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Latest New Year News & Updates
The last few days of December always carry a particular weight, don’t they? There’s the usual holiday fatigue, sure, but…
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Saiyami Kher believes in starting the New Year close to home and surrounded by family and friends. Staying true to her tradition, the actress will begin the day with a run before easing into her familiar New Year celebrations. Asked what her plans are for New Year’s, Saiyami told IANS: “New year’s is always back at home with my family and friends. It’s a usual ritual. My friends and I lit a bonfire, had a barbecue, set up tents and camp outside.”This year, however…
Bareilly, Dec 29 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) President, Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, has again issued a fatwa urging Muslims in India not to celebrate the New Year, as this goes against the tenets of the Sharia.Sharia is the system of Islamic moral and legal guidance derived from the teachings of the Quran and the traditions of the Prophet, and it governs both religious obligations and aspects of daily life.In the fatwa, Maulana Razvi stated that activities such as singing …
Pahalgam (J&K), Dec 27 (IANS) Undeterred by the recent barbaric terror attack, tourists kept their tryst with J&K’s picturesque Pahalgam town, with visitors continuously seen arriving on Saturday to celebrate the coming New Year. As the year draws to a close, tourists seeking respite from busy city life have once again begun thronging the popular hill destination. The renewed footfall comes months after the April 22 attack, in which 26 tourists were killed, severely impacting tourism acr…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) To manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during the New Year period, Northern Railway’s Jammu Division has announced the operation of a special reserved train between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, officials said on Friday. The special train service will run for five trips in each direction between December 27, 2025 and January 1, 2026, aiming to provide relief to passengers during the peak holiday rush.According to the Jammu Division of Northern …
Mysuru, Dec 26 (IANS) The Karnataka Police suspect foul play in the helium balloon gas cylinder blast reported in front of the historic Mysuru Palace Police, with sources on Friday saying that a team from NIA is likely to visit the spot.Sources said that sleuths from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) are expected to arrive at the spot to conduct a comprehensive probe.Preliminary investigations have suggested that the blast, which occurred on Thursday, was not a routine or accidental explos…
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Actress Chitrangda Singh has shared that she plans to ring in the New Year in a quiet and simple manner, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Speaking about her plans, Chitrangda told IANS that she intends to take time off from work and focus entirely on spending quality moments with her family.“Well, New Year plans are just very, very simple. It’s just going to be, take some time off and be with the family, spend time… one week completely with each other,” t…
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Actor Gurmeet Choudhary and wife Debina Bonnerjee, along with their two daughters, have headed to London to ring in their New Year and celebrate Christmas. Sharing a picture of the happy four on social media, Gurmeet wrote, “London, here we areOnce just the two of us, now four hearts, two tiny miracles. Winter mornings, full circle moments… Grateful beyond words. #London #2025 #Family.”Gurmeet and Debina, despite their hectic work schedule, always manage to find time …
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Playback singer Papon is set to welcome the New Year on a relaxed note with his family after a year packed with live concerts, film promotions, and multiple musical projects. He is choosing to pause, reflect, and recharge after an eventful year on the road. 2025 proved to be a rewarding phase for Papon, with his releases and songs receiving overwhelming love from audiences across platforms.Sharing his thoughts on his New Year plans, Papon told IANS, “After a very hectic y…