Indian, Chinese soldiers exchange Diwali sweets at LAC
Indian and Chinese soldiers at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) swapped Diwali sweets this Monday—a friendly gesture that had paused after the 2020 Galwan clash but made a comeback last year.
These exchanges, happening at key meeting points from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh, are all about keeping the peace and dialogue going between the two countries.
PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Navy personnel
Diwali wasn't just celebrated at home—Governor Om Prakash Mathur joined Army personnel in Sikkim, saying it was his wish to celebrate Diwali with soldiers on the border instead of going home.
Prime Minister Modi also marked Diwali with Navy teams aboard INS Vikrant off Goa and Karwar.
For context: Diwali is a five-day festival of lights, with its main day dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, and is all about coming together and sharing joy.