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.

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.

UP CM Yogi spreads Diwali cheer among slum residents in Ayodhya

IANS | October 20, 2025 12:36 PM

Ayodhya, Oct 20 (IANS) On the occasion of Diwali, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday visited a slum area and celebrated the festival by distributing sweets and gifts among the residents, spreading joy and festive spirit.