SMC workers remove snow from a road, in Srinagar. Snowfall continued in the Kashmir Valley for the fourth consecutive day, leading to cancellation of all flights.
Pilgrims leave for their homes after taking holy dip in River Ganga on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti', in Kolkata.
PM Narendra Modi shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov during a meeting in New Delhi.
In this photo released by the official website of the Office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani speaks in a cabinet meeting in Tehran, Iran. Iran's president is warning that European soldiers deployed in the Mideast "may be in danger" after Britain, France and Germany challenged Tehran over breaking limits of its 2015 nuclear deal.
Senior IPS officer Sujit Pandey takes charge as the first Police Commissioner of Lucknow after the commissionerate system of policing was implemented in the state, in Lucknow.
In this file photo, Bangalore-born, US-based, author Madhuri Vijay poses for a photo. Madhuri Vijay bagged the Crossword Book Award for her novel on Kashmir, joining the pantheon of eminent Indian writers like Salman Rushdie, Vikram Seth, and Kiran Desai.
Hindu devotees gather to take a holy dip in Sangam, the confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna and mythological Saraswati, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival during Magh Mela 2020 in Prayagraj.
Amazon chief Jeff Bezos lights the ceremonial lamp with Amazon Global Senior Vice President Amit Agarwal during Amazon Smbhav summit, at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Tomas Petricek during a meeting in New Delhi.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif after the Raisina Dialogue 2020, in New Delhi.
Bank employees are seen through the broken glass of Bank of Beirut that was smashed by anti-government protesters in Beirut, Lebanon. Banks in Hamra trade street were badly damaged after a night that witnessed clashes between anti-government protesters and Lebanese riot police.
Exernal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov during Raisina Dialogue 2020, in New Delhi.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi during Makar Sankranti festival celebration in Patna.
Devotees gather to take a holy dip at the banks of River Ganga on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival, in Varanasi.
Residents perform rituals before setting ablaze a traditional 'bhelaghor' or 'meji' on the occasion of Magh Bihu, in Tezpur.
Devotees cross a pantoon on River Ganga as they arrive to offer prayers on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival during the ongoing one-month-long annual traditional Hindu fair 'Magh Mela', at Sangam (the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati), in Prayagraj.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray(c) along with Cabinet Minister of Urban Development and Public Works Eknath Shinde during the launch of first girder for the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) mega project in Mumbai.
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif addresses during Raisina Dialogue 2020, in New Delhi.
Army officers lay wreath at Vijay Smarak on the occasion of 'Army Day', at Fort William, Eastern Command headquarters, in Kolkata.
Atheltes perform during the inauguration of upgraded Maulana Azad Stadium by Jammu & Kashmir Lt. Governor Girish Chandra Murmu (unseen), in Jammu. Atheltes perform during the inauguration of upgraded Maulana Azad Stadium by Jammu & Kashmir Lt. Governor Girish Chandra Murmu (unseen), in Jammu.
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu during inauguration of upgraded Maulana Azad Stadium, in Jammu.
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu bats during inauguration of upgraded Maulana Azad Stadium, in Jammu.
Devotees perform rituals after taking a holy dip in Sangam, the confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna and mythological Saraswati, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival during Magh Mela 2020 in Prayagraj.
Taal volcano spews ash on the volcano island in Talisay, Batangas province, southern Philippines.
Chief of Defence Staff (India) Bipin Rawat takes the salute during the Army Day Parade at Cariappa Ground, in New Delhi.
Taal volcano spews ash on the volcano island in Talisay, Batangas province, southern Philippines.
Army chief Manoj Mukund Naravane inspects guard of honour during Army Day celebrations at Cariappa Parade Ground in New Delhi.
Army soldiers display their war skills during the Army Day Parade at Cariappa Ground, in New Delhi.
Clouds of volcanic ash rise up from damaged trees in Laurel, Batangas province, southern Philippines.
Captain Tania Sher Gill, first woman officer to lead all-men contingents at Army Day Parade at Cariappa Ground, in New Delhi.
