India on Wednesday closed its Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka in view of the current security situations. The IVAC at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka is the main, integrated centre for all Indian visa services in the capital. “In view of the ongoing security situation, we wish to bring to your kind notice that IVAC JFP Dhaka will be closed at 2 pm today,” the IVAC said in a statement.
Indian Railways is ramping up for Holi 2026 with an impressive 1,500 special trains nationwide, a clear sign of its focus on passenger ease during peak festival travel, as announced by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma. This expansion from last year’s services promises smoother journeys for millions heading home to splash colors with loved ones. NFR, based in Maligaon near Guwahati and serving eight Northeastern states plus parts of West Bengal and north Bihar, leads regionally by launching four pairs of specials right away, with more slated soon to match soaring demand.
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Ishan Kishan delivered a masterful 77 off 40 balls on a tricky surface at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, propelling India to 175/7 after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha put them in to bat. Despite an early blow with Abhishek Sharma falling in the first over, Kishan seized control, outshining Pakistan’s spin-heavy attack that limited pace to just two overs. His aggressive knock set a daunting target, proving too steep for the rivals in another ICC event masterclass.
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