Top 5 news at 1 pm on Oct 30: PM Narendra Modi's 25th Edition 'Maan Ki Baat', Ceasefire in Hiranagar and more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently addressing the nation on a number of critical issues the nation is facing via his 25th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme.

1) PM Narendra Modi's 25th Edition 'Maan Ki Baat', Key Highlights: PM remembers Sardar Patel's contribution for unifying nation post independence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently addressing the nation on a number of critical issues the nation is facing via his 25th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme.

2) Pakistan violates ceasefire in Hiranagar, Samba and RS Pura after massive retaliation by Indian Army in Keran sector along LoC

Four Pakistani posts have been destroyed in massive fire assault along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, army sources said on Saturday. Heavy casualties are inflicted, sources said.

3) PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with ITBP Jawans at Mana, India's last village along the Chinese border

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali with the troops of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)  personnel at one of the remotest border posts in Uttarakhand.National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will accompany the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his trip to Mana, located at an altitude of about 10,000 feet. 

4) BSF boycott long standing traditions, no exchange of greetings with Pak rangers at Attari-Wagah border

Amid tension in Hiranagar, Samba and RS Pura sectors along the LOC, BSF has decided not to exchange sweets with Pakistan Rangers at Attari-Wagah border on Sunday. In a departure from tradition, the BSF has decided that it will neither offer nor accept sweets and gifts from the Pakistani Rangers.

5) Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2016: Check Mantras,Muhurat, Puja Vidhi for pujan

Devotees worship Mahakali or Goddess Lakshmi whole day long. According to mythology, Goddess Kali defeated and killed Narakasura. This is also considered as the victory of good over evil. Choti Diwali is an important day during the Diwali festival and for all Hindus.