
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka.
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao visits Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP National President JP Nadda and others during the election committee meeting for West Bengal Assembly Elections, at BJP Headquarters in New Delhi.
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers engaged in building a valley bridge over the Rishi Ganga River at Raini village of the disaster-hit Chamoli district
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren pays homage to three slain soldiers, who lost their lives in a major IED blast during an operation against Naxals in a dense forest near Chaibasa under West Singhbhum district, at Jaguar HQ in Ranchi.
Myanmar nationals living in Thailand hold a candle light vigil as they protest against the military coup in front of the United Nations building in Bangkok, Thailand.
Farmers raise slogans as they leave for Delhi to join the ongoing agitation against Centre's farm reform laws, in Amritsar.
A medic administers the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, during the second phase of a countrywide inoculation drive, at Civil Hospital in Lucknow.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal during the election committee meeting for Assam Assembly elections, at BJP Headquarters in New Delhi.
A nurse who works at the Hospital de Clinicas holds up the Spanish message "We need supplies and medication for patients" during a protest for more medical supplies outside the public hospital in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Paraguay has canceled non-emergency surgeries in all public hospitals due to a flood of COVID-19 patients that has overwhelmed intensive care units.
A relative of one of the 47 pro-democracy activists, reacts outside a court in Hong Kong. A Hong Kong court on Thursday remanded all 47 pro-democracy activists charged under a Beijing-imposed national security law in custody, ending a four-day marathon court hearing.
Mourners pay their respect as a hearse carrying the coffin of Kyal Sin is driven in Mandalay, Myanmar. Kyal Sin was shot in the head by Myanmar security forces during an anti-coup protest rally she was attending.
Pakistan's Cricket Board managing director Wasim Khan gives a news conference, in Karachi, Pakistan. The Pakistan Super League has been postponed indefinitely after six players and a support staffer tested positive for COVID-19, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Thursday.
Medical students display flags of the National League for Democracy party during an anti-coup demonstration in Mandalay, Myanmar. Demonstrators in Myanmar protesting last month's military coup returned to the streets Thursday, undaunted by the killing of at least 38 people the previous day by security forces.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with BJP National President JP Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, and others during the election committee meeting for Assam Assembly elections, at BJP Headquarters in New Delhi.
Commandos pay homage to three slain soldiers, who lost their lives in a major IED blast during an operation against Naxals in a dense forest near Chaibasa under West Singhbhum district, at Jaguar HQ in Ranchi.
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, left, and Bangladeshi Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen address a joint press conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The two countries are preparing for the upcoming visit of the Indian prime minister to Dhaka to mark 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence. In January , India had gifted 2 million doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine manufactured under license by Serum Institute of India to Bangladesh.
A police constable stands guard outside a containment zone after some residents tested positive with COVID-19, in Patiala.
Senior citizens wait for their turn to receive the first dose of Covid vaccine, during the second phase of the countrywide inoculation drive, in Bengaluru.
Medics assist an elderly man after he received his dose of COVID vaccine, during the second phase of the countrywide inoculation drive, in Bengaluru.
Farmers raise slogans as they leave for Delhi to join the ongoing agitation against Centre's farm reform laws, in Amritsar.
A fan waves the Tricolor during the first day’s play of the 4th and last test cricket match of the series between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath along with Union Fertilizers Minister D V Sadananda Gowda inspects the Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL), in Gorakhpur.
A military helicopter flies over people during the Afghan Security Forces Exhibition, at the Darul Aman Palace in Kabul. The three-day military exhibition allowed civilians to have a first-hand look and take pictures of weaponry used by Afghan security forces.
England's James Anderson, center, celebrates with teammates the dismissal of India's Shubman Gill during the first day of fourth cricket test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
India's Shubman Gill walks off the field after losing his wicket during the first day of fourth cricket test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India's Ravichandran Ashwin, right, celebrates with teammate Cheteshwar Pujara after the dismissal of England's Jack Leach, left, during the first day of fourth cricket test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Jharkhand Armed Police and CRPF jawans inspect the area after Naxal-triggered IED blast in the forests under Toklo PS near Chaibasa in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. Three men of the special unit of the state police, Jharkhand Jaguars (JJ), were killed and two jawans of JJ and CRPF were injured in the blast.
