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1. I urge everyone
to celebrate
Diwali safely,
responsibly
and in an
environment-friendly
manner. May this Diwali
bring happiness, peace,
and prosperity to all.
DROUPADI MURMU, PRESIDENT
On Deepotsav,
please make
your purchases
from the local
markets so that
Diwali of small, medium-
class shopkeepers and
artisans is also illuminated
with joy and prosperity.
BHAJAN LAL SHARMA, CM
Happy Diwali,
Govardhan
Puja and Bhai
Dooj greetings
to everyone. I
wish nation be illuminated
with happiness, prosperity
and good fortune.
HARIBHAU BAGADE, GOVERNOR
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
On the eve of Diwali,
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal
Sharma shopped from lo-
cal shopkeepers and street
vendors, sending a strong
message to support the
‘Vocal for Local’ initia-
tive. On Sunday, he visit-
ed Bada Bazaar on Kiran
Path in Mansarovar with
his family and purchased
clay diyas, puja items,
rangoli materials, decora-
tive hangings, and fruits.
Extending Diwali
greetings to the people of
Rajasthan, Sharma said
that under the leadership
of PM Modi, the central
government has signifi-
cantly reduced GST
rates, making daily-use
items more affordable.
This has created a sense
of excitement and enthu-
siasm among citizens for
festival shopping. He
stressed that using prod-
ucts made in India con-
tributes to building a self-
reliant nation.
CM interacted with
shopkeepers and street
vendors and encouraged
digital payments through
UPI, promoting the Digi-
tal India initiative.
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5:50 pm to 8:24 pm
DIYA-LIGHTFUL
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Ayodhya creates 2 world records:
Lighting 26.17 lakh diyas & 2,128
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Ayodhya, the city of Lord
Rama, beamed with the
glittering lights of earthen
lamps and created history
once again, bathing the
holy city in a river of over
26 lakh diyas and regis-
tering 2 Guinness World
Records on Sunday. The
record was set at the Sar-
yu river bank in Ayodhya,
where the Department of
Tourism, Govt of UP, and
the District Administration
organised the Deepotsav,
the largest display of oil
lamps with an incredible
26,17,215 diyas, along
with the record for the
most people simultane-
ously performing aarti.
PM NARENDRA MODI TO CELEBRATE DIWALI
WITH NAVY PERSONNEL OFF GOA COAST
PM Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali with
personnel of the Indian Navy off the Goa coast
on Monday, according to sources. The PM’s
Diwali plan with the Men in White is to celebrate the
success of Operation Sindoor, India’s counterstrike to
the Pahalgam terror attack, sources said. Ever since
he took over the country’s top executive post in 2014,
PM Modi has spent Diwali with armed forces
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will celebrate festival with soldiers
who guard the maritime border.
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have dinner with them.
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Napoleon-era jewels stolen from Louvre in Paris
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closed for the
day after Napo-
leon-era jewels were sto-
len from the iconic mu-
seum in Paris that is
home to some of world’s
most iconic historical ar-
tefacts, including Mona
Lisa, on Sunday. The
robbers entered museum
using a hydraulic ladder,
made away with “price-
less jewellery,” said
France Minister Laurent
Nunez, calling it a “ma-
jor robbery”. The intrud-
ers entered via the under-
construction Seine-fac-
ing facade, used hydrau-
lic ladder to reach Apollo
gallery. They broke in by
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upcoming ASEAN meet
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ancing act between the
Quad and BRICS will
come to the fore at up-
coming Association of
Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN) summit in
Kuala Lumpur from Oc-
tober 26-28, where Modi
is expected to attend the
East Asia Summit (EAS)
along with US President
Donald Trump and Chi-
nese Premier Li Qiang.
Delhi double murder: Pregnant woman stabbed to
death by ex live-in partner, husband kills assailant
New Delhi: A domestic dispute over an alleged extramar-
ital affair ended in a gruesome double murder in central
Delhi’s Ram Nagar area late on Saturday night. A
22-year-old pregnant woman was stabbed to death by her
lover in a public place, while her husband, in a desperate
attempt to save her, managed to kill the attacker.
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Affairs, Ministry of Law
and Justice, has notified
Notaries (Amendment)
Rules, 2025. Under new
amendment, the Centre
has revised the maximum
number of Notaries that
may be appointed by 4
State Govts. The limit for
Gujarat has been increased
from 2,900 to 6,000, for
Tamil Nadu from 2,500
to 3,500, for Rajasthan
from 2,000 to 3,000, Na-
galand from 200 to 400.
Centre raises
notary limit in
Rajasthan, Guj,
TN & Nagaland
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Gaza’s civil defence agency said a series of
Israeli air strikes on Sunday killed at least 33
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IMPOSED IN DELHI-NCR
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announced to invoke 2nd
stage of Graded Response
Action Plan (GRAP) across
Delhi and the NCR region.
The Indian stock
market will remain
open on October
20; Muhurat Trading Ses-
sion is set for October 21,
1:45–2:45 PM, as Diwali
falls on Amavasya.
Let’s mark this
festive season
by celebrating
the hardwork,
creativity and
innovation of
140 crore Indians.
Let us buy Indian
products and say-
Garv Se Kaho Yeh
Swadeshi Hai!
NARENDRA MODI,
PRIME MINISTER
PERSPECT VE
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n India’s cultural
and spiritual life,
the festival of Di-
wali is not merely
a religious cele-
bration but a festival that illumi-
nates the entire human conscious-
ness. It is a symbol of light, cel-
ebration, harmony, and prosper-
ity. Celebrated to mark the return
of Maryada Purushottam Shri
Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of
exile, this festival is a celebration
of the victory of light, truth, and
virtues in human life.
Diwali is not just about light-
ing lamps; it symbolises the tri-
umph of knowledge, truth, and
righteousness over darkness—
that is, ignorance, falsehood,
and immorality. The festival
teaches us that just as lamps dis-
pel darkness, humans too should
eliminate ignorance, greed,
envy, hatred, and falsehood
within themselves and illumi-
nate their lives with the light of
self-knowledge.
Diwali is a five-day festival
known as the Panch Parvotsav.
Each day—Dhanteras, Naraka
Chaturdashi (Rup Chaturdashi),
Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and
Bhaiya Dooj—holds deep reli-
gious, cultural, and scientific
significance.
Dhanteras marks the birth of
Lord Dhanvantari, the father of
Ayurveda, symbolising health,
longevity, and prosperity.
Rup Chaturdashi or Naraka
Chaturdashi represents the puri-
fication of body, mind, and soul,
as well as beauty.
Diwali or Lakshmi Puja is a
celebration of wealth, prosperi-
ty, and material progress.
Govardhan Puja is connected
with nature and environmental
protection, teaching that true
dharma lies in respecting and
safeguarding nature.
Bhaiya Dooj celebrates fa-
milial love, social unity, and the
bond between brothers and sis-
ters. These five festivals collec-
tively reflect the four human
pursuits—Dharma, Artha,
Kama, and Moksha. Therefore,
Diwali is not merely a festival
but an inspiration to pursue life’s
four aims in a balanced manner.
The lamp, or diya, is an eter-
nal symbol of Indian culture. A
simple clay lamp teaches us that
no matter how adverse the cir-
cumstances, if there is faith and
determination within, darkness
can be dispelled. “Tamaso ma
jyotirgamaya” — from darkness
to light — is not merely a Vedic
mantra but a philosophy of life.
