Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Emperor Naruhito Addresses Japan, Global News Highlights
Today, Japan's Emperor Naruhito will speak to the country and meet the public at the Imperial Palace.
In New York, Zohran Mamdani starts his first full day as the city's first Muslim mayor.
Meanwhile, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the Coal and Mines ministries.
Bengaluru will have planned power cuts for maintenance, and Home Minister Amit Shah is visiting the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for meetings.
These events highlight important happenings around the world.
Emperor Naruhito of Japan will deliver New Year greetings and hold a public event at the Imperial Palace.
Zohran Mamdani begins his first full day as New York City's first Muslim mayor with ambitious plans.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the Coal and Mines ministries, focusing on production and efficiency.
Bengaluru will experience planned power outages from 10 am to 5 pm for maintenance and upgrades.
Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands for parliamentary meetings and an event on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Who
- Emperor Naruhito, Zohran Mamdani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Bengaluru residents
- What
- New Year addresses, mayoral inauguration, ministry reviews, power outage, official visit
- When
- January 2-3, 2026
- Where
- Japan, New York, India, Bengaluru, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Why
- Traditional New Year greetings, new mayor's agenda, sectoral reviews, maintenance, parliamentary meeting
- Emperor Naruhito
- Japanese emperor addressing the nation for New Year greetings
- Zohran Mamdani
- New York's first Muslim mayor, took office on January 1, 2026
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Chairing review of Coal and Mines ministries on January 2-3
- Bengaluru Power Outage
- Scheduled from 10 am to 5 pm for maintenance
- Amit Shah's Visit
- To Andaman and Nicobar Islands for parliamentary meeting and BNS event
