US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other world leaders extend Diwali greetings on Monday as India celebrated the festival of light with fervour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan, at the Vice-President's Enclave on Monday. The Vice-President warmly received the Prime Minister, and the two leaders exchanged Deepawali greetings on the occasion, Vice President's Secretariat said in a release.<
Qutub Minar was illuminated magnificently and the historic monument glowed brightly as the country celebrated Diwali on Monday. India Gate, Laxminarayan Temple too were illuminated beautifully.
He was speaking at the inauguration of the Ashok Jana-Mana 2025 program organized by Rai Estate Educational and Charitable Trust in Puttur, at the Taluk Stadium.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with armed forces personnel on board the INS Vikrant today and witnessed a demonstration of air power and prowess of Indian Navy.
Madhya Pradesh Chef Minister Mohan Yadav extended warm wishes on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, while urging the citizens of India to adopt the "Swadeshi" approach.
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Praveen Khandelwal said on Monday that trade of Rs five lakh crore is expected this Diwali season. He noted the demand for made-in-India products and the recently enacted significant relaxations to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.
Praising the security forces, including police and CRPF personnel, for the success in the fight against Naxalism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that India is on the verge of being free from Maoist terror.
Speaking to ANI in Durg, Baghel alleged that his son's imprisonment was politically motivated and claimed that he was being denied basic visitation rights usually granted to prisoners during festivals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with naval personnel onboard INS Vikrant, where he also took part in Bara Khana (ceremonial feast) and attended cultural programmes.