Symbol of victory of good over evil: PM Modi extends Vijayadashami greetings

October 2, 2025 7:56 AM

Symbol of victory of good over evil: PM Modi extends Vijayadashami greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami and prayed that people draw inspiration from the festival to move forward with courage and wisdom. Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is observed annually at the culmination of Shardiya Navaratri. Falling on the tenth day of the month of Ashvin in the Hindu lunisolar calendar, it symbolises the triumph of good over evil. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Vijayadashami is...

Rajnath Singh urges soldiers to embrace technology and stay battle-ready

October 1, 2025 10:41 PM

Rajnath Singh urges soldiers to embrace technology and stay battle-ready

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday joined Armed Forces personnel for the traditional Barakhana in Bhuj, Gujarat, marking the eve of Vijayadashami with soldiers. Addressing the gathering, he called on the Armed Forces to embrace emerging technologies, prioritise training, and remain prepared for every challenge in an era of rapidly evolving threats. “The nature of technology is changing at a pace never seen before. What was considered modern yesterday becomes outdated today,” Singh ...

President Murmu extends greetings on eve of Vijayadashami

October 1, 2025 5:55 PM

President Murmu extends greetings on eve of Vijayadashami

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended her greetings to citizens on the eve of Vijayadashami, calling the festival a symbol of the triumph of Dharma over Adharma and an inspiration to uphold truth and justice. In her message, the President said Vijayadashami, celebrated across the country as Ravana Dahan and Durga Puja, reflects India’s deep-rooted cultural and national values. She noted that the festival urges people to renounce negative tendencies such as anger and ego, while embrac...