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Congress defends Kharge's remark on Diwali, says word 'Eid' literally means festival

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge faced criticism from BJP for referring to Diwali as 'khushiyon ka Eid'. BJP spokespersons argued that such remarks misrepresent Hindu festivals and disrespected their significance. The Congress responded, emphasising that 'Eid' simply means 'festival' and does not alter the identity of Diwali. Congress officials called the BJP's objections a display of ignorance and political opportunism.

BJP criticises Congress president Kharge for controversial Diwali remark

BJP spokespersons have criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for referring to Diwali as a 'Khushiyon Ka Eid'. They accused Kharge and Rahul Gandhi of disregarding the significance of Hindu festivals and altering their identities. The criticism emphasizes that Diwali is an essential festival with unique traditions and sanctity. BJP representatives question why Kharge would not reciprocate the sentiment by calling Eid a 'Diwali of joy'.

Bumper returns is the call! How can investors make money in Samvat 2083 after a year of stagnation?

After a rough year marked by heavy FPI outflows, geopolitical tensions and soaring crude prices, Indian equities staged a sharp pre-Diwali recovery. Easing oil prices, renewed foreign buying and improving corporate earnings have revived hopes for Samvat 2083. However, concerns over midcap and smallcap valuations, global uncertainty and uneven earnings growth could make the recovery challenging.

Emmanuel Macron, Mark Carney, Anthony Albanese, leaders from across the world call for peace, prosperity on Diwali

World leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Anthony Albanese, extended warm Diwali greetings, celebrating the festival's message of joy and unity among diverse communities. The festivities were marked in India along with vibrant celebrations in Canada, Australia, and the UAE. Additionally, Thailand's Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival showcased the richness of cultural diversity, symbolizing the enduring ties of the global Indian diaspora.

Happy Diwali 2026: 100+ Best Instagram Captions, Reels Quotes, Facebook Wishes and Trending Hashtags to Share Today On Social Media

Happy Diwali 2026 is here! Explore 100+ best Instagram captions, short festive quotes, funny messages, Facebook wishes and trending hashtags for Diwali posts and Reels. Whether you are sharing traditional outfit pictures, home decorations, rangoli designs, family photographs or Lakshmi Puja moments, find the perfect words and hashtag combinations to make your Diwali social media celebrations more memorable.

Happy Diwali 2026 images: 150+ best wishes, heartfelt messages, inspiring quotes and festive greetings to share with family, friends and colleagues

Happy Diwali 2026 wishes: Looking for Happy Diwali 2026 wishes, quotes, messages and greetings? This collection features 150+ festive messages for family, friends, colleagues, business partners and loved ones. From heartfelt and traditional Diwali wishes in Hindi to funny greetings, inspirational quotes, short WhatsApp status updates and Instagram captions, find the perfect words to share happiness, prosperity and festive cheer this Diwali.

Happy Diwali 2026: 100+ wishes, quotes, greetings and messages to light up your friends' and family's celebrations

Happy Diwali 2026: Celebrate Diwali 2026 by sharing happiness, love and festive cheer with your family, friends and colleagues. If you are looking for the best Happy Diwali wishes, quotes, messages, greetings, WhatsApp status updates or Instagram captions, here are 100 options to make your festive celebrations more special. From heartfelt family greetings and funny messages to short captions and thoughtful quotes about light, hope, peace and prosperity, find the perfect words to wish your loved ones a very Happy Diwali.

The big sleep, a Diwali eye-closer: For someone who thinks sleeping is for losers, a 24-hr Kumbhakarnian stretch can be a magnificent snooze-fest

The author plans to sleep the entire day and night during Diwali festivities. They critique societal perceptions of sleep as unproductive and wasteful. The article references Kumbhakarna, a character known for his long sleep cycles. The author emphasizes the need to reevaluate the stigma surrounding oversleeping and its effects.

