Day in Pics: 5th December

Dec 05, 2015, 16:17 PM IST
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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi with former prime minister Manmohan Singh at the 31st Plenary Session of Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) at the Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi.

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi with former prime minister Manmohan Singh at the 31st Plenary Session of Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) at the Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi.

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Magnus Carlsen, right, of Norway the current world chess champion and ranked number one in the world, makes a move as he plays against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France, who notes his last move, at the start of the London Chess Classic tournament in London.

Magnus Carlsen, right, of Norway the current world chess champion and ranked number one in the world, makes a move as he plays against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France, who notes his last move, at the start of the London Chess Classic tournament in London.

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A 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1, estimated $250,000 - $350, 000, is displayed during a preview of the 'Driven by Disruption' sale at Sotheby's, in New York.

A 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1, estimated $250,000 - $350, 000, is displayed during a preview of the 'Driven by Disruption' sale at Sotheby's, in New York.

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A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket stands by on launch complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket stands by on launch complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

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South African bowler Morne Morkel, right watches, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, run between the wickets on the third day of the fourth test cricket match between India and South Africa in New Delhi.

South African bowler Morne Morkel, right watches, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, run between the wickets on the third day of the fourth test cricket match between India and South Africa in New Delhi.

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US Director and President of the Jury Francis Ford Coppola, poses with Jury members, Actress Richa Chadda and Ukrainian-born actress Olga Kurylenko during the opening night of the 15th Marrakech International Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco.

US Director and President of the Jury Francis Ford Coppola, poses with Jury members, Actress Richa Chadda and Ukrainian-born actress Olga Kurylenko during the opening night of the 15th Marrakech International Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco.

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Navy soldiers at the Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremonies during the Navy week celebrations at the historic Gateway of India in Mumbai.

Navy soldiers at the Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremonies during the Navy week celebrations at the historic Gateway of India in Mumbai.

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The Momotombo volcano spews lava during an eruption just before daybreak, as seen from the rural community of Papalonal, in Leon, Nicaragua

The Momotombo volcano spews lava during an eruption just before daybreak, as seen from the rural community of Papalonal, in Leon, Nicaragua

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Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha speaks as Co-Chair and Trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates and RBI Deputy Governor S S Mundra look on during a panel discussion on Transforming India Through Digital Financial Inclusion in New Delhi.

Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha speaks as Co-Chair and Trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates and RBI Deputy Governor S S Mundra look on during a panel discussion on Transforming India Through Digital Financial Inclusion in New Delhi.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the At Home reception, organised by the Chief of Naval Staff in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the At Home reception, organised by the Chief of Naval Staff in New Delhi.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lighting lamp to inaugurate Tele Academy Awards 2015-16, as veteran Bengali film actresses Madhabi Mukherjee, Sabitri Chatterjee (R), eminent vocalist Dwijen Bandopadhay and noted actor Dipankar Dey look on, in Kolkata.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lighting lamp to inaugurate Tele Academy Awards 2015-16, as veteran Bengali film actresses Madhabi Mukherjee, Sabitri Chatterjee (R), eminent vocalist Dwijen Bandopadhay and noted actor Dipankar Dey look on, in Kolkata.

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Army personnel using a rope to rescue people in a flooded locality in Chennai.

Army personnel using a rope to rescue people in a flooded locality in Chennai.