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Hello, 2026! India Rings In The New Year, Celebrations Across Major Cities Amid Tight Security

As the clock struck midnight, the skies lit up with fireworks as people gathered at key landmarks to celebrate the arrival of a new year filled with hope and possibilities.

1 Jan 2026 12:04 am
Party-Hopping Sprint: Man Switches 3 Parties In 8 Days For Thane Civic Polls Ticket

The candidate, Mayur Shinde, filed his nomination papers on December 30, the last day for submissions, as a candidate of Ajit Pawars Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

31 Dec 2025 10:46 pm
Amit Shah To Kickstart New Year With Key Meeting On Manipur As President's Rule Nears End

Sources said the discussions will mainly focus on law and order, security arrangements, and development-related matters.

31 Dec 2025 9:54 pm
Kashmiri Trader Harassed, Forced To Chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' In Haryana

A Kashmiri shawl seller allegedly faced harassment in Haryana. J&K Students Association and leaders like Iltija Mufti and Sajad Gani Lone demand urgent action.

31 Dec 2025 9:19 pm
Reform, Performance And Impact: PM Modi Outlines Next Phase Of PRAGATI At 50th Meet

At the 50th meeting, PM Modi reviewed five infrastructure projects spanning road, railways, power, water resources and coal sectors across five states.

31 Dec 2025 8:46 pm
Nandini Chakravorty Becomes Bengals First Woman Chief Secretary, Outgoing CS Named Mamatas Aide

Nandini Chakravorty becomes the first woman Chief Secretary of West Bengal, succeeding Manoj Pant, who is now Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

31 Dec 2025 8:34 pm
'Blast At 12 AM': Car With Bomb Threat Message Spotted Outside Sanjay Rauts Mumbai Home

A bomb threat message on a car outside Sanjay Raut's Mumbai home triggered a police and BDDS search. No explosives found, car seized, and investigation launched.

31 Dec 2025 8:18 pm
Disguised In Burqa And Lipstick, Rape-Accused Suspended Cop Arrested In Vrindavan

The accused had been on the run since December 15, following a brutal assault in Dholpur that sparked widespread public outrage.

31 Dec 2025 7:58 pm
India Maintains Restraint As Pakistan Injects Hostility Into Dhaka Funeral Proceedings: Govt Sources

Government sources said Pakistans subsequent press statement amounted to hostility during funeral diplomacy and violated the most basic norms of diplomatic conduct.

31 Dec 2025 7:16 pm
'Mistake Has Been Committed': MP Minister Admits Lapse After 8 Dead Due To Water Contamination

MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya admitted lapses after contaminated water in Indore killed eight. Officials suspended and probe ordered. Govt will cover patients' treatment costs.

31 Dec 2025 7:10 pm
Who Is Ajay Singhal? 1992 Batch IPSOfficer Appointed New Haryana DGP

As per officials, the government picked Ajay Singhal out of a panel of three senior IPS officers prepared by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

31 Dec 2025 7:04 pm
Assam Couple Beaten To Death On Witchcraft Suspicion

According to reports, a group of villagers entered the couples house and attacked them with sharp weapons.

31 Dec 2025 7:00 pm
News18 Evening Digest: 25-Year-Old Woman Gang-Raped For Hours In Moving Car & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: Osman Hadi Murder Accused Shows His UAE Visa On Camera, Refutes Bangladeshs Charges

31 Dec 2025 6:25 pm
Who Is Sadanand Date? 26/11 Hero Who Rescued Hostages Is Now Maharashtra DGP

Sadanand Date, 1990-batch IPS officer and former NIA chief, is now Maharashtra DGP. He won the Presidents Police Medal for Gallantry for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

31 Dec 2025 6:10 pm
'We Are Made To Feel Worse Than Animals: Gig Workers Lash Out At Online Delivery Platforms

Gig workers said the festive incentives offered by platforms were a familiar tactic to dilute collective action rather than address long-standing grievances.

31 Dec 2025 6:07 pm
'Can't Change Rules': No Court Relief For SI Aspirant Who Blamed Weather For Poor Performance

Punjab and Haryana HC junked a plea by a Sub-Inspector candidate who failed the swimming trial,ruling no relaxation for cold weather and upholding the recruitment boards decision.

31 Dec 2025 6:03 pm
Yearender | Indias 2025: Red Lines, Terrorism And A Decisive Shift In Policy

Indias message was consistent and unambiguous: peace remains the preferred outcome, but peace without security is untenable.

