Prime Minister Modi celebrated Diwali with soldiers in Gujarat's Kachchh, emphasizing national unity and border security. The India-China disengagement process reached completion, with troops exchanging sweets at the LAC. Modi warned against "urban Naxals" and pushed for "One Nation One Election". The IPL retention list was released, with notable inclusions and exclusions. Air quality in Delhi plummeted to 'severe' levels as Diwali celebrations began. Ayodhya set a Guinness World Record by lighting 25 lakh diyas. In Maharashtra, political tensions rose over candidate selections for upcoming elections. The day concluded with reports of increased air pollution in Delhi-NCR due to widespread firecracker use, despite bans.