January 1, 2026

Massive Pappanji Effigies Burn in Fort Kochi to Ring in New Year

Tens of thousands enjoyed the fiery Pappanji burning festival in Fort Kochi to welcome 2026. Two giant effigies burned simultaneously with tight security and large crowds.

December 31, 2025

Kashmir Tourism Booms with Tight Security on New Year’s Eve after Pahalgam Attack

Tourism in Kashmir revived to pre-April levels as thousands flock to Pahalgam and Gulmarg. Police used facial recognition and set checkpoints to keep terrorists away during New Year celebrations.

December 31, 2025

Supreme Court Revisits Key Judgments on Environment and Stray Dogs Amid Record Pendency in 2025

In 2025, the Supreme Court reviewed and modified decisions on environmental clearances, stray dog cases, and a Presidential Reference, amid rising case backlog and three Chief Justices.

December 31, 2025

Rajasthan Police Seize 150 Kg Ammonium Nitrate, Arrest Two in Tonk on New Year's Eve

Rajasthan Police caught two men carrying 150 kg ammonium nitrate, cartridges, and fuse wire in Tonk. The haul could have been used for terror or illegal mining blasts. Authorities continue investigation.

December 31, 2025

Auckland Kicks Off 2026 with Fireworks; Sydney's Defiant New Year's Amid Mass Shooting

Auckland lit up the sky first with vibrant fireworks for 2026. Sydney marked the new year under heavy security following a deadly mass shooting. Across Asia and Europe, celebrations were quieter or symbolic due to recent tragedies.