31 Dec 2025 5:50 pm
'Looking Forward To Script New Chapter In Ties': Bangladesh After Jaishankar's Dhaka Visit

Jaishankars brief visit, which lasted only four hours, is seen as an important step in improving the ties between the two countries.

31 Dec 2025 5:15 pm
Bengaluru: Kogilu Layout Eviction Relief In Karnataka Triggers Discrimination Debate, What Is The Dispute About?

Opposition leaders and civil society groups have questioned the consistency of the governments rehabilitation policy, alleging unequal treatment of eviction victims

31 Dec 2025 5:02 pm
S Jaishankar Meets Pakistani Official In Dhaka Ahead Of Khaleda Zia's Funeral, Says Yunus

This is the first high-profile meeting between two countries since Sindoor Operation.

31 Dec 2025 4:46 pm
DRDO Successfully Conducts Salvo Launch Of Two Pralay Missiles In Odisha | Watch

Both missiles were fired in quick succession from the same launcher, following their intended flight paths and meeting all set objectives.

31 Dec 2025 4:45 pm
Centre Bans Nimesulide Oral Doses Above 100 mg Over Safety Concerns

The move follows a recommendation from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the country's top health research body.

31 Dec 2025 4:45 pm
ED Attaches London Property Near Buckingham Palace Worth Rs 150 Crore In Money Laundering Case

According to the ED, Kasliwal, through S Kumars Nationwide Ltd, cheated the consortium of banks and diverted the loan funds outside India in the guise of foreign investments.

31 Dec 2025 4:30 pm
Intimidatory Tactics Will Fail: Poll Body Slams Police Complaints Against CEC, Bengal CEO

The Election Commission condemned police complaints against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal as premeditated and unsubstantiated.

31 Dec 2025 4:29 pm
Annamalai Slams Tamil Nadu Govt Over Attacks On Migrants, Calls It 'Disturbing Pattern'

Annamalai slams the TN government after attacks on Suraj and Jamal, highlighting a pattern of violence on migrants. Four minors were arrested for assault in Thiruvallur.

31 Dec 2025 4:22 pm
Pune Metro Extends Services For New Year's Eve Revellers, To Operate Till 6 AM on Jan 1

Pune Metro offers overnight service for New Year celebrations. Metro trains will be available every 20 minutes till 6am on New Year's day.

31 Dec 2025 4:04 pm
Op Sindoor Effect? In Threat To India, Lashkar Leader Vows To Continue 'Kashmir Mission' | Exclusive

Indian intel agencies assess the rhetoric as an attempt at damage control following operational setbacks suffered by Lashkar-linked modules during recent counter-terror operations

31 Dec 2025 3:42 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Dhanalekshmi DL-33 Winning Numbers And Full Winners December 31, 2025

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 31-12-2025: Check the full list of winning numbers for the Dhanalekshmi DL-33 lottery drawn on Wednesday, December 31

31 Dec 2025 2:56 pm
Vile Attitude: Govt Advisor Slams IndiGo Over Cabin Crews Luggage Handling

Kanchan Gupta questioned why passengers should fund the salaries and benefits of IndiGo's cabin crew if they are not willing to offer basic assistance during a flight.

31 Dec 2025 2:49 pm
150 Kg Ammonium Nitrate, Cartridges Seized From Car In Rajasthan's Tonk On New Year's Eve

Two men were arrested in Rajasthans Tonk district after the District Special Task Force seized 150 kg of ammonium nitrate concealed in urea sacks from a car.

31 Dec 2025 2:48 pm
Was Pakistan's 1971 Surrender Triggered By This Photo?

One little-known story from the 1971 India-Pakistan war shows how a single photograph helped break the enemy's will to fight

31 Dec 2025 2:00 pm
Assam Shocker: Couple Burnt Alive By Villagers Over Witchcraft Suspicion

A group of villagers entered the couples house and attacked them with sharp weapons. After the assault, the attackers set the house on fire.

31 Dec 2025 1:53 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: India Rejects China's 'Mediation With Pak' Claim, Khaleda Zia's Funeral Today & Others

We are also covering: What Co-Worker Asked Bangladeshi Hindu Man Bajendra Biswas Before Killing Him, All About Avivas Parents Amid Her Engagement With Raihan Vadra and others.

31 Dec 2025 1:46 pm
Happy New Year 2026: Greetings, Wishes, Messages, Quotes, and SMS for Your Loved Ones!

Happy New Year 2026! Find the best wishes, SMS, messages, photos, Facebook and WhatsApp status to share with your boss, family and friends at news18.com.

