
Union Home Minister Amit Shah waves to his supporters during his visit to Lingaraj Temple to offer prayers, in Bhubaneswar.
In this file photo, is seen Param Bir Singh. Singh on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 was appointed as new Mumbai Police Commissioner by Maharashtra Government.
Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik salutes during his farewell ceremonial parade at Kingsway Camp in New Delhi.
Preparations underway ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's rally in support of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Kolkata.
Indian batswoman Shafali Verma during the group stage ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 match between India and Sri Lanka at the Junction Oval in Melbourne, Australia.
Sri Lankan batswoman Athapaththu during the group stage ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 match between India and Sri Lanka at the Junction Oval in Melbourne, Australia.
Streaks of rain and dark clouds are seen over the Kangra Valley in Dharamsala. The region saw heavy rains and thunderstorm Saturday morning.
Muhyiddin Yassin, president of Malaysian United Indigenous Party, waves to journalists as he leaves his house to the palace to meet the king in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad indicated Saturday that he will reconcile with the former ruling alliance he led with rival Anwar Ibrahim in an about-turn that follows a week of political turmoil that followed his resignation as prime minister.
Politician Muhyiddin Yassin, center, waves to media after outside his house after he being appointed as the new prime minister in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysia's king has appointed seasoned politician Muhyiddin Yassin as the new prime minister, trumping Mahathir Mohamad's bid to return to power after a week of political turmoil that followed his resignation as prime minister.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah (2L), Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik (C) and Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan during inauguration of SUM Ultimate Medicare hospital, in Bhubaneswar.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurate SUM Ultimate Medicare hospital, in Bhubaneswar. Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan is also seen.
Disciples of Odissi Guru Ratikant Mohapatra perform their traditional dance during an event at Bharat Bhawan, in Bhopal.
Police personnel detain a demonstrator during a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), in Guwahati.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a programme to distribute assistive aids and devices to differently-abled people, at Parade Ground in Prayagraj.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a programme to distribute assistive aids and devices to differently-abled people, at Parade Ground in Prayagraj.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributes an assistive device to a differenttly-abled man during a programme, at Parade Ground in Prayagraj. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also seen.
BJP workers tussle with protestors during a programme to distribute assistive aids and devices to differently-abled people, at Parade Ground in Prayagraj.
Differently-abled people during a programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he will distribute assistive aids and devices among them, at Parade Ground in Prayagraj.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi blesses a differently-abled woman after distributing assistive aids and devices during a programme, at Parade Ground in Prayagraj.
A man, who was allegedly injured in communal violence, addresses a protest demonstration organized by Hindu organizations in New Delhi.
A man, who was allegedly injured in communal violence, addresses a protest demonstration organized by Hindu organizations in New Delhi.
BJP leader Kapil Mishra participates in a peace march to protest against communal violence in Northeast Delhi, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi.
Supporters of new citizenship law wave Indian national flags and shout religious slogans as they participate in a protest demonstration organized by Hindu organizations in New Delhi.
Injured victims of riot-affected areas during a tribute meeting for those who died in communal violence of Northeast Delhi, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi.
Injured victims of riot-affected areas during a peace march to protest against communal violence in Northeast Delhi, in New Delhi.
Vice President M.Venkaiah Naidu interacts with chairpersons of all Major Port Trusts of India during ‘Chintan Baithak’, at Mamallapuram in Chengalpattu.
Vice President M.Venkaiah Naidu interacts with chairpersons of all Major Port Trusts of India during ‘Chintan Baithak’, at Mamallapuram in Chengalpattu.
Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Barve receives a farewell from his colleagues, at Naigaon police station, in Mumbai.
Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman, meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Asia Bibi, a Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy in Pakistan, said she is going to request asylum in France.
New Zealand's Tom Blundell is hit while batting during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
India's Virat Kohli, left, stands with teammate Cheteshwar Pujara during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Indian bowler Mohammed Shami reacts during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal speaks to media after meeting with Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, in New Delhi.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal meets Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, in New Delhi.
Pakistani pilgrims arrive to take part in celebration of the 808th Urs festival of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, in Ajmer.
Enhanced security at Ajmer Railway station during the arrival of Pakistani pilgrims to take part in 808th Urs festival of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, in Ajmer.
India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts as he bowls to New Zealand's Tom Latham, not pictured, as Tom Blundell, right, watches during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Indian team walk onto the field as New Zealand bats during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Charred remains of vehicles set ablaze by rioters during communal violence over the amended citizenship law, in Shiv Vihar of Northeast Delhi
India's Mohammed Shami reacts as he is hit while batting during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
View of a vandalized and burned shop following Tuesday's violence over the amended citizenship law in Shiv Vihar.
India's Jasprit Bumrah bats during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Security personnel patrol streets following clashes over the new citizenship law, in Shiv Vihar.
New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson, third right, is congratulated by teammates after taking his fifth wicket that of India's Ravindra Jadeja during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Security personal outside a burnt property following clashes over the new citizenship law, in Shiv Vihar.
