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‘Loads more ahead’: British High Commission in India hails trade deal amid Diwali celebrations

‘Loads more ahead’: British High Commission in India hails trade deal amid Diwali celebrations

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a video message posted on X to wish the nation peace, prosperity and happiness and said he would celebrate Deepavali with enthusiasm, continuing his tradition of marking the festival with the country’s soldiers. On Saturday he also met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and exchanged Diwali greetings. In the message he reiterated that, as in previous years, he will celebrate the festival with the brave jawans of the armed forces.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    From border outposts to an aircraft carrier, Modi's Diwali celebrations with soldiers have become a recurring feature of his tenure as Prime Minister.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 7 outlets

    Washington, November 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump received a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa during a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office on Friday (local time), according to entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, who said he presented the devotional text and prayed for friendship between India and…

    — The Morung Express

  • right · 3 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

Coverage arrived over 33 hours — first from The Assam Tribune, latest from Deccan Chronicle.

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

    PM Modi to continue Diwali tradition with soldiers, extends festive greetings to nation

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the nation and said he would continue his annual tradition of celebrating the festival with the country's soldiers. In a video message shared on his social media accounts, Modi wished people peace, prosperity and happiness and…

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

    PM Modi conveys Diwali greetings, says will celebrate the festival with soldiers

    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his Diwali greetings to the nation, saying that, like in previous years, he will celebrate the festival with the brave soldiers of the country. In a video message posted on his social media handles, Modi said he will celebrate the festival…

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