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Trump lights a diya in the Oval Office, and gets a Hanuman Chalisa

Trump lights a diya in the Oval Office, and gets a Hanuman Chalisa

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the nation, saying he will celebrate the festival with the country’s soldiers as in previous years. In a video message posted on his social media handles, he urged citizens to work toward a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and highlighted the festival of lights as a symbol of India’s resolve to fight darkness. The Prime Minister also met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and exchanged greetings, though he did not specify which military station or post he will visit.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    President Donald Trump attended Diwali celebrations at the White House Oval Office alongside Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 8 outlets

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

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 4 outlets

    Washington: US President Donald Trump lit a diya in the Oval Office on Friday and hosted a Diwali gathering of Indian-American officials, chief executives and entrepreneurs, continuing a White House tradition that began under George W. Bush in 2003. India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra…

    — The Pioneer

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Washington: US President Donald Trump lit a diya in the Oval Office on Friday and hosted a Diwali gathering of Indian-American officials, chief executives and entrepreneurs, continuing a White House tradition that began under George W. Bush in 2003. India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra…

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The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer Current article

Trump lights a diya in the Oval Office, and gets a Hanuman Chalisa

Washington: US President Donald Trump lit a diya in the Oval Office on Friday and hosted a Diwali gathering of Indian-American officials, chief executives and entrepreneurs, continuing a White House tradition that began under George W. Bush in 2003. India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra…

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…

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

PM Modi to visit soldiers this Diwali, continuing annual tradition; extends greetings to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared Diwali greetings with citizens across India, emphasizing the festival's commitment against evil. He expressed that the nation is beautifully lit up as people celebrate the festival. Modi shared his tradition of visiting soldiers during Diwali, which he continues…

Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

Deepawali celebrations restricted for Hindu minority in Mizoram; K Sapdanga announces strict firecracker rules

AIZAWAL: The celebration of Deepawali has become harder for the merely 2.75 per cent Hindu population in the northeastern state of Mizoram. The predominantly Christians state has brought in a new law where bursting firecrackers might lead to jail. Celebrations in Mizoram will now come with…

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