Overview
- Agency videos showed the year’s first sunrise from Guwahati and Puri as India stepped into 2026.
- Mumbai marked midnight with large gatherings and fireworks at Marine Drive, Bandra Reclamation, Gateway of India and Juhu.
- Mumbai Police confirmed more than 17,000 personnel at major spots, with dog squads and CCTV bolstering security at key stations.
- Delhi Police deployed around 20,000 personnel with checks targeting drunk driving and stunt riding, including stepped-up border monitoring.
- Mumbai’s travel plan included overnight Metro Line 3 service until 5:55 am, extended Metro One hours, special local trains, and extra BEST buses, while Puri readied 70 platoons, 300+ CCTVs and about 300 lifeguards for the holiday influx.