Page 4 - Latest Updates on New Year
Odisha govt imposes restrictions for Christmas, New Year celebrations
As per the order, Christmas celebrations will be limited to the churches with participation of a maximum of 50 persons
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Auto industry hopes for smooth ride in New Year after a bumpy 2021
The Indian automotive industry is driving into 2022 with a positive mindset in its quest to reach the pre-pandemic levels of sales volume, having built a solid foundation in 2021
 "Auto industry hopes for smooth ride in New Year after a bumpy 2021")
Karnataka: No parties, mass gatherings from Dec 30-Jan 2 due to Covid
As many as 19 cases of Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus have been reported so far in the state
 "Karnataka: No parties, mass gatherings from Dec 30-Jan 2 due to Covid")
LIVE: 8 more Omicron cases in Maharashtra, 6 in Karnataka, 4 in Kerala
Of the six cases in Karnataka, one is a passenger from the UK, while five others have been detected from Covid clusters that have emerged from two educational institutions in Dakshina Kannada district
 "LIVE: 8 more Omicron cases in Maharashtra, 6 in Karnataka, 4 in Kerala")
India records highest number of babies born on New Year's Day: UNICEF
More than 371,500 babies were born worldwide on New Year's Day and India is estimated to have recorded the highest number of births at around 60,000, according to the UN's children's agency
 "India records highest number of babies born on New Year's Day: UNICEF")
India skipper Virat Kohli welcomes New Year with Hardik Pandya and family
India skipper Virat Kohli and all-rounder Hardik Pandya brought in the New Year together on Friday with their families in a safe environment
 "India skipper Virat Kohli welcomes New Year with Hardik Pandya and family")
Schools reopen for primary students in Assam on first day of new year
Over 50 per cent students who were full of enthusiasm attended schools wearing masks and they used sanitiser before entering classrooms, officials said
 "Schools reopen for primary students in Assam on first day of new year")
Curfews help Swiggy, Zomato serve record food orders on New Year's Eve
At peak, while Swiggy fulfilled 5,500 orders per minute, Zomato clocked in 4,254 orders per minute
 "Curfews help Swiggy, Zomato serve record food orders on New Year's Eve")
In pics: This is how India celebrated New Year amid coronavirus pandemic
Here's how different cities celebrated New year eve in India
 "In pics: This is how India celebrated New Year amid coronavirus pandemic")
New Year's Day to Christmas, check out the full list of bank holidays 2021
Except in Chennai, Aizawl, Gangtok, Imphal, and Shillong, the banks will remain open across all other major cities of India on 1 January 2021
 "New Year's Day to Christmas, check out the full list of bank holidays 2021")
Delhi CM Kejriwal greets people on New Year, thanks Covid warriors
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal greeted people on New Year's Day on Friday and hoped the vaccine for Covid-19 will be available soon in India and normal life restored
 "Delhi CM Kejriwal greets people on New Year, thanks Covid warriors")
PM Narendra Modi greets nation on new year, wishes joy and prosperity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the first day of the new year on Friday
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America's iconic Times Square Ball Drop to be virtual this year amid Covid
The iconic Times Square New Years' ball is set to be virtual this year as the coronavirus cases continue to surge in the United States especially in the state of New York
 "America's iconic Times Square Ball Drop to be virtual this year amid Covid")
Rahul Gandhi extends New Year wishes, says farmers fighting unjust forces
Welcoming the New Year, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a veiled dig at the BJP-led Central government and said his heart is with the farmers and labourers who are fighting 'unjust forces'
 "Rahul Gandhi extends New Year wishes, says farmers fighting unjust forces")
President-elect Biden calls for Americans to unite, heal, rebuild in 2021
US President-elect Joe Biden shared a New Year's Eve message on Thursday calling for the nation to "unite, heal and rebuild in 2021"
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President Ram Nath Kovind extends New Year greetings to the country
He extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of the New Year and expressed hope that the people will move ahead with renewed energy to achieve the common goal of the country's progress
 "President Ram Nath Kovind extends New Year greetings to the country")
LIVE: Soldier killed in firing by Pak troops along LoC in J&K's Rajouri
Stay tuned for LIVE updates
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Farmers to ring in New Year at borders as leaders draw plans for next meet
Adamant on call for repealing three farm acts even as industry bodies claim stir has caused Rs 70,000 cr loss
 "Farmers to ring in New Year at borders as leaders draw plans for next meet")
Revelries muted as millions bid farewell to a year they'd rather forget
This New Years Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they'd prefer to forget.
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Party-goers in limbo as curfews take the buzz out of New Year eve
Where will you be as the clock strikes 12 to usher in a New Year? That was the question doing endless rounds on Thursday
