As the country is celebrating the festival of lights, ABP brings you this space to keep you updated with the latest photos, videos and updates.

Veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani, known for his roles in iconic films like Sholay and Bawarchi, passed away at 84 after a prolonged illness.

The city of Carmel has rescheduled its Diwali Festival of Lights to Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5-9 p.m. at 10 Carter Green, after it was canceled due to inclement weather on Oct. 18.

Americans, including FBI Director Kash Patel and politician Vivek Ramaswamy, shared Diwali greetings. New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani also extended wishes.

Diwali is a five-day festival that's celebrated in Hindu culture. But until recently, districts in our region didn't recognize it as a school holiday.

President Trump extends Diwali wishes to Americans, focusing on unity, celebration, and reflection, as more US states formally recognize the Festival of Lights.

Google skipped its Diwali Doodle this year, leaving users puzzled. While AI Overviews called it a scheduling choice, Gemini insists Google marked the festival in a new, interactive way.

In his recent Instagram reel, Sadhguru describes how the days surrounding Trayodashi of the Karthikamasa, which marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations, coincide with a major seasonal shift in the northern hemisphere.