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Day In Pics: April 09, 2026

Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for April 09, 2026

A voter gets her finger marked with indelible ink while casting vote during the Puducherry Assembly elections, at a polling station in Puducherry. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar
People take photographs with a robot wearing a saree at a polling station during the Puducherry Assembly elections, in Puducherry.
People take photographs with a robot wearing a saree at a polling station during the Puducherry Assembly elections, in Puducherry. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a public meeting ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Haldia, West Bengal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a public meeting ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Haldia, West Bengal. | Photo: @NarendraModi/YT via PTI
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan, Union Minister JP Nadda, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and NCP leaders Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel during the oath ceremony of Parth Pawar, son of late party chief Ajit Pawar, as an elected member of the House, in New Delhi.
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan, Union Minister JP Nadda, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and NCP leaders Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel during the oath ceremony of Parth Pawar, son of late party chief Ajit Pawar, as an elected member of the House, in New Delhi. | Photo: @VPIndia/X via PTI
Visitors at the Albert Hall Museum, in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Visitors at the Albert Hall Museum, in Jaipur, Rajasthan. | Photo: PTI
People from the Tamil community take part in an event marking the 'Mariamman Annual Festival', in New Delhi. The festival is celebrated to honor the goddess of rain and fertility.
People from the Tamil community take part in an event marking the 'Mariamman Annual Festival', in New Delhi. The festival is celebrated to honor the goddess of rain and fertility. | Photo: PTI
School students offer a special prayer with the message "No War, Restore Peace in the World" amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, in Jammu.
School students offer a special prayer with the message "No War, Restore Peace in the World" amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, in Jammu. | Photo: PTI
Congress supporters stage a protest against the use of "derogatory language" against party chief Mallikarjun Kharge by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in New Delhi.
Congress supporters stage a protest against the use of "derogatory language" against party chief Mallikarjun Kharge by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
People cross a zebra crossing amid rainfall, in Kolkata, West Bengal.
People cross a zebra crossing amid rainfall, in Kolkata, West Bengal. | Photo: PTI
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari speaks during the 'National Leadership Conclave' marking All India Management Association's (AIMA) Platinum Jubilee, in New Delhi.
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari speaks during the 'National Leadership Conclave' marking All India Management Association's (AIMA) Platinum Jubilee, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
In this image posted on April 9, 2026, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family members show their ink-marked fingers after casting votes at Jalukbari constituency during the state Assembly elections, in Kamrup district.
In this image posted on April 9, 2026, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family members show their ink-marked fingers after casting votes at Jalukbari constituency during the state Assembly elections, in Kamrup district. | Photo: @himantabiswa/X via PTI
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor casts vote during the Kerala Assembly elections, at a polling station, in Thiruvananthapuram.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor casts vote during the Kerala Assembly elections, at a polling station, in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo: PTI
International delegates pose for photographs at a selfie booth during a visit to Ulubari polling station under the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP), amid the ongoing Assam Assembly elections, in Guwahati.
International delegates pose for photographs at a selfie booth during a visit to Ulubari polling station under the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP), amid the ongoing Assam Assembly elections, in Guwahati. | Photo: @ECISVEEP/X via PTI
Snow blankets the Kedarnath temple premises following fresh snowfall in the region, in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand.
Snow blankets the Kedarnath temple premises following fresh snowfall in the region, in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand. | Photo: PTI
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy leaves on a motorcycle after casting vote during the Puducherry Assembly elections, at a polling station in Puducherry.
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy leaves on a motorcycle after casting vote during the Puducherry Assembly elections, at a polling station in Puducherry. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar
Congress leader AK Antony shows his ink-marked finger after casting vote during the Kerala Assembly elections, at a polling station, in Thiruvananthapuram.
