People across the globe welcomed the new year 2019 and bade farewell to 2018 with festivities. Sydney and Hong Kong put on stunning fireworks displays in a spectacular welcome to the New Year, among the first in a wave of celebrations for billions around the world. Like every other New Year, United Arab Emirates welcomed 2019 with a spectacular and dazzling firework display. <br />''<br />''People are in a great festive mood also in the country. Delhites ushered in the New Year with songs and dances at various places. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted the nation on New Year. In a tweet, Mr Kovind hoped that 2019 will bring joy, peace and prosperity to the families, to the country, and to the beautiful planet. <br />''<br />''In his message, Mr Naidu called upon everyone to collectively resolve to dedicate themselves towards building a peaceful, prosperous, inclusive and sustainable world. Mr Modi hoped that everyone will be happy and healthy in new year.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In a tweet, the Prime Minister prayed that all the wishes of people are fulfilled in 2019. Information and Broadcasting Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore in a tweet hoped that God will keep everyone and their loved ones blessed.</span><br />