31 Dec 2025 1:31 pm
Ayodhya Ram Temple Marks Two Years Of Pran Pratishtha; Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi Offer Prayers

The celebrations marked two years since the idol of Ram Lalla was consecrated on January 22, 2024, in a ceremony led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

31 Dec 2025 1:25 pm
Happy New Year 2026: Wishes, Images, Status, Quotes, Messages and WhatsApp Greetings to Share

Happy New Year 2026! Here are some beautiful wishes, images, greetings, quotes and WhatsApp and Facebook status that you can share with your family, friends and colleagues.

31 Dec 2025 1:21 pm
Punjab Village Had Gurdwara, Mandir But No Masjid. So, Sikh Woman Gave Her Land: Registered In Name Of Muslim...

Rajinder Kaur, 75, donated about 1,360 sq ft of land to help the Muslim community in Jharwali village build a mosque.

31 Dec 2025 1:16 pm
Aviva Baig Accompanied Raihan Vadra To Priyanka Gandhis Wayanad Rally, Old Video Surfaces

Aviva Baig accompanied Raihan Vadra to a Congress rally in Wayanad during Priyanka Gandhis bypoll campaign, where the couple was seen standing quietly, an old video shows.

31 Dec 2025 1:08 pm
Indian Army To Showcase First-Ever Animal Contingent During Republic Day Parade, 2026

India will showcase a first-of-its-kind animal contingent from the Indian Armys Remount and Veterinary Corps during the Republic Day 2026 parade.

31 Dec 2025 12:33 pm
Vande Bharat Sleeper Hits 180 Kmph In Trial, Ex-Infosys CFO Asks: When Can We Travel This Fast? | VIDEO

The Railway Minister shared a video of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train hitting 180 kmph during a safety trial.

31 Dec 2025 12:20 pm
Rabies Scare Takes Over Chhatisgarh Village After Goat Bitten By Rabid Dog Served At Feast

While some residents said the goat had been vaccinated after the bite, it was still slaughtered and the meat cooked and distributed as part of the ritual

31 Dec 2025 12:20 pm
Govt Must Act: Parents Seek Justice After CBSE Cancels Jaipur Schools Affiliation Over Girl's Death

Amairas parents welcomed the CBSEs action but urged the Rajasthan government to take firm steps as well.

31 Dec 2025 12:18 pm
Shocking Video From UPs Amroha Shows Men Mocking Burqa, Hijab As They Dance To Dhurandhar Song

The caption of the clip stated that the incident allegedly happened at Mesco Public School in Amroha.

31 Dec 2025 12:03 pm
Unnao Rape Case: What Happened On The Night Of June 4, 2017 And What Kuldeep Sengar Claims

The events of that fateful night in June 2017 and the counter-claims made by Sengar's family, particularly his daughter, continue to be debated to this day

31 Dec 2025 11:57 am
Republic Day: Look For Rivers & Musical Instruments To Find Your Seat At 2026 Parade | Exclusive

Officials said the initiative aims to deepen public engagement with Indias heritage while offering a visually distinct identity to the 2026 celebrations

31 Dec 2025 11:25 am
Insane Traffic, Potholes, Low-Quality Food: Techie Says Leaving Bengaluru Improved Her Health

After moving, Shreya Prasad, a software engineer working at Uber, found Hyderabad to be calmer than Bengaluru.

31 Dec 2025 11:04 am
'No Third-Party Involved': India Firmly Rejects China's Mediation Claim With Pakistan

India has rejected Chinas claim that it mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, asserting that no third party played any role.

31 Dec 2025 10:58 am
A Stranger Once Saved This MP Cop's Life. 26 Years On, Repays The Debt With Kanyadaan

DSP Santosh Patel of Madhya Pradesh Police fulfilled a promise by arranging the clearner's daughter's wedding, honoring the man who saved his life with a blood donation in 1999

31 Dec 2025 10:58 am
In Year-End Speech, Chinas Yi Signals 'Good Momentum' With India, Avoids Mentioning Key Pakistan Project

Top sources interpret Wang Yis emphasis on India, and the absence of overt Pakistan references, as risk-management diplomacy rather than a fundamental policy shift

31 Dec 2025 10:52 am
A Look At PM Modis 2025: A Year That Reflects Indias Spirit | In Pics

From Operation Sindoor to heartfelt moments with people, to historic acts of civilisational pride like the Dhwajarohan Utsav in Ayodhya: Here's how PM Modis 2025 looked.

31 Dec 2025 10:42 am