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IPL auctions are often won on perception in December, but the real story usually emerges months later. While franchises splashed massive sums on Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana and Liam Livingstone, the smartest buys of IPL 2026 quietly came from the Rs 7-9 crore bracket. Jason Holder topped the charts by a distance, Josh Inglis maximised limited opportunities, and Ravi Bishnoi delivered steady returns. Meanwhile, several marquee signings struggled with injuries, poor form and role mismatches, turning auction-night hype into underwhelming seasons.

Rainfall Pegged At 90% Amid El Nino Shadow

Arsenal star midfielder Declan Rice has been with his girlfriend, Lauren Fryer, for over a decade now even as the two have continued to get trolled for their relationship in public for the last few years. While Lauren Fryer has remained pretty private about her life, Declan Rice has often defended her in public as he spoke about how she has changed his life for the better.

A Bengaluru autorickshaw driver died tragically when a private club's compound wall collapsed on his parked vehicle during heavy rain and strong winds. Shivaboraiah was trapped and crushed by the debris. Police are investigating the cause of the wall's collapse.

Opposition leader questions how TCS lost CBSE contract to COEMPT, which had a poor past track record.

'Overwhelming Number Of False Cases Overshadowing Genuine Ones'

The court said there was no evidence that Reliance had any fraudulent intent or was attempting to corner the market merely because it held 40.10% open interest

Court says broadcasters cannot claim an ‘unfettered right to exploit spectrum for commercial purposes’, adding that ‘excessive or uneven commercial intrusion is a direct impairment of the right of consumers to a fair and reasonable viewing experience’

The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur also sets a similar timeline for the abrogation of ceasefire deals with Kuki extremist groups

The move comes in the wake of a series of drowning incidents reported in Ernakulam recently

The Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samiti alleges that unregulated tourism continues unabated in the mountain ranges even after the devastating Puthumala landslide in 2024

A Vienna court sentenced a 21-year-old to 15 years for plotting an ISIS-linked terror attack at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in August 2024. The foiled plot involved homemade explosives and knives targeting thousands of fans. This verdict arrives as Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce garners immense global attention, highlighting the persistent security threats she faces.

‘The institute has equipment worth over ₹2 crore for sports injury treatment that is deteriorating due to prolonged disuse’

The Mayor has instructed the canal restoration work be postponed until around August

The chip has successfully completed silicon bring-up, a critical stage of laboratory testing, and is being readied for commercial production, says the company

A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. The court ruled that renaming the Washington institution, a memorial to John F. Kennedy, requires congressional approval. The judge mandated the removal of all Trump signage and references within two weeks, following a board decision that faced significant backlash.

The move follows a surprise inspection by HR&CE S. Ramesh at the Subramanya Swami Temple, during which several irregularities in darshan arrangements and other processes were identified

Minister for Industries S. Keerthana says the reform aims to further formalise the sector through specific and targeted measures that address multiple needs of all stakeholders

University of California faculty are urging the reinstatement of SAT/ACT math requirements for STEM applicants, citing a significant decline in student math skills since the tests were dropped. They argue current admissions practices fail to ensure readiness, forcing instructors to reteach basic math and jeopardizing the quality of STEM education.