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The IPL 2026 mini-auction was held on Tuesday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Once again, several big-name players attracted the attention of the teams, while some players went unsold. Players like Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Yash Dhull, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda, and Alzarri Joseph were not bought.
A total of 369 players participated in this auction, including 253 Indian and 116 foreign players. The ten teams had a total of 77 slots to fill, and all of them finalized their 25-member squads. A total of ₹215.45 crore was spent in this auction.
A major development has emerged in the case of the devastating fire that broke out on December 6th at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, which tragically claimed the lives of 25 people. The nightclub owners, Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, have been arrested by the Goa Police. They were deported from Thailand and brought back to India, where they were taken into custody at Delhi Airport.
After obtaining a transit remand from the court, the Goa Police took the two accused to Goa. There, they will be produced before a local court and taken into police custody for questioning. Goa Director General of Police Alok Kumar confirmed the arrests, stating that a thorough investigation is underway and strict action will be taken against all those responsible.
Smartphone brand OnePlus is launching its new handset, the OnePlus 15R, in India today. The company recently unveiled its flagship OnePlus 15, and now a more affordable yet powerful smartphone from the same series is being launched. The company has already officially confirmed several of its features, while the price will be revealed at the launch event today.
According to media reports and leaks, the OnePlus 15R is expected to be launched in India in two storage variants. The starting price is expected to be around ₹47,000. Bank offers and launch discounts may also be available, providing additional benefits to customers. The launch event in India will be held today at 7 PM.
Gold prices in India fell on the morning of December 17th. Weak global cues and profit-taking by investors led to a decline in gold prices in the domestic bullion market. In Delhi, the price of 24-karat gold fell to ₹1,34,000 per 10 grams, while 22-karat gold was trading at ₹1,22,840 per 10 grams.
In other major metropolitan cities, the price of 24-karat gold was recorded at ₹1,33,850 per 10 grams in Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. In these cities, 22-karat gold was selling at around ₹1,22,690 per 10 grams. Gold prices remained at similar levels in Pune and Bengaluru, with 24-karat gold at ₹1,33,850 and 22-karat gold at ₹1,22,690
India is once again making its presence felt on the world's most prestigious cinematic stage, the Academy Awards. The Indian film "Homebound," nominated in the 'Best International Feature Film' category at the 98th Academy Awards, has made it to the top 15 shortlist. This achievement is a moment of pride for Indian cinema and showcases the country's creative strength on a global platform.
This year, the Best International Feature Film category included films from 86 countries worldwide. After tough competition, only 15 films were shortlisted, including India's "Homebound." The Academy announced the shortlists in a total of 12 categories, including Documentary, Original Music Score, and the newly introduced Casting category.
The intensity of winter is increasing in most parts of the country. Cold waves in North and Northwest India, snowfall in hilly areas, and dense fog in the plains are affecting people's daily lives. According to the Meteorological Department, the cold weather persists due to a Western Disturbance and the activity of the subtropical westerly jet stream.
The Meteorological Department stated that a Western Disturbance is currently active at high altitudes over North Pakistan and surrounding areas. Another trough is also present at the middle levels. The speed of the subtropical westerly jet stream has reached up to 120 knots, which strengthens the Western Disturbance during winter. This is why temperatures in North India remain below normal.
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