India Welcomes 2026: Grand Celebrations in Goa, Kochi and Ajmer as World Rings in New Year

India ushered in 2026 with vibrant celebrations across the nation. In Goa, fireworks lit up the night sky as tourists packed clubs and resorts. Similar scenes of joy were witnessed in Rajasthan's Ajmer and Kerala's Kochi, where large crowds danced to welcome the New Year. In Hubli, locals bid farewell to 2025 with spectacular fireworks. Globally, countries like China, Malaysia, and the Philippines marked the occasion, while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese greeted the nation as midnight struck.