Day In Pictures

Brazil steps up security preparations for the Football World Cup, the DMK holds an Executive Committee meet, Sri Lankans vote to elect local councils, dark clouds gather over the Taj. A selection of images from India and around the world.

A vehicle burns after an explosion is organised by firefighters to simulate a bomb attack in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as part of a training plan in preparation for the Football World Cup that will be held in Brazil in 2014. Photo: AP