PM Modi's visit also comes a day after eleven people including five soldiers were killed in ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops in several areas in north Jammu and Kashmir.

PM Modi spends Diwali with soldiers in Jaisalmer

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept with his practice of spending time with soldiers on the festival of Diwali. He on Saturday addressed troops at Longewala Post in Rajasthan, and asserted that India will give a "prachand jawaab" [fierce reply] if it is provoked.

India will give befitting reply if provoked: Indian PM Modi at Longewala Post

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday extended his greetings to the country's minority Hindu community on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan wishes Hindus on Diwali

On the occasion of Diwali, many Premier League giants have wished their fans based in India. Also read: From Virat Kohli to Saina Nehwal: Sports fraternity in India wishes a very 'Happy Diwali' Premier League has a major fan base in India.

From Chelsea to Manchester City: Premier League giants wish everyone a 'Happy Diwali'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all Indians to pay tribute to Indian soldiers this Diwali. He addressed the nation in a video message that featured soldiers, police officials and health workers.

Light a Diya for our brave soldiers, says PM Modi in his Diwali message

Taiwan's foreign minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu and the Director-General of India-Taipei Association (India's de facto envoy) Gourangalal Das shared the stage on a Taiwan government-sponsored mega Diwali event on Friday.

Taiwan government celebrates Diwali; foreign minister shares stage with Indian representative

The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has extended wishes to Indians across the globe for Diwali saying the festival carries "a special significance" this year as the world has been taken over by the coronavirus pandemic.

Australian PM Scott Morrison sends Diwali message amid COVID-19 pandemic

Diwali 2020 is just around the corner and as the country prepares to welcome the festive times, stock exchanges are gearing up for Muhurat Trading. Stock exchanges open for one hour on the day of Diwali for a symbolic trade that goes on for around an hour.

Diwali 2020 Muhurat Trading: Here is what you need to know

Those still planning to burst firecrackers for some light-and-sound fun to celebrate the Festival of Light better be beware, for the Delhi Police is deploying flying squads in various district across the national capital to check sale and bursting of crackers before, during, and after Diwali.

Delhi Police gets cracking to ensure firecrackers-free Diwali

Jewellery brand Tanishq has again run into a controversy with people trending #boycotttanishq once again to Twitter. This time the outrage is against the new Diwali ad featuring many known faces from the industry.

#BoycottTanishq trends again, this time for an ad on Diwali

The National Green Tribunal on Monday ordered imposition of a total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers in the national capital region or any other city or town across the country where the average ambient air quality from November 9-10 to the midnight of November 30-December 1 falls under the `poor` and above category.

Complete ban on crackers from midnight to Nov 30 in Delhi-NCR

A steady stream of patients is coming out of New Delhi's brownish atmosphere for treatment at the Breathe Better clinic, where lung specialist Davinder Kundra is confronting what he calls the "double whammy" of deadly smog and the coronavirus.

Delhi fears the worst amid smog cloud and coronavirus wave

The national capital's air quality was recorded in the "severe" category on Saturday morning as farmers in Punjab and nearby regions continued to set their fields on fire to clear crop residue.

Delhi's air quality 'severe', likely to remain so on Diwali

Taiwan is set to host mega Diwali celebration that is being sponsored by the Taiwanese government and will see the participation of representation by government.

Taiwan government to host mega Diwali celebration

In a relief to borrowers at the onset of the festive season, the government on late Friday night announced waiver of interest on interest for loans up to Rs 2 crore irrespective of whether moratorium was availed or not.

Diwali gift to borrowers: Government waives off interest on interest for loans up to Rs 2 crore

392 new festival special trains - The festive season is just around the corner and number of people intending to travel to their hometowns and other places within the country is expected to rise.

Indian Railways to run 392 special trains during festive season

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday refused to give the Centre a month’s time to implement the interest waiver decision on loans of up to Rs 2 crore. The government had argued that it needed the time for this process, but the Apex court set a fresh deadline of November 2.

Diwali for common man in hands of govt this year: Supreme Court on loan relief

Public health emergency declared in Delhi as air quality worsens.A thicket blanket of grey smog had engulfed the Delhi skies soon after the city was done celebrating Diwali.

India's Capital City: A gas chamber

Public health emergency declared in Delhi as air quality worsens. A thicket blanket of grey smog had engulfed the Delhi skies soon after the city was done celebrating Diwali.

Public health emergency declared in Delhi-NCR; Who is to blame?

Delhi witnesses public health emergency as air quality dips to 'severe'

Festival Of Lights, Diwali, Brings Cheers To People Across The World Diwali is not only celebrated in Indian sub-continent. Thanks to the 17.5 million strong Indian diaspora, the festival of lights brought joy to millions of people across the world. Take a look.

Gravitas: Here's How The World Celebrated Diwali

In London, Pak-backed groups tried to do Anti-India protest in front of Indian Embassy but police personnel succeeded to control. Watch this video to know more.

London: Pak-backed groups tried to do Anti-India protest but police succeeded to control

On the auspicious day of Diwali, the South-Indian superstar Rajinikanth stepped out of his residence to greet and wish his fans on Sunday. Thousands of fans thronged the streets early morning just to catch a glimpse of the `Thalaiva` star.

Rajinikanth greets fans outside his residence on Diwali, prays for safe return of Trichi boy trapped in borewell

In Pakistan, Hindus are in minority as low as 1.6% of the entire population. But, this doesn't stop the Hindus from celebrating the festival. Even Hindu-Muslims celebrated Diwali together in Lahore, Karachi and other states of Pakistan.

Pakistan: Hindu minority celebrated Diwali in Lahore and Karachi

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