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‘Every soldier is my family member’: PM Modi celebrates Diwali with security forces in Bastar, hails end of Naxalism

Nov 8, 2026

Jagdalpur/Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Nov 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar, marking the 13th consecutive year he has spent the festival with defence or security forces. This year’s celebration holds special significance as it is the first Diwali after the complete…

Red hibiscus prices skyrocket in Kolkata on Kali Puja day

Nov 8, 2026

Kolkata, Nov 8 (IANS) The price of red hibiscus, an essential item for Kali Puja rituals, shot up more than fivefold in Kolkata's retail markets on Sunday, as the auspicious occasion coincides with Diwali.A garland of 108 red hibiscus…

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Villages near Erode bird sanctuary celebrate cracker-free Deepavali for 21st consecutive year

Nov 8, 2026

Chennai, Nov 8 (IANS) Setting an example in wildlife conservation, residents of more than 10 villages surrounding the Vellode Birds Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu’s Erode district celebrated Deepavali without bursting firecrackers on Sunday,…

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‘She was emotional about the country’s situation’: Cong’s Udit Raj on Sonia
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Nov 8, 2026

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) In the face of mounting criticism from the ruling alliance over senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's reported response to the demolition of Babri Masjid in 1992, party leader Udit Raj said that she was emotional…

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Giriraj Singh targets Sonia Gandhi over Batla House encounter, Ayodhya firing

Nov 8, 2026

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress veteran leader Sonia Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, accusing them of practising vote-bank politics and selectively…

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PM Modi celebrates Diwali with CoBRA personnel in Bastar, says India has won decades-long war…

Nov 8, 2026

Bastar, Nov 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the CoBRA Operations Base at Karanpur in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district to celebrate Diwali with security personnel and laud their courage and sacrifices in the fight…

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Three members of a family die by suicide in Hyderabad

Nov 8, 2026

Hyderabad, Nov 8 (IANS) Three members of a family allegedly committed suicide in their house here on Sunday, police said.The incident occurred in Goppanapalli under the limits of Gachibowli Police Station.A couple and their son allegedly…

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Gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi brought back from Ethiopia, after 10-month manhunt

Nov 8, 2026

Chandigarh, Nov 8 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police, with support of Central agencies, have secured the deportation of noted gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi from Ethiopia ahead of Diwali, after a sustained one-year manhunt…

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C’garh CM welcomes PM Modi’s visit, credits his leadership for peace, development in
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Nov 8, 2026

Raipur, Nov 8 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday extended a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to Bastar, where he will celebrate Diwali with security personnel deployed in the region,…

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FairPoint: A mother’s defence cannot hide a son’s electoral failures

Nov 8, 2026

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) It is not uncommon for a mother to defend her child, whatever the circumstances. It is a deeply ingrained human instinct. So, when Sonia Gandhi says Congress and other Opposition parties have not had a level playing…

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