Kiribati’s Kiritimati Island is the first inhabited place to welcome 1 January 2026. Pacific nations follow as the New Year moves west across the globe, marking the transition into 2026.

2026 is here! Kiribati Islands enters New Year as clock strikes midnight in world's easternmost inhabited region

Police officials in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata are ramping up security with additional personnel and tech to prevent disorder and ensure safety during New Year celebrations

Checkpoints, heat maps, women squads: Here's how police are ensuring safety for New Year's celebrations

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2026 is here! Kiribati Islands enters New Year as clock strikes midnight in world's easternmost inhabited region

Checkpoints, heat maps, women squads: How cops are ensuring safety for revelers