India: Today’s news in pictures

By HT Correspondent

Updated On Feb 13, 2018 05:54 pm IST

India news in pictures -- a roundup of today’s top news across the country from Mahashivratri celebrations to a blast at Cochin Shipyard in Kerala.

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A man dressed as the goddess Kali performs a fire act during a procession to mark Mahashivratri in Allahabad. Mahashivratri is considered among varying versions, the night of Shiva and Parvati’s marriage. Devotees mark the occasion with all-night vigils, singing hymns and offering prayers to Shiva. (Rajesh Kumar Singh / AP)

Updated on Feb 13, 2018 05:54 pm IST

A man dressed as the goddess Kali performs a fire act during a procession to mark Mahashivratri in Allahabad. Mahashivratri is considered among varying versions, the night of Shiva and Parvati’s marriage. Devotees mark the occasion with all-night vigils, singing hymns and offering prayers to Shiva. (Rajesh Kumar Singh / AP)

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A police vehicle exits Cochin Shipyard Ltd after a blast that occurred during a repair on a ship owned by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in Kerala. Five people were killed and 10 others injured in the incident. (Sivaram / REUTERS)

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A police vehicle exits Cochin Shipyard Ltd after a blast that occurred during a repair on a ship owned by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in Kerala. Five people were killed and 10 others injured in the incident. (Sivaram / REUTERS)

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Senior officers carry the coffin of CRPF trooper Mujahid Khan, during a wreath laying ceremony on the outskirts of Srinagar. Khan was killed and a policeman injured on Monday, a few hours into the exchange that started after a guard foiled an attack on the paramilitary force’s camp situated in a densely populated area. (Waseem Andrabi / HT Photo)

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Senior officers carry the coffin of CRPF trooper Mujahid Khan, during a wreath laying ceremony on the outskirts of Srinagar. Khan was killed and a policeman injured on Monday, a few hours into the exchange that started after a guard foiled an attack on the paramilitary force’s camp situated in a densely populated area. (Waseem Andrabi / HT Photo)

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A man walks a trail after snowfall in Dharamshala. This Himalayan town, which is dependent on snow-fed water bodies for most of its water requirements, has seen very little snow this year. (Ashwini Bhatia / AP)

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A man walks a trail after snowfall in Dharamshala. This Himalayan town, which is dependent on snow-fed water bodies for most of its water requirements, has seen very little snow this year. (Ashwini Bhatia / AP)

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The University of Lucknow has issued an advisory to its students asking them not to come to the campus on Wednesday and warned of disciplinary action against those violating the order on Valentine’s Day. The university’s decision was criticised by students as moral policing. (Shammi Mehra / AFP)

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The University of Lucknow has issued an advisory to its students asking them not to come to the campus on Wednesday and warned of disciplinary action against those violating the order on Valentine’s Day. The university’s decision was criticised by students as moral policing. (Shammi Mehra / AFP)

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In Chennai, a vendor sorts flowers at a market ahead of the forthcoming Valentines Day celebrations. (Arun Sankar / AFP)

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In Chennai, a vendor sorts flowers at a market ahead of the forthcoming Valentines Day celebrations. (Arun Sankar / AFP)

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India’s calibre will be tested in today’s fifth ODI versus South Africa at Port Elizabeth though India is leading the six-match series with 3-1. South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl. (Michael Sheehan / AP)

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India’s calibre will be tested in today’s fifth ODI versus South Africa at Port Elizabeth though India is leading the six-match series with 3-1. South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl. (Michael Sheehan / AP)

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