Defence Minister celebrates Diwali with soldiers in forward areas of Sikkim

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1. India TV Right Independent News Service 08 Nov 2026, 13:44 IST

   Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with army personnel in Sikkim, hails soldiers' sacrifices

   Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Diwali with Indian Army personnel at the Sherathang War Memorial near Nathula Pass in Sikkim, praising their discipline, dedication and sacrifices. He said the soldiers' presence along the country's borders enables citizens to celebrate festivals…

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3. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) 08 Nov 2026, 14:50 IST

   Vice President C P Radhakrishnan calls on President Murmu, exchanges Diwali greetings

   New Delhi: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and exchanged Diwali greetings. The President’s office shared pictures of the meeting in a post on X. “Vice President of India Shri C P Radhakrishnan called on President Droupadi Murmu at…

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5. The Morung Express Center 08 Nov 2026, 15:34 IST

   Soldiers ensure nation's security just like Diwali lamp silently fights darkness: Rajnath Singh

   Sherathang (Sikkim), November 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday drew a comparison between soldiers and 'diyas' being lit on the festival of lights, saying that the military personnel ensure the nation's security just like a Diwali lamp silently fights darkness."The fact that we are…

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7. The Hans India Center 08 Nov 2026, 22:13 IST

   Minister Ponguleti Celebrates Diwali with Indiramma Housing Beneficiaries, Participates in Housewarming Ceremonies

   Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy joined poor families in Khammam Rural for housewarming ceremonies of newly built Indiramma houses during Diwali celebrations.

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9. Rising Kashmir Center Rising Kashmir 09 Nov 2026, 01:37 IST

   Troops are brightest lights of Diwali, Rajnath tells soldiers

   New Delhi, Nov 08: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Deepawali with soldiers of the Trishakti Corps (33 Corps) deployed in the forward areas of Sikkim, commending their courage, professionalism and dedication in guarding the borders in challenging high-altitude conditions. He was…

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11. Greater Kashmir Center GK Communications Pvt. Ltd. Current article 09 Nov 2026, 08:22 IST

    Defence Minister celebrates Diwali with soldiers in forward areas of Sikkim

    New Delhi, Nov 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Diwali with soldiers of the Trishakti Corps (33 Corps) deployed in the forward areas of Sikkim, praising their dedication and vigilance in safeguarding the country's borders under challenging high-altitude conditions. Accompanied…

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13. Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 21:27 IST

    Who is DGP Mukesh Singh? Manipur IPS officer celebrates Diwali with IRB and CRPF personnel in Naranseina | In Pics

    Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh celebrated Diwali with 2nd IRB and CRPF personnel stationed at Naranseina, Bishnupur district. He shared a community meal, personally served food to jawans and inaugurated a gym at the battalion.

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