A roof collapses on a pedicab as volcanic ash covers a village at Laurel, Batangas province, southern Philippines.
Army chief Manoj Mukund Naravane inspects the guard of honour during the Army Day Parade at Cariappa Ground, in New Delhi.
A resident walks past structures and trees damaged by volcanic ash at Laurel, Batangas province, southern Philippines.
A crate of soda bottles is covered with volcanic ash at Laurel, Batangas province, southern Philippines.
A resident passes a house destroyed by volcanic ash in Boso-Boso, Batangas province, southern Philippine.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati releases a book, 'A travelogue of my struggle-ridden life and BSP movement,' during a press conference on the occasion of her 64th birthday, in Lucknow.
A man smokes marijuana with his followers at a transit camp on way to Gangasagar, in Kolkata. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims are expected to take the annual holy dip at Gangasagar, where the Ganges River reaches the Bay of Bengal, on the auspicious Makar Sankranti festival day that falls on Jan. 15.
Nepalese Hindu devotees roll prayerfully on the ground as part of a ritual during the Madhav Narayan festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal. During this festival, devotees recite holy scriptures dedicated to Hindu goddess Swasthani and Lord Shiva. Unmarried women pray to get a good husband while those married pray for the longevity of their husbands by observing a month-long fast.
Wonhee Lee, third from left, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Group, William Lee, second from right, Global Head of Genesis, and participants pose with a Genesis GV80 SUV during its unveiling ceremony in Goyang, South Korea. The GV80 is the first SUV model under the Genesis marque and the fourth model in the Genesis lineup, currently composed of the G70, G80 and G90 sedans.
Fireworks illuminate the sky over St. Sava temple in downtown Belgrade, Serbia. Orthodox Christians in Serbia celebrate New Year on Jan. 14, according to the Julian calendar.
A U.S. made F-16V fighter is cleaned by auto washing machine during a military exercise in Chiayi County, southern of Taiwan. Defense Ministry started two-day drill to show the ability of the armed forces to provide security ahead of upcoming Lunar New Year holiday.
In this image made from video provided by Laura_presicce, a fire is seen in Tarragona, Spain. A massive explosion took place at an industrial zone for chemicals in northeastern Spain and the regional emergency services agency warned people nearby not to go outside.
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., left, speaks to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right as former Vice President Joe Biden watches during a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register in Des Moines, Iowa.
An anti-government protester smashes a bank widow, during ongoing protests against the Lebanese central bank's governor and against the deepening financial crisis, at Hamra trade street, in Beirut, Lebanon. Lebanese security forces lobbed tear gas at protesters who responded with rocks outside the country's central bank a violent turn after demonstrators returned to the streets following a weekslong lull.
An anti-government demonstrator jumps on tires that were set on fire to block a main highway as he holds a national flag, during a protest in the town of Jal el-Dib, north of Beirut, Lebanon.
Strikers march during a demonstration in Marseille, southern France. Rail workers, teachers, doctors, lawyers and others joined another nationwide day of protests and strikes to denounce French President Emmanuel Macron's plans to overhaul the pension system.
Demonstrators march during a protest against pension reforms in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron tried to calm nationwide tensions and salvage support for his overhaul of the country's retirement system, as France faced day 41 of crippling strikes.
Pro-government protesters set fire to U.S. and British flags with a life size cut-out of Britain's ambassador to Tehran Rob Macaire, in a gathering to commemorate the late Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in Iraq in a U.S. drone attack on Jan. 3, and victims of last week's Ukrainian plane crash outside Tehran, at the Tehran University campus in Tehran, Iran.
Demonstrator march against a bus fare increase in Brasilia, Brazil. Protests sparked after a bus fare hike of almost 10 percent, to 5.50 Reals, or about 1.27 U.S. dollars.
Demonstrator shows a poster in Portuguese that says, "5.50 it's Theft," during a protest against a bus fare increase in Brasilia, Brazil. Protests sparked after a bus fare hike of almost 10 percent, to 5.50 Reals, or about 1.27 U.S. dollars.
