Modi heads to Bastar to celebrate Diwali with security forces, salute their role in anti-Naxal fight

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1. Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 07 Nov 2026, 22:41 IST

   Bharat Ratna L K Advani at 100!

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3. Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS) 08 Nov 2026, 05:00 IST

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

   The Emergency was a watershed moment in Advani Ji’s life. He was at the forefront of saving democracy and protecting the Constitution 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…

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5. Rising Kashmir Center Rising Kashmir 08 Nov 2026, 08:47 IST

   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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7. Greater Kashmir Center GK Communications Pvt. Ltd. 08 Nov 2026, 08:53 IST

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

   New Delhi, Nov 08: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed Diwali greetings to all citizens of country. "Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all my family members across the country. Happy Diwali," Modi said in a post on X. While conveying Diwali greeting on Saturday, the prime minister said like…

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9. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) 08 Nov 2026, 09:34 IST

   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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11. The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 08 Nov 2026, 10:18 IST

    ‘Armed Naxals wiped out, need to save country from dimagi-Naxals’: PM Modi in Bastar

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13. The Assam Tribune Center Assam Tribune Group 08 Nov 2026, 10:22 IST

    Diwali and its timeless message of goodness, compassion and hope

    Beyond its festive splendour, Diwali carries timeless lessons of faith, compassion and renewal, while calling for environmentally responsible celebrations.

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15. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. Current article 08 Nov 2026, 10:31 IST

    Modi heads to Bastar to celebrate Diwali with security forces, salute their role in anti-Naxal fight

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali on Sunday with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, which was once a stronghold of Naxalism and has seen significant progress in anti-Naxal operations. “Heading to Bastar to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces,” Modi said…

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17. The Morung Express Center 08 Nov 2026, 10:38 IST

    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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19. ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group 08 Nov 2026, 10:47 IST

    PM Modi To Celebrate Diwali With Security Personnel In Chhattisgarh's Bastar, Says ‘Heading To...’

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Bastar in Chhattisgarh on the occasion of Diwali to celebrate the festival with security personnel deployed in the region. He shared the information in a post on X, highlighting the area's transformation from a Maoist-affected region into one witnessing…

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21. The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer 08 Nov 2026, 11:06 IST

    PM Modi heads to Bastar to celebrate Diwali with security personnel

    RAIPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to celebrate Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, continuing his annual tradition of marking the festival with members of the armed forces and security agencies. Modi announced his visit in a post on X on Sunday, saying he was…

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23. O Heraldo Center Herald Publications (Goa) 08 Nov 2026, 11:29 IST

    LK Advani Enters 100th Year: BJP Celebrates Veteran Leader’s Monumental Journey

    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) co-founder and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani entered the 100th year of his life on Sunday, November 8, 2026. To commemorate his 99th birthday, the party organized a series of commemorative events and religious ceremonies at its national headquarters in…

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25. The Shillong Times Center The Shillong Times 08 Nov 2026, 11:45 IST

    ‘Best wishes’: PM Modi greets CM Revanth Reddy on his birthday

    Hyderabad, Nov 8 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on his birthday. The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to Revanth Reddy and prayed for his long life and good health. “Warm greetings for your birthday on November 08. Wishing you…

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27. India TV Right Independent News Service 08 Nov 2026, 12:26 IST

    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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29. India Today Center-Right Living Media India 08 Nov 2026, 12:30 IST

    First Diwali where Naxalism has been eliminated: PM celebrates with jawans in Bastar

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31. Hindustan Times Center HT Media 08 Nov 2026, 12:35 IST

    'First Diwali when India is free from Naxalism': PM Modi marks festival in Bastar

    Addressing the security personnel in Bastar, PM Modi said this was the first Diwali in which every district of the country was free from Naxalism.

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33. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 08 Nov 2026, 12:45 IST

    PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Bastar security forces, says India has overcome Naxalism

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel involved in anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. He highlighted the significance of this Diwali as the first since the defeat of Naxalism. Modi commended the personnel for their sacrifices that contributed to…

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35. Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 08 Nov 2026, 12:52 IST

    First Diwali Since Nation Became Free From Naxalism: PM Modi in Bastar

    Prime Minister said that Diwali 2026 was particularly significant as every district in the country was now free from Naxalism, and crores of citizens had overcome the fear associated with the Maoist insurgency

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37. Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 08 Nov 2026, 13:06 IST

    Diwali 2026: Gautam Gambhir, Jay Shah, BCCI and IPL teams share festive wishes; see who said what

    Diwali 2026: Taken together, the messages show how Indian cricket’s administrators, coaches, former players and franchises used the festival to reconnect with fans after a busy year of international and league action.

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39. DT Next Center Daily Thanthi Group 08 Nov 2026, 13:24 IST

    End of Maoist terror victory of right policies and strong political will: Modi

    JAGDALPUR : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the end of Maoist terror and Naxal menace was a victory of the country’s right policies and a strong political will. “Our government took decisions which dealt very big blows to the funding of Naxals and secessionists,” Modi said, while…

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41. The Siasat Daily Center-Left Siasat Daily 08 Nov 2026, 13:24 IST

    BJP celebrates Advani’s 100th birthday with puja, havan

    New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday celebrated the 100th birthday of party veteran and former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani with a puja and havan at its headquarters here, while several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauded his contributions to Indian politics. The event…

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43. The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 08 Nov 2026, 13:30 IST

    PM Modi warns of ‘dimagi Naxals’ after declaring armed Naxalism eliminated

    Celebrating Diwali with security personnel in Bastar, he said armed Naxalites had been eliminated but ideological Naxalites continued to incite people against the Constitution and democracy

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45. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 08 Nov 2026, 13:37 IST

    Indian embassy in Pakistan celebrates Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas; Argentine, Swiss envoys extend greetings

    "Glimpses of the joyous occasion of Deepawali and Bandi Chhor Divas at @IndiainPakistan. We extend our heartfelt wishes to everyone for a very Happy Deepawali and Bandi Chhor Divas," the embassy said.

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47. Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 08 Nov 2026, 13:45 IST

    100th Birth anniversary of LK Advani: Modi leads tributes; Sanjay Raut alleges BJP sidelined him

    PM Modi leads tributes to LK Advani on his 100th birth anniversary as Sanjay Raut accuses BJP of sidelining its veteran leader. Read more.

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49. The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 08 Nov 2026, 13:45 IST

    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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51. NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 08 Nov 2026, 13:49 IST

    Jay Shah, Virat Kohli And Gautam Gambhir Lead Diwali Wishes From Cricket Fraternity

    Jay Shah, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir were among several prominent cricket personalities who extended their Diwali greetings on Sunday, wishing people happiness, prosperity and positivity on the festival of lights.

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53. The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 08 Nov 2026, 13:54 IST

    BJP celebrates Advani’s birthday with puja, havan; leaders laud his role in Indian politics

    The event, coinciding with Deepavali, was organised to commemorate Mr. Advani’s life, dedication to the nation, organisational contributions and long public career, the BJP said

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55. The Avenue Mail Center The Avenue Mail 08 Nov 2026, 14:24 IST

    Zero Naxal terror: PM Modi marks historic Diwali with Bastar forces

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel at the Karanpur CoBRA Operations Base on Sunday. He credited firm policies and strong resolve for breaking Naxal funding and ending decades of violence in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region. Modi highlighted that strategic decisions…

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