A Hindu student at Aligarh Muslim University, Akhil Kaushal, has written a letter to the Vice Chancellor seeking permission to celebrate Diwali on campus with Deepotsav, fireworks, and sweets.
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Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) has announced a special festive campaign "Jio Gold 24K Days", which allows customers to start investing in gold with as little as Rs 10.
International singer and actress Mary Millben is set to mark five years since her virtual performance of the Hindu hymn "Om Jai Jagdish Hare" first aired during Diwali in 2020.
Apollo Hospital's Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine, Dr S. Chatterjee, points out that although pollution is 30% less than that of traditional crackers, increased air pollution levels continue to pose health hazards, particularly for patients with respiratory diseases.
BJP spokesperson ANS Prasad criticised Udhayanidhi Stalin for extending Diwali wishes exclusively to "those who have faith," alleging that it reflects the DMK's persistent anti-Hindu stance.
Diwali celebrations decorated the banks of the Saryu as worshipers lit lamps and recited divine mantras, rejoicing at the Ram Temple after 500 years. Locals and saints warmly encouraged all to use Swadeshi goods this Diwali.
The visit reflected the Governor's support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Vocal for Local" initiative, encouraging citizens to promote indigenous products and empower local artisans.
In a post shared on X, CM Yogi said, "The Government of Uttar Pradesh has increased the rate of dearness allowance and dearness relief for state employees and pensioners/family pensioners from 55% to 58% effective from 01 July, 2025."
Deputy Chief Fire Officer A.K. Malik said, "Diwali is such a festival that even without crackers, we still get a lot of calls. Because the electrical load is quite high that day."
Guests can pre-book the Diwali Special Meal for ₹500 via the airline's award-winning website, airindiaexpress.com, mobile app, and through travel agents up to 12 hours before domestic and 18 hours before international flights.
As the lamps of Diwali flicker across India this year, from the tribal heartlands of Odisha to the sandy villages of Rajasthan and the chawls of Pune, some families are celebrating a new kind of Lakshmi Puja, one not marked by gold coins or rituals, but by pride and tears of joy. Their daugh