US-India Strategic Partnership Forum hosted a Diwali reception at the iconic Kennedy Center in Washington DC, bringing together dignitaries, senior government officials, ambassadors and prominent members of the DC community to celebrate the "Festival of Lights."
On the occasion of the holy festival of Deepawali, prayers were offered for the happiness, prosperity and peace of the state by duly worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha at the State BJP office, Bhopal.
Star couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were spotted celebrating Diwali as the trio were seen visiting Ranbir's mother, Neetu Kapoor, on the festive occasion.
Union Minister L Murugan on Thursday said this year's Diwali is special as it is the nation's first celebration of the festival since the inauguration of the Ayodhya's Ram temple.
In a heartwarming show of love to animals, Animal helpline organisation celebrated "Kukur Tihar" or Kukur Puja at a street dog rescue centre in Siliguri, West Bengal.
Railway Police Force Director General Manoj Yadav reviewed the security and arrangements at New Delhi railway station ahead of the Diwali and Chhath festivities on Thursday.
The Nepal Police on Thursday honoured its service dogs with a feast and treats on the second day of the Tihar festival as the nation observes Kukur Tihar, a day dedicated to the dogs.