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.
In an interview with ANI, Kugelman said, "In recent years, it does seem that Beijing has sought to showcase its global clout by pointing to its desire and capacity to serve as a mediator in conflicts. For it to say that it was involved in the India-Pakistan conflict back in May, I am not sur
Conducted from December 18 to 30 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise reaffirmed the deepening defence partnership between the two nations and underscored their shared commitment to regional peace, security, and stability.
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.
The Minister said the Calendar is not merely an annual publication of dates and months, but a medium that reflects India's journey of transformation, highlights the priorities of governance, and renews the collective resolve towards the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Waves 2025 witnessed participation from over 90 countries, with more than 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, over 300 companies, over 350 startups, and an overall footfall of approximately 1 lakh attendees.
Continued, concerted and persistent efforts of all the stakeholders around the year in 2025 have further helped to improve the general air quality in Delhi as is evident from a record 79 days during 2025 with the AQI of 100 or below, i.e. in 'Good' and 'Satisfactory' categories, which is
Referring to an episode from the Ramayana, the Defence Minister said that, "When Ram came under the influence of divine weapons such as the Nagpash, he did not reject them, accepted their power and abided by their rules. When Ravana is unarmed, Ram suspends the battle. Ram knows that if m
It was a year India showed its military might, its technological prowess, the capability of its indigenous platforms and its resolve of zero tolerance to terrorism as it gave a befitting reply to Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, forcing the western neighbour to seek a ceasefire.
During the year, President Vladimir Putin publicly defended India's stance, saying the Indian people would never allow themselves to be humiliated by anyone. He described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "balanced and wise" leader who acts in the national interest, RT reported. His remar
"As HE Dr @DrSJaishankar left Dhaka after a whirlwind 4-hr visit, #Bangladesh & #India would look forward to script a new chapter in ties, in shared interests driven by pragmatism and mutual interdependence, as indeed briefly discussed with @bdbnp78 Acting Chair, @trahmanbnp this afte
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is scheduled to visit New Delhi in the second week of February 2026, leading what is expected to be Brazil's largest-ever official delegation to an Asian nation.