PM Modi lists out naval might in steampast spectacle

IANS | October 20, 2025 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali on Sunday aboard INS Vikrant, India’s indigenously built aircraft carrier, marking a symbolic fusion of festivity and maritime pride.

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.

Railways to run 8,000 more special trains to clear festive rush

IANS | October 20, 2025 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) To further cater to the expected surge in passenger traffic for Diwali and Chhath, Indian Railways plans to operate around 8,000 more special trains in the coming days, according to a statement issued by the Railway Ministry on Monday.

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.