Diwali celebrations
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State News
Multiple Eye Injuries Reported in Bengaluru Due to Firecracker Accidents
Bengaluru: Despite extensive awareness campaigns urging safety precautions during Diwali celebrations, firecracker-related accidents have resulted in multiple serious injuries in the city. As of now, three individuals are hospitalized at Shankar Hospital, three at Narayana Nethralaya, and one at Minto Hospital due to severe eye injuries incurred from fireworks. Among the injured is an eight-year-old boy who suffered significant damage…
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USA
Diwali in the U.S.: Leaders Extend Warm Wishes to South Asian Communities Across America
As Diwali celebrations brighten communities worldwide, top U.S. leaders extended warm wishes to South Asians honoring the festival. Vice President Kamala Harris shared a message on X (formerly Twitter), showcasing the illuminated Vice President’s Residence and emphasizing the power of light and unity. Harris, whose mother was an Indian immigrant and scientist, also celebrated Diwali with Indian-American community members. Tim…
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India News
India and China Exchange Diwali Greetings Amid Border Disengagement Progress
The Indian and Chinese armies exchanged sweets and greetings at the Chushul-Moldo border point in eastern Ladakh on Diwali, sustaining a gesture of goodwill despite the cautious and ongoing disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). This gesture reflects a long-standing tradition between the two armies even as both nations work through complex border tensions. On Thursday, Defence…
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