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BJP president Nitin Nabin paid tribute to LK Advani as the veteran leader entered his 100th year, crediting him with building the party's cadre and the Ram Mandir movement.
Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra shared Diwali memories with Rajiv Gandhi, recalling Chandni Chowk cracker trips, diyas and the Ganesh idol at their entrance.
Indian Army jawans deployed along the Line of Control in Kashmir celebrated Diwali with puja, diyas and sweets at their camps in Uri, remaining alert on duty.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk extended Diwali greetings worldwide, saying a lit diya shows how small efforts can dispel darkness and bring positive change.
India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha joined Sri Lankan ministers and the Colombo Indians community at the COLIND-ICF Diwali Ball, celebrating India-Sri Lanka cultural ties.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Army personnel at Sherathang War Memorial in Sikkim that soldiers guard the nation's security just as a Diwali lamp fights darkness.
The Indian Embassy in Pakistan celebrated Deepawali and Bandi Chhor Divas in Islamabad, while Argentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino and Swiss Ambassador Maya Tissafi sent greetings.
Charumathi Chandrasekar, cultural ambassador of Tamil Nadu in Indonesia, performed Thodayamangalam at the Cultural Fair Day in Jakarta, representing India and JNICC.
Congress MP Rajeev Shukla wished LK Advani good health on his 99th birthday, while BJP president Nitin Nabin performed a havan and PM Modi penned an article on his life.
Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov and the US Embassy in India extended Diwali greetings, as Indian missions across the US and Canada marked the festival with cultural events.
FSSAI seized 3,279.57 metric tonnes of food products worth Rs 81.80 crore and suspended 1,133 licences after inspecting 56,431 establishments between September 1 and November 5, 2026.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal praised LK Advani's conduct in every role at a havan at BJP headquarters marking Advani's 99th birthday in New Delhi.
Rajnath Singh celebrated Diwali with Indian Army personnel at the Sherathang War Memorial near Nathula Pass in Sikkim, praising their discipline and sacrifices.
The Indian Air Force's IL-76MD made history with the highest-altitude landing of the aircraft type at Nyoma airbase in Ladakh. LG Vinai Kumar Saxena congratulated the IAF.
Consul General Pratik Mathur was chief guest at the Tamil Sangamam Diwali celebration in Shanghai, where he invited guests to the fifth Kashi Tamil Sangamam.
BJP President Nitin Nabin performed a puja and havan at the party's Delhi office for Lal Krishna Advani's 100th birthday, as Amit Shah and other leaders wished the veteran.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Arvind Kejriwal and Sharad Pawar extended Diwali greetings, with Birla thanking soldiers, farmers and workers on the festival.
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said India's renewables expansion strengthens energy security and offers lessons for emerging economies, citing USD 240 billion in projected import savings by 2030.
The BJP organised a havan in New Delhi for former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani's 99th birthday, with party president Nitin Nabin and senior leaders attending.
Amit Shah wished Lal Krishna Advani on his 100th birthday, calling him a living example of putting the nation first. PM Modi also greeted Advani.
