New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- Russia and the United States on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to people in India, with Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov highlighting the festival's message of sharing, mutual respect and goodwill as a reflection of the enduring friendship between New Delhi and Moscow.

In a video message shared on X, Alipov conveyed his warm wishes to people celebrating the Festival of Lights and expressed hope that the occasion would bring happiness, peace and prosperity.

"Warm Diwali greetings to all our dear friends in India. The lamp of Diwali gives us a beautiful message: light never diminishes by sharing; rather, it only increases. I believe that this very spirit of mutual respect, goodwill, and trust will continue to strengt...