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Dharmshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): Tibetans living in exile in India have extended warm Diwali greetings to the people of India, expressing gratitude for India's support and hope that the light of the festival will bring peace, truth, and freedom to Tibet. Tenzin Lekshay, spokesperson of the Tibetan government in-exile, said Diwali's spirit of truth and nonviolence resonates deeply with the Tibetan cause. "On this auspicious occasion of Diwali, I, on behalf of the Central ...Read More >

Banks in many states are closed today on Monday (October 20, 2025) to celebrate Diwali (Diwali 2025), also known as Deepavali, Naraka Chaturdashi and Kali Puja. Income Tax Guide Income Tax Slabs FY 2025-26Income Tax Calculator 2025New Income Tax Bill 2025 In India, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays. While the first, third and the fifth (in some cases) will be a working Saturday for banks unless specified in the RBI holiday calenda ...Read More >

Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday continued his tradition of celebrating the festival of Diwali with soldiers, as he visted the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar this year. PM Modi interacted with the soldiers and said he was fortunate to celebrate the festival of lights with the Naval personnel. " "Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying infinite powers. The glow of the sun's rays on the o ...Read More >

Patna (Bihar) [India], October 20 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday extended heartfelt Diwali greetings to the people. In a post shared on X, Office of Tejashwi Yadav said, "This Diwali, prosperity is knocking at the door. Heartfelt wishes for Deepavali. #TejashwiYadav #Diwali #diwalivibes." Earlier today, Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, extended his heartfelt Diwali greetings to citizens across the country, wishing f ...Read More >

Panaji (Goa) [India], October 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday continued his tradition of celebrating the festival of Diwali with soldiers, as he visted the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar this year. PM Modi interacted with the soldiers and said he was fortunate to celebrate the festival of lights with the Naval personnel. ""Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying infinite powers. The ...Read More >

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the Deepotsav Milan in Ayodhya's Karsevakpuram, saying that over the past nine years, the celebration of Deepotsav has given Ayodhya a new global identity. He urged unity, vigilance against divisive elements, and shared his morning visit to a sanitation workers' colony, distributing sweets, reflecting the spirit of celebration and community. Addressing a public gathering, CM Yogi said, "Over ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday greeted citizens on the occasion of Diwali, wishing them continued progress. "Heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious festival of light and joy, Diwali. This festival not only brings the light of lamps, but also the message of lighting the lamps of hope, faith, and love in hearts. May the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha bring happiness, peace, prosperity, and continued progress t ...Read More >

Patna (Bihar) [India], October 20 (ANI): Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Chief Chirag Paswan on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of Diwali, hoping the festival brings energy, prosperity, and good health to all. https://x.com/iChiragPaswan/status/1980090504160403522 In a post on X, Paswan wrote, "Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all fellow citizens on this grand festival of lights and joy. May this festival of lamps infuse new energy, prosperity, and good health into th ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday extended his heartfelt Diwali greetings to citizens across the country, wishing for happiness, prosperity, and love during the festival of lights. In a post shared on X, Gandhi said, "Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all fellow citizens. May India be illuminated by the lamps of happiness, and may every courtyard be filled with the light of joy, prosperity, and love." https:/ ...Read More >

Shimla: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri extended greetings and good wishes to the people of Himachal Pradesh on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.In his message, the governor wished for the good health, prosperity, and well-being of the people. He said that Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolises the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. He added that on this day, lamps are l ...Read More >

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 20 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday extended Diwali greetings to citizens. Sharing an X post, CM Dhami wished for happiness and prosperity in the lives of the people. He wrote, "Heartfelt Diwali greetings and best wishes to all the residents of the state. May this great festival dedicated to the worship of Mother Mahalakshmi and Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, bring happiness, prosperity, and well-being into all you ...Read More >

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Diwali, wishing for prosperity, joy, and the divine blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha to illuminate every home. Taking to the social media platform X, CM Yadav shared a devotional message along with his wishes, reciting the sacred mantra, "Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed Shreem Hreem ...Read More >

