PM Modi extends Diwali greetings, wishes nation prosperity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali wishes to the nation on Sunday, saying he will celebrate the festival with defence personnel as he does every year.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali wishes to the nation on Sunday, saying he will celebrate the festival with defence personnel as he does every year.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed Trishakti Corps operational preparedness at Sukna, West Bengal, and was briefed on infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control.
General Dhiraj Seth reviewed the security environment and operational preparedness of Kripan Division in Sikkim and North Bengal, stressing HADR planning and civil-military coordination.
Norwegian Ambassador May-Elin Stener and German Ambassador Jasper Wieck extended Diwali greetings, sharing celebrations at their New Delhi embassies and thanking Indian colleagues.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told troops at Sukna Military Station in Darjeeling that the North East is India's first frontier, not its last, citing its cultural and strategic value.
Rajnath Singh told troops at Sukna's Trishakti Corps that enemies now spread social media rumours, deploy drones and launch cyberattacks alongside proxy wars.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at a Bada Khana in Sukna on Diwali, told Trishakti Corps troops not to bottle up stress and homesickness and to talk openly with colleagues.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made an unannounced check at Anand Vihar Railway Station, interacting with festive passengers and paying for tea through UPI.
Iran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali extended Diwali greetings, citing shared heritage of light over darkness and the Fereydun-Zahhak legend.
President Droupadi Murmu greeted Indians at home and abroad on Diwali eve, urging youth to build a Viksit Bharat while PM Narendra Modi also extended wishes.
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Rajnath Singh visited Bagdogra Air Force Station on the eve of Diwali and interacted with Air Warriors, praising the IAF's vigilance and operational readiness.
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar extended Diwali greetings on X, comparing the festival of lights to the Jewish Hanukkah and their shared message of good over evil.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings and said he will continue his tradition of celebrating the festival with jawans. He also met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted citizens on Diwali and said he will again celebrate the festival with brave defence personnel. He earlier met Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan.