Addressing reporters after the walkout, PMK MLA S P Venkateshwaran of the Anbumani Ramadoss faction extended Pongal and New Year greetings before outlining the party's reasons for the protest. "Law and order in Tamil Nadu has deteriorated drastically. The state government has completely f
The greeting drew attention because, traditionally, the Tamil New Year is observed in mid-April during the Tamil month of Chithirai, not in January during Thai Pongal. In 2008, the DMK government led by the late Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi officially declared Thai 1 (Pongal day) as the
During the meeting, the MP conveyed New Year greetings to the Raksha Mantri and appreciated his leadership in strengthening India's defence preparedness, particularly in strategically sensitive border areas. He highlighted Sikkim's strategic location, sharing international borders with th
The renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art extending New Year greetings on Thursday in Puri. The sand art featured 'Welcome 2026. Happy New Year.'
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan extended New Year greetings to the people and stated that the newly elected local self-government institutions have a critical role in shaping the State's development.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, along with his wife and MLA Kamlesh Thakur, on Thursday called on Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and his wife Janaki Shukla at Lok Bhavan and exchanged New Year greetings.
The Tibetans in-exile extended good wishes for the New Year 2026. While noting that the previous year was critical for Tibetans inside Tibet due to China's repression, they expressed hopes for the reunification of all the Tibetans living inside and outside Tibet.
Expressing his gratitude to all the people of the state for their New Year wishes, he said that the immense affection, good wishes, and heartfelt messages received from every corner of the state on the occasion of the New Year have deeply touched and overwhelmed him.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday extended New Year greetings at the Chief Minister's residence by ministers, MLAs, public representatives, senior officers and personnel from the administration and police department, as well as people from various regions of the s
The US Embassy in India on Thursday extended New Year greetings as it welcomed 2026, highlighting the strong and growing partnership between New Delhi and Washington.
Marking the start of 2026, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan extended his personal regards to President Droupadi Murmu during a courtesy call at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The visit highlighted the tradition of high-ranking officials exchanging New Year greetings.