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.
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.
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.
As the rest of the nation prepares for New Year celebrations, the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police are braving bone-chilling temperatures in the high-altitude region of Bhalesa. To ensure a peaceful start to 2026, troops are navigating frozen forests and hidden mountain caves
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday provided an update on the security arrangements in place in Bengaluru to ensure safety during the celebrations.
The railway administration has initiated major preparations to manage the passenger influx during the New Year celebrations and the upcoming Magh Mela. With nearly 5 lakh people visiting daily for Kashi Vishwanath Darshan, authorities have made arrangements for transport and security meas
In the interest of public safety during the New Year celebrations, the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers' Union (TGPWU) has announced free transportation services for individuals who may be unable to return home safely after consuming alcohol.
SSP Dharamveer Singh on Tuesday said that checks will be conducted at more than 40 locations across Gwalior starting today as part of the comprehensive operation. As many as 35 police teams have been deployed, primarily to prevent incidents of drunk driving and other violations.
Security and traffic checks have been intensified in Meerut ahead of the New Year 2026 celebrations, with police launching a special road safety drive to prevent accidents and maintain law and order.
Delhi Police has intensified security arrangements across the national capital, deploying nearly 3,000 personnel to ensure public safety and maintain law and order for the New Year celebrations.