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Center-Right Owned by HT Media Ltd.Diwali 2026: Global leaders – Anthony Albanese, Emmanuel Macron, Mark Carney – call for unity, peace, prosperity
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Global media has again highlighted Diwali by focusing on firecrackers and air pollution, with Reuters, AP and Agence publishing reports on Nov 8‑9 that associate the Hindu festival with these issues. In India, The Hindu noted that air pollution in parts of Delhi reached levels over 66 times the WHO limit as people continued to use firecrackers despite a ban. Meanwhile, the Bhagyalakshmi Temple near Charminar in Hyderabad attracted huge crowds for a free silver‑coin distribution that is scheduled to run until the 11th of the month.
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to Indians in India, France and across the world, wishing that the festival's light would inspire people to uphold the values of unity, peace and hope.
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Global leaders shared Diwali greetings on Sunday with all those celebrating the festival of lights.
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Global leaders shared Diwali greetings on Sunday with all those celebrating the festival of lights.
