Day in Pics: 18th September

Sep 18, 2014, 20:16 PM IST
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Police lathicharge RLD supporters who were holding a protest against the Union government over the cut-off of electricity from party leader Ajit Singhs official bungalow following repeated eviction notices, at Muradnagar in Ghaziabad.

Police lathicharge RLD supporters who were holding a protest against the Union government over the cut-off of electricity from party leader Ajit Singhs official bungalow following repeated eviction notices, at Muradnagar in Ghaziabad.

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Indian boxing squad, left to right, Satish Kumar, Kuldeep Singh, Akhil Kumar, Devendro Singh, Mandeep Jangra, Manoj Kumar and Amritpreet Singh during a send off ceremony in New Delhi before their departure for Asian Games.

Indian boxing squad, left to right, Satish Kumar, Kuldeep Singh, Akhil Kumar, Devendro Singh, Mandeep Jangra, Manoj Kumar and Amritpreet Singh during a send off ceremony in New Delhi before their departure for Asian Games.

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Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan lights the lamp with Bill Gates and Melinda Gates, Co-Chair & Trustee BMGF, during the launch of India Newborn Action Plan in New Delhi.

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan lights the lamp with Bill Gates and Melinda Gates, Co-Chair & Trustee BMGF, during the launch of India Newborn Action Plan in New Delhi.

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People wait outside the Apple store in central Berlin, Germany. More than hundred people stay outside the shop to buy the new Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus devices, scheduled to be released on Friday.

People wait outside the Apple store in central Berlin, Germany. More than hundred people stay outside the shop to buy the new Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus devices, scheduled to be released on Friday.

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Japan's Yuika Sugasawa leaps over Jordan's Alaa Fouad Daowd Abu Kasheh to score a goal as Ayah Faisal Ayed Al Majali, looks on during their match at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

Japan's Yuika Sugasawa leaps over Jordan's Alaa Fouad Daowd Abu Kasheh to score a goal as Ayah Faisal Ayed Al Majali, looks on during their match at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

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Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond poses for photographs with Yes campaigners in Turriff, Scotland. Polls opened across Scotland in a referendum that will decide whether the country leaves its 307-year-old union with England and becomes an independent state.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond poses for photographs with Yes campaigners in Turriff, Scotland. Polls opened across Scotland in a referendum that will decide whether the country leaves its 307-year-old union with England and becomes an independent state.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after signing agreements in New Delhi.

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after signing agreements in New Delhi.

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Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns a shot against Jarmila Gajdosova of Australia during their second round match of the Pan Pacific Open Tennis tournament in Tokyo.

Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns a shot against Jarmila Gajdosova of Australia during their second round match of the Pan Pacific Open Tennis tournament in Tokyo.

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Former Pakistani cricket player Javed Miandad holds the cricket World Cup 2015 trophy in front of the monument of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, in Karachi, Pakistan

Former Pakistani cricket player Javed Miandad holds the cricket World Cup 2015 trophy in front of the monument of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, in Karachi, Pakistan

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Policewomen detain Tibetan youth activists during a protest to highlight Chinese control over Tibet, outside the Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

Policewomen detain Tibetan youth activists during a protest to highlight Chinese control over Tibet, outside the Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

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Mount Slamet spews lava and gas during its eruption as seen from Pandansari village in Brebes, Central Java, Indonesia.

Mount Slamet spews lava and gas during its eruption as seen from Pandansari village in Brebes, Central Java, Indonesia.

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The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, visits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. St. Jude is considered a leading researcher of cancer and other life-threatening diseases that affect children.

The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, visits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. St. Jude is considered a leading researcher of cancer and other life-threatening diseases that affect children.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping sitting on a traditional swing on the Sabarmati River front in Ahmedabad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping sitting on a traditional swing on the Sabarmati River front in Ahmedabad.

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President Pranab Mukherjee interacts with his media delegation on his way back to India from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

President Pranab Mukherjee interacts with his media delegation on his way back to India from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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BJP President Amit Shah present Giants award to cricketer Sachin Tendulkar during the 42nd Giants Day Celebrations in Mumbai on Wednesday. Former Mayor Nana Chudasama and Designer Shina N.C in Mumbai are also seen.

BJP President Amit Shah present Giants award to cricketer Sachin Tendulkar during the 42nd Giants Day Celebrations in Mumbai on Wednesday. Former Mayor Nana Chudasama and Designer Shina N.C in Mumbai are also seen.

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Chennai Super Kings Dwayne Bravo plays a shot against Kolkata Knight Riders during the Champions League T20 match in Hyderabad.

Chennai Super Kings Dwayne Bravo plays a shot against Kolkata Knight Riders during the Champions League T20 match in Hyderabad.

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A firefighter hoses down flames from the King fire near Fresh Pond, Calif.

A firefighter hoses down flames from the King fire near Fresh Pond, Calif.

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President Barack Obama speaks to a crowd of military personnel at US Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla.

President Barack Obama speaks to a crowd of military personnel at US Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla.