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Beautifully illuminated Qutb Minar glows brightly as the country celebrates Diwali.
#watch | Delhi: Beautifully illuminated Qutb Minar glows brightly as the country celebrates #diwali pic.twitter.com/4EF2a26IVF
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and shared Diwali greetings.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and shared Diwali greetings.(Pic Source: Rashtrapati Bhavan) pic.twitter.com/a6BTOX0J3U
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Ambassador, Delegation of European Union to India, Hervé Delphin tweets, "...EU 27 Member States unanimous in support of a new India-EU ambitious & comprehensive strategic agenda for the years to come. Next step: EU&India to agree on a joint roadmap for early next year’s India-EU Summit in Delhi."|
Ambassador, Delegation of European Union to India, Hervé Delphin tweets, "...EU 27 Member States unanimous in support of a new India-EU ambitious & comprehensive strategic agenda for the years to come. Next step: EU&India to agree on a joint roadmap for early next year’s India-EU… pic.twitter.com/M3o3vy2vHo
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde wrote on X, "The Central Government has announced an aid of Rs 1,566 crore for the flood victims in Marathwada. This will speed up the process of providing assistance to the flood victims and it will be possible to reach them with this additional aid as soon as possible. On behalf of the Government of Maharashtra, I express my gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for understanding the plight of the flood victims in the state and announcing assistance."
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde tweets, "The Central Government has announced an aid of Rs 1,566 crore for the flood victims in Marathwada. This will speed up the process of providing assistance to the flood victims and it will be possible to reach them with this additional… pic.twitter.com/jfK8BxdDLq
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) distributed sweets to the children in Delhi on occasion of Diwali.
#watch | On the occasion of #diwali2025, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) distributed sweets to the children in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/CkGzBM7P87
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrote on X, "Wishing Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across Britain a joyful and peaceful Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. Earlier this month I lit a diya in Mumbai as a symbol of devotion, joy, and renewed bonds. As we celebrate this Festival of Lights, let’s keep building a Britain where everyone can look ahead with hope."
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer tweets, "Wishing Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across Britain a joyful and peaceful Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. Earlier this month I lit a diya in Mumbai as a symbol of devotion, joy, and renewed bonds. As we celebrate this Festival of Lights, let’s… pic.twitter.com/bOpl9pYQgH
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Nagpur, Maharashtra: Nagpur City Congress workers protests in front of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation against the garbage, potholes on the roads, actions against hawkers and various civil issues.
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Devotees visited the Meenakshi Amman temple on the occasion of Diwali in Tamil Nadu.
#watch | Madurai, Tamil Nadu | Devotees visit the Meenakshi Amman temple on the occassion of #diwali2025. pic.twitter.com/yOPZ1fKvPq
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "... For Navy soldiers, walking with death in your hands is a child's play. But the police personnel, who carry nothing more than batons in their hands. They don't have as many resources, and their training is to work in harmony with civilians, but the soldiers of my police force, whether from the BSF or the CRPF, have fought against the Naxalites is commendable. On this auspicious occasion of Diwali, I salute our police personnel a hundred thousand times. I know many of these brave individuals who have lost their legs but not their spirit, whose hands have been cut, and who find simple tasks difficult."
#watch | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "... For Navy soldiers, walking with death in your hands is a child's play. But the police personnel, who carry nothing more than batons in their hands. They don't have as many resources, and their training is to work in harmony with… pic.twitter.com/xDGkGeSKqI
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "These brave soldiers have been born in this very soil, have grown and flourished in this very soil. Therefore, they hold the inspiration to stake their life for the honour and dignity of this soil... The strength that your life derives from the soil of India is similar to how every weapon, every equipment, and every component of ours, as it becomes more Indian, adds tremendous power to our forces. We are proud that over the past decade, our armed forces have rapidly taken steps toward Atmanirbharta..."
#watch | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "These brave soldiers have been born in this very soil, have grown and flourished in this very soil. Therefore, they hold the inspiration to stake their life for the honour and dignity of this soil... The strength that your life derives… pic.twitter.com/Cj2M8r2S4G
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "The night spent yesterday on INS Vikrant is hard to put into words. I saw the immense energy and enthusiasm you all were filled with. When I saw you singing patriotic songs yesterday, and the way you described Operation Sindoor in your songs, no words can ever fully convey the experience that a jawan feels standing on a battlefield."
