Day in Pics: 29th January

Jan 29, 2015, 19:22 PM IST
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President Pranab Mukherjee before leaving for Beating Retreat ceremony from forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

President Pranab Mukherjee before leaving for Beating Retreat ceremony from forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

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Kim Sears, fiancee of Andy Murray of Britain applauds after Murray's semifinal win over Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republich at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

Kim Sears, fiancee of Andy Murray of Britain applauds after Murray's semifinal win over Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republich at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Top Gear’s The Stig, unveils a 10 metre high statue of himself, which has been created by BBC Worldwide, outside The Palace of Science and Culture in Warsaw, Poland to mark the launch of new global channel, BBC Brit which makes its debut on 1st February.

Top Gear’s The Stig, unveils a 10 metre high statue of himself, which has been created by BBC Worldwide, outside The Palace of Science and Culture in Warsaw, Poland to mark the launch of new global channel, BBC Brit which makes its debut on 1st February.

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Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir waves after a press conference in Lahore, Pakistan. The International Cricket Council allowed Amir to play in Pakistan's domestic cricket, easing out fast bowler's five-year ban which ends in September.

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir waves after a press conference in Lahore, Pakistan. The International Cricket Council allowed Amir to play in Pakistan's domestic cricket, easing out fast bowler's five-year ban which ends in September.

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BJP Chief Ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi during her election campaign at Taj Enclave Geeta Colony in New Delhi.

BJP Chief Ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi during her election campaign at Taj Enclave Geeta Colony in New Delhi.

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School children perform during presentation of National Bal Shree Honour 2011 & 2012 in New Delhi.

School children perform during presentation of National Bal Shree Honour 2011 & 2012 in New Delhi.

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India Salutes Colonel MN Rai, Braveheart Killed in Kashmir  #BraveSonsofIndia pic.twitter

India Salutes Colonel MN Rai, Braveheart Killed in Kashmir #BraveSonsofIndia pic.twitter

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Sania Mirza :- Into the semi finals with @brunosoares82 without any drama and heart attacks! Miracle!!!! -instagram

Sania Mirza :- Into the semi finals with @brunosoares82 without any drama and heart attacks! Miracle!!!! -instagram

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This photo released by the US Geological Survey shows one of many small breakouts of lava on the surface of the June 27 flow immediately upslope of the leading edge near the town of Pahoa on the Big Island of Hawaii.

This photo released by the US Geological Survey shows one of many small breakouts of lava on the surface of the June 27 flow immediately upslope of the leading edge near the town of Pahoa on the Big Island of Hawaii.

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In this photo provided by NASA, the sun sets behind Space Launch Complex 2 with the Delta II rocket and the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) observatory protected by the service structure at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

In this photo provided by NASA, the sun sets behind Space Launch Complex 2 with the Delta II rocket and the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) observatory protected by the service structure at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

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Maria Sharapova of Russia makes a backhand return to her compatriot Ekaterina Makarova during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship.

Maria Sharapova of Russia makes a backhand return to her compatriot Ekaterina Makarova during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship.

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A member of staff poses for photographs next to an 1853 oil on canvas entitled

A member of staff poses for photographs next to an 1853 oil on canvas entitled "Napoleon Crossing the Alps, May 1800" by French artist Hippolyte Paul Delaroche on display as part of the exhibition "Waterloo at Windsor: 1815 - 2015" at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England.

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Outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, is hugged by President Barack Obama, during the farewell tribute in honor of the secretary of defense, at Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall in Fort Myer, Va.

Outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, is hugged by President Barack Obama, during the farewell tribute in honor of the secretary of defense, at Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall in Fort Myer, Va.

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Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, right, instructs Shakayla Blair, left, during swim team practice at the Haslam Family Club University, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, right, instructs Shakayla Blair, left, during swim team practice at the Haslam Family Club University, in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Workers remove snow from a mall parking lot, in Methuen, Mass., after a blizzard dumped over 2 feet of snow in some areas of the Merrimack Valley.

Workers remove snow from a mall parking lot, in Methuen, Mass., after a blizzard dumped over 2 feet of snow in some areas of the Merrimack Valley.

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A young fan of the U.S. national soccer team gestures to the camera before the start of a friendly game with Chile in Rancagua, Chile.

A young fan of the U.S. national soccer team gestures to the camera before the start of a friendly game with Chile in Rancagua, Chile.

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Ivory Coast's Max Alain Gradel, left, and Serge Aurier, right, celebrate, after the African Cup of Nations Group D soccer match between Ivory Coast and Cameroon at Estadio De Malabo in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

Ivory Coast's Max Alain Gradel, left, and Serge Aurier, right, celebrate, after the African Cup of Nations Group D soccer match between Ivory Coast and Cameroon at Estadio De Malabo in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.