Day in Pics - May 23, 2016

May 23, 2016, 20:08 PM IST
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Goodwill ambassador of Rio olympics, Sachin Tendulkar with Indian athletes of Rio Olympics, 2016 in New Delhi.

Goodwill ambassador of Rio olympics, Sachin Tendulkar with Indian athletes of Rio Olympics, 2016 in New Delhi.

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DMK Treasurer M K Stalin and a host of party colleagues attend AIADMK Supremo J Jayalalithaas swearing-in ceremony as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in Chennai.

DMK Treasurer M K Stalin and a host of party colleagues attend AIADMK Supremo J Jayalalithaas swearing-in ceremony as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in Chennai.

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AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam ahead of taking the oath of secrecy as Finance Minister greeting AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa at the swearing in ceremony at Madras University Centenary Auditorium in Chennai.

AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam ahead of taking the oath of secrecy as Finance Minister greeting AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa at the swearing in ceremony at Madras University Centenary Auditorium in Chennai.

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People enjoy a sudden rain and thunderstorm at the India Gate in New Delhi. After days of relentless summer heat, storm accompanied by short spells of rain brought relief to the Indian capital.

People enjoy a sudden rain and thunderstorm at the India Gate in New Delhi. After days of relentless summer heat, storm accompanied by short spells of rain brought relief to the Indian capital.

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Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, lays a wreath on the coffins of three Indian policemen in Srinagar.

Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, lays a wreath on the coffins of three Indian policemen in Srinagar.

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Syrians gather in front of a burning car at the scene where suicide bombers blew themselves up, in the coastal town of Tartus, Syria.

Syrians gather in front of a burning car at the scene where suicide bombers blew themselves up, in the coastal town of Tartus, Syria.

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People gather at the scene after a pair of suicide bombings attack in the southern city of Aden, Yemen. Yemeni security officials say that a pair of suicide bombers killed dozens of people in the southern city of Aden.

People gather at the scene after a pair of suicide bombings attack in the southern city of Aden, Yemen. Yemeni security officials say that a pair of suicide bombers killed dozens of people in the southern city of Aden.

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks with media during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks with media during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran.

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A policeman cleans the ground where police officers were killed when terrorists fired at a group of police in Srinagar. Indian security forces are searching the area for the terrorists who fled after the attack.

A policeman cleans the ground where police officers were killed when terrorists fired at a group of police in Srinagar. Indian security forces are searching the area for the terrorists who fled after the attack.

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People enjoy a high tide at the Marine drive in Mumbai.

People enjoy a high tide at the Marine drive in Mumbai.

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Gujarat state transport corporation bus stuck at a broken bridge which crossing it in Sarod village near Junagadh district Gujarat.

Gujarat state transport corporation bus stuck at a broken bridge which crossing it in Sarod village near Junagadh district Gujarat.

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Flowers decorated on stalls at Botanical Garden during Kashmir Flower Show in Srinagar.

Flowers decorated on stalls at Botanical Garden during Kashmir Flower Show in Srinagar.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays obeisance at Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Gurudwara in Tehran during his visit to Iran.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays obeisance at Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Gurudwara in Tehran during his visit to Iran.

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People cover their faces to protect themselves from scorching heat on a very Hot Day in Allahabad.

People cover their faces to protect themselves from scorching heat on a very Hot Day in Allahabad.

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U.S. President Barack Obama is given flowers by Linh Tran, the ceremonial flower girl, as he arrives on Air Force One at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam.

U.S. President Barack Obama is given flowers by Linh Tran, the ceremonial flower girl, as he arrives on Air Force One at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Barcelona's Lionel Messi kisses his wife Antonella Roccuzzo as they celebrate after winning the final of the Copa del Rey soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi kisses his wife Antonella Roccuzzo as they celebrate after winning the final of the Copa del Rey soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid.

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Pink performs “Just Like Fire” at the Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena.

Pink performs “Just Like Fire” at the Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena.

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A woman offers prayers to a wild Asiatic male elephant lying dead in Chakrapani village, west of Gauhati, India.

A woman offers prayers to a wild Asiatic male elephant lying dead in Chakrapani village, west of Gauhati, India.

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Actress Sasha Lane, left, hugs director Andrea Arnold after she was presented with the Jury Prize for the film American Honey, during the awards ceremony at the 69th international film festival, Cannes.

Actress Sasha Lane, left, hugs director Andrea Arnold after she was presented with the Jury Prize for the film American Honey, during the awards ceremony at the 69th international film festival, Cannes.

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Bear kites fly over Clover Point in Victoria, B.C.,  at the third annual Victoria International Kite Festival.

Bear kites fly over Clover Point in Victoria, B.C., at the third annual Victoria International Kite Festival.

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Hand of a Kashmiri Shiite Muslim is seen touching the grave of his relative as he offer prayers to mark Shab-e- Barat on the outskirts of Srinagar, India.

Hand of a Kashmiri Shiite Muslim is seen touching the grave of his relative as he offer prayers to mark Shab-e- Barat on the outskirts of Srinagar, India.