From Tata Tiago to Hyundai i20 and Harrier, Jodhpur company surprises employees with brand-new cars this Diwali

A Jodhpur-based education marketing agency, Mediagarh, surprised four employees with brand-new cars as Diwali gifts during its annual Sneh Milan 3.0 celebration on Dhanteras. The company gifted two Tata Tiagos, a Hyundai i20 and a Tata Harrier to employees in recognition of their performance and contributions. Continuing a tradition started two years ago, Mediagarh increased its car giveaways from one in the first year to four this Diwali.

Dhanteras 2026: A 12% demand surge awaits Indian gold market even as prices hit two-week high

Jewellers expect Dhanteras gold sales to rise 10-12% on strong advance bookings, despite a 4.56% price surge in two days. Crisil expects jewellery sales volumes to fall 4-6%, with higher prices driving revenue growth of 20-21%.

Congress, allies creating anarchy: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accused Congress and its allies of fostering anarchy and threatening democracy. He criticized the opposition for blaming electronic voting machines when they lose elections, despite celebrating their wins. Adityanath also addressed the importance of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls while condemning foreign infiltrators' inclusion. Additionally, he called for an apology from Congress regarding its historical actions during the Emergency.

What BJP is doing to blunt Opposition's 'vote chori' charge

SIR news: BJP has initiated a nationwide campaign called 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' to counter opposition protests. Senior leaders will conduct padyatras in various states and challenge the opposition's claims. The campaign addresses the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which is currently under scrutiny. BJP intends to engage with the public through targeted programs, social media, and public meetings.

Rahul Gandhi being used by foreign powers to destabilise India: Nitin Nabin

Nitin Nabin criticized opposition parties during a rally in Bhagalpur as part of the BJP's campaign. He accused Rahul Gandhi of being manipulated by foreign powers to incite anarchy in India. Nabin stated that opposition parties struggled to present complaints during the electoral process due to insufficient grassroots support. He pointed out that past elections demonstrated voters rejecting the Congress-led UPA due to various issues.

Nitin Nabin set to lead BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' marches in Bihar and West Bengal

BJP national president Nitin Nabin will lead major marches in Bihar and West Bengal on Monday. This is part of the party's ongoing 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' campaign against the opposition's claims. Nabin's marches aim to counter alleged misinformation and anarchy disseminated by the opposition bloc. The BJP believes that every party worker will help clarify the opposition's false narratives.

BJP counters INDIA bloc's rally with 'save democracy, end anarchy' march

Rahul Gandhi acting at behest of foreign powers: BJP chief Nitin Nabin attacks Congress over Delhi rally

BJP chief Nitin Nabin criticized Rahul Gandhi for allegedly acting under foreign influence to create disorder. He emphasized that the Constitution should govern the country rather than the 'Gandhi family's law.' Nabin accused the Congress party of seeking to challenge democratic processes after failing to secure a people's mandate. He also reiterated the BJP's intent to retain power in the upcoming general elections.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin announces Rohtak march on November 1, same day as INDIA bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' rally

BJP president Nitin Nabin will lead a march in Rohtak on November 1. This march coincides with a protest rally organized by the INDIA bloc in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. The rallies focus on alleged irregularities related to electoral rolls and demand action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is also expected to join Nabin's march.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin chairs meeting of party national general secretaries

Nitin Nabin chaired a meeting with party national general secretaries at the BJP headquarters on Thursday to discuss organisational matters, the upcoming action plan and future programmes. Senior leaders, including B L Santhosh, Smriti Irani, Vinod Tawde and Sunil Bansal, attended the meeting.

EVMs or ballot papers, Congress cannot gain people's support in elections: BJP on MLC poll results

The BJP has responded to Congress's defeat in legislative council elections across several states and highlighted their inability to gain public support. BJP president Nitin Nabin pointed out that Congress received zero seats in Karnataka despite using ballot papers. Sudhanshu Trivedi criticised Rahul Gandhi, stating that earning public support requires hard work, not simply leisure trips. The results showed that Congress also failed in elections held using EVMs.