The countdown is on, the playlists are ready, and cities across India are gearing up for celebration. From glowing skylines and packed party venues to quiet terrace moments with family, the final hours of the year are unfolding in a thousand different ways, all buzzing with that unmistakable mix of excitement, reflection and hope.
As the clock inches towards midnight, we’re tracking how people are welcoming the New Year in real time: the parties, the prayers, the travel rush, the last sunsets and the first cheers of 2026. Stay with us for live updates that make this night feel big, because New Year’s Eve always arrives exactly on time, and never quite the same way twice.
