Delhi post Diwali and 2020 U17 Women’s football World Cup: India this week

Nov 04, 2019 10:04 IST

A man walks past India Gate engulfed with dense smog, at Rajpath, in New Delhi. Post Diwali celebrations and on-going crop burning in neighboring states, the air quality in the national capital has deteriorated severely. (Biplov Bhuyan / HT Photo)

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A man walks past India Gate engulfed with dense smog, at Rajpath, in New Delhi. Post Diwali celebrations and on-going crop burning in neighboring states, the air quality in the national capital has deteriorated severely. (Biplov Bhuyan / HT Photo)

Children are seen wearing anti-pollution masks distributed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during an event, at Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya, in New Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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Children are seen wearing anti-pollution masks distributed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during an event, at Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya, in New Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

Manjit Kaur holds a photograph of her late husband Bhagat Singh, a 1984 Anti-Sikh riot victim, in the presence of her mother-in law Kirpal Kaur and brother-in law Harcharan Singh, in Ludhiana, Punjab. November 01 marked the 35th anniversary of 1984 Anti-Sikh riot. (Gurpreet Singh / HT Photo)

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Manjit Kaur holds a photograph of her late husband Bhagat Singh, a 1984 Anti-Sikh riot victim, in the presence of her mother-in law Kirpal Kaur and brother-in law Harcharan Singh, in Ludhiana, Punjab. November 01 marked the 35th anniversary of 1984 Anti-Sikh riot. (Gurpreet Singh / HT Photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during their joint press conference, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi. (Sanjeev Verma / HT Photo)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during their joint press conference, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi. (Sanjeev Verma / HT Photo)

Families & relatives pay respects to the departed on All Souls Day at the St Sepulclchers cemetery in Pune, Maharashtra. (Rahul Raut / HT Photo)

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Families & relatives pay respects to the departed on All Souls Day at the St Sepulclchers cemetery in Pune, Maharashtra. (Rahul Raut / HT Photo)

A burnt police vehicle inside the Tis Hazari Court Complex after a dispute over parking in the afternoon escalated into a full-blown clash between the police and the lawyers, in New Delhi. (Amal KS / HT Photo)

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A burnt police vehicle inside the Tis Hazari Court Complex after a dispute over parking in the afternoon escalated into a full-blown clash between the police and the lawyers, in New Delhi. (Amal KS / HT Photo)

A man reads a newspaper carrying headlines of the Naga peace talks in Kohima, Nagaland. Various Naga groups are currently holding talks with the Indian government with hopes of finding an honorable solution to their demand for self-determination. The Indian government has ruled out the possibility of a separate constitution and a Naga flag as demanded by the NSCN (IM), the largest rebel group. (Yirmiyan Arthur / AP)

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A man reads a newspaper carrying headlines of the Naga peace talks in Kohima, Nagaland. Various Naga groups are currently holding talks with the Indian government with hopes of finding an honorable solution to their demand for self-determination. The Indian government has ruled out the possibility of a separate constitution and a Naga flag as demanded by the NSCN (IM), the largest rebel group. (Yirmiyan Arthur / AP)

Devotees on the banks of the Yamuna River in an enclosed area while performing rituals and prayers on the occasion of Chhath Puja at Yamuna Ghat, in New Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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Devotees on the banks of the Yamuna River in an enclosed area while performing rituals and prayers on the occasion of Chhath Puja at Yamuna Ghat, in New Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

Bangladesh cricket team Bowling Coach Daniel Vettori is seen wearing a face mask due to poor air quality, during a practice session ahead of the first T20 international cricket match between India and Bangladesh, at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, in New Delhi. (Burhaan Kinu /HT Photo)

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Bangladesh cricket team Bowling Coach Daniel Vettori is seen wearing a face mask due to poor air quality, during a practice session ahead of the first T20 international cricket match between India and Bangladesh, at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, in New Delhi. (Burhaan Kinu /HT Photo)

JJP President Dushyant Chautala takes oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana, in the presence of Haryana Governor Satyadev Narayan Arya and second time Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, at Raj Bhavan, in Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh / HT Photo)

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JJP President Dushyant Chautala takes oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana, in the presence of Haryana Governor Satyadev Narayan Arya and second time Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, at Raj Bhavan, in Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh / HT Photo)

