Day in Pics: 29th October

Day in Pics: 29th October

Oct 29, 2014, 20:20 PM IST
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Squash player Dipika Pallikal poses with the trophy after her win over Japans Misaki Kobayashi in finals of JSW-PSA Challenger Squash tournament in Chennai.

Squash player Dipika Pallikal poses with the trophy after her win over Japans Misaki Kobayashi in finals of JSW-PSA Challenger Squash tournament in Chennai.

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BJP President Amit Shah during Chhath Puja festival in Ahmedabad.

BJP President Amit Shah during Chhath Puja festival in Ahmedabad.

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Sri Lankan Captain Angelo Mathews addresses press conference ahead of the Micromax Cup between India and Sri Lanka, in Mumbai.

Sri Lankan Captain Angelo Mathews addresses press conference ahead of the Micromax Cup between India and Sri Lanka, in Mumbai.

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Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan with son & MP Chirag Paswan and family members offer prayers during Chhath festival celebrations in Patna.

Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan with son & MP Chirag Paswan and family members offer prayers during Chhath festival celebrations in Patna.

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A crowd gathers as an earthmover clears debris caused by mudslide at the Koslanda tea plantation in Badulla district, about 220 kilometers (140 miles) east of Colombo.

A crowd gathers as an earthmover clears debris caused by mudslide at the Koslanda tea plantation in Badulla district, about 220 kilometers (140 miles) east of Colombo.

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Smoke rises after Egyptian army demolished houses on the Egyptian side on border town of Rafah. Egyptians are evacuating their homes along the border with Gazaafter militants attacked an army post, killing at least 31 soldiers last week.

Smoke rises after Egyptian army demolished houses on the Egyptian side on border town of Rafah. Egyptians are evacuating their homes along the border with Gazaafter militants attacked an army post, killing at least 31 soldiers last week.

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Models present creations during the Ordifen Cup China Lingerie Design Contest at China Fashion Week in Beijing, China.

Models present creations during the Ordifen Cup China Lingerie Design Contest at China Fashion Week in Beijing, China.

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Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland, returns the ball to Dominic Thiem of Austria, during their second round match at the ATP World Tour Masters tennis tournament at Bercy stadium in Paris, France.

Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland, returns the ball to Dominic Thiem of Austria, during their second round match at the ATP World Tour Masters tennis tournament at Bercy stadium in Paris, France.

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A camel herder stands beside resting camels at the annual cattle fair in Pushkar, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan.

A camel herder stands beside resting camels at the annual cattle fair in Pushkar, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan.

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International security forces stand guard as opium and narcotics are set on fire during a drug burning ceremony on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan.

International security forces stand guard as opium and narcotics are set on fire during a drug burning ceremony on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Supporters of Kurdish Peshmerga forces hold a Kurdish flags as they wait for the troops to cross the border into Turkey en route to Kobani, at the Ibrahim Khalil border crossing in the Northern Kurdish Region of Iraq.

Supporters of Kurdish Peshmerga forces hold a Kurdish flags as they wait for the troops to cross the border into Turkey en route to Kobani, at the Ibrahim Khalil border crossing in the Northern Kurdish Region of Iraq.

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King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are escorted by Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, as Crown Princess Masako, follows behind, during a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are escorted by Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, as Crown Princess Masako, follows behind, during a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

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Vehicles ply at Rajpath as fog covers it in New Delhi.

Vehicles ply at Rajpath as fog covers it in New Delhi.

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President Barack Obama gives a thumbs up to supporters as he campaigns for Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke during a rally at the North Division High School, in Milwaukee.

President Barack Obama gives a thumbs up to supporters as he campaigns for Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke during a rally at the North Division High School, in Milwaukee.

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This image taken from video provided by NASA TV shows Orbital Sciences Corp.'s unmanned rocket blowing up over the launch complex at Wallops Island, Va., just six seconds after liftoff. The company says no one was believed to be hurt and the damage appeared to be limited to the facilities.

