Diwali Archives - DD India

December 11, 2025 2:10 PM

Indian missions worldwide celebrate Diwali’s inclusion in UNESCO heritage list

Indian missions across the world marked the inclusion of Diwali in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a move that gives the festival global cultural recognition. The inscription came during a week-long me...

December 10, 2025 5:44 PM

Deepavali added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List; PM Modi welcomes global recognition

Deepavali has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee, held at the Red Fort in New Delhi. The inscription was adopted on We...

October 22, 2025 9:13 AM

Trump hosts Diwali celebrations at White House, calls PM Modi ‘great person’

US President Donald Trump hosted a special Diwali event at the White House, where he termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi “a great person” and said he loves “the people of India.” The event was attended by the Indian Ambassador to the US Vina...

October 21, 2025 3:48 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets PM Modi, extends Diwali greetings

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and extended Diwali greetings during a courtesy visit. In a post on X, CM Gupta expressed her gratitude after meeting PM Modi, describing him as “the world’s most popul...

October 21, 2025 2:56 PM

Operation Sindoor reflected Lord Ram’s teachings to fight injustice: PM Modi in Deepavali letter to Nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Deepavali greetings to the people of India on Tuesday, drawing a parallel between the teachings of Lord Ram and India’s recent military operation, Operation Sindoor. In a letter addressed to the nation, the Pri...

October 21, 2025 12:49 PM

‘May India-Israel partnership continue to flourish’: PM Modi thanks Netanyahu for Diwali greetings, extends birthday wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu for his warm Diwali greetings and extended heartfelt wishes to him on his birthday. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Thank you, my dear friend, for your warm ...

October 21, 2025 11:00 AM

‘Light’s victory over darkness’: Trump, Netanyahu and other world leaders extend Diwali greetings

World leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, extended warm Diwali greetings as India celebrated the festival of lights with great enthusiasm and devotion on Monday. In his message, Trump described...

October 20, 2025 4:01 PM

UK PM Keir Starmer extends wishes on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday extended warm greetings to people across Britain and the world on the occasion of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. Recalling his recent visit to India, Starmer said he lit a diya in Mumbai as a symbol of devotio...

October 20, 2025 11:41 AM

JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh wish countrymen new light and hope on Diwali

Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh on Monday extended their greetings to the nation on the occasion of Diwali, wishing new light and hope to all countrymen. In a post on X, Union Health Minister Nadda prayed for the darkness of ignorance to...

October 20, 2025 10:50 AM

Dubai Shines Bright as Diwali Celebrations Illuminate the City

The festival of lights has arrived, and Dubai is aglow with joy and celebration as residents and visitors mark Diwali with traditional fervour and cultural vibrancy. Streets, markets, and landmarks across the city have come alive with lights, music, ...