Light represents divine vir-
tues such as love, sacrifice, tol-
erance, and compassion. When
we light a lamp, we symboli-
cally remove negativity within
ourselves and illuminate human
values. It is also a representation
of self-development and self-
realisation.
Diwali is not only religious but
also scientifically significant. Af-
ter the rainy season, when germs
and viruses proliferate in the en-
vironment, lighting lamps with
ghee or oil helps eliminate harm-
ful elements from the air. Scien-
tifically, it purifies the environ-
ment and spreads positive energy.
Lamps lit with cow’s ghee are
especially considered beneficial
for health as they destroy patho-
gens and purify the air.
The light energy con-
tained in a lamp affects
not just our homes but
also our psychology.
The glow of a lamp
instills hope, enthusi-
asm, and positivity,
keeping a person en-
ergetic and happy.
Many mytho-
logical and his-
torical narratives are deeply in-
grained in the Indian conscious-
ness regarding Diwali. The most
famous is the return of Shri Ram
to Ayodhya, when citizens lit
lamps in every home to welcome
him. According to the dialogue
between Yama and Nachiketa,
after learning the secret of death
from Yama, Nachiketa returned
and lit lamps to spread the light
of knowledge. During the churn-
ing of the ocean, Goddess Lak-
shmi emerged, hence the tradi-
tion of Lakshmi Puja on this day.
On this day, Lord Krishna
killed Narakasura and liberated
sixteen thousand women. God-
dess Durga assumed her Ma-
hakali form to destroy demons.
Emperor Vikramaditya estab-
lished the Vikram Sam-
v a t . On the Ama-
vasya of the Kar-
tik month, Lord
Mahavir at-
tained libera-
tion by re-
nouncing
his physical body and karmic
bonds. The nirvana of Maharshi
Dayanand Saraswati, the birth
and passing of Swami Ramteerth,
and the lighting of lamps by Bud-
dha’s followers further connect
Diwali to timeless spirituality.
Diwali also carries a socially
relevant message. It teaches
unity, brotherhood, and social
harmony. In Rajasthan, the fes-
tival is celebrated with great
enthusiasm, with village lamps
not only illuminating homes but
hearts as well.
In today’s world, struggling
with environmental crises, Di-
wali inspires us to maintain bal-
ance with nature. Let us pledge
to celebrate Diwali in an envi-
ronmentally friendly manner,
use firecrackers responsibly,
and bring the joy of lamps into
the homes of the needy.
Diwali is not just a festival
of light but of self-realisation.
It reminds us that light origi-
nates within, and it is this inner
light that spreads in society.
When a person lights the lamp
within, darkness is dispelled,
and true illumination spreads
across society.
This Diwali, let us pledge to
contribute to cleanliness, envi-
ronmental protection, social
harmony, and the overall devel-
opment of the state. Let us help
those in need and keep the light
of Diwali burning in service of
humanity. May the lives of all
residents of the state be filled
with happiness, peace, prosper-
ity, and the light of a bright fu-
ture. Heartfelt Diwali and
New Year greetings to eve-
ryone!
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE
PERSONAL
DIVINE
LEGACY
Many mythological and
historical narratives are
deeply ingrained in the
Indian consciousness
regarding Diwali. The
most famous is the return
of Shri Ram to Ayodhya,
when citizens lit lamps in
every home to welcome
him. According to the dia-
logue between Yama and
Nachiketa, after learning
the secret of death from
Yama, Nachiketa returned
and lit lamps to spread
the light of knowledge.
During the churning of the
ocean, Goddess Lakshmi
emerged, hence the tradi-
tion of Lakshmi Puja on
this day On this day, Lord
Krishna killed Narakas-
ura and liberated sixteen
thousand women.
DIWALI: A FESTIVAL OF SPIRITUAL,
CULTURAL & SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE
Diwali is not just a festival of light but of self-realisation.
It reminds us that light originates within, and it is this
inner light that spreads in society. When a person lights
the lamp within, darkness is dispelled, and true
illumination spreads across society
Bhajan Lal
Sharma
The writer is Chief Minister,
Rajasthan
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?Deepo bhakshyate dhvantam
kajjalam cha prasuyate,
Yadannam bhakshaty evam
kirtir naram upaiti cha.?
Meaning: A lamp destroys
darkness and illuminates others
with its light. Similarly, a person
who disciplines themselves
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in the world.
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cylinder blast at restro
Telegram
meet-up leads
to extortion
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One person died and two
others were seriously in-
jured in a massive cylin-
der blast in a restaurant
near a railway crossing in
Kishangarh Renwal in
Jaipur. The impact was
such that a two-storey
building collapsed and
there was chaos all
around. On receiving in-
formation, fire brigade
and police reached the
spot and the shops in the
vicinity were evacuated.
Relief and rescue opera-
tions began and the seri-
ously injured person was
referred to Jaipur.
It has come to light
that domestic cylinders
were being used com-
mercially in the restau-
rant. After information
about the incident, SDM
Sarvesh Sharma, Jobner
DSP Khalil Ahmed, Ex-
ecutive Officer Suryakant
Sharma and local admin-
istration reached the ac-
cident site.
The deceased,
Krishnakant Patel, a
resident of UP, worked
as a confectioner in the
restaurant.
First India Bureau
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A 26-year-old man, Mukesh Kumar, was allegedly abducted and assaulted after visiting a friend he had met on Telegram. The attackers held him captive, forced him into a car, and looted his belongings. They also compelled him to transfer Rs 50,000 online. The incident occurred near Ram- garh Mod. Following the ordeal, Mukesh lodged a complaint at the Brahmpuri po- lice station. Police have launched a search to identify and arrest the culprits.
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Wanted smuggler held with `2 cr MD drug
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As part of Operation
Chakravyuh, a special
campaign against illegal
drug trafficking in
Pratapgarh district, the
Rathanjana police ar-
rested a wanted drug
smuggler and seized 1.08
kg of the illegal MD drug
worth Rs 2 crore in the
international market.
The action was taken
under the guidance of
Additional SP Parbat
Singh Jaitawat and Dep-
uty Superintendent of
Police Gajendra Singh
Rao as per the instruc-
tions of District Superin-
tendent of Police B Adi-
tya. On Saturday, police
team reached Sakaria vil-
lage in Jodhpur and ar-
rested Arif Pathan.
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FAMILY GANG BEHIND
‘LOOT MARRIAGES’ HELD
Sikar: Dataramgarh
police have arrested
a second “loot bride”
involved in a series of
fraudulent marriages. The
racket, led by a debt-ridden
father from Uttar Pradesh,
targeted families in Raj.
The gang comprising the
father, his wife, and two
daughters posing as brides
looted valuables from
three in-laws in Kulhariya-
was, Damodarpura, and
Dataramgarh. The father,
mother, and both daughters
are in custody, while a son
is absconding.
169 KG ILLEGAL
POPPY HUSK SEIZED
Balotra: In a joint
operation by the
District Special
Team (DST) and Bayatu
Police, acting under the
direction of SP Ramesh,
authorities seized 169
kg of illegal poppy husk
from two SUVs. The
team also recovered
six fake number plates
used in the smuggling
operation. Police have
arrested one accused,
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Kumar, in connection
with the case. Further in-
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n India?s cultural
and spiritual life,
the festival of Di-
wali is not merely
a religious cele-
bration but a festival that illumi-
nates the entire human conscious-
ness. It is a symbol of light, cel-
ebration, harmony, and prosper-
ity. Celebrated to mark the return
of Maryada Purushottam Shri
Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of
exile, this festival is a celebration
of the victory of light, truth, and
virtues in human life.