Hindu devotees collect rice as offerings distributed by the temple authority on the occasion of the ‘Annakut’ or ‘Govardhan Puja’ festival at the Madan Mohan temple in Kolkata, West Bengal. (Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP)

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Hindu devotees collect rice as offerings distributed by the temple authority on the occasion of the ‘Annakut’ or ‘Govardhan Puja’ festival at the Madan Mohan temple in Kolkata, West Bengal. (Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP)

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama laughs as he addresses a group of artists from a balcony at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts in Dharmsala, Himachal Pradesh. The institute, which was established to preserve and promote Tibetan theatrical arts, celebrated its 60th founding anniversary on October 29. (Ashwini Bhatia / AP)

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Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama laughs as he addresses a group of artists from a balcony at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts in Dharmsala, Himachal Pradesh. The institute, which was established to preserve and promote Tibetan theatrical arts, celebrated its 60th founding anniversary on October 29. (Ashwini Bhatia / AP)

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly along with Andrew Ford and Simon Taufel during the launch of the book by Taufel--”Finding the Gaps”, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (ANI)

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BCCI President Sourav Ganguly along with Andrew Ford and Simon Taufel during the launch of the book by Taufel--”Finding the Gaps”, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (ANI)

Women show pink ticket during their ride on a DTC Bus in New Delhi. The free of cost travel scheme for women in Delhi public buses began on October 29 with Deputy CM Manish Sisodia saying it will ensure their safety and increase their role in the national capital’s economy. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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Women show pink ticket during their ride on a DTC Bus in New Delhi. The free of cost travel scheme for women in Delhi public buses began on October 29 with Deputy CM Manish Sisodia saying it will ensure their safety and increase their role in the national capital’s economy. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

An image of the Hindu god Krishna is drawn by residents at Ramlila Ground as part of celebrations of the Govardhan Puja festival, at Kavi Nagar, in Ghaziabad. (Sakib Ali / HT Photo)

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An image of the Hindu god Krishna is drawn by residents at Ramlila Ground as part of celebrations of the Govardhan Puja festival, at Kavi Nagar, in Ghaziabad. (Sakib Ali / HT Photo)

An artist performs at Rambo Circus in Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. (Satyabrata Tripathy / HT Photo)

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An artist performs at Rambo Circus in Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. (Satyabrata Tripathy / HT Photo)

A view of the moon, a day prior to Halloween celebrations in Pune, Maharshtra. (Pratham Gokhale / HT Photo)

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A view of the moon, a day prior to Halloween celebrations in Pune, Maharshtra. (Pratham Gokhale / HT Photo)

A farmer burns paddy stubble at Chismani village in Ganaur city, on the outskirts of Sonipat. (Raj K Raj/ HT Photo)

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A farmer burns paddy stubble at Chismani village in Ganaur city, on the outskirts of Sonipat. (Raj K Raj/ HT Photo)

A paper-made hot air balloon (popularly known as ‘Fanush’) made by PK Mullick, painted with Durga from Kusum Smriti , on the occasion of Diwali/ Kali Puja, at Beadon street, in Kolkata, West Bengal. Though the art of fanush-making is a dying, in the recent years, fanush has become an integral part of Kolkata’s Kali Puja celebrations. The air inside the fanush is heated by a cloth rag ball (locally called Luti) soaked in spirit. The Luti is then attached to the base of the fanush. (Samir Jana / HT Photo)

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A paper-made hot air balloon (popularly known as ‘Fanush’) made by PK Mullick, painted with Durga from Kusum Smriti , on the occasion of Diwali/ Kali Puja, at Beadon street, in Kolkata, West Bengal. Though the art of fanush-making is a dying, in the recent years, fanush has become an integral part of Kolkata’s Kali Puja celebrations. The air inside the fanush is heated by a cloth rag ball (locally called Luti) soaked in spirit. The Luti is then attached to the base of the fanush. (Samir Jana / HT Photo)

A view of the Gateway of India being illuminated on the occasion of the unveiling of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020 Official Emblem in Mumbai, Maharashtra. (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

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A view of the Gateway of India being illuminated on the occasion of the unveiling of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020 Official Emblem in Mumbai, Maharashtra. (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

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From emergency declared in Delhi due to rise in pollution and poor air quality and unveiling of the official emblem for 2020 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Mumbai; a roundup of top photos from across the country.

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