New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan called on President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday and exchanged warm New Year greetings.Radhakrishnan also greeted citizens on the New Year. “Warm greetings and best wishes to everyone on the New Year 2026. May the year ahead bring peace, good health, happiness, and prosperity to all, and strengthen our collective resolve to build a stronger and developed India,” he said in a message on social media.Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
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Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Entrepreneur and actor Ranbir Kapoor’s sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni was seen entertaining everyone with her own rendition of the old Bollywood banger “Aap Jaisa Koi” during the New Year celebration.Riddhima was seen singing the track with all her heart while everyone present was heard clapping for her in the video posted by her on her official Instagram handle.”Agar smile aa jaaye, samajh lena gaana kaam kar gaya (If you smile, the song has worked)”, her sweet caption on t…
Guwahati, Jan 1 (IANS) Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the people of Assam and outlined five key promises that the party would fulfil if elected to power in the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that the party is prepared to offer an alternative vision for the state.Addressing reporters here, Gogoi said the Congress will focus on strengthening education and healthcare, with the aim of placing Assam am…
Guwahati, Jan 1 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the people, expressing hope that 2026 would usher in fresh beginnings, renewed aspirations for the citizens, and asserting that the mountain state would witness sustained progress in this year. In his New Year message, the Chief Minister said that every new year brings with it an opportunity to move forward with greater clarity, confidence and purpose.He emphasised that unity and cooperation…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Congress party extended warm New Year’s greetings to the nation on Thursday, wishing for the happiness, good health and prosperity for the countrymen.Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, extending his greetings on X, called on the people to fight for their fundamental rights and safeguard the Constitutional values.”Let us make this year a mass movement to protect the rights of the vulnerable — the right to work, the right to vote, and the right to live wit…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of the New Year, wishing for peace and prosperity in society.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026! May the year ahead bring good health and prosperity, with success in your efforts and fulfilment in all that you do. Praying for peace and happiness in our society.”Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also took to social media and posted, “Heartfelt congratulations and…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) India welcomed the New Year with grand celebrations, countdown parties and festive gatherings, as state governments across the country stepped up security measures to ensure that the celebrations passed off smoothly and without incident.In major metropolitan cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, large crowds thronged iconic landmarks such as India Gate, Connaught Place and Marine Drive to usher in the New Year, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere.Meanwhile, authoritie…
Kolkata, Dec 31 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday granted conditional permission for Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari’s rallies in Malda and Cooch Behar districts in north Bengal in New Year. The BJP leader had moved the high court after he was allegedly denied permission by the police to hold the rallies in both locations. The case was heard on Wednesday, before the Calcutta High Court’s vacation bench. After the hearing, Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury grante…
Katra, Dec 31 (IANS) A massive influx of pilgrims has been witnessed at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, with thousands of devotees reaching Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, to seek the blessings of the revered deity as the New Year draws to a close.The entire pilgrimage town is brimming with energy and devotion as pilgrims from different parts of the country gather to begin the New Year on a spiritual note.The holy shrine is witnessing a heavy rush, with a continuous flow of devotees. Pilgrims have …
Hyderabad, Dec 31 (IANS) With just hours left for New Year celebrations, Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar has warned tipplers that there will be zero tolerance for drunk driving.He announced special drunken driving checks will be conducted in 120 areas of the city on the intervening night of December 31 and January 1. This special drive will continue throughout the first week of January.The Commissioner said vehicles of those caught driving under the influence of alcohol will be seiz…