Hyderabad ushered in 2026 with dazzling fireworks, illuminated landmarks, and packed venues. From Tank Bund to home parties, the city celebrated vibrantly while police ensured a safe, drug-free night.
As 2025 ended, the world celebrated New Year 2026 with dazzling fireworks in Sydney, ancient bell-ringing in Seoul, and unique traditions worldwide. Explore how nations ushered in hopes for peace and prosperity.
Cities from Sydney to Dubai lit up to welcome 2026. Sydney paused for a moment of reflection on the Bondi attack, while Bangkok, UAE, and Taiwan hosted spectacular displays. See how the world celebrated.
As the world welcomed 2026, Dubai's Burj Khalifa dazzled with a light show, while Sydney held a solemn tribute for Bondi attack victims before its fireworks. Get the full global roundup.
Auckland and Sydney ushered in 2026 with spectacular fireworks. Sydney's celebrations were marked by a tribute to Bondi attack victims and a strong police presence. Read more.
Sydney held a defiant NYE vigil after its worst mass shooting in 30 years, while Auckland's Sky Tower dazzled. Indonesia & Hong Kong scaled back festivities in solidarity with disaster victims. Read the full report.
As 2026 dawned, major cities like Auckland and Sydney lit up the sky with breathtaking fireworks. Crowds gathered globally to celebrate the New Year with joy and excitement. Track the celebrations here!
Sydney's iconic New Year's Eve fireworks display paid a poignant tribute to victims of the Bondi Junction attack. The harbour city welcomed 2025 with resilience and remembrance. Read the full story.
New Zealand became the first major nation to enter 2026, celebrating with a breathtaking fireworks show from Auckland's iconic Sky Tower. Watch the stunning display here!
Auckland, New Zealand, ignited its 2026 Commonwealth Games celebrations with a stunning fireworks display over Sky Tower. The event marks the start of a four-year cultural festival leading to the Games. Read more about the grand plans.
Auckland, New Zealand, became the first major city to ring in 2026 with spectacular Sky Tower fireworks and a downtown light show. Discover how the South Pacific leads the global New Year countdown.
New Year's fireworks terrify pets. Learn expert tips to create a safe space, manage anxiety, and celebrate quietly with your dog or cat. Start the year with empathy, not noise.
Hong Kong replaces iconic New Year fireworks with a music show and light display after a November fire killed 161 people. The decision impacts tourism and businesses.
Dubai plans a dazzling NYE 2026 with Burj Khalifa's 'Beyond Dreams' show, 48 fireworks displays, and major road closures. Plan your trip with metro and transport tips.
Indonesia mourns 67 victims of Sumatra floods, cancelling national New Year fireworks. Heavy rains triggered landslides, displacing thousands. Read about the disaster response and national mourning.
A 28-year-old man from Kerala was found hanging in a Pune lodge bathroom. His wife, a 27-year-old nurse, was rescued after self-inflicting injuries. Police are investigating the incident on Bund Garden Road.
Pratham Mittal, founder of Masters' Union, joins Shark Tank India 5's Campus Special. He calls reality TV 'ruthless' and aims to champion student entrepreneurship with a softer approach. Premieres Jan 5, 2026.
Dubai gears up for a historic 2026 New Year's Eve with 48 fireworks displays across 40 locations. Massive security and transport plans ensure a safe, dazzling celebration. Get all details here.
Pratham Mittal joins Shark Tank India's Campus Special as a new judge. Season 5 premieres Jan 5, 2026, with Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar & other sharks. Get ready!
A Surat builder's extravagant birthday celebration for his son led to his arrest after he burst fireworks on a main road, disrupting traffic and breaking multiple laws. Read the full story.
Heavy rain damages Cholavaram reservoir bund near Chennai, exposing old structural flaws. Officials deploy tarpaulin as temporary fix while a ₹120 crore permanent rehabilitation plan is in progress. Read more.
Indore witnessed a grand wedding as BJP MLA Golu Shukla's son tied the knot. The celebrations featured a Rs 70 lakh fireworks display and a temple ceremony. Read more about the city's talk-of-the-town event.
Around 100 houses in Chellanam's Maruvakkad padashekaram flooded after fish farmers opened a sluice bund, releasing saltwater. Crops destroyed, residents allege authorities ignored warnings. Read the full report.
A devastating fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, Goa, claimed 25 lives. Eyewitnesses say fireworks during a belly dance show ignited the blaze. Read for details and survivor accounts.
A 48-year-old drunk man in Pune drove his SUV with a detached front tyre, dodging police. He was later detained near Council Hall. Read about the third such recent case.
Bund Garden police detain two Karad teenagers for a Rs 1.2 lakh gold chain snatching and scooter theft. Their digital trail via an auto fare payment led to their arrest. Details inside.
A tragic accident during a military exercise in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar claimed a soldier's life after an Army tank sank in the Indira Gandhi Canal. Details inside.
An Indian Army tank sank during a training exercise in the Indira Gandhi Canal in Sriganganagar, resulting in the death of one soldier. Details of the incident and ongoing investigation.
Ajax's football match against Groningen was abandoned just 5 minutes in after fireworks exploded inside Johan Cruyff Arena. The tribute to a deceased fan turned chaotic. Read details.
Gujarat's policy think tank GRIT invites non-academic research proposals in key areas like Net Zero and tribal development. Apply online by Dec 15, 2025.