Manipur: Assam Rifles commemorates 1962 Indo-China war heroes

IANS | October 20, 2025 11:01 PM

Imphal, Oct 20 (IANS) In a poignant ceremony held at the 5th battalion Assam Rifles headquarters in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, a total of 161 personnel of the para-military force gathered to honour the memory soldiers who laid down their lives resisting the Chinese advance in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh during the 1962 Indo-China War.

Air Chief Marshal celebrates Diwali with troops in Ladakh

IANS | October 20, 2025 10:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) On the occasion of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, visited the strategically vital Ladakh sector to celebrate the festival with personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army (IA) deployed in the region.

K’taka govt has not banned RSS: Siddaramaiah

IANS | October 20, 2025 10:32 PM

Mangaluru, Oct 20 (IANS) Responding to charges that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is targeted in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that the government has not banned the RSS.

FBI Director Patel, US lawmakers extend wishes on Diwali

IANS | October 20, 2025 8:41 PM

Washington, Oct 20 (IANS) A leading member of the Donald Trump administration, along with prominent lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties, have conveyed their wishes on the occasion of Diwali.

RSS trying to distort Sabarimala’s legacy: Kerala CM

IANS | October 20, 2025 8:38 PM

Kannur Oct 20 (IANS) Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliates of attempting to turn the Sabarimala shrine into a major political flashpoint by selectively denying key elements of its inclusive legend.

VP Radhakrishnan welcomes PM Modi for Diwali greetings

IANS | October 20, 2025 8:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Vice-President of India CP Radhakrishnan warmly welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his official residence in New Delhi, marking a moment of festive camaraderie and constitutional grace.