News Today Live Updates: Get the latest news updates from India and all around the world. Stay updated with breaking news today.Top News Headlines of January 1, 2026 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday extended New Year greetings to citizens and prayed for peace and happiness in the society. Over a post on X, Modi wrote: “Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026! May the year ahead bring good health and prosperity, with success in your efforts and fulfilment in all that you do. Praying for peace and happiness in our society.” President Droupadi Murmu also extended New Year greetings to all the Indians in the country and abroad.
Mumbai ushered in the New Year with drizzles as unseasonal showers swept pockets of the city and its neighbouring districts Thursday morning, bringing respite from the haze and suspended dust particles, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) dipped to 116. Parts of South and Central Mumbai witnessed heavy showers for nearly 30 minutes. In the neighbouring districts, areas like Thane experienced light rain.
The New Year has heralded hopes for around 500 officer cadets who have been medically discharged from India’s premier military institutes since 1985, due to varying degrees of disability incurred during training. For years, they were left staring at mounting medical bills with an ex-gratia monthly payment that was far short of what they needed. The needle is now moving, however, at the same time, these cadets and their families said, they will continue their larger battle for disability pension and ex-serviceman status — a matter that the Supreme Court is hearing.
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