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Day In Pics: December 18, 2025

Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for December 18, 2025

Congress party workers hold a protest over the proposed renaming of MGNREGA under the VB-G Ram G Bill, in Prayagraj. | Photo: PTI
People at the Agra Fort complex as dense fog reduces visibility on a cold winter morning, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
People at the Agra Fort complex as dense fog reduces visibility on a cold winter morning, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan meets BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin, in New Delhi.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan meets BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin, in New Delhi. | Photo: @NitinNabin/X via PTI
In this file photo, noted sculptor Ram Sutar stands near sculptures of Jawaharlal Nehru Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Indira Gandhi created by him, during an exhibition at the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS) Gallery, in New Delhi. Sutar, known for designing the world's tallest statue, ‘Statue of Unity’ in Gujarat, passed away late on Wednesday night at the age of 100 at his Noida residence, his son said.
In this file photo, noted sculptor Ram Sutar stands near sculptures of Jawaharlal Nehru Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Indira Gandhi created by him, during an exhibition at the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS) Gallery, in New Delhi. Sutar, known for designing the world's tallest statue, ‘Statue of Unity’ in Gujarat, passed away late on Wednesday night at the age of 100 at his Noida residence, his son said. | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist
Armed security personnel patrol a busy road as forces remain on high alert and security is intensified following the Udhampur encounter, in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Armed security personnel patrol a busy road as forces remain on high alert and security is intensified following the Udhampur encounter, in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. | Photo: PTI
The Indian Coast Guard Ship, while on patrol in the Northern Bay of Bengal, intercepted and apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing boats along with 35 crew members and 500 kg of illegally harvested fish catch inside Indian waters.
The Indian Coast Guard Ship, while on patrol in the Northern Bay of Bengal, intercepted and apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing boats along with 35 crew members and 500 kg of illegally harvested fish catch inside Indian waters. | Photo: @IndiaCoastGuard/X via PTI
Army trucks loaded on a special military train move along the Jammu-Srinagar rail route during routine strategic deployment towards the Kashmir region, amid heightened logistical preparedness, in Jammu.
Army trucks loaded on a special military train move along the Jammu-Srinagar rail route during routine strategic deployment towards the Kashmir region, amid heightened logistical preparedness, in Jammu. | Photo: PTI
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay addresses a public meeting, in Erode, Tamil Nadu.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay addresses a public meeting, in Erode, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the members of the Indian community during the Maitri Parv program, in Muscat, Oman.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the members of the Indian community during the Maitri Parv program, in Muscat, Oman. | Photo: PMO via PTI
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, right, addresses a press conference, at party office in Lucknow.
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, right, addresses a press conference, at party office in Lucknow. | Photo: PTI/Nand Kumar
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa during an inspection at a petrol pump, in New Delhi. With fewer vehicles rolling in and enforcement teams stationed at entrances, petrol pumps across the national capital on Thursday wore a quieter look as the 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule came into force to curb worsening air pollution.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa during an inspection at a petrol pump, in New Delhi. With fewer vehicles rolling in and enforcement teams stationed at entrances, petrol pumps across the national capital on Thursday wore a quieter look as the 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule came into force to curb worsening air pollution. | Photo: @mssirsa/X via PTI
Smog shrouds residential high-rises and railway tracks as air pollution reduces visibility in the city, in Beijing, China.
Smog shrouds residential high-rises and railway tracks as air pollution reduces visibility in the city, in Beijing, China. | Photo: PTI
LoP in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, right, party MP Sonia Gandhi, centre, Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav, second from left, and others  stage a protest against the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill that seeks to replace the existing MGNREGA, during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi.
LoP in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, right, party MP Sonia Gandhi, centre, Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav, second from left, and others stage a protest against the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill that seeks to replace the existing MGNREGA, during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Salman Ali
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K. Selvaperunthagai, second from right, with leaders of alliance parties and party workers holds portraits of Mahatma Gandhi during a protest against passing of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill in the Lok Sabha that seeks to replace the existing MGNREGA, in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K. Selvaperunthagai, second from right, with leaders of alliance parties and party workers holds portraits of Mahatma Gandhi during a protest against passing of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill in the Lok Sabha that seeks to replace the existing MGNREGA, in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the members of the Indian community during the Maitri Parv program, in Muscat, Oman.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the members of the Indian community during the Maitri Parv program, in Muscat, Oman. | Photo: PMO via PTI
Vehicles move through traffic congestion along the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway on a foggy winter morning, in Gurugram.
Vehicles move through traffic congestion along the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway on a foggy winter morning, in Gurugram. | Photo: PTI
People attend a public meeting of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, in Erode, Tamil Nadu.
People attend a public meeting of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, in Erode, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI
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