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Day In Pics: August 16, 2026

Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for August 16, 2026

Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on hunger strike to protest alleged irregularities, is undergoing treatment at Sadar Hospital, in Ranchi, Jharkhand. | Photo: PTI
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Students join members of the Manipuri Students' Federation (MSF) during a mass rally to mark the 22nd Students' Martyrdom Day, observing the self-immolation anniversary of late Athouba Pebam Chittaranjan against AFSPA, in Imphal.
Students join members of the Manipuri Students' Federation (MSF) during a mass rally to mark the 22nd Students' Martyrdom Day, observing the self-immolation anniversary of late Athouba Pebam Chittaranjan against AFSPA, in Imphal. | Photo: PTI
Prime Minster Narendra Modi pays tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the latter's death anniversary, at 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi.
Prime Minster Narendra Modi pays tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the latter's death anniversary, at 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Atul Yadav
A family member of former deputy speaker of the West Bengal Assembly, Ashis Banerjee, mourns after the latter was found hanging, at a TMC party office in Birbhum district, West Bengal, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. A purported suicide note was also recovered from the party office located near his residence in Hattala Para in Rampurhat, according to police.
A family member of former deputy speaker of the West Bengal Assembly, Ashis Banerjee, mourns after the latter was found hanging, at a TMC party office in Birbhum district, West Bengal, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. A purported suicide note was also recovered from the party office located near his residence in Hattala Para in Rampurhat, according to police. | Photo: PTI
The cricket field remains covered in rain during Day 2 of the first Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka.
The cricket field remains covered in rain during Day 2 of the first Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka. | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak
Independent MP Pappu Yadav and supporters hold a day-long fast for various demands including implementation of Table 3A of UGC Regulation 2018 in Assistant Professor recruitment, implementation of domicile policy in Bihar and cancellation of 70th BPSC examination, in Patna.
Independent MP Pappu Yadav and supporters hold a day-long fast for various demands including implementation of Table 3A of UGC Regulation 2018 in Assistant Professor recruitment, implementation of domicile policy in Bihar and cancellation of 70th BPSC examination, in Patna. | Photo: PTI
People offer floral tributes to late Athouba Pebam Chittaranjan during the observance of Students' Martyrdom Day, commemorating his sacrifice in protest against AFSPA, in Imphal.
People offer floral tributes to late Athouba Pebam Chittaranjan during the observance of Students' Martyrdom Day, commemorating his sacrifice in protest against AFSPA, in Imphal. | Photo: PTI
Protesting students during an indefinite hunger strike against the Jharkhand government over the JPSC-JSSC-CGL paper leak issue, in Ranchi.
Protesting students during an indefinite hunger strike against the Jharkhand government over the JPSC-JSSC-CGL paper leak issue, in Ranchi. | Photo: PTI
In this image posted on Aug. 16, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, MP CP Joshi, and Nimbahera MLA Shrichand Kriplani during the unveiling ceremony of a statue of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.
In this image posted on Aug. 16, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, MP CP Joshi, and Nimbahera MLA Shrichand Kriplani during the unveiling ceremony of a statue of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. | Photo: @BhajanlalBjp/X via PTI
Bhopal: People pose for photographs with a 'Pookkalam', floral rangoli, ahead of Onam festival, at Mahabali Nagar Kolar, in Bhopal.
Bhopal: People pose for photographs with a 'Pookkalam', floral rangoli, ahead of Onam festival, at Mahabali Nagar Kolar, in Bhopal. | Photo: PTI
In this image posted on Aug. 16, 2026, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visits an Atal Canteen, on the death anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in New Delhi.
In this image posted on Aug. 16, 2026, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visits an Atal Canteen, on the death anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in New Delhi. | Photo: @gupta_rekha/X via PTI
In this image posted on Aug. 16, 2026, An outside view of an Atal Canteen, on the death anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in New Delhi.
In this image posted on Aug. 16, 2026, An outside view of an Atal Canteen, on the death anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in New Delhi. | Photo: @gupta_rekha/X via PTI
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel along with security officials assess the site during a rescue and relief operation after a Bailey bridge over the Tamak drain connecting Uttarakhand's Niti Valley was washed away by floodwaters, in Chamoli district.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel along with security officials assess the site during a rescue and relief operation after a Bailey bridge over the Tamak drain connecting Uttarakhand's Niti Valley was washed away by floodwaters, in Chamoli district. | Photo: PTI
Widows display handcrafted rakhis at an event organized by the Sulabh International Social Service Organisation ahead of Raksha Bandhan, at Vrindavan, in Mathura district, Sunday, August 16, 2026. The widows prepare these rakhis annually to send to the Prime Minister.
Widows display handcrafted rakhis at an event organized by the Sulabh International Social Service Organisation ahead of Raksha Bandhan, at Vrindavan, in Mathura district, Sunday, August 16, 2026. The widows prepare these rakhis annually to send to the Prime Minister. | Photo: PTI
Protesting students during an indefinite hunger strike against the Jharkhand government over the JPSC-JSSC-CGL paper leak issue, in Ranchi.
Protesting students during an indefinite hunger strike against the Jharkhand government over the JPSC-JSSC-CGL paper leak issue, in Ranchi. | Photo: PTI
Devotees carry an idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha to a worship venue for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai, India.
Devotees carry an idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha to a worship venue for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai, India. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool
Members of Hindu Samhati participate in a rally taken out in the memory of Gopal Mukherjee, or Gopal Patha, in Kolkata, West Bengal. Mukherjee became a prominent figure during the Great Calcutta Killings of 1946, following the Muslim League's call for Direct Action Day.
Members of Hindu Samhati participate in a rally taken out in the memory of Gopal Mukherjee, or Gopal Patha, in Kolkata, West Bengal. Mukherjee became a prominent figure during the Great Calcutta Killings of 1946, following the Muslim League's call for Direct Action Day. | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel wade through deep water and sludge during a search and rescue operation inside an under-construction hydroelectric project tunnel, in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. The death toll from the catastrophic tunnel flooding has risen to eight, with rescuers searching for the remaining missing workers.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel wade through deep water and sludge during a search and rescue operation inside an under-construction hydroelectric project tunnel, in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. The death toll from the catastrophic tunnel flooding has risen to eight, with rescuers searching for the remaining missing workers. | Photo: PTI
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