#watch | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "The night spent yesterday on INS Vikrant is hard to put into words. I saw the immense energy and enthusiasm you all were filled with. When I saw you singing patriotic songs yesterday, and the way you described Operation Sindoor in your… pic.twitter.com/UrGF2gngn6
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with brave armed forces personnel at INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar. PM Modi says, "Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying infinite powers. The glow of the sun's rays on the ocean's waters is like the Diwali lamps lit by brave soldiers."
#watch | Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with brave armed forces personnel, at INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar. PM Modi says, "Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying… pic.twitter.com/gBQ1bWeZQr
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with brave armed forces personnel at INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar. PM Modi says, "Today is an amazing day. This scene is memorable. Today, on one side, I have the ocean, and on the other, I have the strength of the brave soldiers of Mother India."
#watch | Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with brave armed forces personnel, at INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar.PM Modi says, "Today is an amazing day. This scene is memorable. Today, on one side, I have the ocean, and on the other, I have the strength… pic.twitter.com/J3h9T0PJxk
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Keeping up with the tradition of celebrating Diwali with our brave armed forces personnel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar. PM Modi's address to Navy Personnel on the INS Vikrant to be broadcast soon.
Keeping up with the tradition of celebrating Diwali with our brave armed forces personnel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar.PM Modi's address to Navy Personnel on the INS Vikrant to be broadcast soon. pic.twitter.com/t6RcHkL0xz
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath participates in Deepotsav Milan in Ayodhya's Karsevakpuram. He says, "Over the past nine years, the celebration of Deepotsav has given Ayodhya a new global identity. The lamp that spreads light everywhere can also help spread the light of Ayodhya to the world... We must act with enthusiasm and excitement, yet remain vigilant, wary of elements that are divisive and destructive to society and the nation. This responsibility has increased even more during the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi movement, and today, after the construction of the grand temple of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya and the consecration of Ram Lalla. We must unite every section of society... In the morning, I got the opportunity to go to the colony of sanitation workers and distribute the sweets..."
#watch | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath participates in Deepotsav Milan in Ayodhya's Karsevakpuram.He says, "Over the past nine years, the celebration of Deepotsav has given Ayodhya a new global identity. The lamp that spreads light everywhere can also help spread the light… pic.twitter.com/gZcsBzFlqF
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Aam Aadmi Party releases its list of star campaigners for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. AAP has named party Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan, party leaders Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, Sandeep Pathak, Satyendar Jain, former Delhi CM Atishi, AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj, AAP Punjab President, Minister Aman Arora, former Delhi ministers Gopal Rai and Imran Hussain.
Telangana: Devotees offer prayers at Sri Kanaka Durga Nagalakshmi temple at Basheerbagh in Hyderabad on the occasion of Diwali.
#watch | Telangana: Devotees offer prayers at Sri Kanaka Durga Nagalakshmi temple at Basheerbagh in Hyderabad on the occasion of #diwali pic.twitter.com/yDreshuBhx
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army jawans celebrated Diwali with locals of Gohallan Village along the LoC yesterday.
#watch | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army jawans celebrated #diwali with locals of Gohallan Village along the LoC yesterday. pic.twitter.com/ac1q8nataS
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Aam Aadmi Party releases the fourth list of candidates for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.
Aam Aadmi Party releases the fourth list of candidates for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. pic.twitter.com/wVybMXhlfP
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu tweets, "On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians, both in India and across the world."
President of India tweets, "On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians, both in India and across the world." pic.twitter.com/Rn8HZwE4AC
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan extends greetings on the occasion of Diwali 2025.
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan extends greetings on the occasion of #diwali2025 pic.twitter.com/SYGpDbBpI7
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Devotess perform 'pind daan' to pay homage to their forefathers in front of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha.
#watch | #diwali2025 | Devotess perform 'pind daan' to pay homage to their forefathers in front of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. pic.twitter.com/M6bYrKdNEL
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya.
#watch | Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya.#diwali2025 pic.twitter.com/SWXdHiQSJY
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Devotees throng the Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, early morning to offer prayers on the occasion of Diwali
#watch | Devotees throng Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, early morning to offer prayers on the occasion of #diwali2025. pic.twitter.com/d7hXClAbqm
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
Uttar Pradesh: Devotees take a dip in the Sarayu River as they arrive to offer prayers at the Ayodhya Ram temple, on the occasion of Diwali
#watch | Uttar Pradesh | Devotees take dip in the Sarayu River as they arrive to offer prayers at Ayodhya Ram temple, on the occasion Diwali pic.twitter.com/luPpiThaxP
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
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