PM Modi consolidates govt's defence indigenisation policy in personal outreach with sea warriors

Jayanta Bhattacharya | October 20, 2025 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Since becoming Prime Minister in 2014, Narendra Modi has routinely spent Diwali with India’s defence forces, travelling to the frontlines, even at high-altitude posts like Siachen and the high seas. While addressing the sea warriors on-board INS Vikrant this Diwali, the Prime Minister consolidated his government's policy on defence indigenisation, infrastructure development, and national identity into a clear, precise narrative.

Siachen to the Arabian Sea: PM Modi's unbroken decade of Diwali with armed forces

IANS | October 20, 2025 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) For over a decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed his Diwali celebration into a national ritual, choosing to celebrate the festival of lights with the nation's armed forces at its most challenging frontiers, plains or mountains. This unique tradition reached a new height this year as the Prime Minister spent the festival of lights with Navy personnel aboard the INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier, off Goa and Karwar coasts on Monday.

Ayodhya Deepotsav sets Guinness World Records amid political fireworks

IANS | October 20, 2025 4:12 PM

Ayodhya, Oct 20 (IANS) In a dazzling display of devotion and national pride, the sacred city of Ayodhya marked this Diwali with a record-breaking Deepotsav celebration that lit up the ghats of the Saryu River and reignited political tempers across the spectrum.

Pakistan demolishes over 1,000 houses in Afghan camp in Karachi over five days

IANS | October 20, 2025 4:12 PM

Islamabad, Oct 20 (IANS) Pakistani authorities, along with Karachi police, demolished more than 1,000 houses vacated by Afghans in the United Nations-designated Afghan camp in the city's Sohrab Goth over the past five days, local media reported, citing police.

UK PM Keir Starmer extends wishes to people on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas

IANS | October 20, 2025 3:47 PM

London, Oct 20 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday extended wishes to people on the occasion of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.

Maoism is nearing its end: PM Modi

IANS | October 20, 2025 3:16 PM

On board INS Vikrant, Goa, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking aboard INS Vikrant during Diwali celebrations with armed forces personnel, declared that India is witnessing the “final phase” of the decades-long Maoist insurgency.

RJD releases first list of 143 candidates for Bihar Assembly elections 2025

IANS | October 20, 2025 2:53 PM

Patna, Oct 20 (IANS) On the last day of filing nominations for the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) officially released its first list of 143 candidates, covering 38 districts across the state.

PM Modi applauds Naval creativity in penning song ‘Kasam Sindoor Ki’

IANS | October 20, 2025 2:32 PM

Goa, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with armed forces personnel aboard INS Vikrant, India’s indigenously built aircraft carrier, in a gesture that blended festivity with national pride. The evening was marked by a cultural programme that left a lasting impression on the Prime Minister, who later tweeted his admiration for the naval personnel’s creativity and spirit.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extends warm wishes on Diwali

IANS | October 20, 2025 2:13 PM

Colombo, Oct 20 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday extended his warmest wishes to Hindus across the country and abroad on the occasion of Diwali, expressing hope that the festival's spirit would illuminate their hearts.

AAP releases fourth list of 12 candidates for Bihar Assembly election 2025

IANS | October 20, 2025 12:52 PM

Patna, Oct 20 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party released its fourth list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly election this year, naming 12 candidates who will file their nominations on Monday, the last date for filing nominations for the second phase of polling.

Politics

PM Modi consolidates govt's defence indigenisation policy in personal outreach with sea warriors

Siachen to the Arabian Sea: PM Modi's unbroken decade of Diwali with armed forces

Ayodhya Deepotsav sets Guinness World Records amid political fireworks

Pakistan demolishes over 1,000 houses in Afghan camp in Karachi over five days

UK PM Keir Starmer extends wishes to people on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas

Maoism is nearing its end: PM Modi

RJD releases first list of 143 candidates for Bihar Assembly elections 2025

PM Modi applauds Naval creativity in penning song ‘Kasam Sindoor Ki’

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extends warm wishes on Diwali

AAP releases fourth list of 12 candidates for Bihar Assembly election 2025

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