Diwali is not just about light-
ing lamps; it symbolises the tri-
umph of knowledge, truth, and
righteousness over darkness?
that is, ignorance, falsehood,
and immorality. The festival
teaches us that just as lamps dis-
pel darkness, humans too should
eliminate ignorance, greed,
envy, hatred, and falsehood
within themselves and illumi-
nate their lives with the light of
self-knowledge.
Diwali is a five-day festival
known as the Panch Parvotsav.
Each day?Dhanteras, Naraka
Chaturdashi (Rup Chaturdashi),
Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and
Bhaiya Dooj?holds deep reli-
gious, cultural, and scientific
significance.
Dhanteras marks the birth of
Lord Dhanvantari, the father of
Ayurveda, symbolising health,
longevity, and prosperity.
Rup Chaturdashi or Naraka
Chaturdashi represents the puri-
fication of body, mind, and soul,
as well as beauty.
Diwali or Lakshmi Puja is a
celebration of wealth, prosperi-
ty, and material progress.
Govardhan Puja is connected
with nature and environmental
protection, teaching that true
dharma lies in respecting and
safeguarding nature.
Bhaiya Dooj celebrates fa-
milial love, social unity, and the
bond between brothers and sis-
ters. These five festivals collec-
tively reflect the four human
pursuits?Dharma, Artha,
Kama, and Moksha. Therefore,
Diwali is not merely a festival
but an inspiration to pursue life?s
four aims in a balanced manner.
The lamp, or diya, is an eter-
nal symbol of Indian culture. A
simple clay lamp teaches us that
no matter how adverse the cir-
cumstances, if there is faith and
determination within, darkness
can be dispelled. ?Tamaso ma
jyotirgamaya? ? from darkness
to light ? is not merely a Vedic
mantra but a philosophy of life.
Light represents divine vir-
tues such as love, sacrifice, tol-
erance, and compassion. When
we light a lamp, we symboli-
cally remove negativity within
ourselves and illuminate human
values. It is also a representation
of self-development and self-
realisation.
Diwali is not only religious but
also scientifically significant. Af-
ter the rainy season, when germs
and viruses proliferate in the en-
vironment, lighting lamps with
ghee or oil helps eliminate harm-
ful elements from the air. Scien-
tifically, it purifies the environ-
ment and spreads positive energy.
Lamps lit with cow?s ghee are
especially considered beneficial
for health as they destroy patho-
gens and purify the air.
The light energy con-
tained in a lamp affects
not just our homes but
also our psychology.
The glow of a lamp
instills hope, enthusi-
asm, and positivity,
keeping a person en-
ergetic and happy.
Many mytho-
logical and his-
torical narratives are deeply in-
grained in the Indian conscious-
ness regarding Diwali. The most
famous is the return of Shri Ram
to Ayodhya, when citizens lit
lamps in every home to welcome
him. According to the dialogue
between Yama and Nachiketa,
after learning the secret of death
from Yama, Nachiketa returned
and lit lamps to spread the light
of knowledge. During the churn-
ing of the ocean, Goddess Lak-
shmi emerged, hence the tradi-
tion of Lakshmi Puja on this day.
On this day, Lord Krishna
killed Narakasura and liberated
sixteen thousand women. God-
dess Durga assumed her Ma-
hakali form to destroy demons.
Emperor Vikramaditya estab-
lished the Vikram Sam-
vat. On the Ama-
vasya of the Kar-
tik month, Lord
Mahavir at-
tained libera-
tion by re-
nouncing
his physical body and karmic
bonds. The nirvana of Maharshi
Dayanand Saraswati, the birth
and passing of Swami Ramteerth,
and the lighting of lamps by Bud-
dha?s followers further connect
Diwali to timeless spirituality.
Diwali also carries a socially
relevant message. It teaches
unity, brotherhood, and social
harmony. In Rajasthan, the fes-
tival is celebrated with great
enthusiasm, with village lamps
not only illuminating homes but
hearts as well.
In today?s world, struggling
with environmental crises, Di-
wali inspires us to maintain bal-
ance with nature. Let us pledge
to celebrate Diwali in an envi-
ronmentally friendly manner,
use firecrackers responsibly,
and bring the joy of lamps into
the homes of the needy.
Diwali is not just a festival
of light but of self-realisation.
It reminds us that light origi-
nates within, and it is this inner
light that spreads in society.
When a person lights the lamp
within, darkness is dispelled,
and true illumination spreads
across society.
This Diwali, let us pledge to
contribute to cleanliness, envi-
ronmental protection, social
harmony, and the overall devel-
opment of the state. Let us help
those in need and keep the light
of Diwali burning in service of
humanity. May the lives of all
residents of the state be filled
with happiness, peace, prosper-
ity, and the light of a bright fu-
ture. Heartfelt Diwali and
New Year greetings to eve-
ryone!
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE
PERSONAL
DIVINE
LEGACY
Many mythological and
historical narratives are
deeply ingrained in the
Indian consciousness
regarding Diwali. The
most famous is the return
of Shri Ram to Ayodhya,
when citizens lit lamps in
every home to welcome
him. According to the dia-
logue between Yama and
Nachiketa, after learning
the secret of death from
Yama, Nachiketa returned
and lit lamps to spread
the light of knowledge.
During the churning of the
ocean, Goddess Lakshmi
emerged, hence the tradi-
tion of Lakshmi Puja on
this day On this day, Lord
Krishna killed Narakas-
ura and liberated sixteen
thousand women.
DIWALI: A FESTIVAL OF SPIRITUAL,
CULTURAL & SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE
Diwali is not just a festival of light but of self-realisation.
It reminds us that light originates within, and it is this
inner light that spreads in society. When a person lights
the lamp within, darkness is dispelled, and true
illumination spreads across society
Bhajan Lal
Sharma
The writer is Chief Minister,
Rajasthan
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?Deepo bhakshyate dhvantam
kajjalam cha prasuyate,
Yadannam bhakshaty evam
kirtir naram upaiti cha.?
Meaning: A lamp destroys
darkness and illuminates others
with its light. Similarly, a person
who disciplines themselves
attains fame and recognition
in the world.
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They honour Babur but ignore Lord Ram:
Adityanath slams Opposition in Ayodhya
PTI
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Uttar Pradesh Chief
Minister Yogi Adity-
anath on Sunday took a
sharp swipe at the oppo-
sition and accused it of
frequently insulting San-
atana Dharma and ob-
structing the Ram Jan-
mabhoomi Temple
movement.
While addressing a
gathering ahead of Dee-
potsav 2025 celebrations
in the temple town of
Ayodhya, the Chief Min-
ister recalled the begin-
ning of the festival in
2017 when, he said, the
government had to col-
lect lamps from across
the state to light just 1.71
lakh lamps. “Today,
Ayodhya shines with
millions of lamps,” Yogi
said, adding, “These are
not just lamps — they
are symbols of the vic-
tory of faith over 500
years of darkness.”
Yogi further accused
the Congress of denying
Lord Ram’s existence and
submitting an affidavit to
the Supreme Court calling
him a myth. He further
attacked the Samajwadi
Party, saying that it was in
this very Ayodhya that
bullets were fired at Ram
devotees.