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Monday to extend Diwali greetings to residents, distributing sweets on behalf of the state government. He further highlighted the city's commitment to cleanliness and unity during the Festival of Lights. Addressing the public, CM Yogi said, "On the occasion of Diwali, I have come here to wish all the sisters and brothers a Happy Diwali and to distribute sweets to them on behalf of ...Read More >

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 20 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday extended warm Diwali greetings to the people of the state, wishing them happiness, prosperity, and divine blessings on the occasion of the festival of lights. In his festive message shared on X, Chhattisgarh CM said, "Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all the residents of the state." CM Sai invoked the blessings of deities, adding, "May the blessings of Lord Shri Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, and Godd ...Read More >

Panaji (Goa) [India], October 20 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Diwali and the upcoming festive season, calling upon citizens to uphold the spirit of "Vocal for Local". In a self-made video on X, CM Sawant said, "Wishing everyone a joyous Diwali and festive season ahead. Let us come together in the spirit of Vocal for Local and make Goa truly Swayampurna." Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali wishes to the ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended Diwali greetings to the nation. Sharing an X post, President Murmu urged everyone to support the deprived and the needy, and celebrate the festival safely and in an environment-friendly manner. President Murmu wrote, "On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians, both in India and across the world." "This festival of joy is also an occasion for self-reflecti ...Read More >

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Annakoot Festival. The series of Diwali celebrations conveys messages of good health, economic prosperity, family and societal harmony, and environment protection. Govardhan Parv, which follows Diwali, symbolides ancient Indian tradition of reverence for nature, mountains, and protection of mother cow. This tradition is vividly represented by Lord Shri Krishna lif ...Read More >

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Sunday extended his heartfelt greetings to the state and the nation on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights. In his message, Pathania described Diwali as one of the major Hindu festivals, celebrated with joy and devotion across the country. Also Read | RSS Gets Nod From Karnataka High Court for Centenary March in Chittapur Town on November 2. As per the releas ...Read More >

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Sunday extended his heartfelt greetings to the state and the nation on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights. In his message, Pathania described Diwali as one of the major Hindu festivals, celebrated with joy and devotion across the country. As per the release, Pathania said, "Diwali is a major Hindu festival, celebrated with great joy. Pathania said that this f ...Read More >
Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on October 21, 2025. This day honors Lord Krishna's victory over Indra. It is also known as Annakut Puja. Food made from cereals and vegetables is offered to Lord Krishna. In Maharashtra, it is observed as Bali Pratipada, marking Lord Vishnu's victory over King Bali. The festival often coincides with the Gujarati New Year. As the festive season continues after Diwali, devotees across the world prepare to celebrate Govardhan Puja -- the day Lord Krishna lifted t ...Read More >

School Holidays for Diwali 2025 Festivals State-Wise List: It is essential to note that school holidays may vary according to individual schools, and parents should verify local custom holidays in conjunction with the school curriculum. Here's what your school calendar looks like this month. School Holidays List for Diwali 2025: The month of October 2025 brings one of the longest festive breaks for students and teachers across India, as schools across several states close for Dussehra, Diwali, ...Read More >
Schools across several Indian states have announced extended holidays for Diwali, with closures beginning as early as October 13 in Rajasthan. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are also observing Diwali breaks, with Bihar's holidays extending to include preparations for Chhath Puja. Meanwhile, schools in Karnataka are closed until October 18 for a state-wide caste survey. Many states have announced school holidays starting Monday, October 13 ahead of Diwali. Along with traditional Diwali vacations, some ...Read More >

HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, nota ...Read More >

New Delhi: The month of October is considered a time of great faith, a time of great festivals. Homes and religious sites are decorated with colourful sparklers and rangolis for the festivities. Schoolchildren are also in for a treat this month, as there will be several school holidays. From Diwali to Govardhan Puja and Chhath, the festival falls. Dussehra will also be celebrated before these. If your child is attending school or college, be sure to check the holiday list. In case you find your ...Read More >
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