India's Ajinkya Rahane walks from the field after he was dismissed for seven runs during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
India's Virat Kohli walks from the field after he was dismissed by New Zealand's Tim Southee for three runs during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
India's Hanuma Vihari bats during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
India's Cheteshwar Pujara plays at the ball to be out caught during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
India's Prithvi Shaw, left, and teammate Mayank Agarwal run between the wickets during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Workers wearing protective gears spray disinfectant as a precaution against the new coronavirus at a subway station in Seoul, South Korea.
Army soldiers wearing protective suits spray disinfectant to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus at the Dongdaegu train station in Daegu, South Korea.
South Korean Army soldiers wearing protective gears gather to spray disinfectant to prevent the spread of a new coronavirus at the Dongdaegu train station in Daegu, South Korea.
Health personnel wearing protection clothing assist guests as they leave the H10 Costa Adeje Palace hotel in La Caleta, in the Canary Island of Tenerife, Spain. Some guests have started to leave the locked down hotel after undergoing screening for the new virus that is infecting hundreds worldwide.
Health personnel wearing protective clothing assist guests as they leave the H10 Costa Adeje Palace hotel in La Caleta, in the Canary Island of Tenerife, Spain.
Elementary school students carry their belongings as they make their way home in Tokyo. The expectation that Japan would close all its elementary, secondary and high schools will send nearly 13 million children home.
In this photo, clerks disinfect checkout counters at a department store amid growing concern over the coronavirus outbreak in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for stronger anti-virus efforts to guard against COVID-19, saying there will be “serious consequences” if the illness spreads to the country.
A woman wears a protective masks as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus at the airport in Mexico City.
Evgeny Kuznetsov and Nikita Shleikher of Russian perform a dive during the men's 3-meter synchro springboard final at the FINA Diving World Series in Montreal.
Canada's Philippe Gagne and Francois Imbeau-Dulac perform a dive during the men's 3-meter synchro springboard final at the FINA Diving World Series in Montreal.
Mun Yee Leong and Pandelela Pamg of Malaysia perform a dive during the women's 10-meter platform synchro final at the FINA Diving World Series in Montreal.
Anti-government protesters try to take refuge from tear gas launched by police during a protest against the Vina del Mar International Song Festival in Vina del Mar, Chile. The riots that have shaken Chile in recent months amid demands for social improvements reached the festival, where local authorities called on the government to take measures to ensure the safety of one of the main musical contests of the region.
Dan Levy celebrates as he holds the Cesar award for Best Original music with "I lost my body" in Paris. The Cesar awards ceremony for France is the equivalent of the Oscars.
Anais Demoustier poses after winning the Cesar for best actress for her role in "Alice and the Mayor" in Paris.
Toufik Ayadi, left, Ladj Ly, center, and Christophe Barral pose with the Best Film with 'Les Miserables' in Paris.
Ozuna performs at the Vina del Mar International Song Festival at the Quinta Vergara coliseum in Vina del Mar, Chile.
America Ferrera, second from left, producer of the Netflix series "Gentefied," poses with the show's cast members, from left, J.J. Soria, Karrie Martin, Annie Gonzalez and Carlos Santos at the 2020 Impact Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
A model wears a creation for the Andrew GN fashion collection during Women's fashion week Fall/Winter 2020/21 presented in Paris.
A model wears a creation for the Andrew GN fashion collection during Women's fashion week Fall/Winter 2020/21 presented in Paris.
A model wears a creation for the Andrew GN fashion collection during Women's fashion week Fall/Winter 2020/21 presented in Paris.
A man holds a photograph of Sabeer as his father (C) gets emotional outside GTB hospital in New Delhi. Sabeer has been missing since the Northeast Delhi communal riot in which at least 42 people were killed and more than 200 injured.
Family members and locals carry the mortal remains of Hashim, brother of Mohammad Aamir, during a funeral procession at Old Mustafabad in Northeast Delhi. Both Hashim and Aamir were killed during the communal riot in northeast Delhi which claimed 42 lives and left more than 200 injured.
A view of a market area at Old Mustafabad in Northeast Delhi. Situation in northeast Delhi was peaceful on Saturday following days of communal riot which claimed 42 lives and left more than 200 injured.
People buy vegetables at Old Mustafabad in Northeast Delhi, Saturday. Situation in northeast Delhi was peaceful on Saturday following days of communal riot which claimed 42 lives and left more than 200 injured.
Mother and relatives of Mohammed Aamir and Hashim, both of them who lost their lives during the recent communal riot in Northeast Delhi, wail during their funeral procession at Old Mustafabad area in Northeast Delhi. Days of communal riot in northeast Delhi claimed 42 lives and left more than 200 injured.
Congress delegation comprising of Selja Kumari, Sushmita Deb, Shaktisinh Gohil and Amarinder Singh visit riot-affected area, at Old Mustafabad area in Northeast Delhi. Days of communal riot in northeast Delhi claimed 42 lives and left more than 200 injured.