Further accusing the
opposition parties of not
attending the Ram Janma-
bhoomi Temple pran-pra-
thistha, Yogi said that
these are the same people
who offer ‘sajda’ at Ba-
bar’s grave but refused to
participate in the Ram
temple pran-pratistha cer-
emony when invited.
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AIMIM releases 25 candidates
names, 2 of them non-Muslims
Agencies
3DWQD
The Asaduddin Owai-
si-led AIMIM on Sun-
day announced its first
list of 25 candidates for
the Bihar Assembly
elections, including two
leaders from the Hindu
community.
“We are happy to an-
nounce the list of
AIMIM candidates for
upcoming Bihar elec-
tions. The candidates
were finalised by
AIMIM’s Bihar unit, in
consultation with the
party’s national leader-
ship. Inshallah, we will
be a voice of justice for
Bihar’s weakest and
most neglected,” the
party said in a post on X.
The party’s lone
MLA and state unit
chief, Akhtarul Alam,
has been renominated
from Amour, while for-
mer Bihar minister and
ex-Begusarai MP Mu-
nazir Hasan will contest
from Munger.
The two non-Muslim
candidates are Rana
Ranjit Singh, son of
former MP Sitaram
Singh, from Dhaka, and
Manoj Kumar Das from
Sikandra. Ranjit Singh
recently hit the head-
lines after he offered a
Tricolour pagdi (head-
gear) to Owaisi.
Bihar Assembly polls

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SHAH APPROVES FLOOD RELIEF
Nod to ` 1,950 cr
for K’taka, Maha
PTI
1HZ'HOKL
Union Home Minister
Amit Shah has approved
advance release of Rs
1,950.80 crore as second
instalment of central
share of State Disaster
Response Fund (SDRF)
to Karnataka and Maha-
rashtra governments for
2025-26.
Out of the total
amount, Rs 384.40 crore
has been approved
for Karnataka and
Rs 1,566.40 crore for
Maharashtra to help the
two states provide imme-
diate relief assistance to
people affected by ex-
tremely heavy rainfall
and floods during the
southwest monsoon this
year, an official state-
ment said.
Under the leadership
of Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi and guidance of
the home minister, the
central government is
fully committed to pro-
vide all possible assis-
tance to states affected by
flood, landslides and
cloudburst, the statement
said.
This year, the Centre
has already released Rs
13,603.20 crore to 27
states under the SDRF
and Rs 2,189.28 crore
under the National Disas-
ter Response Fund
(NDRF) to 15 states.
In addition, Rs
4,571.30 crore has been
released from the State
Disaster Mitigation Fund
(SDMF) to 21 states and
Rs 372.09 crore from Na-
tional Disaster Mitiga-
tion Fund (NDMF) to
nine states, the statement
said.
The central govern-
ment has also provided
all logistic assistance, in-
cluding deployment of
requisite teams of the Na-
tional Disaster Response
Force (NDRF), Army
and Air Force and sup-
ported all flood, land-
slides, and cloudburst-
affected states.
During this year’s
monsoon, there was max-
imum deployment of 199
teams of the the NDRF in
30 states and UTs for res-
cue and relief operations.
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This year, the Centre has already released Rs
13,603.20 crore to 27 states under the SDRF
and Rs 2,189.28 crore under the National
Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to 15 states
Oct 22: Ladakh
representatives
to hold talks with
MHA in Delhi
PTI
/HK
Ladakh representatives
will hold talks with the
sub-committee of the
Ministry of Home Af-
fairs in Delhi on Octo-
ber 22, said Leh Apex
Body co-chairman
Chering Dorje Lakruk
on Sunday.
Three representa-
tives each of Leh Apex
Body (LAB) and Kar-
gil Democratic Alli-
ance (KDA), along
with Ladakh MP
Mohd Haneefa Jan,
will take part in the
talks with a focus on
their primary demand
of statehood and safe-
guards for the Union
Territory under the
Sixth Schedule of the
Constitution, Lakruk
told reporters here.
“We were informed
by the Home Ministry
that a meeting of the
sub-committee is
scheduled for October
22, and both LAB and
KDA are invited to it.
We welcome the deci-
sion of the government
of India to invite us and
look forward to the
positive outcome of the
dialogue,” he said.
Widespread violent
protests had occurred
in Leh on September
24 during a shutdown
to advance talks with
the Centre on the de-
mands for statehood.

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We must liberate from the
foreign influence: Bhagwat
ANI
0XPEDL
Rashtriya Swayamsevak
Sangh (RSS) chief Mo-
han Bhagwat on Sunday
said that Indians must lib-
erate themselves from the
“foreign influence” of
“Macaulay Knowledge
System” to access and
understand the impor-
tance of the country’s
own knowledge tradition.
Addressing a gather-
ing during the release of
a ‘Arya Yug’ Volume in
Mumbai, Bhagwat ar-
gued that all Indians have
received education under
the Macaulay Knowl-
edge System, and thus,
“our minds and intellects
became foreign”.
“We weren’t educated
in the Indian system. We
were educated in the Ma-
caulay Knowledge Sys-
tem (MKS). Our origins,
foundation and our intel-
lect for the pursuit of
knowledge were formed
accordingly. They say we
were colonised. We are
Indians, but our minds
and intellects became for-
eign. We must completely
free ourselves from that
foreign influence. Only
then will we be able to ac-
cess our knowledge tradi-
tion, understand its im-
portance,” Bhagwat said.
Furthermore, Bhagwat
said that the world wit-
nessed through “Jnanen-
driyas” (sensory organs
through which we perceive
the knowledge of the
world) was also based on
directions that come from
the human mind. He added
that one must go beyond
“physical brain” in order to
perceive the “truth”.
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MAD RUSH ON TRAINS, BEELINES AT STATIONS
Diwali, Chhath crowd overwhelms railways
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
s the festive season of Di- wali and Chhath
Puja approaches, rail- way stations across the country are witnessing a massive rush, with pas- sengers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand crowding platforms and trains in hopes of reaching home.
Millions are travelling
from Delhi, Mumbai, Gu- jarat and other metros to- wards the eastern states,
overwhelming transport systems despite the Indi- an Railways’ claim of be- ing on “alert mode”. The
Railways has deployed Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP)
personnel at key stations to help passengers board safely and maintain order.
In Surat, thousands of
passengers gathered at the Udhna railway station since Saturday evening to board weekly and special trains scheduled for Sun- day. The queue stretched nearly two kilometres be- yond the station premises into the Limbayat resi- dential area.
At Mumbai’s Lokman-
ya Tilak Terminus, the Railways introduced ex- tensive crowd-manage- ment measures.
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Break daughter’s
legs if visits non
Hindus: Pragya
Agencies
%KRSDO
A controversy has erupted over former Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur’s re-
marks that parents should re- frain their daughters
from visiting the hous- es of “non-Hindus” and “break their legs” if they disobey, with the Congress accusing the BJP of spreading “ha- tred”. Speaking at a re- ligious event, she called on parents to physically punish their daughters if they acted against their (parents’) wishes.

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Durand line
was not up
for discussion:
Afghan minister
on Doha talks
ANI
.DEXO
Mohammad Yaqoob Mu-
jahid, the Minister of De-
fence of the Islamic Emir-
ate of Afghanistan, stated
that no one is allowed to
violate Afghanistan’s sov-
ereignty or disturb the
country’s security.
Speaking at an online
press conference from
Doha, Mujahid empha-
sised that the Durand Line
is hypothetical and it was
not discussed in any part
of the agreement, stressing
that the issue is a matter
between nations, Tolo
News reported.
