It was an eventful day for India on Thursday. From members of the Lok Sabha arguing over the no-confidence motion against the government, to the Reserve Bank of India introducing a purple Rs 100 note, the country saw a lot.
It was an eventful day for India on Thursday. From members of the Lok Sabha arguing over the no-confidence motion against the government, to the Reserve Bank of India introducing a purple Rs 100 note, the country saw a lot.
India on Thursday lost one of its most beloved poets. Gopaldas Neeraj, a noted Hindi poet and lyricist breathed his last on Thursday. He was 93.
According to media reports, Neeraj's health deteriorated on Monday and he was moved to Agra from Aligarh for better treatment. When his condition took a turn for even worse, he was moved to AIIMS in New Delhi. He passed away on Thursday evening, said his family.
Meanwhile, in other news, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, delivered the keynote address at the 'Delhi Dialogue' in the presence of 10 delegation heads of ASEAN countries, said a common, rules- based order must be followed in the region that takes into account the equality of all, irrespective of size and strength.
When it comes to cricket, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan were hanging out with their families ahead of the first Test.
In the midst of all this, the all-India motor transport Congress has issued a nationwide ban tomorrow. Click here to know all about that
And amongst all this news, we took time out to share some of the best images that have come out of India today.
1. Prayers for rain
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School students pray for rain at a temple in Ahmedabad, India July 19, 2018 - Reuters
2. Grappling for the win
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India's Sangeeta Phogat wrestles with China's Juanjuan Shi during their bronze medal bout of WW59kg category at the Junior Asian Wrestling Championship 2018, in New Delhi on Thursday - PTI
3. Neverending wait
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Stranded passengers wait at a platform after many trains were cancelled due to upgradation work on Verka-Manawala stretch, in Amritsar on Thursday - PTI
4. This friendship...
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj being greeted by Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan before the group photograph with other ASEAN leaders during the 10th edition of the Delhi Dialogue, in New Delhi - PTI
5. Hockey anyone?
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India's Amit Rohidas prepares for a shot and New Zealand players vies for the ball during the first match of the three test match series at Sports Authority of India in Bengaluru on Thursday, July 19, 2018. India won the first match by 4-2 and take the lead by 1-0 in 3 test match series - PTI
6. Standing guard
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A policeman stands guard as rescue workers look for survivors amidst the rubble at the site of a collapsed residential building at Shah Beri village in Greater Noida - Reuters
7. Martial arts display
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Martial Art players demonstrate their skills during the 2nd Jeet Kune Do Federation event at SK Indoor Stadium, in Srinagar on Thursday, July 19, 2018. Over 400 students across India are participating in the event - PTI
8. Meghalaya prays for good harvest
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People in Meghalaya pray for a good harvest at a traditional ceremony - AFP
