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On this news bulletin, the focus is on the severe flight disruptions at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to dense fog on New Year's Eve. India Today's Special Correspondent Amit Bhardwaj reports that '148 flights have been cancelled', comprising 70 departures and 78 arrivals, along with two diversions. The programme highlights the 'cascading impacts' of these cancellations on the 'New Year plans' of travellers, as the dense fog engulfs the entire National Capital Region. Anchor Anjali Istwal discusses the situation with Bhardwaj, noting the challenges for those flying out or in transit.

In this Special Report, India Today’s Principal Correspondent Samarth Srivastava reports from Lucknow on the severe cold wave gripping Uttar Pradesh. Srivastava highlights that 'more than 17 districts have recorded temperature below 10 degree', with Kanpur topping the list at 4.4 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also forecast 'rainfall in UP in the next 72 hours', adding to the winter chill. Reporting from a fog-covered park near Faizabad Road, Srivastava warns viewers to 'stay indoors' and use fog lights during New Year’s Eve celebrations due to zero visibility and health risks.

In this special report, India Today's Senior Special Correspondent Dev Ankur Wadhawan highlights the massive tourist influx in Jaipur ahead of the New Year. Tourists from the UK, Leslie and Peter, share their experiences of the Amber Fort elephant ride, while guide Nadeem discusses the industry's post-pandemic recovery. The report also details the Rajasthan government's decision to increase entry fees at major monuments like Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar starting January 1.

On this Special Report, an India Today correspondent reports from Manali, Himachal Pradesh, where thousands of tourists have gathered to celebrate the New Year. Despite hopes for a 'White New Year', the reporter highlights that Manali remains dry with no snowfall as of the morning of 31st December. The report notes that while temperatures dropped to -6 degrees Celsius in Sisu yesterday, Manali is currently at 0 degrees. Tourists express disappointment as the hills remain dry, though predictions suggest weather changes may occur.