From The Economic Times
Center-Right Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.Diwali 2026: From Ayodhya’s sea of diyas to Goa’s fiery Narkasurs, India celebrates the festival in splendour
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Hardik Pandya posted glimpses of his Choti Diwali celebrations with his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma and their son Agastya, sharing what he described as adorable moments. At the same time, a Diwali greeting released by the Mumbai Indians featured several members of their men’s and women’s squads but omitted Pandya’s name, prompting speculation about his future with the franchise. No further details about the reasons for his absence were provided.
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In a video message, PM Modi urged citizens to work toward a 'Viksit Bharat', while continuing his annual Diwali tradition with troops
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Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his Diwali greetings to the nation, saying that, like in previous years, he will celebrate the festival with the brave soldiers of the country. The post PM…
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PM Modi, President Murmu, Omar Abdullah and Yogi Adityanath extended Diwali greetings, wishing citizens happiness, peace and prosperity while highlighting the festival’s message of unity and the triumph of good over evil.
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RSS excerpt
India celebrates Diwali on November 8 with spectacular displays of devotion and tradition, from lakhs of diyas illuminating Ayodhya’s Saryu ghats to giant Narkasur effigies burning in Goa. As families prepare for Lakshmi Puja, security is tightened, special trains ferry festive travellers and…
