New Year Archives

January 1, 2026 12:07 PM

PM Modi extends New Year greetings to INSV Kaundinya crew

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended New Year greetings to the crew of INSV Kaundinya, who are currently on a maritime voyage, praising their enthusiasm and dedication as India prepares to welcome 2026. In a post on X, the Prime Minist...

January 1, 2026 10:11 AM

Devotees brave cold to ring in New Year at Golden Temple, shrines across Punjab and Haryana

Braving the biting cold, hundreds of devotees visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar and other shrines across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh early Thursday to usher in the New Year. Devotees began queuing up at the Golden Temple from midnight, with l...

January 1, 2026 10:09 AM

Devotees throng Himachal temples to seek New Year blessings

A large number of devotees assembled in different parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, the first day of 2026, to express gratitude for the past year and seek blessings for the future. One of the busiest shrines in North India, the hilltop Naina De...

January 1, 2026 12:17 PM

World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks and icy plunges

10...nine...eight... As Wednesday turned to Thursday, people around the world said goodbye to a sometimes challenging 2025 and expressed hopes for the New Year to come. Midnight arrived first on the islands closest to the International Date Line in...

January 1, 2026 9:17 AM

President Murmu extends New Year greetings, calls for renewed commitment to nation-building

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended her best wishes to citizens across the country and Indians living abroad on the occasion of the New Year, calling it a time for renewed energy, positive change and collective responsibility towards nation...

January 1, 2026 8:46 AM

‘Praying for peace, happiness in society’: PM Modi extends New Year greetings to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday conveyed warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of the New Year, expressing hope for peace and prosperity in society. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026. May the year ah...

December 31, 2025 1:41 PM

New Year rush swells at Vaishno Devi shrine as thousands throng Katra for blessings

A massive influx of pilgrims has been witnessed at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, with thousands of devotees arriving in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, to seek the blessings of the revered deity as the New Year approaches. The pilgrimage town is brim...

December 30, 2025 1:52 PM

Mumbai Metro Line-3 to run overnight on New Year: MMRC

Mumbai’s Metro Line-3, also known as the Aqua Line, will operate throughout the night on January 1, 2026, to facilitate safe and convenient travel for commuters celebrating New Year’s Eve, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) announced. Acco...

December 29, 2025 2:58 PM

New Year in Rajasthan likely to begin with winter rains, cold winds

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that New Year in Rajasthan is expected to begin on a chilly note, with cold winds and winter showers likely in parts of the state. According to the IMD, a western disturbance is set to become active on ...

January 1, 2024 2:54 PM

Commercial gas cylinders become cheaper

The price of commercial gas cylinders has been reduced on the first day of the New Year 2024. Giving major relief, public sector oil and marketing companies have reduced the price of a 19-kg commercial gas cylinder by Rs 1.50 to Rs 4.50. The new rate...