Explained: PM Modi's Diwali visit to disputed 'Sir Creek'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with the brave jawans stationed at Sir Creek, a contested area along the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district. Amid Diwali festivities, Modi visited this disputed border region to show solidarity and appreciation for the armed forces, sharing sweets and best wishes with personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF), Army, Navy, and Air Force.

PM Modi joins Jawans in Gujarat's Sir Creek for Diwali

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali this year with personnel from the BSF, Army, Navy, and Air Force along the Pakistan border at Lakki Nala in Gujarat’s Sir Creek area.

Kolkata police seize 500kg banned firecrackers, arrest 292

Kolkata Police arrested 292 individuals and seized over 500 kg of banned firecrackers during Diwali celebrations, pledging continued efforts to curb illegal fireworks use and maintain public order in the city.

Cursed generations ago, this Himachal village shuns Diwali

No inch of India’s borders open to compromise: PM Modi

During his Diwali address in Kutch, Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed the government’s uncompromising stance on India’s borders, assuring citizens of the armed forces’ strength and prioritising infrastructure development in border areas for national security.

On Diwali, PM Sharif praises Hindu community’s role in Pak

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended Diwali greetings, honouring the Hindu community’s role in Pakistan. He emphasised unity, celebrating the country’s diversity as a strength, and expressed the government’s commitment to equality for all citizens.

RG Kar: Medics line up protests amid Diwali festivities

Three events are lined-up: A march to CBI office on Oct 30; doctors have called to light lamps across West Bengal on November 4 as a means of protest and on November 9, there will be a mass convention on the completion of three months of the RG Kar tragedy.

Ayodhya lights up for Deepotsav with Ramayana scenes

The procession of 18 splendidly crafted floats began at Saket Mahavidyalaya and is set to conclude at Ram Katha Park, where Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will personally greet the deities’ idols as part of the coronation ceremony that inaugurates the annual Deepotsav.

Ayodhya decks up for Deepotsav, security boosted

Access to Ram Ki Paidi has now been restricted to pass holders only for Deepotsav preparations. Only volunteers stationed at the ghats, officials associated with Deepotsav, and pass holders are allowed to enter the premises, they said. 

Dhanteras: Glittery facts about gold you didn't know!

As Dhanteras and Diwali approach, Indians eagerly uphold a cherished tradition: buying gold. Dhanteras, the first day of the Diwali festival, is celebrated as a time to invite prosperity and good fortune.