An elderly woman hands over a document to register for the COVID-19 vaccine in a private hospital in Guwahati.
India's Axar Patel, left, celebrates with teammate Ajinkya Rahane after the dismissal of England's Dan Lawrence during the first day of fourth cricket test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India's Ravichandran Ashwin, center, and teammates celebrate the dismissal of England's Ben Foakes, right, during the first day of fourth cricket test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India's Ravichandran Ashwin, center without cap, celebrates with teammates the dismissal of England's Ollie Pope during the first day of fourth cricket test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
An Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet flies in the backdrop of Himalayan mountain ranges, amid de-escalation efforts by India and China in eastern Ladakh, in Leh.
England's Ollie Pope, right, bats during the first day of fourth cricket test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India's captain Virat Kohli, second right, and teammates walk off the field at tea during the first day of fourth cricket test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
People wait in an observation area after receiving the first dose of Covid vaccine at BKC jumbo vaccination centre in Mumbai.
Indian captain Virat Kohli checks pads of wicket keeper R Pant for a missing bail, during first day’s play of the 4th and last test match of the series between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Senior citizens wait for their turn to receive the first dose of Covid vaccine at BKC jumbo vaccination centre in Mumbai.
England's Ben Stokes reacts after being dismissed by India's Washington Sundar during the first day of fourth cricket test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi speaks during the launch of party election campaign website, ahead of Assam Assembly polls, at Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati.
Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal and his wife Mala Bhagat pose for photographs after receiving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, during the second phase of a countrywide inoculation drive, at Tirath Ram Shah Hospital in New Delhi.
A commuter looks on while wearing the facemask over his chin during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, in Mumbai.
Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal recives his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Tirath Ram Hospital in Delhi.
India's Washington Sundar, third right, celebrates with teammates after dismissing England's Ben Stokes during the first day of fourth cricket test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
A wide angle shot shows the view of Narendra Modi Stadium, during the first day’s play of the 4th and last test match of the series between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
England's Ben Stokes bats during the first day of fourth cricket test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
England's Jonny Bairstow, left, fists bumps with teammate Ben Stokes, right, during the first day of fourth cricket test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor poses for a photograph during an promotional event for her upcoming movie, 'Roohi', in New Delhi.
England's Ben Stokes, left, celebrates with teammate Ollie Pope, center, after scoring fifty runs during the first day of fourth cricket test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj celebrates with teammates after dismissing England batsman Jonny Bairstow (unseen), during first day’s play of the 4th and last test match of the series between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal poses for a group photograph with health workers after receiving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, during the second phase of a countrywide inoculation drive, at LNJP Hospital in New Delhi.
Senior citizens wait to receive the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, during the second phase of a countrywide inoculation drive, at a government hospital in Bikaner.
A Jharkhand Police personnel, injured during an IED blast allegedly triggered by maoists in West Singhbhum district, being taken for treatment in Ranchi. Two security personnel were killed and three injured in a Naxal-triggered IED blast in the forests of Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.
Security personnel with a sniffer dog check for bombs in the premises of the historic Taj Mahal, in Agra. The Taj Mahal complex in Agra was vacated on Thursday morning following a hoax bomb call.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel offers biscuits to a child during an event to distribute nutritional products under the Anganwadi Services scheme, in Prayagraj.
Senior citizens wait for their turn to be vaccinated, during the second phase of a countrywide inoculation drive against COVID-19 at Dahisar Vaccination Centre in Mumbai.
A medic administers the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to Gobind Ran Kejriwal, father of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, during the second phase of a countrywide inoculation drive, at LNJP Hospital in New Delhi.
A medic administers the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, during the second phase of a countrywide inoculation drive, at LNJP Hospital in New Delhi.
First lady Jill Biden speaks to students as she and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona tour Fort LeBoeuf Middle School in Waterford, Pennsylvania.
In this image from video made available by SpaceX, one of the company's Starship prototypes fires its thrusters as it lands during a test in Boca Chica, Texas. The two previous attempts ended in explosions.
Ayyavazhi devotees participate in a procession to mark Ayya Vaikunda Avataram or Vaikunda Jayanti, at Nagercoil in Kanyakumari district.
Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj celebrates with Virat Kohli after dismissing England skipper Joe Root (unseen), during first day’s play of the 4th and last test match of the series between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
England batsman Jonny Bairstow plays a shot, during first day’s play of the 4th and last test match of the series between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
On-field umpire Nitin Menon intervenes as Indian skipper Virat Kohli and England all-rounder engage in an argument, during first day’s play of the 4th and last test match of the series between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
On-field umpires intervene as Indian skipper Virat Kohli and England all-rounder engage in an argument, during first day’s play of the 4th and last test match of the series between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha receives the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, during the second phase of a countrywide inoculation drive, in Jammu.
Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj celebrates with teammates after dismissing England skipper Joe Root (unseen), during first day’s play of the 4th and last test match of the series between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Indian spinner Axar Patel (2L) celebrates with teammates after dismissing England batsman Zak Crawley (unseen), during first day’s play of the 4th and last test match of the series between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Gorkha regiment of the Indian Army perform a traditional dance during 'Know Your Army' function, to mark the 50th year of India's victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan, in Ranchi.
Indian spinner Axar Patel (2R) celebrates with teammates after dismissing England batsman Dominic Sibley (unseen), during first day’s play of the 4th and last test match of the series between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma makes an unsuccessful appeal against England batsman Zak Crawley, during first day’s play of the 4th and last test match of the series between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli with his English counterpart Joe Root during toss, before the start of first day’s play of the 4th and last test match of the series between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Pharmacist Madeline Acquilano draws a syringe of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. The first shipments of the vaccine arrived at the hospital this morning.
US President Joe Biden speaks during a virtual meeting with the House Democratic caucus in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, on the White House complex in Washington.
Barcelona players celebrate after scoring their third goal during the the Copa del Rey semifinal, second leg, soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
Sheffield United's goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, center, clears the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Aston Villa at Bramall Lane stadium in Sheffield, England.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a news conference with Bavarian state governor Markus Soeder and the Mayor of Berlin Michael Mueller after a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany. German Chancellor Angela Merkel conferred with the governors of the country's 16 states to discuss how to move forward with coronavirus restrictions.
Three people in a car get their shots of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-thru site set up in the Pacaembu soccer stadium parking lot as part of a priority vaccination program for seniors in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Hugo Castro leaves crosses at the scene of a deadly crash in Holtville, California. Authorities say a semitruck crashed into an SUV, killing multiple people.
Anti-coup school teachers in their uniform and traditional Myanmar-hats participate in a demonstration in Mandalay, Myanmar. Demonstrators in Myanmar took to the streets again on Wednesday to protest last month's seizure of power by the military.
A demonstrator waves a Senegalese national flag during protests in support of main opposition leader and former presidential candidate Ousmane Sonko in Dakar, Senegal. Sonko was arrested Wednesday on charges of disturbing the public order after hundreds of his supporters clashed with police while he was heading to the court to face rape charges.
Drivers line up in the Pacaembu soccer stadium parking lot for a drive-thru shot of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine during a priority vaccination program for seniors in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
In this photo provided by Big Bear Mountain Resort, snow falls at Big Bear Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake, California.
Local residents wait for a bus which will transfer them to hotels after an earthquake in Damasi village, central Greece. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 6.0 struck central Greece and was also felt in neighboring Albania and North Macedonia, and as far as Kosovo and Montenegro.
Heightened security remains around the U.S. Capitol since the Jan. 6 attacks by a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump, in Washington. The U.S. Capitol Police say they have intelligence showing there is a "possible plot" by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol.
Healthcare workers receive a patient suspected of having COVID-19 at the HRAN Hospital in Brasilia, Brazil. Brazil dodged the most dire economic forecasts in 2020, but official figures released Wednesday show the COVID-19 pandemic still battered the nation and it continues to dim the outlook for recovery.
Parents are reunited with their daughters in Jangabe, Nigeria. More than 300 schoolgirls kidnapped last week in an attack on their school in northwest Nigeria have arrived in Jangabe after been freed on Tuesday. The Girls were abducted few days ago from Government Girls Secondary School in Jangabe in Zamfara state.
A protester holds up a Lebanese national flag as he walks in front of burning tires that are blocking a main road, during a protest in downtown Beirut, Lebanon.
Fire Service personnel inspect the the charred forest area of Simlipal National Park days after a fire broke out, in Odisha.