Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Women's Wing Secretary Kanimozhi during 'Vidiyalai Nokki Stalinin Kural' campaign, in Erode.
External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar joined Mongolian Chief Cabinet Secretary L.Oyun-Erdene for co-chairing the 7th Joint Committee on Cooperation, via video conferencing, in New Delhi.
Fans of actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth celebrate after he announced the launch of his political party in January 2021, in Chennai.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray along with Deputy CM Ajit Pawar (2L), NCP Chief Sharad Pawar (3R) and others during a book launch on the completion of one year of their alliance-led government in the state, in Mumbai.
'Nihangs' join farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest against the new farm laws, at Singhu border in New Delhi.
Arindam Bhattacharja goalkeeper of ATKMB save a goal during the 7th season of the Hero Indian Super League against Odisha FC, at Fatorda Stadium in Goa.
Sandesh Jhingan of ATKMB defends a corner kick during the 7th season of the Hero Indian Super League against Odisha FC, at Fatorda Stadium in Goa.
Roy Krishna of ATKMB celebrates after scoring a goal during the 7th season of the Hero Indian Super League against Odisha FC, at Fatorda Stadium in Goa.
Security personnel detain health workers who were staging a demonstration demanding for regularisation of their jobs, in Bhopal. These workers were posted on COVID-19 duties at various places.
Farmers speak to media representatives after a meeting with Union Minister for Farmers' Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on the new farm laws, outside Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Farmers after a meeting with Union Minister for Farmers' Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on the new farm laws, outside Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Farmers pay tribute to martyrs during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm law, at Singhu border in New Delhi.
Traffic jam on the Delhi - Sonipat highway near Mukarba Chowk after restrictions were put in place by the security personnel in the view of farmers' Delhi Chalo protest against new farm laws, in New Delhi.
General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff offers prayers at Gorakhanath Temple, in Gorakhpur. Also seen is UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
Farmers speak to media representatives after a meeting with Union Minister for Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on the new farm laws, outside Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses during the inauguration of the newly-built Majerhat bridge in Kolkata.
Farmers block a part of the Delhi-Meerut National Highway during their protest march against the new farm laws, in New Delhi.
View of Union Minister for Farmers' Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar's meeting with farmers over the new farm laws, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Union Minister for Farmers' Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar speaks to media representatives on farmers' protest against the new farm laws, in New Delhi. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal (L) is also seen.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the inauguration of the newly-built Majerhat bridge in Kolkata.
A farmer carrying biscuits and tea walks inside Vigyan Bhawan premises during a tea break amid farmers' meeting with Union Minister for Farmers' Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on the new farm laws, in New Delhi.
Farmers after a meeting with Union Minister for Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on the new farm laws, outside Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi
Union Minister for Farmers' Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar along with MoS for Commerce Som Prakash (L) after a meeting with farmers over the new farm laws, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
A view of newly-built Majerhat bridge after its inauguration by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in Kolkata. The new bridge, which has been built in the place of an old one that collapsed in September 2018, has been named as Jai Hind Bridge to mark Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's upcoming 125th birth anniversary.
Farmers drink tea during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm law, at Ghazipur Delhi-UP border in New Delhi.
Farmers take rest during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm law, at Ghazipur Delhi-UP border in New Delhi.
Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth gestures during a press conference to announce the launch of his political party in January 2021, in Chennai.
Farmers during their Delhi Chalo protest against new farm laws, at Delhi-UP border near Ghazipur in New Delhi.
Farmers during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest against new farm laws, at Delhi-Haryana Singhu border, in New Delhi.
Farmers speak to media representatives after a meeting with Union Minister for Farmers' Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on the new farm laws, outside Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
All India Krishak Khet Majdoor Sangathan activists take part in a protest rally against the new farm laws, in Kolkata.
Farmers' representatives, holding talks with the Centre, have their own food (langar) during the lunch break, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Police personnel try to stop members of various farmers' organization under All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC) during a protest march against the new farm laws, in Bhubaneswar.
Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Azad raises slogans with farmers during their "Delhi Chalo" protest against new farm law, at Delhi-Haryana Singhu border, in New Delhi.
Specially abled persons raise slogans during a protest over their long-pending demands on the occasion of 'International Day of Disabled Persons', in Srinagar.
Farmers during their "Delhi Chalo" protest against new farm laws, at Delhi-Haryana Singhu border, in New Delhi.
