New Year
- Kashmir
Security forces step up vigil to counter terror threat in J-K’s Chenab valley
Bhaderwah: Braving sub-zero temperatures, the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their vigil in the high altitude areas of Chenab valley district to counter…
- Business
Zomato, Swiggy offer increased payout to gig workers amid New Year strike call
New Delhi: Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they follow on festive periods, to ensure minimal disruptions in services on New…
- Andhra Pradesh
Old age pensions paid a day early as New Year gesture: Andhra CM
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said the state government is distributing NTR Bharosa social pensions one day in advance as a New Year gesture. The chief minister…
- World
Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in New Year
New York: Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day. The Democrat’s…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad Metro to run till 1 am on New Year’s Eve
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) has announced extended services on the occasion of the New Year 2026 celebrations. On Wednesday, December 31, metro trains across all corridors will run until midnight,…
- Hyderabad
229 illegal liquor bottles seized at Pahadishareef
Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise Department officials on Monday, December 29, seized 229 bottles of illegal liquor during vehicle checks at Pahadishareef in Hyderabad. According to officials, the checks were conducted on…
- Hyderabad
Surprise drug checks to be carried out around Hyderabad for New Years
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) has formed special teams to conduct surprise special checks at pubs, clubs, bars, and restaurants across the city in view of the New Year celebrations.…
- World
Ms Rachel included in Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural committee
New York: With Zohran Mamdani set to take the Mayoral seat on January 1, his committee for the inaugural “block party” turned heads after it was revealed that Ms Rachel is one…
- Hyderabad
SCR to run special MMTS trains in Hyderabad for New Year
Hyderabad: To facilitate safe and convenient travel for passengers celebrating the New Year, South Central Railway (SCR) has announced special MMTS services in the early hours of January 1 in the city.…
- Middle East
Turkey detains over 100 IS suspects in raids ahead of holiday attacks
Istanbul: Officers from the Istanbul Police Counter-Terrorism Department launched simultaneous raids on Thursday at 124 locations and detained over a hundred suspected members of the Islamic State group who were allegedly planning…
- India
IndiGo says fully prepared to cater to holiday season traffic demand
New Delhi: The country’s largest airline, IndiGo, which faced massive operational disruptions earlier this month, on Wednesday said it is fully prepared to cater to the demand during the holiday season. The…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad police to conduct drunk driving checks in city from Wednesday
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Tuesday, December 23 said that special drive against drunk driving will be conducted from Wednesday until New Year’s Day. He warned of strict action…
- Middle East
UAE announces paid holiday for private sector employees on New Year’s Day
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a paid holiday for private sector employees on January 1, 2026 on the occasion of New Year. In a post on X, the Ministry of…
- Top Stories
New Year event organisers in Hyderabad must apply for permits before Dec 21
Hyderabad: New Year events being organised on December 31 under the Cyberabad police should apply for permits before December 21, stated a release by commissioner Avinash Mohanty. Organisers can apply for permissions…
- Telangana
Telangana boy kills self after row over New Year wishes to female classmate
Hyderabad: A 16-year-old class 10 student from a government school tragically took his own life after allegedly being chastised and assaulted by the family of a female classmate, he sent New Year…
