Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt Diwali wishes to people across India, wishing happiness and prosperity to everyone celebrating the festival. He is also set to continue his 12-year tradition of celebrating Diwali with soldiers, which began at Siachen in 2014.
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Delhi-NCR has come under GRAP-III restrictions amid air pollution concerns. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, while schools up to Class 5 will move to hybrid mode.
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US President Donald Trump joined Diwali celebrations at the White House, where Indian-American guests marked the festival with traditional rituals.
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