Who is Kartik Sharma, joint-most expensive uncapped player in IPL history?
Wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma, hailed as 'Rajasthan's six-hitting machine', was bought by CSK for ₹14.2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, making him the joint-most expensive uncapped player in IPL history. The 19-year-old has played eight first-class, nine List A and 12 T20 matches, scoring a total of 1,258 runs. The right-hander has a strike rate of 162.92 in T20 cricket.
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07:06 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma, hailed as 'Rajasthan's six-hitting machine', was bought by CSK for ₹14.2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, making him the joint-most expensive uncapped player in IPL history. The 19-year-old has played eight first-class, nine List A and 12 T20 matches, scoring a total of 1,258 runs. The right-hander has a strike rate of 162.92 in T20 cricket.
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Jaishankar condoles Sydney attack, restates no-tolerance to terror
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is currently visiting Israel, expressed India's deep condolences at the loss of life in the Sydney terror attack. He reiterated India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. A total of 15 people were killed at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday when two terrorists opened fire on the public. One of the two terrorists was also killed.
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07:00 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is currently visiting Israel, expressed India's deep condolences at the loss of life in the Sydney terror attack. He reiterated India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. A total of 15 people were killed at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday when two terrorists opened fire on the public. One of the two terrorists was also killed.
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07:00 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Sydney attacker Sajid Akram had Indian passport, confirms police
Sydney attacker Sajid Akram was originally from Hyderabad, India and migrated to Australia in search of employment in 1998, according to Telangana Police. He subsequently married a European-origin woman. "Sajid...carries Indian passport as on date," police added. Factors that led to the radicalisation of Sajid Akram and his son, Naveed appear to have no connection with India, police further said.
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07:22 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Sydney attacker Sajid Akram was originally from Hyderabad, India and migrated to Australia in search of employment in 1998, according to Telangana Police. He subsequently married a European-origin woman. "Sajid...carries Indian passport as on date," police added. Factors that led to the radicalisation of Sajid Akram and his son, Naveed appear to have no connection with India, police further said.
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07:22 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Brown University gunman still at large, person of interest released
Three days after the shooting at Brown University, the search for the gunman continues. The person of interest, Benjamin Erickson who was detained for the crime, has been released after being "effectively cleared" by the authorities. Rhode Island State Attorney General Peter Neronha said, "The evidence...made clear that this wasn't someone who should be detained in connection with this case."
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
07:21 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Three days after the shooting at Brown University, the search for the gunman continues. The person of interest, Benjamin Erickson who was detained for the crime, has been released after being "effectively cleared" by the authorities. Rhode Island State Attorney General Peter Neronha said, "The evidence...made clear that this wasn't someone who should be detained in connection with this case."
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07:21 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Taliban Health Minister lands in Delhi, 3rd leader to visit in 3 months
Afghanistan's Taliban Health Minister Noor Jalal Jalali arrived in New Delhi, becoming the third Taliban leader to travel to India in three months. Jalali was received by joint secretary Anand Prakash, who's overseeing division handling Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran. Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Commerce Minister Nooruddin Azizi visited in October and November, respectively.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
07:20 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Afghanistan's Taliban Health Minister Noor Jalal Jalali arrived in New Delhi, becoming the third Taliban leader to travel to India in three months. Jalali was received by joint secretary Anand Prakash, who's overseeing division handling Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran. Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Commerce Minister Nooruddin Azizi visited in October and November, respectively.
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07:20 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Govt to link PF accounts with UPI, allow 75% withdrawal
Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that from March 2026 onwards, the option to withdraw 75% of the provident fund (PF) amount will be extended, allowing employees to withdraw the amount using ATMs or UPI. "We saw that people have to fill out tens of forms to withdraw PF money...We'll link PF accounts with UPI," Mandaviya said.
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07:38 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that from March 2026 onwards, the option to withdraw 75% of the provident fund (PF) amount will be extended, allowing employees to withdraw the amount using ATMs or UPI. "We saw that people have to fill out tens of forms to withdraw PF money...We'll link PF accounts with UPI," Mandaviya said.
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Ethiopian PM personally drives PM Modi to hotel, takes detour to science park
In a unique gesture, Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali personally drove PM Narendra Modi from Addis Ababa Airport to the hotel where he will be staying during his visit. On the way, Abiy took PM Modi to the Science Museum and Friendship Park, which was not on the itinerary. Earlier, Jordan's Crown Prince personally drove PM Modi to a museum.
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07:36 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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In a unique gesture, Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali personally drove PM Narendra Modi from Addis Ababa Airport to the hotel where he will be staying during his visit. On the way, Abiy took PM Modi to the Science Museum and Friendship Park, which was not on the itinerary. Earlier, Jordan's Crown Prince personally drove PM Modi to a museum.
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Mustafizur becomes highest-paid B'deshi player in IPL history, breaks own record
Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹9.2 crore in the IPL 2026 mini auction on Tuesday. With this, the 30-year-old broke his own record to become the highest-paid Bangladeshi player in IPL history. Rahman joined Delhi Capitals (DC) as a replacement for Australian player Jake Fraser-McGurk for ₹6 crore in the IPL 2025 season.
