15/10/2009
News in pictures: Diwali in White House, Konark crumbles & more
Today's news in pictures shows the US President celeberating Diwali in the White House, Konark crumbles, IPL champions Deccan Chargers out of CL T20, gold on a high, no more free ATM usage, Rahul Gandhi in Jharkhand, Goa serial killings & more
US President Barack Obama shakes hands with Hindu Priest Sri Narayanachar Digalakote in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Wednesday after lighting an oil lamp in observation of Diwali, or the "Festival of Lights," a holiday celebrated across faiths in India. AP