New Year 2026: Mir Fareed On Kashmir Snowfall; Samarth Reports 'Double Bonanza' In Ayodhya

On this special broadcast, India Today anchor Akshita Nandagopal rings in 2026 with live reports from across India. Mir Fareed, reporting from Srinagar, describes the recent snowfall as ‘literally a divine intervention’ that has revived tourism in Gulmarg after a dry spell. He notes that New Year celebrations in Kashmir remain focused on ‘tranquility’ and ‘soft things’ rather than loud frenzy. Meanwhile, Samarth Srivastava joins from Ayodhya, terming the occasion a ‘double bonanza’ marking both the New Year and the second anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. He highlights that devotees are visiting the Ram Temple to seek blessings, although crowds are currently thinner than expected. The programme concludes with visuals of fireworks from New Zealand as the world welcomes 2026.