Page 9 - New Year

Karnataka: No parties, mass gatherings from Dec 30-Jan 2 due to Covid

As many as 19 cases of Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus have been reported so far in the state

LIVE: 8 more Omicron cases in Maharashtra, 6 in Karnataka, 4 in Kerala

Of the six cases in Karnataka, one is a passenger from the UK, while five others have been detected from Covid clusters that have emerged from two educational institutions in Dakshina Kannada district

India records highest number of babies born on New Year's Day: UNICEF

More than 371,500 babies were born worldwide on New Year's Day and India is estimated to have recorded the highest number of births at around 60,000, according to the UN's children's agency

Curfews help Swiggy, Zomato serve record food orders on New Year's Eve

At peak, while Swiggy fulfilled 5,500 orders per minute, Zomato clocked in 4,254 orders per minute

India skipper Virat Kohli welcomes New Year with Hardik Pandya and family

India skipper Virat Kohli and all-rounder Hardik Pandya brought in the New Year together on Friday with their families in a safe environment

Schools reopen for primary students in Assam on first day of new year

Over 50 per cent students who were full of enthusiasm attended schools wearing masks and they used sanitiser before entering classrooms, officials said

In pics: This is how India celebrated New Year amid coronavirus pandemic

Here's how different cities celebrated New year eve in India

Delhi CM Kejriwal greets people on New Year, thanks Covid warriors

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal greeted people on New Year's Day on Friday and hoped the vaccine for Covid-19 will be available soon in India and normal life restored

PM Narendra Modi greets nation on new year, wishes joy and prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the first day of the new year on Friday

America's iconic Times Square Ball Drop to be virtual this year amid Covid

The iconic Times Square New Years' ball is set to be virtual this year as the coronavirus cases continue to surge in the United States especially in the state of New York

Rahul Gandhi extends New Year wishes, says farmers fighting unjust forces

Welcoming the New Year, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a veiled dig at the BJP-led Central government and said his heart is with the farmers and labourers who are fighting 'unjust forces'

President Ram Nath Kovind extends New Year greetings to the country

He extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of the New Year and expressed hope that the people will move ahead with renewed energy to achieve the common goal of the country's progress

President-elect Biden calls for Americans to unite, heal, rebuild in 2021

US President-elect Joe Biden shared a New Year's Eve message on Thursday calling for the nation to "unite, heal and rebuild in 2021"

Farmers to ring in New Year at borders as leaders draw plans for next meet

Adamant on call for repealing three farm acts even as industry bodies claim stir has caused Rs 70,000 cr loss

Revelries muted as millions bid farewell to a year they'd rather forget

This New Years Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they'd prefer to forget.

Party-goers in limbo as curfews take the buzz out of New Year eve

Where will you be as the clock strikes 12 to usher in a New Year? That was the question doing endless rounds on Thursday

World Coronavirus Dispatch: How Wuhan remembers its outbreak one year on

US falls short on vaccination goals, Vienna's classic New Year concert plays on despite curbs, China sets up infection prevention squad and other-pandemic related news across the globe

Restrictions in place for New Year celebrations: What's allowed, what's not

Listen to the podcast to know about restrictions imposed by state governments due to Covid-19 and its highly transmissible UK strain

Last day of year is to remember India's frontline Covid warriors: PM Modi

The last day of the year is to remember India's doctors, health and frontline Covid warriors, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while saluting people who gave their lives in the line of duty

Mumbai's security tightened ahead of New Year; drones, 30,000 cops deployed

About 30,000 personnel of the Mumbai Police and several drones will be on duty this New Year to ensure that Mumbaikars follow Covid-19 guidelines