Established in the Hin-
du Kush in 1893, the Du-
rand Line runs through the
tribal lands between Af-
ghanistan and British In-
dia. In modern times, it has
marked the border be-
tween Afghanistan and
Pakistan.
It is a legacy of the 19th-
century Great Game be-
tween the Russian and
British empires in which
Afghanistan was used as a
buffer by the British
against a feared Russian
expansionism to its east.
The agreement demar-
cating what became
known as the Durand Line
was signed between the
British civil servant Sir
Henry Mortimer Durand
and Amir Abdur Rahman,
then the Afghan ruler.
Women’s World Cup: Eng beat
India by 4 runs to enter semis
ANI
,QGRUH
England held their nerves
to edge past India by four
runs and book a place in
the semifinals of the
Women’s World Cup
2025 in Indore on Sunday.
Electing to bat, Eng-
land rode on skipper
Heather Knight’s classy
109 off 91 balls to post
288 for 8.
Amy Jones contributed
a solid 56 (68b, 8x4).
England were cruising at
249 for 3 in the 45th over
before India’s bowlers,
led by off-spinner Deepti
Sharma (4/51) and debu-
tant Shree Charani (2/68),
triggered a collapse that
saw them lose five wick-
ets in the final five overs.
In reply, India mounted a
strong chase through cap-
tain Smriti Mandhana
(88), Harmanpreet Kaur
(70) and Deepti Sharma
(50), but fell agonisingly
short at 284 for 6 in their
50 overs. The result gave
England their spot in the
semifinals alongside Aus-
tralia and South Africa,
while India, having suf-
fered their third straight
defeat, are now in a do-
or-die situation.
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B’desh garment
exporters fear
$1bn losses
after airport fire
Agencies
'KDND
A fire that decimated a
cargo complex in
Bangladesh’s largest
airport has caused
devastating losses to
garment exporters
during the peak export
season.
The blaze – which
ripped through the
cargo import area of
Dhaka’s Hazrat Shah-
jalal International Air-
port on Saturday after-
noon – gutted storage
areas holding huge
quantities of raw ma-
terials, apparel and
product samples be-
longing to exporters.
“We have witnessed
a devastating scene in-
side,” said Faisal Sa-
mad, director of the
Bangladesh Garment
Manufacturers and
Exporters Association
(BGMEA).
“The entire import
section has been re-
duced to ashes,” he
said, estimating losses
could reach as high as
$1bn.
Smoke continued to
rise from the charred
remains of the facility
on Sunday as fire-
fighters and airport of-
ficials assessed the
damage.
The airport cargo
village that caught fire
is one of Bangladesh’s
busiest logistics hubs,
handling more than
600 metric tons of dry
cargo daily – a figure
that doubles during
the October to Decem-
ber peak season.
The cause of such
massive fire still re-
mains unclear.
Trump calls Colombian Prez
Petro ‘illegal drug leader’
CUTS OFF ALL SUBSIDIES
ANI
:DVKLQJWRQ
US President Donald
Trump on Saturday ac-
cused Colombian Presi-
dent Gustavo Petro of
being an “illegal drug
leader” and of actively
encouraging massive
drug production across
Colombia.
He announced that his
administration is cutting
off all subsidies to the
Latin American country.
In a post on Truth So-
cial, Trump said, “It has
become the biggest busi-
ness in Columbia, by far,
and Petro does nothing to
stop it, despite large scale
payments and subsidies
from the USA that are
nothing more than a long
term rip off of America.”
He added that, “As of to-
day, these payments, or
any other form of pay-
ment, or subsidies, will
no longer be made to Co-
lumbia.”
Highlighting the im-
pact of the drug produc-
tion, Trump said its main
goal is “the sale of mas-
sive amounts of product
into the United States,
causing death, destruc-
tion, and havoc.” He de-
scribed Petro as a “low
rated and very unpopular
leader, with a fresh mouth
toward America,” warn-
ing that immediate action
is required.
Trump cautioned,
“Petro better close up
these killing fields imme-
diately, or the United
States will close them up
for him, and it won’t be
done nicely.”
Linking his accusa-
tions to concrete action,
the president confirmed a
recent US military opera-
tion targeting a semi-
submersible vessel in the
Caribbean, describing it
as a strike against narco-
terrorists. “It was my
great honor to destroy a
very large DRUG-CAR-
RYING SUBMARINE
that was navigating to-
wards the United States
on a well-known nar-
cotrafficking transit
route,” Trump wrote on
Truth Social on Saturday.
Trump said the two
surviving “narcoterror-
ists” will be sent to their
home countries of Ecua-
dor and Colombia. The
press office for Ecua-
dor’s government said it
was not aware of the
plans for repatriation,
while there was no im-
mediate comment from
Colombian authorities.
President Trump has
justified these strikes by
asserting that the United
States is engaged in an
“armed conflict” with
drug cartels, relying on
the same legal authority
used by former President
George W. Bush during
the war on terror follow-
ing the September 11 at-
tacks. This includes the
ability to capture and de-
tain combatants and use
lethal force against their
leadership, treating sus-
pected traffickers as en-
emy soldiers in a tradi-
tional war, Al Jazeera
reported.
Since September, at
least six vessels, most of
them speedboats, have
been targeted by US
strikes in the Caribbean.
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others survived and were airlifted by US forces in
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DG CISF celebrates Diwali
with personnel at ASG Leh
First India Bureau
/HK
DG CISF Praveer Ranjan,
celebrated Diwali on Sun-
day with the personnel of
the remote ASG Leh unit,
bringing festive warmth
amid the icy heights.
He praised their un-
yielding spirit, dedica-
tion and sacrifice; stand-
ing guard in extreme
conditions — true senti-
nels who keep the spirit
of the Nation glowing
even in the coldest nights.
He also held a Sainik
Sammelan where he in-
teracted with the person-
nel and heard their issues.
Diwali sweets and re-
freshments were shared
with Team ASG Leh by
the DG Ranjan.
DG Praveer Ranjan
held a Sainik
Sammelan where he
interacted with the
personnel and heard
their issues

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Meghwal promotes ‘Vocal for Local’
and visits local leaders in Bikaner
Buy local items,
boost economy,
says Devnani
Laxman Raghav
%LNDQHU
Union Law and Justice
Minister Arjun Ram
Meghwal visited a bhujia
shop at Acharya Chowk
on Sunday, reviewed op-
erations, and encouraged
citizens to support indig-
enous products, high-
lighting the benefits of
GST simplification under
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi. He tasted freshly
made bhujia, noting its
role in giving Bikaner a
unique global identity.
Meghwal received Di-
wali greetings from lo-
cals, including Shyam
Pancharia and Deepak
Parik, during his four-
day visit to the city,
which includes various
public engagements.
He also visited Sale ki
Holi and Acharya Chowk
to express condolences
on the passing of Kamla
Devi Acharya and Sushi-
la Devi Joshi, comforting
family members and of-
fering prayers. Several
local leaders and family
members were present.
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Assembly Speaker
Vasudev Devnani ap-
pealed to Ajmer residents
to prioritise local products
during Diwali shopping,
strengthening the ‘Vocal
for Local’ campaign and
benefiting artisans, shop-
keepers, and small traders.
Visiting major markets,
Devnani ex-
tended Di-
wali greet-
ings and said
supporting
local goods
is a moral responsibility
that also bolsters India’s
economy. Festivals like
Diwali are opportunities
for social & economic
connection, he added.
