New Year

Kashi Vishwanath bans VIP darshan to manage devotee rush during New Year

Kashi Vishwanath Mandir CEO Vishwa Bhushan Mishra said the Temple Trust decided to suspend VIP darshan from December 24 due to expected increases in the number of devotees

Turkiye nabs over 100 IS suspects planning attacks on Christmas, New Year

Istanbul police launched scores of simultaneous raids on Thursday, detaining over a hundred suspected members of the militant Islamic State group who were allegedly planning attacks against Christmas and New Year's celebrations, authorities said. A statement from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office said police were tipped off that the extremist group had called for action -- particularly against non-Muslims -- during the celebrations. The office had issued warrants for 137 suspects, of whom 115 were detained. Officers also seized many firearms, cartridges and documents during the raids. It said 124 locations were raided. The arrests come days after the Trump administration launched widespread military strikes in neighbouring Syria to "eliminate" Islamic State fighters and weapons' sites in retaliation for an ambush blamed on the group that killed two US troops and an American civilian interpreter. Syrian security forces have also launched operations against IS in recent .

Delhi Police deploys 20K personnel across city for Christmas security

Delhi Police has intensified security arrangements across the national capital, deploying nearly 20,000 personnel to ensure law and order on Christmas and the upcoming New Year celebrations, an official said. Security has also been tightened along Delhi's borders with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, and in areas adjoining Rajasthan, as a large influx of people is expected from neighbouring states for Christmas and year-end festivities, the official said. "Nearly 20,000 police personnel, including traffic police and paramilitary forces, have been deployed across the city to prevent hooliganism, ensure public safety and curb traffic violations," the official said. Additional pickets, barricades and deployment of paramilitary forces have been put in place at major entry points to check nuisance and unlawful activities by people entering the city, he added. The police said security will also be reinforced at 15 major entry points to Delhi, where vehicles from adjoining states are expected t

Christmas-New Year week brings cheer as restaurants, pubs eye 30% uptick

Sold out for Christmas brunch, heavy footfall on New Year eve leads to 30% uptick in business for eateries

New Year Picks 2026: SBI, Astral, Hindalco among top bets by Axis Sec

New Year picks 2026: SBI, Varun Beverages, Astral, Nippon Life India Asset Management among top picks by Axis Securities amid market at "crucial inflection point"

Why Christmas and New Year might be the most risky days for your heart

Cardiologists caution that winter physiology and festive lifestyle changes make year-end celebrations a high-risk period for the heart

Muharram 2025: Islamic New Year date, moon sighting, Ashura, and holidays

Muslims worldwide prepare to observe Muharram with devotion, extra worship, and remembrance as the Islamic New Year marks a sacred and reflective time

Freight rates up 11% in two weeks over Christmas and New Year rush

Global volatility has impacted container trading rates for Indian ports as well

Prez Murmu, V-P Dhankar, PM Modi extend New Year greetings to people

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers on Wednesday extended New Year greetings to the people and wished for prosperity, success and harmony. Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also invoked the Constitution in their new year wishes urging everyone to remain loyal to it and nurture democratic values with resolve to keep nation first. Modi hoped the new year brings "new opportunities, success and endless joy". "Happy 2025! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health and prosperity," he said on X. President Murmu asked the people to renew commitment to work together for creating a brighter, more inclusive and sustainable future for India and the world. "Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! May the year 2025 bring joy, harmony and prosperity to all! On this occasion, let us renew our commitment to work together for creating a

Happy New Year 2025: Google Doodle rings in 2025 with silvery sparkle

Google's doodle 2025 has a heavenly theme, with a glowing star in place of the letter "O," signifying fresh starts and symbolizing a beacon of hope

Thousands in Serbia turn New Year celebrations into anti-govt protests

Instead of the traditional boisterous street partying on New Year's Eve, tens of thousands of protesters led by university students gathered overnight in Belgrade and other Serbian cities to demand political reforms and justice in the Balkan country. The protesters have been actively demonstrating following the tragic collapse of a concrete canopy in the northern city of Novi Sad's central train station on November 1, which resulted in 15 fatalities. The tragedy has been attributed to corruption and substandard construction practices by the populist Serbian leadership, leading to a widespread public outcry and demands for accountability. Students from various Belgrade universities have organized the protest under the slogan There is No New Year You Still Owe Us for the Old One. The loud crowd, chanting We Want Justice, went silent at 11.52 pm with 15 minutes to honour the victims of the Novi Sad tragedy. Many were holding banners with a red handprint, which has become a symbol of

India welcomes 2025 with temple visits and celebrations across cities

President Droupadi Murmu also extended her greetings to the nation on the eve of the New Year

Stocks to Watch, January 1, 2025: Auto stocks, ITC, Sun Pharma, Piramal Ent

The previous session closed out 2024 with mixed sentiments. Despite a strong recovery from intraday lows, the benchmarks ended in the red, weighed down by losses in IT & select banking shares

Happy New Year 2025: Here are 100+ wishes, messages and quotes to share

Happy New Year 2025 Wishes: 2024 is set to end and we are ready to celebrate the New Year in a few hours. Here are the 100+ wishes, messages, and quotes to share with friends and family

World starts to welcome 2025 with light shows, embraces, ice plunges

From Sydney to Vladivostok, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. Auckland became the first major city to celebrate, as thousands thronged downtown or climbed the city's ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point. A light display recognized Indigenous people. Countries in the South Pacific Ocean are the first to ring in the New Year, with midnight in New Zealand striking 18 hours before the ball drop in Times Square in New York. Conflict muted acknowledgements of the new year in places like the Middle East, Sudan and Ukraine. Fireworks in Sydney Fireworks blasted off the Sydney Harbor Bridge and across the bay. More than a million Australians and others gathered at iconic Sydney Harbor for the celebration. British pop star Robbie Williams led a singalong with the crowd. The celebration also featured Indigenous ceremonies and performances that acknowledged the land's first people. Asia prepares for

New Year 2025: Which country will ring in first and which will be last?

New Year 2025 is just around the corner. However, due to the varying time zones worldwide, nations welcome the New Year at different times. Some 40 countries celebrate the New Year ahead of India

Holiday Calendar 2025: List of festivals and public holidays in India

As 2025 approaches, it's the perfect time to plan ahead by noting the upcoming holidays in India. From regional to national celebrations and festivals, here is a list of days to look forward to

Is the stock market open on New Year? Check BSE, NSE 2025 holiday list

According to the official holiday calendar released by NSE India, New Year's Day does not feature among the designated non-trading days in 2025. On this day, the stock market timings remain as usual

New Year 2025: 50 best quotes to inspire you to fulfill your resolutions

Happy New Year 2025: The New Year is here and people are making New Year resolutions. If you've made your own promises, here are 50 inspiring quotes to help you stay motivated and achieve your goals

7 best New Year's resolutions to take on in 2025 that can change your life

New Year is an ideal time to turn over a new leaf! View the list of New year's 2025 resolution ideas that will inspire you to make the most of the year ahead