Day In Pics: April 18, 2026

Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for April 18, 2026

Sand art on Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
A woman looks at a sand art carved by Sand artist Rupesh Singh dedicated on 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', commonly known as Women's Reservation Act, at Namo Ghat, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI
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Press conference at BJP HQ Delhi
BJP leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Smriti Irani address a press conference, at party headquarters, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI
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VHRP protest in Lucknow
Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad chief Gopal Rai, centre, and others stage a protest condemning the opposition, a day after the Constitution Amendment Bill to implement reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of seats of the Lok Sabha was defeated, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Nand Kumar
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Special session of Parliament
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi speaks to the media during the Special session of the Parliament, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Shahbaz Khan
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Juhi Chawla at KKR’s Runs to Roots initiative launch
Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Juhi Chawla speaks during the launch of the team's environmental initiative 'Runs to Roots', in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI
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TN polls: DMK Udhayanidhi campaigns in Erode
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK Youth Wing Secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin, centre, addresses an election campaign in support of party candidates for Gobichettipalayam and Anthiyur constituencies, N Nallasivam, left, and M Sivabalan, right, respectively, ahead of the state assembly elections, in Erode district. | Photo: @Udhaystalin/X via PTI
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WB polls: Cong Azharuddin campaigns in Murshidabad
Congress MP Mohammad Azharuddin during a public rally in support of party candidate for Berhampore constituency Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Murshidabad district. | Photo: PTI
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Budget Session of Parliament
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Congress MPs Kumari Selja and KC Venugopal and others after the House was adjourned sine die, concluding the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi. | Photo: @sansad_tv/X via PTI
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LS Speaker Birla meets PM Modi, others
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after the House was adjourned sine die, concluding the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi. | Photo: @sansad_tv/X via PTI
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JD(U) Nitish Kumar meets Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary
JD(U) President Nitish Kumar, right, with Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, left, during a meeting, at the CM’s residence, 5 Deshratna Marg, in Patna. | Photo: PTI
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First batch of Hajj pilgrims depart for Mecca
Pilgrims bid goodbye to their family members as the first batch of Hajj pilgrims depart for Mecca, Saudi Arabia, at Hajj House, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. | Photo: PTI
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Congress press conference in Delhi
General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, right, and Jairam Ramesh address a press conference at the party's headquarters, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI
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TN Polls: Rahul Gandhi campaigns in Tiruvallur
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi addresses a public meeting, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, at Ponneri, in Tiruvallur district. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar
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Press conference post Budget Session
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addresses a press conference after the conclusion of the Budget Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi. Union Law and Justice Minister (Independent charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal is also seen. | Photo: PTI/Shahbaz Khan
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WB polls: TMCs Nilabati Saha campaigns in Birbhum
TMC candidate for Sainthia constituency Nilabati Saha, centre, during an election campaign ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections, in Birbhum district. | Photo: PTI
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First batch of Hajj pilgrims depart for Mecca in Srinagar
A pilgrim embraces a child as the first batch of Hajj pilgrims leave for Mecca, Saudi Arabia, at Hajj House, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. | Photo: PTI
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Sultan Palace in Patna
A view of Sultan Palace on World Heritage Day, in Patna. | Photo: PTI
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22nd Biennial State-Level Conference of Judicial Officers
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant during the 22nd Biennial State-Level Conference of Judicial Officers on 'Reimagining the Judiciary in the Era of Artificial Intelligence', organised by the Karnataka State Judicial Officers Association, in Bengaluru. | Photo: PTI
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Joint flood relief exercise in Assam
Officials take part in a joint flood relief exercise, 'Jal Rahat', conducted by the Army, NDRF, SDRF, and SSB, in Guwahati, Assam. | Photo: PTI
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Pahalgam attack annivesary: Security up in Budgam
Tourists take mule rides on a foggy afternoon at Doodhpathri, in Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. Security has been beefed up around vulnerable installations, including prominent tourist destinations to ensure a safe and secure environment for visitors ahead of the Pahalgam terrorist attack anniversary. | Photo: PTI/S Irfan
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World Heritage Day
Tourists take a selfie at Krishna's Butter Ball, on the occasion of 'World Heritage Day', in Mamallapuram district, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI
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Shitala Puja in Kolkata
Devotees perform the Dondi ritual by lying prostrate along the road to reach a shrine on the occasion of Shitala Puja, in the Kalighat area, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav
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Lalgarh: Maoist violence victim Bidu Singh sits with family in Bandhgora village
Bidu Singh, centre, a victim of the 2009 Lalgarh Maoist violence, sits with family members outside her house in Bandhgora village, in Lalgarh, Jhargram district, West Bengal. | Photo: PTI
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Navi Mumbai: Thick smoke billows after warehouse fire
Thick plumes of smoke billow after a fire broke out at a warehouse, in Navi Mumbai district. | Photo: PTI
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Four African cheetahs arrived in Bengaluru from South Africa
In this image posted on April 18, 2026, officials pose for a group photograph near a transport vehicle used for shifting cheetahs after their arrival in the city, in Bengaluru. | Photo: @eshwar_khandre/X via PTI
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TN polls: PM Modi in Coimbatore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, in Coimbatore. | Photo: @NarendraModi/YT via PTI
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Dondi ritual of Shitala Puja
Devotees perform the Dondi ritual by lying prostrate along the road to reach a shrine on the occasion of Shitala Puja, in the Kalighat area, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav
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