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US President Donald Trump asserted India would cease buying Russian oil, a claim swiftly refuted by New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified no recent calls occurred between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump, with their last official communication being on October 9. India continues to defend its energy imports based on national interest and security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with naval personnel aboard the INS Vikrant, highlighting their courage and dedication. He emphasized the aircraft carrier's significance as a symbol of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and India's growing defence prowess. PM Modi conveyed Diwali wishes to the soldiers and their families, calling them his own.
A Diwali celebration at IIT Guwahati devolved into a dangerous 'firecracker war' between students from two hostels. The chaotic scene, with rockets and crackers launched between buildings, necessitated police intervention. The incident, captured in a viral video, saw the campus sky lit up in a manner resembling a battlefield.
Family members of Roshan Patra, a NEET aspirant found dead in his Kota hostel room, suspect foul play and demand a thorough investigation. The 24-year-old from Ganjam was preparing for the exam. His father reported a normal conversation just two days prior.
NSCN-IM leader Thuingaleng Muivah, 91, returns to his birthplace Somdal village in Manipur after over five decades. His visit, long awaited by the Tangkhul Naga community, is seen as significant amidst ongoing ethnic clashes. The homecoming is met with widespread excitement and support, with arrangements meticulously planned for his week-long stay.
India's Asia Cup 2025 hero, Tilak Varma, revealed a serious health scare in 2022 when diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a condition causing rapid muscle breakdown. He credited Mumbai Indians and Akash Ambani for crucial medical support during the crisis, which he narrowly survived due to prompt treatment.
India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, has voiced concerns over the safety of Indians in Canada, noting that even he, as an envoy, requires protection in Canada but his counterpart in India does not. Patnaik spoke about the third attack on Kapil Sharma's cafe and said that Canada can not ignore the situation and call it an Indian problem.
Google commemorates Diwali 2025 with an interactive search experience, bringing the Lakshmi Puja ritual to life. Users can engage with a festive animation featuring a temple, offerings, and fireworks by clicking on decorative elements. This digital celebration captures the spiritual essence and joy of India's biggest festival.