When the clock struck midnight, the London sky lit up with a dazzling fireworks display, drawing thousands of revellers to major tourist landmarks including the London Eye, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey.
Fireworks lit up the night sky, and streets buzzed with celebrations as people across India welcomed the New Year 2026 with enthusiasm, prayers and public gatherings. From Delhi to Bengaluru and Amritsar, the arrival of the New Year was marked with joy and music.
"The work of Sangh has completed 100 years, therefore, Hindu Sammelan are being organised across the country," Bhagwat said while addressing a Hindu Sammelan.
In Delhi, Connaught Place and Vasant Vihar saw a steady influx of revellers as families and groups gathered in markets and open spaces ahead of the New Year 2026.
Speaking to ANI, while outlining the city's security and emergency response plan ahead of year-end festivities, Commissioner Putta Vimaladitya said, "We expect around two lakh people to gather in the Fort Kochi area to celebrate the New Year. We have made detailed arrangements, including
Star cricketer Virat Kohli rarely shares posts on social media, but whenever he does, they quickly send fans into a frenzy. His latest post features the "light of his life," his wife Anushka Sharma, and as expected, it went viral shortly.
With the New Year just hours away, the cast of the popular television show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! joined in the celebrations by sending warm wishes to fans who have welcomed them into their homes year after year.
The hill town of Manali is getting ready for New Year 2026 celebrations as a large number of tourists have begun to arrive from across the country. Ahead of the New Year, thousands of vehicles are reaching Manali, and hotels have already reported full advance bookings.
Rajnath Singh has arrived in Ayodhya to attend the Pratishtha Dwadashi celebrations on the second anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ram Janmbhoomi Temple.
Hyderabad Police on Wednesday released a quirky advisory, cautioning people to refrain from drunk-driving and "pretend to be a legal genius" ahead of New Year celebrations.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said that the state government will drop "heavily drunk" people to their homes amid New Year's Eve celebrations.