GST reductions on essen-
tials have provided relief
to all sections. He urged
citizens to lead by exam-
ple, making Ajmer a key
contributor to the ‘Vocal
for Local’ movement & a
self-reliant India, he said.
First India Bureau
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The Rajasthan Police’s exhibition ‘Nav Vidhan: Nyay Ki Nayi Pehchaan,’ organised to mark one year of the implementa- tion of new criminal laws, has drawn thousands of visitors over the past week. The exhibition of- fers an interactive glimpse into the country’s evolv- ing criminal justice sys- tem. Citizens from all age groups were present.
The high-tech exhibi-
tion, being held at the JECC campus in Sitapura, will conclude on October 21. DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma visited the exhibi- tion on Sunday along with his family and spent time observing various zones and live demonstrations. Former DGPs Umesh Mishra and Omprakash Galhotra, as well as ADGP and RPA Director S Sengathir, were also present. The senior offi- cials appreciated the ini-
tiative and the efforts of the Rajasthan Police in presenting legal reforms in an engaging format.
‘Nav Vidhan’ exhibition
with blend of law & tech
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and families explored
the exhibition with
interest, particularly drawn
to the use of technology in
law enforcement and the
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broader vision of justice,
empathy and public safety.
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into ten theme-based zones
to showcase a combination
of technology and public
education. Among the major
attractions are weapon and
AI-based driving simulators,
a women’s safety unit named
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zones. Visitors described
the exhibition as informative
and inspiring. DGP Sharma
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get additional
charges for poll
duty in Bihar
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The Department of
Personnel (DoP) has
assigned additional
charges to three IAS
officers following the
deployment of three
Rajasthan cadre IAS
officers for election
duty in Bihar. Princi-
pal Secretary Gayatri
Rathore has been giv-
en the additional
charge of Secretary,
Medical Education, a
post held by IAS offi-
cer Ambrish Kumar.
Similarly, IAS of-
ficer Jugal Kishore
Meena will hold ad-
ditional charge as
Commissioner EGS
in place of IAS Push-
pa Satyani.
Commissioner of
Jaipur Greater Mu-
nicipal Corporation
Gaurav Saini has
been assigned the ad-
ditional charge of
Secretary, Jaipur De-
velopment Authority
(JDA), a post earlier
held by IAS Nishant
Jain. The DoP has
also issued orders re-
garding the charge of
Principal Secretary,
Finance during the
foreign tour of
Vaibhav Galriya.
IAS officer Deba-
sish Prusty will now
hold additional
charge from October
26 to November 2,
during Galriya’s
overseas visit. Earli-
er, on October 16,
IAS Naveen Jain was
temporarily given the
additional charge of
Principal Secretary,
Finance.
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Four women were in-
jured in Mithdiya village,
Nagaur, on Sunday after
a man allegedly tried to
run them over with a
tractor following a land
dispute, police said.
The incident occurred
along the Degana-Khatu
highway where Bhanwar
Lal and his son Gajendra
allegedly built a perma-
nent structure overnight
on the women’s land.
When the women ob-
jected, they were at-
tacked with an axe and
the tractor. The injured
— Suman Meghwal (31),
Mastu (26), Kiran (23)
and Monika (17) — were
taken to Degana hospital.
Mastu was later referred
to Ajmer, while the oth-
ers were discharged after
treatment.
One of the victims,
Suman Meghwal (31),
said she and her sisters
inherited eight bighas of
land after their father’s
death in 2013. She al-
leged that Bhanwar Lal
had long claimed part of
it. On Saturday night, he
allegedly raised a brick
structure. When the sis-
ters removed it Sunday
morning, he attacked
them. An FIR was
lodged, police said.
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A day before Diwali, bribery-accused Dr Man- ish Agrawal, HoD (Neu- rosurgery) at SMS Medi- cal College, was admit- ted to ICU after com- plaining of chest pain.
Tests including 2D Echo and Troponin-T were normal. Notably, hospital officials were unaware of his secret admission prompting SMS to form a 4-member medical
board 10 hours later. He
suffered two days after his bail plea was rejected
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iwali, the fes-
tival of light is
the celebra-
tion of life in
India. It represents a cel-
ebration of the victory of
good over evil, a celebra-
tion of feminine power -
Kaali, of Dhanvantari,
and the tradition of Ayur-
veda and above all Lak-
shmi - the goddess of
wealth and wellbeing.
The festival of Diwali on
Kartika Amavasya is as
ancient as India.
Diwali is not only a fes-
tival for Hindus but the
three other religions
which originated in India
and spread across the
globe. Jainism, Buddhism
and Sikhism also cele-
brate this festival for their
own reasons.
Diwali is celebrated to
mark the culmination of
the arduous journey of
Rama - the ideal one. On
his arrival to Ayodhya, his
capital city on the banks of
the Saryu River was illu-
minated with ghee-filled
earthen lamps. Since then,
the festival of Diwali has
become the annual affair
celebrating Lord Rama,
the incarnation of Vishnu,
an ideal son and the king.
Hain Ram ke vajood
pe Hindostan ko naaj,
Ahale-nazar sama-
jhate hain usko
Imaam-e-Hind.
—Muhammad
Iqbal, Poet
i.e. “Indians are proud
of the towering person-
ality of Rama and the
people of India con-
sider him to be the
greatest ever king,”
wrote Muhammad
Iqbal, poet, and a de-
vout Muslim.
An ideal son, husband,
and king, Lord Rama
shines as the ‘north star’
in every aspect of Indian
life. The respect and es-
teem Lord Rama com-
mands in the hearts of
Indians have never ebbed
since time immemorial.
It is the very reason that
festival of Diwali is cel-
ebrated by all castes,
races, religions, and
creeds in India.
In Jainism, Deepavali
commemorates the day
Lord Mahavir attained
moksha, the ultimate free-
dom from the cycle of
reincarnation. Lord Ma-
havira attained moksha
on Diwali day at Pavapu-
ri in Nalanda, Bihar on
October 15, 527BC. It
was the day of Chatur-
dashi of Kartika month as
per Tiloyapannati, a text
by Acharya Yatevrsabha.
Lord Mahavira was the
24th and last Tirthankar
of Jainism of the present
cosmic age and revital-
ized the religion as we see
it today. The chief disciple
of Mahavira, Gandhara
Gautam Swami also at-
tained omniscience – ab-
solute or complete knowl-
edge termed as Kevalya
Jnana, on this day.
The oldest reference to
Deepavali in Jain texts is
a related word - “dipali-
kaya” mentioned in Hari-
vamasa Purana com-
posed by Acharya Jina-
sena. It says:
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“The gods illuminated
Pavanagari with
lamps to mark the oc-
casion, and since then
the people of
“Bharat” celebrate
the festival of “Dipa-
lika” to worship the
Jinendra Lord Ma-
havira on the occa-
sion of his nirvana”.
The Jain devotees offer
‘Nirvana Ladoo’ on this
day after praying to Lord
Mahavira in temples
across the world. Burning
firecrackers are avoided in
order not to harm any liv-
ing organisms, as Ahimsa
- nonviolence is the most
important principle of Jain
philosophy. Deepavali is
celebrated with austerity,
simplicity, serenity, equi-
ty, calmness, charity, and
environmental conscious-
ness by followers of Jain-
ism. They recite verses
from the Uttaradhyayan
Sutra - the last teachings
of Lord Mahavira. Those
who can travel pay a vis-
it to Pavapuri on this spe-
cial day.
