedented attempt that ended in a fiery explosion. The video released Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 shows the rocket hitting the football field-sized barge a couple hundred miles off Florida's northeastern coast. The landing attempt came minutes after separation from the main rocket that successfully delivered groceries and science experiments to the International Space Station.

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Delhi BJP President Satish Upadhyay greet newly joined BJP leaders Kiran Bedi and Shazia Ilmi during a felicitation function at Delhi BJP office in New Delhi.

Delhi BJP President Satish Upadhyay greet newly joined BJP leaders Kiran Bedi and Shazia Ilmi during a felicitation function at Delhi BJP office in New Delhi.

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Visitors check out a three wheel Polaris Slingshot, at a motorcycle show at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla.

Visitors check out a three wheel Polaris Slingshot, at a motorcycle show at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla.

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Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, left, Ana Ivanovic of Serbia and Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrate after winning their team event at the Kids Tennis Day on Rod Laver Arena ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, left, Ana Ivanovic of Serbia and Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrate after winning their team event at the Kids Tennis Day on Rod Laver Arena ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Totolinha and Rato pose for a photo during Rio Tattoo Week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Tattoo artists from Brazil and around the world gathered for the annual three day convention.

Totolinha and Rato pose for a photo during Rio Tattoo Week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Tattoo artists from Brazil and around the world gathered for the annual three day convention.

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Former cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, Past President ICC, Sanjiv Goenka, Editor, Author Shekhar Gupta during a Book reading event in Kolkata.

Former cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, Past President ICC, Sanjiv Goenka, Editor, Author Shekhar Gupta during a Book reading event in Kolkata.

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Combo- L-R- Dilip Basumatary allies Bir Baisa, Forest Secretary of NDFB (S), Khamrei Basumatary allies Udla, Deputy Commander 14th Battalion of NDFB (S) and Ajoi Basumatary allies B. Bhhum Commander 3rd Battalion of NDFB (S) being produce at CJM court at Guwahati on Friday, after they were arrested from Kohima by National Investigation Agency.

Combo- L-R- Dilip Basumatary allies Bir Baisa, Forest Secretary of NDFB (S), Khamrei Basumatary allies Udla, Deputy Commander 14th Battalion of NDFB (S) and Ajoi Basumatary allies B. Bhhum Commander 3rd Battalion of NDFB (S) being produce at CJM court at Guwahati on Friday, after they were arrested from Kohima by National Investigation Agency.

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Police stop DSGMC supporters during a protest against the film MSG in New Delhi.

Police stop DSGMC supporters during a protest against the film MSG in New Delhi.

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Matt Kuchar, Webb Simpson and Luke Donald's group approaches the 16th green during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament, in Honolulu.

Matt Kuchar, Webb Simpson and Luke Donald's group approaches the 16th green during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament, in Honolulu.