A man comes out of a mosque damaged during the recent communal riot in Delhi, at Old Mustafabad area in Northeast Delhi. Days of communal riot in northeast Delhi claimed 42 lives and left more than 200 injured.
A woman looks at a mosque damaged during the recent communal riot in Delhi, at Old Mustafabad area in Northeast Delhi. Days of communal riot in northeast Delhi claimed 42 lives and left more than 200 injured.
Volunteers serve meals to those affected during the recent riot in Northeast Delhi, at a hospital in Old Mustafabad in Northeast Delhi. Days of communal violence in the area lead to death of 42 people and left more than 200 injured.
President Ram Nath Kovind with Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu and others visits Baidyanath Dham temple to offer prayers, in Deoghar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wave at a gathering during a programme to distribute assistive aids and devices to differently-abled people, at Parade Ground in Prayagraj.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributes an assistive device to a differenttly-abled man during a programme, at Parade Ground in Prayagraj. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also seen.
Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik during his farewell ceremonial parade at Kingsway Camp in New Delhi.
Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik speaks during his farewell ceremonial parade at Kingsway Camp in New Delhi
Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik during his farewell ceremonial parade at Kingsway Camp in New Delhi.
Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik inspects a guard of honor during his farewell ceremonial parade at Kingsway Camp in New Delhi.
Delhi Police Special Commissioner SN Srivastava (R) shakes hands with outgoing Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik, as the former takes charge as the new Police Commissioner of Delhi, in New Delhi.
Delhi Police Special Commissioner SN Srivastava takes charge as the new Police Commissioner of Delhi as outgoing Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik looks on, in New Delhi.
Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik during his farewell ceremonial parade at Kingsway Camp in New Delhi.
Delhi Police Special Commissioner SN Srivastava (R) greets outgoing Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik, as the former takes charge as the new Police Commissioner of Delhi, in New Delhi.
Newly appointed Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava inspects a guard of honor as he takes charge at New Police Headquarters, in New Delhi.
Locals and kins of Aamir carry his mortal remains, who died in communal violence of Northeast Delhi, during a funeral procession, in Old Mustafabad.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren offers prayers during Rajrappa Mahotsav, at Rajrappa temple in Ramgarh district.
Director General (DG) of Anti-Corruption Bureau Param Bir Singh being felicitated by outgoing Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Barve as he takes charge as the Police Commissioner, in Mumbai.
Bengal batsman Anustup Majumdar celebrates after scoring a century during the Ranji Trophy semi-final match against Karnataka, at Eden Garden in Kolkata
Director General (DG) of Anti-Corruption Bureau Param Bir Singh being felicitated by outgoing Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Barve as he takes charge as the Police Commissioner, in Mumbai.
Nripendra Mishra, the chairman of the Ram Temple Construction Committee along with Senior VHP leader Champat Rai during their inspection at Ramjanmabhoomi Nyas kaaryashala, in Ayodhya.
Myanmar President Win Myint with First Lady Cho Cho pose for photographs during their visit to the historic Taj Mahal in Agra
President Ram Nath Kovind offers prayers at Baidyanath Dham temple, in Deoghar. Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu is also seen.
A farmer shows his wheat crop flattened and damaged by strong winds and rains, on the outskirts of Amritsar.
Bengal batsman Anustup Majumdar and Akash Deep greet each other during Ranji Trophy semifinal match against Karnataka at Eden Garden in Kolkata
Real Kashmir FC players (in yellow) and Aizawl FC players in action during I-League match in Srinagar. The match was drawn by 02-02.
Indian Boxing team arrives for Asia Oceania Olympic Qualifiers, in Amman. The Asia Oceania Olympic Qualifiers will commence from March 3, 2020 and end on March 11, 2020.
Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy greets Reliance Chief Mukesh Ambani during a meeting in Vijayawada.
Bollywood actor Ashish Vidyarthi along with his wife pays obeisance at the Golden Temple in Amritsar
Pilgrims from Pakistan arrive to take part in celebration of the 808th Urs festival of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, in Ajmer.
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijuju and Boxer Vijendra Singh play arm wrestling during an event at a stadium in New Delhi.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia during a meeting with SDMs to review relief operations, in New Delhi.
Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat visit family members of late Ratal Lal, a head constable with Delhi Police who lost his life during the communal riots in Northeast Delhi, at Sikar district of Rajasthan.
Sprinter Dutee Chand poses for photographs with her gold medal after winning the 100m dash during the Khelo India University Games 2020, in Bhubaneswar.
AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi pays tribute to party founder Bahadur Jung on his death anniversary, in Hyderabad
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani during foundation laying ceremony of world tallest temple, 'Maa Umiya' temple, in Ahmedabad
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani during foundation laying ceremony of world tallest temple, 'Maa Umiya' temple, in Ahmedabad