The city welcomed the New Year calmly and festively. Families visited malls, parks, and lakes, keeping the spirit alive through the evening. Markets and bakeries saw brisk sales of cakes. Shopping malls and commercial areas, still decorated with Christmas lights, attracted large crowds. Private parties with music and celebrations went on late into the night, while many residents stayed home to celebrate. Police increased security as night fell. Barricades were set up on key routes like the Chigari bus lines. Officers were stationed regularly, supported by patrols. Restaurants and shops closed at their scheduled times. Police conducted checks to stop drunken driving and fined a few motorists. Officials confirmed no major accidents or incidents happened. Fireworks brightened several neighborhoods, maintaining a peaceful mood. Interestingly, gig workers from Blinkit and Zepto, who had been on strike, resumed work by evening.