India: Today’s news in pictures
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi fly kites at the National Monument in Jakarta, Indonesia. Modi, on his first official visit to Indonesia discussed bilateral cooperation in a broad range of areas, including maritime, trade and investment. The two leaders will attend events, including a CEO Business Forum organised by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and the Industry, and the Confederation of Indian Industry. (Beawiharta / REUTERS)
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Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi fly kites at the National Monument in Jakarta, Indonesia. Modi, on his first official visit to Indonesia discussed bilateral cooperation in a broad range of areas, including maritime, trade and investment. The two leaders will attend events, including a CEO Business Forum organised by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and the Industry, and the Confederation of Indian Industry. (Beawiharta / REUTERS)
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An Indian Air Force (IAF) chopper douses a fire at a godown using a ‘Bambi Bucket’ at Malviya Nagar in New Delhi on Wednesday. The massive blaze broke out at a godown on Tuesday evening. At least 70 fire tenders were used to contain the fire, said a fire officer. (PTI)
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Bank employees raise slogans and carry placards during a protest, as part of a 48-hour long strike in Chandigarh. The two-day nationwide strike by employees of 20 state-owned, 12 private sector, and seven foreign bank is against a meagre 2% salary hike offered by the Indian Banks Association. (Ajay Verma / REUTERS)
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Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy held a meeting with farmers groups on Wednesday to hear out their problems, following which he promised to waive farm loans within 15 days. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)
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