Archive · 2 Jan 2026
India Celebrates New Year 2026
People all over India celebrated the New Year 2026 with excitement and joy.
In places like Nizamabad and Kamareddy, young people came back home to celebrate with their families.
There were big crowds, and shops were very busy.
Prices of food like chicken and eggs went up because so many people wanted to buy them.
In Puducherry, people celebrated on the beach with fireworks and special programs.
In Mumbai, the New Year started with rain instead of sunshine.
Prime Minister Modi wished everyone a happy New Year and prayed for peace and happiness.
He also had a meeting to talk about important projects that will help the country.
Everyone had a lot of fun welcoming the New Year!
Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts celebrated the New Year 2026 with lively festivities, with large crowds and increased demand at business establishments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended New Year greetings, praying for peace, happiness, and prosperity in 2026.
Puducherry witnessed enthusiastic celebrations with fireworks, special programs, and prayers at places of worship.
Mumbai began the New Year 2026 with heavy rains instead of sunshine.
PM Modi chaired the 50th PRAGATI meeting, reviewing critical infrastructure projects worth over Rs 40,000 crore.
- Who
- Residents, tourists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Lt Governor K Kailashnathan, Chief Minister N Rangasamy
- What
- New Year 2026 celebrations, PRAGATI meeting
- When
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025 to Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Where
- Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Puducherry, Mumbai, New Delhi
- Why
- To celebrate the New Year and review infrastructure projects
- Location
- Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Puducherry, Mumbai, New Delhi
- Date
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025 to Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Key Areas
- Gandhi Chowk, Railway Station Road, Phulong, Vinayaknagar, Varni Road, Bodhan Road, Gandhi Gunj, Subhashnagar, Kanteshwar, Beach Road (Puducherry), Mumbai Island City
- Chicken Price
- Rs 320 per kg
- Egg Price
- Rs 96 per dozen
- PRAGATI Projects
- 5 critical infrastructure projects across roads, railways, power, water resources, and coal
- PRAGATI Cost
- Over Rs 40,000 crore
Sources
Nizamabad, Kamareddy Ring In New Year 2026 With Festive Cheer
No sunshine as Mumbai wakes up to rains on first day of 2026
PM Modi Extends New Year Wishes, Calls for Harmony in 2026
Puducherry witnesses enthusiastic celebrations of dawn of New Year
PM Modi Extends New Year Greetings, Prays For Peace, Happiness
City cops on their toes to rein in New Year revelry
Hyderabad welcomes New Year with revelry, hope & reflection
People across Andhra Pradesh welcome New Year with gusto
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