Congress leader AK Antony shows his ink-marked finger after casting vote during the Kerala Assembly elections, at a polling station, in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo: PTI
Workers sort sweet lime after unloading it from a truck at a wholesale fruit market, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Workers sort sweet lime after unloading it from a truck at a wholesale fruit market, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI
Hijam Ningol Oinam Ongbi Loidang, grandmother of the two children who died in the bomb attack in Bishnupur on Tuesday, mourns during a press meet, at Raj Medicity in Imphal.
Hijam Ningol Oinam Ongbi Loidang, grandmother of the two children who died in the bomb attack in Bishnupur on Tuesday, mourns during a press meet, at Raj Medicity in Imphal. | Photo: PTI
People wait in queues to cast their votes during the Assam Assembly elections, at a polling station, in Guwahati.
People wait in queues to cast their votes during the Assam Assembly elections, at a polling station, in Guwahati. | Photo: PTI
BJP leader and NDA candidate from Kazhakkootam constituency V Muraleedharan and others show their ink-marked fingers after casting votes during the Kerala Assembly elections, in Thiruvananthapuram.
BJP leader and NDA candidate from Kazhakkootam constituency V Muraleedharan and others show their ink-marked fingers after casting votes during the Kerala Assembly elections, in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo: @BJP4Keralam/X via PTI
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar shows his ink-marked finger after casting vote during the state Assembly elections, in Thiruvananthapuram.
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar shows his ink-marked finger after casting vote during the state Assembly elections, in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo: @BJP4Keralam/X via PTI
Actor Mohanlal shows his ink-marked finger after casting vote during the state Assembly elections, in Thiruvananthapuram.
Actor Mohanlal shows his ink-marked finger after casting vote during the state Assembly elections, in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo: @Mohanlal/X via PTI
Nuns pose for photographs with their ink-marked fingers after casting votes during the Puducherry Assembly elections, in Puducherry.
Nuns pose for photographs with their ink-marked fingers after casting votes during the Puducherry Assembly elections, in Puducherry. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar
Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate from Guwahati Central constituency Kunki Chowdhury shows her ink-marked finger after casting vote during the state Assembly elections, at a polling station at Sarumotoria, in Guwahati.
Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate from Guwahati Central constituency Kunki Chowdhury shows her ink-marked finger after casting vote during the state Assembly elections, at a polling station at Sarumotoria, in Guwahati. | Photo: PTI
People wait in a queue to cast their votes in the by-election to the Dharmanagar Assembly constituency, in North Tripura district.
People wait in a queue to cast their votes in the by-election to the Dharmanagar Assembly constituency, in North Tripura district. | Photo: PTI
In this image posted on April 9, 2026, Green Asha, an India-flagged LPG vessel that has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, has moored at JNPA's liquid berth operated by BPCL-IOCL, in Maharashtra.
In this image posted on April 9, 2026, Green Asha, an India-flagged LPG vessel that has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, has moored at JNPA's liquid berth operated by BPCL-IOCL, in Maharashtra. | Photo: @PIBMumbai/X via PTI
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrives at his residence, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 9, 2026. Kumar has to be sworn in as a Rajya Sabha MP.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrives at his residence, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 9, 2026. Kumar has to be sworn in as a Rajya Sabha MP. | Photo: PTI/Salman Ali
A De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter seaplane conducts a test run over the Ganga at Pashulok Barrage, in Rishikesh.
A De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter seaplane conducts a test run over the Ganga at Pashulok Barrage, in Rishikesh. | Photo: PTI
BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty holds a roadshow as part of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Cooch Behar.
BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty holds a roadshow as part of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Cooch Behar. | Photo: PTI
People wait to submit petitions before the Special Tribunal after their names were deleted from the Special Intensive Revision final voter list ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Nadia, West Bengal.
People wait to submit petitions before the Special Tribunal after their names were deleted from the Special Intensive Revision final voter list ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Nadia, West Bengal. | Photo: PTI
People visit the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
People visit the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. | Photo: PTI/S Irfan
Kolkata: Members of the West Bengal Performing Artists Community stage a protest against the Union Ministry of Culture over the suspension of performing arts grants for 2024-26, in Kolkata.
