Diwali 2025: White House Event, Viral Clips

Aerial video by DGCA‑certified pilot Srihari Karanth and a viral Jaipur clip of a man riding a scooter with two sunglasses‑wearing puppies were among social‑media highlights of Diwali. Television actor Nakuul Mehta and his wife Jankee shared family photos celebrating their first Diwali as parents of daughter Rumi and son Sufi, and actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee also posted about her first Diwali as a mother. In Washington, President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali event at the White House, lit a diya, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and spoke about trade and regional stability as Indian diplomats and community leaders attended. Modi thanked Trump for the call and used the occasion to urge the “two great democracies” to stand united against terrorism, a remark widely read as a pointed message toward Pakistan amid recent cross‑border tensions. The round‑up reflected both festive personal moments and diplomatic gestures tied to regional security concerns.