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India: Today’s news in pictures

India news in pictures --a roundup of today’s news across the country from the two-day Bharat bandh called by ten central trade unions to the Supreme Court cancelling the government’s October order to divest Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Alok Verma as the chief of the probe agency.

Updated on: Jan 08, 2019 5:30 PM IST

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Trade union activists shout slogans while courting arrest at Hazra, in Kolkata. Protesters blocked roads and stopped trains in many parts of the country on Tuesday as ten central trade unions called a two-day strike to protest the government’s “anti-worker policies”, rising unemployment and other grievances. Violence was reported from West Bengal, Odisha and Kerala as agitators clashed with police while enforcing the shutdown through road and railway blockades. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 08, 2019 5:30 PM

Trade union activists shout slogans while courting arrest at Hazra, in Kolkata. Protesters blocked roads and stopped trains in many parts of the country on Tuesday as ten central trade unions called a two-day strike to protest the government’s “anti-worker policies”, rising unemployment and other grievances. Violence was reported from West Bengal, Odisha and Kerala as agitators clashed with police while enforcing the shutdown through road and railway blockades. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

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On Tuesday, the Supreme Court refused to stay the green tribunal’s order of setting aside the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to close Vedanta’s Sterlite copper plant at Tuticorin. A bench, headed by Justice RF Nariman, sought response from Vedanta on the state government’s appeal against the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT’s) order to reopen the plant. (Biplov Bhuyan / HT File)

Updated on Jan 08, 2019 5:30 PM

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court refused to stay the green tribunal’s order of setting aside the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to close Vedanta’s Sterlite copper plant at Tuticorin. A bench, headed by Justice RF Nariman, sought response from Vedanta on the state government’s appeal against the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT’s) order to reopen the plant. (Biplov Bhuyan / HT File)

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Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg inspects the guard of honour during her ceremonial reception, at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. India and Norway on Tuesday agreed to closely collaborate on ocean economy and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, while vowing to step up bilateral trade, after PM Modi held talks with his Norwegian counterpart. (Ajay Aggarwal / HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 08, 2019 5:30 PM

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg inspects the guard of honour during her ceremonial reception, at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. India and Norway on Tuesday agreed to closely collaborate on ocean economy and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, while vowing to step up bilateral trade, after PM Modi held talks with his Norwegian counterpart. (Ajay Aggarwal / HT Photo)

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday cancelled the government’s October order to divest Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Alok Verma as the chief of the probe agency. The top court has however restrained him from taking any major policy decisions till the Central Vigilance Commission reviews the probe report against him and decides on his continuation. (Ravi Choudhary / HT File)

Updated on Jan 08, 2019 5:30 PM

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cancelled the government’s October order to divest Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Alok Verma as the chief of the probe agency. The top court has however restrained him from taking any major policy decisions till the Central Vigilance Commission reviews the probe report against him and decides on his continuation. (Ravi Choudhary / HT File)

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Sadhus participate in flag hoisting ceremony ahead of Kumbh Mela 2019, in Prayagraj. In a first, the Kumbh Mela will witness the use of artificial intelligence for better crowd management this year. The 2019 Kumbh Mela will commence in Prayagraj city of Uttar Pradesh from January 15 till March 4. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 08, 2019 5:30 PM

Sadhus participate in flag hoisting ceremony ahead of Kumbh Mela 2019, in Prayagraj. In a first, the Kumbh Mela will witness the use of artificial intelligence for better crowd management this year. The 2019 Kumbh Mela will commence in Prayagraj city of Uttar Pradesh from January 15 till March 4. (PTI)

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and other party members seen during a sit-in protest, demanding that the Centre increase Minimum Support Price (MSP) of paddy, at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. (Sonu Mehta / HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 08, 2019 5:30 PM

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and other party members seen during a sit-in protest, demanding that the Centre increase Minimum Support Price (MSP) of paddy, at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. (Sonu Mehta / HT Photo)

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Virat Kohli and team for their historic victory against Australia. The BCCI has also announced cash awards for team members, coaches and supporting staff. Captain Virat Kohli said that this win was the biggest achievement of his career and praised his team for sticking together and getting the job done. (Peter PARKS / AFP)

Updated on Jan 08, 2019 5:30 PM

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Virat Kohli and team for their historic victory against Australia. The BCCI has also announced cash awards for team members, coaches and supporting staff. Captain Virat Kohli said that this win was the biggest achievement of his career and praised his team for sticking together and getting the job done. (Peter PARKS / AFP)

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