Kolkata: Members of the West Bengal Performing Artists Community stage a protest against the Union Ministry of Culture over the suspension of performing arts grants for 2024-26, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI
In this image posted on April 9, 2026, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during a roadshow from Dunlop More to Sinthir More ahead of the state Assembly elections.
In this image posted on April 9, 2026, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during a roadshow from Dunlop More to Sinthir More ahead of the state Assembly elections. | Photo; @AITCofficial/X via PTI
Ishwari Pande, a visually impaired swimmer, shows her medals and certificates after setting a record by completing the 25-km Palk Strait stretch from Talaimannar to Dhanushkodi in 11 hours, in Nagpur.
Ishwari Pande, a visually impaired swimmer, shows her medals and certificates after setting a record by completing the 25-km Palk Strait stretch from Talaimannar to Dhanushkodi in 11 hours, in Nagpur. | Photo: PTI
In this image posted on April 9, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public meeting ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Birbhum, West Bengal.
In this image posted on April 9, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public meeting ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Birbhum, West Bengal. | Photo: narendramodi.in via PTI
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) president and candidate from Binnakandi constituency, Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, shows his ink-marked finger after casting a vote in the Assam Assembly elections, in Binnakandi.
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) president and candidate from Binnakandi constituency, Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, shows his ink-marked finger after casting a vote in the Assam Assembly elections, in Binnakandi. | Photo: PTI
Police use water cannons to disperse NSUI workers during a protest against the BJP government over LPG cylinder prices, in Jabalpur.
Police use water cannons to disperse NSUI workers during a protest against the BJP government over LPG cylinder prices, in Jabalpur. | Photo: PTI
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigns for party candidate D Jayakumar ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, in Chennai.
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigns for party candidate D Jayakumar ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, in Chennai. | Photo: PTI
Passengers pose with a Delhi Tourism electric double-decker bus, launched for curated sightseeing tours across central Delhi, in New Delhi.
Passengers pose with a Delhi Tourism electric double-decker bus, launched for curated sightseeing tours across central Delhi, in New Delhi. | Photo; PTI
The Ravi Shastri Stand is unveiled at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.
The Ravi Shastri Stand is unveiled at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
An illuminated view of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link on the eve of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani’s birthday, in Mumbai.
An illuminated view of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link on the eve of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani’s birthday, in Mumbai. | Photo: PTI
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, right, with former cricketer Diana Edulji, second right, during the unveiling event of the Ravi Shastri Stand and dedication of stadium gates in the names of former cricketers Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji organised by MCA, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, right, with former cricketer Diana Edulji, second right, during the unveiling event of the Ravi Shastri Stand and dedication of stadium gates in the names of former cricketers Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji organised by MCA, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
Artemis II crew member captures science data and takes photos out of the Orion spacecraft window to share with their team back on Earth.
Artemis II crew member captures science data and takes photos out of the Orion spacecraft window to share with their team back on Earth. | Photo: @NASA/X via PTI
Polling officials carry the sealed Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) after voting in the Assam Assembly elections, in Sivasagar.
Polling officials carry the sealed Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) after voting in the Assam Assembly elections, in Sivasagar. | Photo: PTI
Bollywood actor Tripti Dimri during the launch of Victoria's Secret Summer Signature collection, in Mumbai.
Bollywood actor Tripti Dimri during the launch of Victoria's Secret Summer Signature collection, in Mumbai. | Photo: PTI
Commuters travel in a boat across the Ganga River at sunset, in Patna.
Commuters travel in a boat across the Ganga River at sunset, in Patna. | Photo: PTI
Former cricketer Ravi Shastri and his family during the unveiling of the Ravi Shastri Stand at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. Former cricketer Diana Edulji and cricketer Suryakumar Yadav are also seen.
Former cricketer Ravi Shastri and his family during the unveiling of the Ravi Shastri Stand at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. Former cricketer Diana Edulji and cricketer Suryakumar Yadav are also seen. | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
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