Tunisians protest against their purchasing power during a demonstration to mark the ninth anniversary of the democratic uprising in Tunis. Tunisia is marking nine years since its democratic uprising amid deepening economic troubles and simmering anger at the revolution's unfulfilled promises.
Vendors carry away salvaged merchandise from the burned ruins of the Guerite Market that was engulfed in flames in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Alena L. Leeds, a scientist from the United States Geological Survey, operates earthquake monitoring and recording equipment amid aftershocks across the island's southern coast where recent quakes have toppled homes and schools in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The seismic activity that experts say is unusual but not unexpected has unleashed scientific debate about what’s causing it and drawn international attention to the area, where more than 4,000 people have sought shelter as they wonder when the ground will stop trembling.
Boats sail on the Mediterranean sea during a cold morning off the coast in Michmoret, Israel.
Alejandro Giammattei, center, waves to crow accompanied by his doughter Ana Marcela after sworn-in as president of Guatemala at the National Theater in Guatemala City. Guatemala swears in Giammattei, a conservative physician opposed to gay marriage and abortion, as its new president while the country's outgoing leader exits amid swirling corruption accusations.
Members of the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary force operated by the Sudanese government, block roads in Khartoum, Sudan. A Sudanese official said that security forces have contained an armed protest from within the security apparatus, amid reports of unrest.
Student Marianna Torres, 11, center, cries as she evacuates Park Avenue Elementary School after jet fuel fell on the school in Cudahy, California. Jet fuel dumped by an aircraft returning to Los Angeles International Airport fell onto the school playground where children were playing, fire officials said. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said firefighters assessed over a dozen children and several adults who complained of minor injuries and none needed to be taken to a hospital.
In this photo from video, Delta Air Lines Flight 89 to Shanghai, China dumps fuel over Los Angeles before returning to Los Angeles International Airport for an emergency landing. Fire officials say fuel apparently dumped by the aircraft returning to LAX fell onto an elementary school playground. A fire department tweet says firefighters are assessing "multiple patients" at the school in the suburban city of Cudahy, California. The flight tracking website FlightAware shows that Delta Air Lines Flight 89 to Shanghai, China, departed LAX, circled back over Southern California and returned to the airport.
Quique Setien poses on the bench after being officially introduced as the new soccer coach of FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona made a rare coaching change midway through the season, replacing Ernesto Valverde with former Real Betis manager Quique Setien.
Soccer coach Quique Setien poses with FC Barcelona's President Josep Maria Bartomeu, left, and director of football Eric Abidal, right, while being officially introduced as the club's new coach at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
Will Smith, left, and Martin Lawrence attend the LA premiere of "Bad Boys for Life," at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
Vanessa Hudgens attends the LA premiere of "Bad Boys for Life," at the TCL Chinese Theatre, in Los Angeles.
Indian Army soldiers demonstrate combat skills during the Army Day parade at Cariappa Ground, in New Delhi.
Army soldiers display their war skills during the Army Day Parade at Carriappa Parade Ground in New Delhi.
Members of the Indian Army motorcycle team ''Daredevils'' perform during the Army Day parade at Cariappa Ground, in New Delhi.
Indian soldiers on horseback participate in the Army Day parade at Cariappa Ground, in New Delhi.
Indian Army's tanks display combat skills during the parade at Cariappa Ground, in New Delhi.
Army soldiers display their warfare skills during the parade at Cariappa Ground, in New Delhi.
An Indian army paratrooper participate in the Army Day parade at Cariappa Ground, in New Delhi.
Union Home minister Amit Shah (C), with Tata Sons' Chairman Emeritus Ratan N Tata (2nd L) and Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani (C), inaugurates foundation stone laying ceremony of Indian Institute of Skills, at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.
Union Home minister Amit Shah (L) with Tata Sons' Chairman Emeritus Ratan N Tata at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Indian Institute of Skills, at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.
CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury with CPI's D. Raja, Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav and CPM's Brinda Karat during a press conference on the issue of alleged violations of human rights by the UP police, at Press Club of India, in New Delhi.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries attend the Army Day reception, in New Delhi.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee shows a document while addressing TMC Chhatra Parshad (TMC students wing) students during their protest dharma against CAA, NPR and NRC in Kolkata.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses TMC Chhatra Parshad (TMC students wing) students during their protest dharma against CAA, NPR and NRC in Kolkata.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane during the Army Day 2020 function at the Army house, in New Delhi.
Bihar Congress President Madan Mohan Jha serves to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav and Congress leader Shaktiinh Gohil, Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) chief Upendra Kushwaha and others during a feast on Makar Sankranti festival, in Patna.
TMC Chhatra Parshad (TMC students wing) draw an Anti-CAA/NRC/NPR graffiti on a road in front of their protest dharma against CAA, NPR and NRC in Kolkata.
People participate in the annual sport of cattle passing through fire at Siddalingapura to mark Makar Sankranti festival, at a village near Mysuru, Karnataka.
Women participate in a torch rally for Jal Jivan Hariyali campaign against climate crisis, in Patna.
Traders raise slogans during a protest against the India visit of Amazon Chief Jeff Bezos, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lays the foundation stone of Bharatiya Kaushal Sansthan, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani and the Minister of State for Power, New & Renewable Energy (Independent Charge) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Raj Kumar Singh are also seen.
Participant take part in a 'Mini Marathon' organised by army to commemorate the Army Day 2020, in Amritsar.
Muslim women and children hold posters of freedom fighters during a protest against CAA and NRC, in Prayagraj.
Residents walk near an art installation on a closed road at Shaheen Bagh, where protestors have been demonstrating against the Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC for the past one month, in New Delhi.
Several university students shout slogans against Centre outside Kolkata Port Trust office demanding rename of the Trust in the name of Raja Rammohan Roy not in the name of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, in Kolkata.
A participant tries to control a bull at the annual bull taming event 'Jallikattu' in Avaniyapuram village on the outskirts of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The deeply held religious ritual had been banned for two years after India’s Supreme Court found it cruel. Jallikattu returned to Tamil Nadu in 2017 after tens of thousands of people protested for weeks and forced the government to rush new legislation exempting it from animal cruelty laws.
Participants tryto control a bull at the annual bull taming event 'Jallikattu' in Avaniyapuram village on the outskirts of Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
A cow runs over burning hay as part of a ritual during the Makar Sankranti celebrations in Bengaluru.
Muslim women take part in a candle light march in protest against the attack on Jamia students, CAA and NRC, at Jama Masjid, in New Delhi.
Muslim women take part in a candle light march in protest against the attack on Jamia students, CAA and NRC, at Jama Masjid, in New Delhi.
Uttar Pradesh U-21 volleyball team after winning gold at the 3rd Khelo India Youth Games 2020 in Guwahati.
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli (R) along with head of Audi India Balbir Singh Dhillon poses for photographs next to the newly launched Audi Q8, in Mumbai.
Children pose for photographs in front of the 'Bhangra Giddha Dance' statues in Amritsar. The statues were allegedly partially destroyed by some Sikh radicals who had said earlier that these statues are against Punjab's culture alleging their portrayal in a wrong way.
Kites fly in the sky during Uttarayan celebrations at the ‘Statue of Unity' in Gujarat's Narmada district.
Kites fly in the sky during Uttarayan celebrations at the ‘Statue of Unity' in Gujarat's Narmada district.
A man clears snow from his vehicle after heavy snowfall at Ferozpora village of Tangmarg in Baramulla district of north Kashmir. The Jammu-Srinagar national highway has been closed for last four days due to heavy snowfall.
Chinar Corps personnel carry a an expecting mother Shamima, who required an emergency help, to hospital through heavy snow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the valour and professionalism of the Chinar Corps personnel. "Our Army is known for its valour and professionalism. It is also respected for its humanitarian spirit,” PM Modi wrote while replying to a tweet by the Chinar Corps, Indian Army.
Men walk on a road along a snow covered village after heavy snowfall at Ferozpora, Tangmarg in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.