This image taken from video provided by NASA TV shows Orbital Sciences Corp.'s unmanned rocket blowing up over the launch complex at Wallops Island, Va., just six seconds after liftoff. The company says no one was believed to be hurt and the damage appeared to be limited to the facilities.

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Former President Bill Clinton, center, waves during an event to support democratic candidates Rep. Steven Horsford, left, lieutenant governor candidate Lucy Flores, second from left, attorney general candidate Ross Miller, second from right, and congressional candidate Erin Bilbray in Las Vegas.

Former President Bill Clinton, center, waves during an event to support democratic candidates Rep. Steven Horsford, left, lieutenant governor candidate Lucy Flores, second from left, attorney general candidate Ross Miller, second from right, and congressional candidate Erin Bilbray in Las Vegas.

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Britain's Prince Charles, right, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall walk by, upon their arrival at the military airport in Bogota, Colombia.

Britain's Prince Charles, right, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall walk by, upon their arrival at the military airport in Bogota, Colombia.

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The Dalai Lama walks with security guards as he arrives to address a gathering at Princeton University in Princeton, N.J.

The Dalai Lama walks with security guards as he arrives to address a gathering at Princeton University in Princeton, N.J.

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Asiad medal winners at a felicitation ceremony organised by Karnataka Amateur Athletics Association (KAAA) in Bengaluru.

Asiad medal winners at a felicitation ceremony organised by Karnataka Amateur Athletics Association (KAAA) in Bengaluru.

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Supporters of Tunisian party Nida Tunis (Tunisia Calls) celebrate their victory in parliamentary elections in Tunis.

Supporters of Tunisian party Nida Tunis (Tunisia Calls) celebrate their victory in parliamentary elections in Tunis.

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 Spiritual Guru Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan with Poonam Sinha and other followers during a cleanliness drive as a part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in Mumbai.

Spiritual Guru Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan with Poonam Sinha and other followers during a cleanliness drive as a part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in Mumbai.

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Mittu Chandilya, CEO Air Asia India and owner of Bangalore Raptors with co-owner Inga Chandilya (C) and tennis legend Vijay Amrithraj at the unveiling of the jersey of the team in Bengaluru.

Mittu Chandilya, CEO Air Asia India and owner of Bangalore Raptors with co-owner Inga Chandilya (C) and tennis legend Vijay Amrithraj at the unveiling of the jersey of the team in Bengaluru.

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Chennai FC player Elano Blumer celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against Mumbai City FC during the Indian Super League match in Chennai.

Chennai FC player Elano Blumer celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against Mumbai City FC during the Indian Super League match in Chennai.

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Rescue work underway after a boat carrying Russian tourists capsized at a dolphin-sighting excursion off a beach in Panaji.

Rescue work underway after a boat carrying Russian tourists capsized at a dolphin-sighting excursion off a beach in Panaji.

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British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha (in blue sari) along with Swami Chidanand Saraswati, Founder and Chairman of India Heritage Research Foundation, industrialist Gopi Chand Hinduja and others unveiling the first volume of The Encyclopedia of Hinduism in London.

British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha (in blue sari) along with Swami Chidanand Saraswati, Founder and Chairman of India Heritage Research Foundation, industrialist Gopi Chand Hinduja and others unveiling the first volume of The Encyclopedia of Hinduism in London.

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BJP MLAs at Vidhan Bhavan before the legislature party meeting in Mumbai.

BJP MLAs at Vidhan Bhavan before the legislature party meeting in Mumbai.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee talks with Kolkata Police Commissioner Surajit Kar Purakayasta (R) during the inauguration of Jagadhatri puja in Kolkata.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee talks with Kolkata Police Commissioner Surajit Kar Purakayasta (R) during the inauguration of Jagadhatri puja in Kolkata.

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Governor of Maharashtra C.Vidyasagar Rao presents the letter of appointment to the Chief Minister- designate Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai.

Governor of Maharashtra C.Vidyasagar Rao presents the letter of appointment to the Chief Minister- designate Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai.