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

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the end of Maoist terror and the Naxal menace represents a victory of the country’s right policies and strong political will. Speaking in Jagdalpur, he claimed the government’s decisions dealt big blows to Naxal funding and secessionist support, and that armed Naxalites have been eliminated, though ideological Naxalites continue to incite against the Constitution. He marked the occasion by celebrating Diwali with security personnel at the Karanpur CoBRA Operations Base in Bastar, crediting firm policies and resolve for ending decades of violence in the region.

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    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…

    — The Siasat Daily

  • center · 8 outlets

    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…

    — Rising Kashmir

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the people of the country, wishing them happiness, peace and prosperity. In a video message posted on X, the Prime Minister said the festival of lights symbolised India's resolve to fight darkness.

    — India TV

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"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.

Coverage arrived over 41 hours — first from Hindustan Times, latest from Deccan Herald.

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  1. Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

    “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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  3. 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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  5. 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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  13. ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group

    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. India TV Right Independent News Service

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

    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. Greater Kashmir Center GK Communications Pvt. Ltd.

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

    Jagdalpur, Nov 08: 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 New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Modi celebrates Diwali with security personnel in Bastar, hails 'end of Naxal terror'

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, thanking them for their sacrifices in the fight against Naxalism and describing the festival as particularly significant as the country marked what he claimed was the end of its…

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  45. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust Current article

    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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  55. Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

    'End of Maoist terror, victory of right policies and strong political will': PM 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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