A vehicle carrying the mortal remains of MDH Group Chairman Dharampal Gulati on its way to a crematorium for his funeral, in New Delhi. Gulati (97) passed away due to cardiac arrest at a hospital on Thursday morning.
Left Front Chairman Biman Bose interacts with a disabled person during an event marking International Day of Disabled Persons, in Kolkata.
Members of All Bengal Special Educators Association during a protest rally against the state government, in Kolkata.
Members of All Bengal Special Educators Association during a protest rally against the state government, in Kolkata.
A vehicle carrying the mortal remains of MDH Group Chairman Dharampal Gulati on its way to a crematorium for his funeral, in New Delhi. Gulati (97) passed away due to cardiac arrest at a hospital on Thursday morning.
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal during the fourth phase of discussion with the representatives of various farmer organizations, in New Delhi.
Tamil movie superstar Rajinikanth, center, gestures as he addresses a press conference outside his residence in Chennai. Rajinikanth said he plans to launch his own political party in southern India in January, ending years of speculation by millions of his fans on his political future.
66-yr old Lakhi Narayan Das (L) who wants to volunteer for COVID-19 vaccine candidate trial, walks his son Rakesh Das to get information from ICMR-NICED, as the phase-III regulatory trial of COVAXIN is underway, in Kolkata.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi with his mother Dolly Gogoi during the 'Shradh' ceremony of his father and former Chief Minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi, in Guwahati.
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal during the fourth phase of discussion with the representatives of various farmer organizations, in New Delhi.
In this file photo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a light moment with Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patron and former chief minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal, during an election campaign rally for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, at Bathinda. Badal on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, returned his Padma Vibhushan award in protest against the Centre's farm laws.
In this file photo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touches the feet of Shiromani Akali Dal President Parkash Singh Badal before his nomination filing ahead of the 2019 general elections, at collector's office in Varanasi. Badal on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, returned his Padma Vibhushan award in protest against the Centre's farm laws.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu at the virtual release of the book '40 Years with Abdul Kalam- Untold Stories' in Chennai.
Voters wait for their turn to cast vote during the re-polling at Old Malakpet ward for Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections, Hyderabad. Telangana State Election Commission (SEC) had canceled the polling for the Old Malakpet ward (No.26) in GHMC following the finding of a wrong election symbol printed against the name of CPI candidate contesting there.
Tractors and other vehicles of farmers stand on a highway during their 'Delhi Chalo' march against the Centre's farm reform laws, at Ghazipur Delhi-UP border in New Delhi.
Farmers have lunch as they protest at Ghazipur Delhi-UP border during their 'Delhi Chalo' march against the Centre's farm reform laws, in New Delhi.
Police set up concrete barricade to block a road during farmers Delhi Chalo protest march against the Centres new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh addresses media after a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence, in New Delhi.
Farmers raise slogans as buses carrying their representatives leave for talks with the Central government, during their ongoing agitation at the Singhu border, in New Delhi.
Farmers raise slogans during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest against new farm laws, at Delhi-Haryana Singhu border, New Delhi.
President Ram Nath Kovind pays homage to India's first president Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
A team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) arrives at a seashore of Valiyathura, as part of the preparedness ahead of Cyclone Burevi, in Thiruvananthapuram.
Farmer leaders arrive at Vigyan Bhawan for their meeting with the government over recently passed farm laws in New Delhi.
National Disaster Response Force personnel raise awareness among the residents living near Karur Ayyankovikal coast ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Burevi, in Alappuzha district.
A Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) worker fumigates the Kurla area, as part of a preventive measure against mosquito-borne diseases, in Mumbai.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pays floral tribute to India's first president Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary.
All Assam Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association members stage a demonstration over their long-pending demands in Guwahati.
Farmers during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm law, at Ghazipur Delhi-UP border in New Delhi.
Representatives of various farmers organizations huddle as they arrive for talks with the government representatives in New Delhi. Tens and thousands of farmers have descended upon the borders of New Delhi to protest new farming laws that they say will open them to corporate exploitation.
Representatives of various farmers organizations arrive for talks with the government representatives in New Delhi.
Representatives of various farmers organizations hold hands before the media as they arrive for talks with the government representatives in New Delhi. Tens and thousands of farmers have descended upon the borders of New Delhi to protest new farming laws that they say will open them to corporate exploitation.
Paramilitary soldiers patrol on a road engulfed with dense fog on a cold morning in the outskirts of Srinagar.
People walk through a road engulfed with dense fog on a cold morning in the outskirts of Srinagar.
