On the occasion of Diwali, sweets were exchanged on Thursday between the troops of Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), all along the border with Bangladesh, officials said.
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PM Modi continues Diwali tradition, celebrates with soldiers in Gujarat's Kutch
Continuing his tradition of spending Diwali with the armed forces and other security forces on the borders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the festival of lights on Thursday with personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF), Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in the Sir Creek area of Gujarat's Kutch.
Indian, Chinese troops exchange sweets at LAC in Ladakh on Diwali
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UP CM celebrates Diwali in Ayodhya, prays at Ram temple
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WBJDA meet on Nov 9 seeking submission of charge sheet by CBI in RG Kar case
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Process of disengagement almost complete: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on India-China LAC truce
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Bengal bypolls: Deployment of CAPF increased substantially
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Indian market opens flat on Diwali, L&T and Sun Pharma top losers
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the Indian stock market opened flat on Thursday as selling was seen in auto, IT, PSU bank and FMCG sectors in early trade.
PM Modi calls for vigilance against 'urban naxalism' on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the need to identify and counteract "urban Naxalism" -- a new threat, he warned, that seeks to divide India "under the guise of defending democracy and the Constitution."
Unprecedented achievements for unity, integrity of India in last 10 years, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the last 10 years have been full of unprecedented achievements for the unity and integrity of India and commitment to national unity is visible in every work, and every mission of the government.
Pawan Kalyan greets Hindus of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan on Diwali
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid rich tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia and participated in the Ekta Diwas celebrations.
President Murmu, PM Modi extend Diwali greetings
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended their greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Diwali on Thursday.
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White House cautions Iran against responding to Israel's retaliation
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Tripura govt announces 5 pc DA for employees
After Assam and Meghalaya, on the eve of Diwali, the Tripura government on Wednesday announced 5 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) and dearness relief to 1,88,000 employees and pension holders.
Drugs valued at Rs 18 cr seized in Tripura, two held
On the eve of the Diwali celebration, Assam Rifles on Wednesday recovered huge quantities of drugs worth Rs 18 crores in Tripura after the contraband smuggled from Myanmar and ferried to the state via Mizoram and southern Assam, officials said.
Ex-Tripura CM writes HM Shah, demands early completion of fencing along Bangladesh border
Member of Parliament for Lok Sabha, Biplab Kumar Deb has written a letter to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting him for early completion of border fencing and augmentation of Border Security Forces (BSF) in the state to prevent infiltration.
Tripura Sundari Temple prepares for grand Diwali Mela, Security measures in place
The sacred Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Gomati District, is abuzz with preparations as it readies itself for the grand Diwali Mela, set to commence on October 31. This year, the temple, one of India’s 51 Shakti Peethas, is anticipated to host an unprecedented crowd, with over 7 lakh devotees expected to attend during the festive season.
Tripura CM announces 6 news initiatives for welfare of TSR
For the welfare of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today has announced a series of decisions, including increasing ration money, dress allowance, and promotion 240 TSR jawans on an ad-hoc basis.