Deepavali in Jainism is
a celebration of not only
the teachings of Lord Ma-
havira but also his contri-
bution to the greater hu-
manity. His teachings
promote compassion and
justice through principles
of ahimsa - non-violence,
aparigraha - non-posses-
siveness, and most impor-
tantly in the present con-
text the concept of ane-
kantvad - pluralism.
DEEPAVALI IN
BUDDHIST TRADITION
The festival of Diwali has
importance in the Bud-
dhist tradition also. It is
believed that Gautam
Buddha visited his birth-
place Kapilvastu on this
day first time after attain-
ing wisdom. The common
people in the city lighted
candles and expressed joy
on his visit akin to return-
ing of Rama to Ayodhya.
Lord Buddha, in his ad-
dress, gave them the ser-
mon of “Appo Deepo
Bhava” - Become light of
your own life.
It was a Diwali day
when King Ashoka laid
down his arms on the ad-
vice of Buddhist monk
Bhikshu Teeshu, after the
Kalinga war. Some texts
claim that it was the day
of Vijayadashmi. Now
devout, King Ashoka
started propagating Bud-
dhism, ahimsa, and sim-
ple life. The day of Di-
wali is celebrated by Bud-
dhists in Nepal as “Tihar
Parv” a five days celebra-
tion. During these five
days, the Buddhists wor-
ship crow, dog, cow, and
ox for one day each, and
the last day is celebrated
as “Bhai Teeka”.
Al-baruni, the Arab
traveller of 11th century
in his travelogue “Tehkik-
al-Hind” has mentioned
that worshipping and giv-
ing of alms used to be the
feature of Diwali in India.
Chinese scholar Hsuan
Tsang has recorded that a
procession was carried
out on the occasion of Di-
wali, which included a big
statue of Gautam Buddha
followed by a small statue
of King Ashoka.
DEEPAVALI AND
SIKHISM
As per the Sikh history
and traditions, the sixth
Guru of Sikhs Guru
Hargobind Ji first made
Lohgarh Fort and then
made Akal Takht the seat
of temporal power in the
Golden Temple symbol-
izing sovereignty and au-
tonomy. Jahangir felt so
threatened by his popular-
ity and military might that
he prisoned Guru Hargob-
ind Ji in Gwalior fort.
Seeing growing anger
among his followers, due
to this imprisonment
prominent Sufi saint
Mian Mir pressed Jahan-
gir to release the Guru.
But when the order of re-
lease reached Gwalior
Fort with a special mes-
senger, the Guru declined
to be released until 52
other princely kings de-
tained there were also set
free. But Jahangir put an
unusual condition on his
demand that whosoever
among those kings was
able to catch string belts
of the loose Chola - a
long skirt of the Guru will
be released.
Guru Hargobind Ji
asked for a big special
‘Chola’ carrying 52 belts
- laadiyas, which he wore
on his release while the
52 kings followed hold-
ing these 52 belts. It was
a Diwali day when Guru
Hargobind Ji and those
52 kings reached Golden
Temple in Amritsar.
The entire Harmandir
Sahib was decorated with
lamps and candle lights
on this occasion and his
arrival was celebrated in a
grand manner. Since then,
every year on the day of
Diwali, Golden Temple is
decorated with lights, and
celebrations are held to
commemorate the arrival
of the Guru as “Bandi
Chhod Diwas” - the re-
lease of prisoner kings.
There is a popular say-
ing in northern India that
“Dal Roti Ghar ki, Di-
wali Amritsar Ki” i.e.
“nothing can beat home
cooked food and the Di-
wali of Amritsar”. Highly
respected scholar on Sikh
Gurus and History, Bhai
Gurdas Ji has also written
a hymm “Diwali di raat
deeve baalein” i.e. we
light candle lights and
deeyas on the Diwali
night. All the gurudwaras
across the world, includ-
ing the Sancto Sanctum
Harmandir Sahib (Gold-
en Temple Amritsar) are
illuminated with lights,
candles and earthern
lamps on Diwali.
Diwali is also the cel-
ebration time as farmers
have all the reason to ex-
press their happiness and
thank the gods for the
bountiful crops of the last
season. Apart from Hin-
duism.
In all, Diwali - the fes-
tival of light is a time to
illuminate the world
around us in all possible
manners through light,
joy, brotherhood, and
above all respect for all
lives.
Diwali has long been
an interfaith festival
across Indian religions,
each celebrating it for
their own reasons. In to-
day’s times of conflict,
animosity, and unrest, let
us celebrate this festival
of lights by spreading
brotherhood, respecting
life, and ending strife,
bloodshed, and injustice.
Happy Diwali to all!
Sardar
Jasbir Singh
Former Chairman
Rajasthan Minorities
Commission;
National Working President,
Forum for Awareness of
National Security
D
DIWALI: THE FESTIVAL
OF ALL FAITHS OF INDIA
Beyond the glow of lamps, Diwali shines as India’s festival of unity—
where diverse faiths celebrate light, liberation, and righteousness
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL

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14. VOCAL FOR LOCAL
?Dussehra Mela should empower traders?
Bhanwar S Charan
Kota
ok Sabha
Speaker Om
Birla visited
the historic Dussehra
Mela in Kota late Satur-
day night, interacting
with the public, local
traders, and artisans. He
emphasized that the fair
is not just for entertain-
ment but also a platform
to promote Atmanirbhar
Bharat.
Birla engaged with
small vendors, listened
to their experiences,
and sought suggestions
to improve infrastruc-
ture and facilities. He
said events like this
should actively promote
local industries, handi-
crafts, and entrepre-
neurship. ?Traders par-
ticipating in this mela
should feel it is their
own platform, empow-
ering them to become
self-reliant and eco-
nomically secure,? he
added. Birla highlighted
the crucial role of small
traders and entrepre-
neurs in building a
strong local economy.
LS Speaker Om Birla strolls through the market, shopping like
a common citizen at the historic Dussehra Mela in Kota.
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This Diwali, may you win over your inner
demons of doubt and fear, and illuminate your
soul with the lamp of wisdom and self-belief.
Happy Diwali!
Dr
JAGDEESH CHANDRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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Buy local, embrace ?Vocal for Local?: CM
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma extended
heartfelt Diwali greet-
ings and best wishes to
the public, wishing eve-
ryone happiness and
prosperity. On Sunday,
he met citizens at the Di-
wali gathering held at
the Chief Minister?s
residence.
Sharma urged the
public to prioritise the
purchase of local prod-
ucts during the festival,
emphasizing that this
would promote the ?Vo-
cal for Local? initiative
and directly benefit lo-
cal artisans, shopkeep-
ers, and small traders,
thereby boosting the lo-
cal economy. He high-
lighted that buying lo-
cally made goods pro-
vides employment,
strengthens the econo-
my, and contributes to
India?s self-reliance.
The CM also noted
that PM Modi?s meas-
ures, including GST re-
ductions on essentials
such as food, clothing,
and housing, have pro-
vided relief to all sec-
tions of society, includ-
ing the general public,
middle class, farmers,
and small traders. Di-
wali builds social, eco-
nomic bonds, says CM.
Elders present at the
event bless CM Sharma.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Ahead of Diwali, cities across Rajasthan are shining brightly. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the state govern- ment launched ?Shehari Seva Shivir? (Urban Ser- vice Camps) to provide citizens with prompt ser- vices and enhance urban amenities.
