With every country in the world already ushering in the new calendar year, American Samoa and Niue Island became the last inhabited regions in the world to welcome the new year as they officially entered 2026.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday inaugurated the 14th edition of Ahmedabad International Flower Show at the Sabarmati Riverfront, coinciding with New Year 2026 celebrations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nation, wishing everyone an excellent 2026 filled with good health and prosperity. He expressed hope that people's efforts would succeed and prayed for peace, happiness, and harmony in society.
The Home Minister's remarks come amid an alleged ongoing power tussle within the Karnataka Congress, with the Chief Ministership emerging as a contentious issue after the government reached its halfway mark. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and Home Minist
beginning of 2026, many tourists and residents visited the revered Jakhu Hanuman Temple, located atop the Jakhu Hills in Himachal Pradesh's capital, Shimla, to offer prayers and seek blessings.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to all residents of the state on the occasion of the Anglo New Year 2026.
Punjab's Amritsar also saw large gatherings as devotees offered prayers and witnessed the traditional 'Prabhat Pheri' at the Shri Harmandir Sahib on the first day of the year.