Photos of the Day: Carnival Parade and Costumed Penguins

Madrid, Spain

An installation by the American sculptor Janet Echelman is displayed as part of the 400-year anniversary celebrations of Plaza Mayor
Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Beijing, China

Passengers travel on a crowded train during the 26-hour journey from Beijing to Chengdu, as they head home ahead of the lunar new year
Photograph: Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images

Meerut, India

A farmer works in a sugar cane field in Uttar Pradesh. The Indian government has announced spending plans to improve the livelihoods of the rural population
Photograph: Harish Tyagi/EPA