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WWE star Drew McIntyre extends Diwali wishes, Rey Mysterio gets colourful Rangoli tribute from fans

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The BJP marked Lal Krishna Advani’s 100th birthday with a puja and havan at its New Delhi headquarters, an event that coincided with Deepavali. Party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Nitin Nabin, praised Advani’s long public career, organisational contributions and role in Indian politics. Nabin said Advani has been an inspiration for everyone in the organisation and urged opposition parties to follow his approach to national security. The celebration also featured Diwali greetings from cricket figures such as Jay Shah, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, who wished happiness and prosperity.

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    Islamabad: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt greetings and warm wishes to the Hindu community worldwide, particularly in Pakistan, on the occasion of Diwali, state media reported on Sunday, November 8. In their separate messages, they said…

    — The Siasat Daily

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    The US Embassy in India also extended festive wishes, saying in a post on X, "HAPPY DIWALI. The U.S. Embassy wishes all a celebration filled with light and happiness."

    — The Tribune

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The Diwali celebrations began with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali on November 7. The main festival of Diwali and Lakshmi Puja will be observed on November 8, followed by Govardhan Puja on November 10 and Bhai Dooj on November 11.

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

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  4. Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

    “Bharat Ratna LK Advani Ji at 100!”: PM Modi pens personal message hailing his ideological clarity & steel grit

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  7. 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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    PM Modi greets all citizens on Diwali, says will celebrate festival with soldiers

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  11. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

    Bharat Ratna LK Advani Ji at 100!

    Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji enters the hundredth year of his life today, 8th November. This year, his birthday fittingly coincides with Diwali, a festival associated with Prabhu Shri Ram and the Diya at a time when we are marking 75 years since the inception of the Jana Sangh, 125th Jayanti of Dr…

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  14. The Morung Express Center

    May our patriotic youth contribute enthusiastically towards Viksit Bharat: Prez Murmu's Diwali greetings

    New Delhi, November 8 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu extended warm Diwali greetings to the countrymen on Sunday and wished for the "patriotic youth" of the nation to contribute "enormously" towards the goal of Viksit Bharat.People across India are celebrating Diwali on Sunday with traditional…

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    PM Modi celebrates Diwali with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar: 'You are all my family'

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, on Sunday, November 8. During his interaction with the personnel, the Prime Minister praised their role in protecting the country and described them as members of his family. Addressing the gathering…

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  26. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust Current article

    WWE star Drew McIntyre extends Diwali wishes, Rey Mysterio gets colourful Rangoli tribute from fans

    The Diwali celebrations began with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali on November 7. The main festival of Diwali and Lakshmi Puja will be observed on November 8, followed by Govardhan Puja on November 10 and Bhai Dooj on November 11.

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  32. The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    BJP chief Nitin Nabin asks opposition to follow LK Advani's approach to national security

    BJP president Nitin Nabin highlighted L K Advani's legacy during a special event for his 100th birthday. He urged opposition parties to unite during national security challenges, following Advani's example. Nabin credited Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee for the BJP's growth from its early years to…

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