13:15⇢Ayodhya Lights Up: Diwali Extravaganza Aims for World Record
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Ayodhya's Diwali celebrations, with CM Yogi Adityanath leading the festivities and attempts to break a world record by lighting 25 lakh diyas (Aaj Tak, India Today, Jagran, NDTV). Political developments in Maharashtra continue to be a focus, with discussions on rebellions and alliance dynamics affecting the upcoming elections (ABP Live, The Print, Times of India). The India-China border situation is also highlighted, with reports of troop disengagement and planned Diwali exchanges (Dainik Bhaskar).