Carney, Macron, Dissanayake extend Diwali greetings worldwide
Canadian PM Mark Carney, French President Emmanuel Macron and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joined world leaders in extending Diwali greetings on Sunday.
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Canadian PM Mark Carney, French President Emmanuel Macron and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joined world leaders in extending Diwali greetings on Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited LK Advani's residence to greet him as he entered his 100th year. HD Deve Gowda and Ram Nath Kovind also extended wishes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former President Ram Nath Kovind and his family on Diwali, and celebrated the festival with security forces at the CoBRA base in Bastar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited LK Advani on his 99th birthday in New Delhi, greeting the Bharat Ratna recipient as he enters his hundredth year.
Indian missions in London, Washington, Paris, Moscow and Abu Dhabi celebrated Diwali with the diaspora, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul proclaimed November 8 as Diwali.
Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan lit diyas at Uprashtrapati Bhavan on Diwali and prayed for peace and prosperity, as President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday to exchange Diwali greetings, as both leaders wished Indians in India and abroad.
Amit Shah said this is the first Diwali in five decades since the country was freed from Naxalism, as PM Narendra Modi celebrated with soldiers in Bastar.
A report says defence and trade drive the India-Poland partnership, with bilateral trade rising from $2.2 billion in 2015 to $6.3 billion in 2025.
Andaman and Nicobar L-G Dinesh Sharma wished LK Advani on his 99th birthday, calling him an "iron man" and praying for his good health as he enters his centenary year.
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit marked Diwali at a forward Air Force station, distributing sweets to Air Warriors and Agniveervayus. Rajnath Singh was in Sikkim.
Greek, EU, Australian and Ukrainian missions greeted Indians on Diwali. Australia's High Commissioner Philip Green celebrated his final Diwali in India with dancing and festive cheer.
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit celebrated Diwali with Air Warriors and Agniveervayu at a forward Air Force Station, exchanging sweets and praising their commitment to securing India's skies.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple in Nathula, Sikkim, on Diwali and paid homage at the Sherathang War Memorial.
Jayant Advani thanked BJP leaders and workers for prayers as Lal Krishna Advani entered his 100th year, recalling how the Ram Janmabhoomi movement strengthened the party.
Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra recalled Diwali celebrations at the Gandhi household from 1968, ahead of Sonia's memoir "Belonging: A Journey of Love".
BJP President Nitin Nabin praised L.K. Advani at a birthday event in New Delhi, saying the veteran leader's 'Nation First' principle continues to inspire party workers.
Pratibha Advani said being LK Advani's daughter is her greatest blessing as the former Deputy Prime Minister entered his 100th year on November 8.
Rajnath Singh paid homage to fallen soldiers at the Sherathang War Memorial in Sikkim on Diwali and met troops deployed along the challenging border terrain.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday to exchange Diwali greetings, as the President wished Indians in India and abroad.