An IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi suffered a tail strike upon landing at Ranchi airport on Friday (December 12), sending shockwaves through the cabin but resulting in no injuries among the approximately 70 passengers on board. The mishap occurred around 7:30 pm, as the aircraft descended onto the runway under normal weather conditions, according to airport officials.
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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