Over 89,000 street
light cases were received and resolved across the state, ensuring timely re- pairs. In addition, 37,952 new street lights have been installed, with work underway to add another 200,000 lights soon.
The new lighting on
roads and lanes is bringing joy to citizens, enhancing safety, convenience, and beauty. These Shehari Seva Shivirs symbolise how administration reach- ing citizens directly spreads the light of devel- opment to every corner of the state.
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Minister?s residence in Jaipur on Sunday.
Diwali Greetings
This Diwali, let us
support local products
and promote the
?Vocal for Local?
initiative, boosting
our economy while
spreading happiness
and prosperity.
BHAJAN LAL SHARMA,
CHIEF MINISTER
?Shehari Seva
Shivir? brings
new glow to Raj
Sunil Chaudhary, District President of Hindustan Scouts
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extend Diwali greetings and discuss the organisation?s
programmes. Sharma shared his school-day scouting
experience and encouraged Chaudhary to continue
organising impactful activities.
Shiv Prakash Purohit
Jodhpur
Union Culture and Tour-
ism Minister Gajendra
Singh Shekhawat visited
Mahatma Gandhi Hos-
pital on Sunday to meet
victims of the Jaisalmer
bus accident. He
checked the burn unit,
reviewed their treat-
ment, and spoke with
families to understand
their situation, assuring
that all possible support
was provided. Shekha-
wat noted he had been in
continuous contact with
the district administra-
tion since the accident.
City District President
Rajendra Paliwal and
Dehat Dakshin Presi-
dent Tribhuvan Singh
Bhati accompanied him.
Parliamentary Affairs
Minister Jogaram Patel
also met the injured,
praising medical staff
and assured support to
the families.
Union Min Shekhawat, State Min Patel review
treatment of Jaisalmer bus victims in Jodhpur
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Hospital in Jodhpur on Sunday.
Kota: Lok Sabha
Speaker Om
Birla, as every year,
celebrated Diwali with
underprivileged children in
Kota. On Sunday evening,
he visited the slum areas of
Shrinathpuram-RK Puram,
where children ran excitedly to greet him. Along with social
workers, Birla distributed new clothes, sweets, and gifts.
The presents brought smiles to the children?s faces.
BIRLA SHARES DIWALI JOY WITH CHILDREN
Fairs should not just
celebrate culture but
also encourage local
businesses & artisans,
offering traders a
chance for self-
reliance & economic
growth. Such events
strengthen the local
economy & empower
communities.
OM BIRLA,
LOK SABHA
SPEAKER
Bikaner: Sev-
eral MLAs met CMi
Bhajan Lal Sharma
on Diwali. Khajuwala MLA
Dr Vishwanath Megh-
wal and his wife, newly
appointed VC Dr Vimala
Meghwal, also called on
the CM. While extending
Diwali greetings, Dr Vimala
expressed her gratitude. Dr
Vishwanath Meghwal dis-
cussed some issues related
to Khajuwala with the CM.
KHAJUWALA MLA, HIS
VC WIFE MEET CM,
EXTEND DIWALI WISHES
Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday
hailed the Ministry of Railways? decision to use
Sanganeri print covers for blankets in trains. ?It is a
moment of pride for Rajasthan?s handicrafts and Sanganer
that the blanket cover featuring the GI-tagged Sanganeri
print has been included in the Vande Bharat train. This art
will now reach every corner of the country, and our cultural
heritage will gain a new identity,? Sharma posted on social
media. He further thanked Union Railway Minister Ashwini
Vaishnaw for the initiative, saying, ?Heartfelt thanks to Rail-
way Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ji for this initiative. The art of
Sanganer and Rajasthan is touching new heights every day.?
SANGANERI PRINT FINDS PLACE IN VANDE
BHARAT TRAINS, CM SHARMA HAILS MOVE

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iwali, the festival of lights, is
universally celebrated as the
triumph of good over evil.
Yet, from a unique spiritual
perspective, its core narrative
is not a historical battle but
a profound allegory for the journey of
consciousness.
The external darkness dispelled by countless
diyas is a mirror for the internal darkness of
ignorance, fear, and ego that obscures our true,
luminous Self. Our beloved Lord Ram’s return
to Ayodhya is not merely a king’s homecoming;
it symbolizes the soul’s arduous journey back
to its innate state of purity and joy (Ayodhya,
the “unconquerable city”), after a long exile in
the forest of worldly delusion.
Each ritual is a step in this inner cleansing.
The meticulous cleaning of homes represents
the purification of the mind, sweeping away
negative tendencies. The lighting of the lamp
is the ultimate act of Self-realization—the mo-
ment individual awareness (the wick), fueled
by devotion and discipline (the oil), ignites to
merge with the universal, divine flame (the
fire). This single flame can then light countless
others, representing the radiating peace and
wisdom that enlightens the world around us.
Therefore, Diwali is an annual invitation to
turn inward. It is a call to slay the demon of ego
within, to welcome the light of higher con-
sciousness, and to recognize that the most sig-
nificant victory is the one achieved over our
own inner darkness. The true celebration begins
when we realize that the most brilliant lights
shine not in our homes, but from the altar of a
quiet, awakened heart.

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School, Ajmer,
celebrated its 37
Annual Prize Giv-
ing Ceremony
with grandeur at the School
Quadrangle, upholding its motto,
“Let There Be Light” on Satur-
day. The three-day event hon-
oured students for excellence in
academics, leadership, creativity,
service, compassion, and sports.
Chief Guest Radhikaraje
Gaekwad, Maharani of Va-
dodara, lauded the students for
their perseverance and charac-
ter, emphasising that true edu-
cation builds courage and com-
passion. The celebrations fea-
tured an impressive Equestrian
Meet and the theatre production
“Yugandhara”, highlighting the
creativity and courage of Indian
women. The horse riding dis-
play included events such as
Tent Pegging, Show Jumping,
Panchveerang Drill, and
Mounted PT Karunawati House
won the prestigious Best House
Trophy.
The ceremony was attended
by dignitaries, including Ka-
likesh Narayan Singh Deo, Gaj
Singh of Jodhpur, VP Singh
Badnore, Supreet Bakshi, Dr
Chandrapal Singh Rathore,
Saurav Sinha, and Sanjay Khati.
Principal Neeti Bhalla Saini
presented the Annual Report,
thanking teachers, guests, and
parents for their support.
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glamorous-
Diwali cel-
ebration
and poster
launch for the national-
level beauty pageant
Miss & Mrs India Glam
Season 7 was recently
held at Rosado Luxury
Lounge, Jaipur, organ-
ised by India Glam.
The event witnessed
the unveiling of the of-
ficial poster, with mod-
els and guests includ-
ing Ronak Kanodia,
Somya Gupta, Om
Choudhary, Kirti Tank,
Palak Kansal, Jyoti
Tank, Muskan Vijay,
Kanchan Rajpurohit,
Teena Maheshwari,
Rinku Choudhary, Ta-
manna Talwar, Rajnan-
dini Rajawat, Sheetal
Vishwakarma, SL Gup-
ta, and Payal Prajapat,
among others, adding
glamour to the occa-
sion. Dressed in tradi-
tional and western out-
fits, the models posed
amidst Diwali-themed
decorations, creating a
festive ambience.
Organiser Pawan
Tank stated that the
first audition will be
held on November 9 at
Rosado Luxury
Lounge, giving partici-
pants a platform to be-
gin their journey to
become India Glam,
celebrating women’s
confidence, beauty,
and personality
nationally.
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