US EditionHappy New Year 2026: Fireworks, Fests & More – India Rings in New Year with Enthusiasm and Hope
Authorities deployed nearly 57,000 police personnel nationwide and enforced varied closures to ensure safety during New Year 2026 celebrations across India.
- On Thursday, India welcomed New Year 2026 with vibrant celebrations across the country, though several places and some banks were expected to remain shut for the occasion.
- Authorities tightened security across India, particularly in the metros, deploying State Reserve Police Force, Riot Control Police, Quick Response Teams, and Home Guards, while police warned of strict action and increased women staff to prioritise safety, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said on Wednesday.
- In Delhi, security agencies deployed around 20,000 personnel, Mumbai Police around 17,000, and Bengaluru deployments nearly 20,000 to monitor New Year 2026 events.
- Essential services, including hospitals and emergency services, operated as usual and the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange remained open.
- Banks are closed in several states, with banks in Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal and Meghalaya shut and schools and colleges varied by state, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab directing closures.
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