A boatman rows his boat in the interiors of the Dal Lake surrounded by dense fog on a cold morning in Srinagar.
A cyclist rides through the dense fog as paramilitary soldiers patrol on a cold morning on the outskirts of Srinagar.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan pays tribute to victims of the Bhopal Gas tragedy on its 36th anniversary, in Bhopal.
Barricades set up by police during farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm law, at Ghazipur in New Delhi.
Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh arrives in New Delhi. Singh will meet Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence today, ahead of the talks between the Centre and farmer leaders over their agitation against the new farm laws.
Security personnel stand guard outside the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of his meeting with Punjab CM, in New Delhi.
Buses parked near police barricades to block a road during farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the Centre's new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
Farmers raise slogans during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm law, at Ghazipur in New Delhi.
Farmers during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm law, at Ghazipur Delhi-UP border in New Delhi.
Farmers during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm law, at Ghazipur Delhi-UP border in New Delhi.
Farmers during their ongoing agitation against new farm laws, at Ghazipur Delhi-UP border, in New Delhi.
Farmers during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm law, at Ghazipur Delhi-UP border in New Delhi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced start of large-scale vaccination of medics and teachers against COVID next week. Speaking during an online meeting dedicated to inauguration of new hospitals for coronavirus patients built by Russian Defense Ministry, Putin said Russia has enough capacity to start "large-scale" vaccination of teachers and doctors.
The bow section of the vehicle carrier Golden Ray, with some of the the 4,000 cars still onboard, waits to be towed to a scrap yard, in Brunswick, Georgia. The vessel capsize while sailing outbound from the Port of Brunswick on Sept. 8, 2019. All 23 crewmen on board as well as an American maritime pilot survived.
Protesting farmers have meal during their ongoing agitation against new farm laws, at Ghazipur Delhi-UP border, in New Delhi.
Protesting farmers have meal during their ongoing agitation against new farm laws, at Ghazipur Delhi-UP border, in New Delhi.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, at podium, swears in lawmakers during an outdoor session, at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. The 400-member House and 24-member Senate are meeting to get sworn in, choose leaders and elect constitutional officers including the Secretary of State.
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, center, and Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi attend a ceremony celebrating the arrival of the first of four new Sa'ar 6 ships in Haifa, Israel. Israel's Navy on Wednesday welcomed the first of four German-made warships that will be at the vanguard of the country's efforts to protect its coastline and growing natural-gas industry. The first missile boat of "Project Magen" docked at Israel's Haifa port, with three more of the German-made corvettes scheduled to arrive over the next two years.
Juventus' Alvaro Morata, center, celebrates with teammates Federico Chiesa and Cristiano Ronaldo after a goal during a Champions League, group G soccer match between Juventus and Dinamo Kiev at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.
Jimmy Lai of Next Digital, which publishes the Apple Daily newspaper, is escorted by Correctional Services officers to prison, in Hong Kong. Outspoken Hong Kong pro-democracy advocate and media tycoon Lai was refused bail on Thursday on a fraud charge amid a growing crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous city.
Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty with her husband and businessman Raj Kundra pose for photographs, in Mumbai.
Couple and bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza pose for photographs, in Mumbai.
Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann, center left, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League group G soccer match between Ferencvaros and Barcelona at the Ferenc Puskas stadium in Budapest, Hungary.
Barcelona's goalkeeper Neto makes a save during the Champions League group G soccer match between Ferencvaros and Barcelona at the Ferenc Puskas stadium in Budapest, Hungary.
Chelsea's Olivier Giroud heads for the ball to score his side's third goal with teammates during the Champions League group E soccer match between Sevilla and Chelsea at the Ramon Sanchez Pijuan stadium in Seville, Spain.
Chelsea's Olivier Giroud kicks the ball to score from a penalty kick his side's fourth goal during the Champions League group E soccer match between Sevilla and Chelsea at the Ramon Sanchez Pijuan stadium in Seville, Spain.
Juventus players Cristiano Ronaldo, left, and Federico Chiesa in action against Dynamo Kyiv during a Champions League, group G soccer match between Juventus and Dinamo Kyiv at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.
PSG's Kylian Mbappe, center, tries a shot on goal during a Group H Champions League soccer match between Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
PSG's Neymar, right, celebrates with Kylian Mbappe after scoring his side's third goal during a Group H Champions League soccer match between Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
Manchester United's Harry Maguire, left, gets past PSG's Neymar during a Group H Champions League soccer match between Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
