On the occasion of Ganga Dusherra, thousands of devotees gathered at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar to take a holy dip in the Ganga, offer prayers and participate in religious rituals marking the festival. Every year, millions travel vast distances for a few moments by the river. (Pics/PTI)

Protests erupted across cities, including Delhi, Dehradun and Patna, as political parties and women’s groups held rallies and torch marches demanding the implementation of the women’s reservation bill, highlighting growing nationwide support and political tensions. (PICS/ X, PTI)