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Watch | Para-powerlifter Ashok Malik gifts churma to PM Modi during felicitation event, video goes viral

Watch | Para-powerlifter Ashok Malik gifts churma to PM Modi during felicitation event, video goes viral

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Amit Shah declared that this Diwali marked the first in five decades without Naxalism in India, dedicating the festival to the valour and sacrifice of those who protected the country’s security and peace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the same time, said that while armed Maoists have been eliminated, “dimagi Naxals” continue to infiltrate political parties and organisations, instigating people against the Constitution and democracy and targeting political opponents. Opposition leaders, including Congress’s Jairam Ramesh, criticised Modi’s remarks as a political attack during the Diwali celebrations.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday celebrated the 100th birthday of party veteran and former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani with a puja and havan at its headquarters here, while several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauded his contributions to Indian politics. The event…

    — The Siasat Daily

  • center · 4 outlets

    The BJP on Sunday celebrated the 100th birthday of party veteran and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani with a puja and havan at its headquarters here, while several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauded his contributions to Indian politics. The event, coinciding with…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 2 outlets

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the people of the country, wishing them happiness, peace and prosperity. In a video message posted on X, the Prime Minister said the festival of lights symbolised India's resolve to fight darkness.

    — India TV

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The Indian para athletes who competed at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya were felicitated at an event in New Delhi on Thursday. India won a record 114 medals at the Asian Para Games.  

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  1. Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. Current article

    Watch | Para-powerlifter Ashok Malik gifts churma to PM Modi during felicitation event, video goes viral

    The Indian para athletes who competed at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya were felicitated at an event in New Delhi on Thursday. India won a record 114 medals at the Asian Para Games.  

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  3. Rising Kashmir Center Rising Kashmir

    PM Modi greets nation on Diwali, to continue tradition of celebrating festival with jawans

    New Delhi [India], November 8 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to people across the country, wishing them happiness and prosperity. In a post on X, he wrote, “Diwali wishes to everyone! Boundless Diwali wishes to my family members across the country.” On Saturday…

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  6. ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group

    PM Modi To Celebrate Diwali With Security Personnel In Chhattisgarh's Bastar, Says ‘Heading To...’

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Bastar in Chhattisgarh on the occasion of Diwali to celebrate the festival with security personnel deployed in the region. He shared the information in a post on X, highlighting the area's transformation from a Maoist-affected region into one witnessing…

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  19. Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

    PM Modi Celebrates Deepawali in Bastar: Salutes jawans for Maoist-free India; Slams Congress for ignoring insurgency

    BASTAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8, Sunday celebrated Deepawali with security personnel deployed in anti-Naxal operations in Bastar, describing the occasion as special as it marks the first festival of lights since the country became free from Naxalism. Addressing the security…

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  23. Greater Kashmir Center GK Communications Pvt. Ltd.

    Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution and democracy: PM Modi

    Jagdalpur, Nov 8: Targeting political opponents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said armed Maoists have been eliminated, but "dimagi Naxals" have infiltrated several political parties and organisations and are instigating people against the Constitution and democracy. "We must identify and…

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  25. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Armed Naxals Defeated, But Who Are The "Dimagi Naxals"?: PM Modi's Diwali speech at Bastar

    In a historic address from Bastar, PM Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with brave jawans, marking a monumental victory over armed Naxalism. After decades of violence, the region is finally experiencing real development through new roads and schools. The Prime Minister pays heartfelt tribute to the…

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    Maoists gone, but ‘dimagi Naxals’ instigating people against Constitution and democracy: PM Modi

    Jagdalpur: Targeting political opponents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said armed Maoists have been eliminated, but “dimagi Naxals” have infiltrated several political parties and organisations and are instigating people against the Constitution and democracy. “We must identify and defeat such…

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  34. Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

    DH Evening Brief | PM Modi says 'Dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution; DKS doubles down on ethanol 'over-blending' claims

    Armed Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution: PM Modi Jagdalpur: Targeting political opponents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the threat of Naxalism has not ended even though armed Maoists have been eliminated, alleging that "dimagi Naxals" have…

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