ndia's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Wednesday said he was "deeply honoured" to join President Donald Trump at the White House for the Diwali celebrations and extended warm greetings on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Indian-American community.
US President Donald Trump participated in Diwali celebrations at the White House on Tuesday (local time) and extended his warm greetings to the people of India and Indian-Americans on the occasion.
During the celebration, the Chief Minister extended warm Diwali greetings to the senior citizens, distributed sweets, and received their blessings. He also joined them in lighting fireworks, sharing moments of joy and festive cheer.
Emphasising dedication and professionalism, VP Radhakrishnan encouraged continued efforts towards strengthening parliamentary processes and serving the nation with commitment.
He clarified that the individual in question, Sakaldeo Bind, had previously contested as an independent and is not a VIP candidate, though he has now extended his support to the BJP.
India opener Smriti Mandhana has increased her lead at the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batter Rankings as the leading players at the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup made gains following the latest update to the rankings.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for his warm greetings on the occasion of Diwali and extended his heartiest wishes on the birthday of his Israeli counterpart.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended congratulations to Japan's newly elected first woman Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi. He underscored that the deepening ties between India and Japan are crucial for peace, stability, and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific and beyond.