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  Railways announces over 12,000 special train services for Bihar during Diwali and Chhath Puja

  Business | August 20, 2025 23:36 IST

  Bihar special trains: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a Buddha Circuit Train will soon run from Vaishali, connecting heritage sites like Nalanda, Rajgir, Gaya, Hajipur and Patliputra, aimed at boosting Buddhist tourism.

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  Noida Police monitors security arrangements as people throng shopping mall ahead of Diwali festival

  Uttar Pradesh | October 27, 2024 22:37 IST

  Noida cops beefed up safety arrangements in various markets, which are bustling with shoppers during the festival season on Sunday.

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  India Railways announces several special trains for Diwali and Chhath | Check List

  India | October 15, 2024 14:52 IST

  Ahead of the Diwali and Chhath festivals, the Indian Railways have announced multiple trains to facilitate the huge number of passengers looking to return to their home towns in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand.

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  Tripura CM Manik Saha to inaugurate Diwali festival at Tripureswari Temple today

  India | November 12, 2023 8:11 IST

  Diwali 2023: “The Tripura Sundari deity will be adorned with special ornaments on the occasion of Diwali. The puja will start at 10 am on Sunday as usual. A special puja will be organised in the evening," said Chandan Chakraborty, head priest of the temple.

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  Diwali 2023: Ban on sale, use of firecrackers in Gurugram ahead of festival, green crackers allowed

  India | September 29, 2023 7:29 IST

  Firecrackers ban in Gurugram: Green firecrackers will only be allowed to be burst only from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Diwali festival day and from 11.55 pm to 12.30 pm on the occasion of Christmas and New Year in Gurugram.

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  Diwali 2020: Know date, shubh muhurat, significance and lakshmi puja vidhi

  Books & Culture | November 13, 2020 16:18 IST

  Diwali, the festival of lights is considered to be one of the biggest festivals in India. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is celebrated during the Amavasya of the Kartik month. The auspicious occasion of Diwali will be celebrated this year on November 14. Know date, Significance and Shubh Mahurat for Lakshmi puja

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  Diwali 2020: Local potters, ceramicists go online to sell during COVID-19

  Books & Culture | November 12, 2020 15:54 IST

  Many local potters and ceramicists have taken to online platforms to sell their ware, to expand their markets to newer buyers and keep afloat in unprecedented times.

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  Make this Diwali special with these quick, easy and delicious dishes

  Food | November 11, 2020 20:30 IST

  Lavish meals are the highlight of every Indian festival. They add much more enthusiasm to the festive spirit. So, are you ready to don yours aprons? We bring you, our simplest and tasty Diwali dinner recipes.

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  MP: 40 injured during 'Hingot festival' in Indore

  India | October 29, 2019 14:59 IST

  During the event, held traditionally a day after Diwali, people of two villages here attack each other with hingots, a local forest fruit, by removing its pulp and stuffing it with gunpowder, coal and brimstone

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  Shilpa Shetty and other stars share their fond memories of Diwali

  Entertainment | November 06, 2018 18:24 IST

  Watch the video for the lovely Diwali greetings by many B-town celebs who also share their festival memories. Happy Diwali!

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  Television stars participate in Diwali festival activities

  Saas Bahu Baur Suspense | November 06, 2018 18:49 IST

  Watch the video to see how television stars celebrate the festival of Diwali

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  This Indian company gives 400 flats & 1,260 cars to its employees as Diwali gifts!

  October 27, 2016 18:07 IST

  This Indian company gives 400 flats & 1,260 cars to its employees as Diwali gifts!

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  Festive cheer for Indian soldiers this Diwali, govt plans payout of one-month salary as bonus

  India | October 13, 2016 19:20 IST

  In a move to give Indian soldiers a good reason to smile this Diwali, the Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the Centre is planning to release 10 per cent of their arrears before October 30

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  Pakistani Hindu communities celebrate Diwali Festival

  World | November 04, 2013 10:18 IST

  Karachi: The Hindu community across Pakistan celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights on Sunday (November 03) with religious fervor. Diwali gatherings were held at Hindu temples in cities and towns wherever the community resides including

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  Capitol Hill lights up for Diwali festival

  World | October 30, 2013 13:18 IST

  Washington: The first ever Diwali festival was celebrated at the U.S. Congress on Tuesday amidst chanting of Vedic mantras by a Hindu priest.Over two dozen influential lawmakers along with eminent Indian-Americans gathered at the Capitol

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  Obama wishes Indians a happy Diwali

  World | November 14, 2012 8:28 IST

  Washington, Nov 14: US President Barack Obama  has described Diwali as a  festival that "symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over igorance."In a statement issued by the White House, Obama said: "Today,