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Nationalist Congress Party has cast its shadow on the famed Diwali celebrations of the Pawars, with different events being organised for the first time by Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in Pune district. In a post on X, Ajit Pawar said he will be organising his Diwali Padva celebration at Katewadi, his native village in Baramati, at 6:30pm on Saturday, where he will be meeting residents and NCP functionaries. The celebrations of NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar will continue to centre around his Govindbaug residence, where members of the household, party functionaries and friends of the opposition stalwart have been gathering for years during Diwali.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh introduced their daughter Dua to the world. Taking to Instagram, Bollywood’s resident power couple shared a picture of the baby’s feet draped in red silk clothes and wrote, “Dua Padukone Singh | दुआ पादुकोण सिंह ‘Dua’: meaning a Prayer. Because She is the Answer to our Prayers. Our hearts are filled with Love & Gratitude. Deepika & Ranveer.” The couple, known for sharing the screen in films like Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani, and 83, recently welcomed their newborn the day after Deepika was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai. The announcement photo quickly took the internet by storm, as fans and celebrities alike celebrated the news with heartfelt messages. Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Malaika Arora, Rakul Preet Singh, Bhumi Pednekar, Aditi Rao Hydari, Hansika Motwani, Upasana Konidela, Arjun Kapoor, and others reacted with love heart and protective-eye emojis. Deepika’s sister, Anisha Padukone, humorously commented, “Mothering is the other thing,” while Arjun Kapoor chimed in with, “Laxmi aayi hai!!! The queen is here.” Ananya Panday shared her joy with, “Baby girl! Congratulations!”

Kiren Rijiju on Friday said he interacted with soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army along the Sino-Indian border near here during a visit to an Indian Army post on Diwali. Rijiju also said he celebrated Diwali with the Army jawans at Bumla in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday. In the short video, posted on X, the union minister of parliamentary and minority affairs was seen talking to three PLA soldiers through an interpreter asking them how they were managing while being posted in such a high-altitude area which is located 15,000 feet above sea level. The PLA soldiers replied that they had no problems while serving in such areas and they were comfortable.

Rahul Gandhi Friday called for creating a system in which people's skills get their due and everyone's contribution is respected, as he shared a Diwali video in which he interacts with paint job workers and potters. Posting the over nine-minute video which features him also having a conversation with his nephew Raihan Rajiv Vadra on YouTube, the former Congress chief said, «A memorable Diwali with special people — I celebrated this Diwali working with some painter brothers and making earthen diyas with a potter family.» «I saw their work closely, tried to learn their skills and understood their difficulties and problems. They don't go home. We celebrate festivals happily and to earn some money, they forget their village, city, family,» Gandhi said. «They make happiness from clay. While lighting up the festivals of others, are they able to live in light themselves? Those who build houses can hardly run their own houses!» he said.

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, on Friday extended Diwali wishes amid tensions with India. «Today, we join millions of people in Canada and around the world to celebrate Diwali,» his statement read. “Diwali in Canada would not be possible without our incredible Indo-Canadian community," it further said. While lauding the Indo-Canadians, the PM said that they represent the best of Canada – as artists and entrepreneurs, as doctors and teachers, as leaders in business, community, and culture. «On Diwali, we celebrate them and the light they carry across Canada’s communities,» he further added. Explaining the significance of the auspicious occasion, Trudeau's statement read, «Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil, of knowledge over ignorance. On this day, families will gather to pray at mandirs, exchange gifts, and take part in festivities across the country. Homes will be lit with candles and diyas. Fireworks will embrace the sky. This is a holiday of hope, and the bright lights of Diwali encourage us all to defeat darkness and find purpose.»

Kunal Kamra’s criticism of Ola Electric’s customer service has turned into an ongoing and highly publicized exchange with Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, bringing significant attention to the company’s handling of after-sales support. Kamra’s complaints, initially shared on social media, pointed to the company’s high volume of unresolved service issues, reportedly reaching 80,000 complaints monthly. As Kamra continues to press for transparency, he has repeatedly taken aim at Aggarwal for allegedly ignoring Ola customers’ concerns.

Govardhan Puja, celebrated the day after Diwali’s Laxmi Puja, is an important Hindu festival that will be observed on Thursday, November 2, 2024. This day holds special meaning for devotees of Lord Krishna, honouring his divine act of protection over the people of Gokul.

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Govardhan Puja marks a joyous occasion honoring Lord Krishna’s love and protection for his devotees. It’s a time for families to gather, worship, and express gratitude.

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Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), shared a video on Thursday featuring the White House military band playing the prayer "Om Jai Jagdeesh Hare" as part of Diwali celebrations. In the video posted by Gopinath on X, the White House was beautifully adorned with marigold flowers, and many guests were seen wearing traditional Indian attire. «Wonderful to hear the White House military band play Om Jai Jagdeesh Hare for Diwali. Happy Diwali,» she wrote in her post.

Halloween is one of the biggest occasions celebrated in the United States and other parts of the world, and serves more like a run-up to the Christmas season and the New Year celebrations. With 2024 ending soon, Halloween this time should be even more special, and the trick and treats should be even more 'ghouly'.

Taylor Swift’s father, Scott Swift, recently shared his thoughts on her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce during an unplanned chat with Taylor Moore, a travel agent and TikTok creator. Seated next to Moore on a flight, Scott expressed his admiration for Kelce, unprompted, saying how much he appreciated Travis and noted that he had made the most significant positive impact among Taylor’s boyfriends over the past 12 years. Moore said Scott praised Kelce’s character and family, revealing that he had known Kylie Kelce’s father—Travis’ sister-in-law’s dad—even before Swift and Kelce began dating. Taylor Moore has mentioned about her interaction with Taylor Swift's father on a flight. Scott’s enthusiasm for the couple adds another layer to the public’s fascination with Swift and Kelce’s high-profile romance. The relationship first went public when Taylor Swift attended one of Kelce’s NFL games, sparking headlines and excitement among fans. Since then, Swift has been seen supporting Kelce at various events, and they were even spotted together celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win, adding fuel to what has become a cultural phenomenon among fans.

Narendra Modi on Thursday said India cannot compromise on even an inch of land on its borders, adding the people believe in the strength of its military for defending the country. Modi was addressing soldiers after celebrating Diwali with them in Kutch region of Gujarat. «Today, Bharat cannot compromise on even an inch of its borders. That's why our policies are aligned with the resolve of our armed forces,» Modi said. «We trust the determination of our soldiers, not the words of our enemies,» he said. People of India feel their country is safe because of you (soldiers), Modi said.

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Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India and is building towards that magic moment, Britain's minister in charge of the Indo-Pacific said during a special Diwali reception in London. Catherine West, parliamentary under-secretary of state in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), referenced the previous Conservative government's Diwali 2022 deadline to complete the FTA negotiations as she reiterated the recently elected Labour government's commitment to get the deal done. The FTA negotiations, which were paused for general elections in both countries, are aimed at significantly enhancing the estimated GBP 38.1 billion a year bilateral trading partnership. «As the new government, we're still extremely keen to be getting on with our trade deal, which was meant to be signed a couple of Diwalis ago. But we don't mind, what's a Diwali between friends,» said West, addressing the FCDO's gathering of parliamentarians, community leaders and professionals at Lancaster House to celebrate the Festival of Lights. «Our new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is in the works, and all of these things go to building towards that magic moment where we light the candle on the free trade agreement. While I'm thinking of a lot of different things (this Diwali), it would be good to light the candle on that deal. Please pray for those negotiations, so we can have the light that goes on to the best positive feelings and the magic that you do get when you get a deal,» she said.

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