KKR shattered records at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, securing Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a massive ₹25.20 crore. After a fierce bidding war with Chennai Super Kings, Green became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history.

Mallika Sagar is the auctioneer set to lead the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, continuing her pioneering role in Indian sports. she was Christie’s first Indian woman auctioneer. After debuting in the Pro Kabaddi League, she created history as the first female to conduct the WPL and an IPL auction, known for her sharp and composed command

According to 2025 population estimates, the world’s least populated countries are often microstates or island nations. The list, based on various reports, is topped by Vatican City ( 882 people), followed by Niue (1,900 people), Tuvalu (11,000 people), Nauru (13,000 people), Cook Islands (17,000 people), Palau (18,000 people), San Marino (34,000 people), and the Marshall Islands (42,800 people).

The IPL 2026 Auction will take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, starting at 2:30 PM IST Today. Fans in India can watch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network TV channels. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website, featuring 359 players competing for 77 slots.

Delhi court refused to take cognizance of the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The court ruled that the complaint, based on a private person’s case rather than a predicate FIR, was impermissible in law, offering the Gandhis a major relief.

Thai authorities deported Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of Goa’s ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub, to India Today. Five managers and staff members have already been arrested by the Goa Police in connection with the fire.

The ECI published the draft SIR list for West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. over 58 lakh names were deleted from the state’s electoral rolls. Out of these 58 lakh names, 24 lakh have been marked as “dead”, 19 lakh as “relocated”, 12 lakh as “missing”, and 1.3 lakh as “duplicate”.

The ED is preparing to file a chargesheet against Swaraj Singh Yadav, MD of Ocean Seven Buildtech, for an alleged ₹222 crore fraud under the PMAY scheme. Yadav is accused of fraudulently canceling and reselling flats at inflated prices, and diverting funds for personal assets.

The meeting between senior executives from India’s top defence firms and Russian counterparts was held to explore joint weapons production and industrial collaboration. This initiative supports India’s push to reduce military imports and manufacture hardware locally, revamping the traditional buyer-seller relationship with Moscow.

A video showing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar removing a Muslim doctor’s hijab during an appointment letter event in Patna has sparked outrage. Both RJD and Congress criticized the “vile act,” with the RJD questioning the Chief Minister’s mental state and labeling his action a “Sanghi” mindset.