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07:59 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹9.2 crore in the IPL 2026 mini auction on Tuesday. With this, the 30-year-old broke his own record to become the highest-paid Bangladeshi player in IPL history. Rahman joined Delhi Capitals (DC) as a replacement for Australian player Jake Fraser-McGurk for ₹6 crore in the IPL 2025 season.
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Pathum Nissanka, Cooper Connolly earn their maiden IPL deals
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka and Australia all-rounder Cooper Connolly earned their maiden IPL deals at the IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Nissanka was sold to Delhi Capitals for ₹4 crore, while Connolly was acquired by Punjab Kings for ₹3 crore. Notably, Nissanka had smashed a century against India in the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai.
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08:02 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka and Australia all-rounder Cooper Connolly earned their maiden IPL deals at the IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Nissanka was sold to Delhi Capitals for ₹4 crore, while Connolly was acquired by Punjab Kings for ₹3 crore. Notably, Nissanka had smashed a century against India in the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai.
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Video shows elderly couple trying to stop terrorist before being killed in Sydney attack
A dashcam video showing an elderly couple trying to stop one of the terrorists involved in the attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach has surfaced online. In the video, 69-year-old Boris Gurman can be seen lunging at the terrorist and taking a weapon from him while his wife, 61-year-old Sofia, helps. The terrorist reportedly shot them with another weapon.
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08:28 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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A dashcam video showing an elderly couple trying to stop one of the terrorists involved in the attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach has surfaced online. In the video, 69-year-old Boris Gurman can be seen lunging at the terrorist and taking a weapon from him while his wife, 61-year-old Sofia, helps. The terrorist reportedly shot them with another weapon.
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08:28 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Sarfaraz Khan returns to IPL with ₹55-lakh hike after getting unsold for 2 years
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought batter Sarfaraz Khan at his base price ₹75 lakh in the IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Sarfaraz has got a hike of ₹55 lakh from his last IPL salary, which was ₹20 lakh in IPL 2023. The 28-year-old had gone unsold in IPL 2024 and 2025 auctions.
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08:25 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought batter Sarfaraz Khan at his base price ₹75 lakh in the IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Sarfaraz has got a hike of ₹55 lakh from his last IPL salary, which was ₹20 lakh in IPL 2023. The 28-year-old had gone unsold in IPL 2024 and 2025 auctions.
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Sydney shooter's Hyderabad-based family had cut ties with him for marrying Christian woman
The Hyderabad-based family of Sajid Akram, the main shooter behind terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, severed ties with him decades ago after he married a Christian woman. His brother told The News Minute that Sajid hadn't even enquired about their ailing mother. Telangana Police said Sajid made around six visits to India in 27 years, primarily for property matters.
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08:36 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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The Hyderabad-based family of Sajid Akram, the main shooter behind terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, severed ties with him decades ago after he married a Christian woman. His brother told The News Minute that Sajid hadn't even enquired about their ailing mother. Telangana Police said Sajid made around six visits to India in 27 years, primarily for property matters.
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Josh Inglis, who will be available for only 4 IPL 2026 matches, bought for ₹8.6 crore
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, who will be available for only four IPL 2026 matches, has been bought for ₹8.6 crore by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2026 auction. LSG also bought Anrich Nortje and Wanindu Hasaranga. Inglis will reportedly be available for only four matches as he is going to get married during that time.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:52 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, who will be available for only four IPL 2026 matches, has been bought for ₹8.6 crore by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2026 auction. LSG also bought Anrich Nortje and Wanindu Hasaranga. Inglis will reportedly be available for only four matches as he is going to get married during that time.
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Liam Livingstone bought by SRH for ₹13 crore after going unsold
English all-rounder Liam Livingstone, who initially went unsold in the IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, was later bought by SRH for ₹13 crore. KKR opened the bidding at ₹2 crore, with SRH, GT and LSG joining in later. The 32-year-old represented RCB in IPL 2025, scoring 112 runs and picking up two wickets in 10 matches.
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09:13 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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English all-rounder Liam Livingstone, who initially went unsold in the IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, was later bought by SRH for ₹13 crore. KKR opened the bidding at ₹2 crore, with SRH, GT and LSG joining in later. The 32-year-old represented RCB in IPL 2025, scoring 112 runs and picking up two wickets in 10 matches.
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Who were the most expensive buys in IPL 2026 auction?
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green was the most expensive buy in IPL 2026 auction after being bought by KKR for ₹25.2 crore. Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana was bought by KKR for ₹18 crore, becoming the most expensive Sri Lankan buy in IPL auction history. CSK bought uncapped players Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer for ₹14.2 crore each.
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09:18 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Australia all-rounder Cameron Green was the most expensive buy in IPL 2026 auction after being bought by KKR for ₹25.2 crore. Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana was bought by KKR for ₹18 crore, becoming the most expensive Sri Lankan buy in IPL auction history. CSK bought uncapped players Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer for ₹14.2 crore each.
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09:18 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Which prominent players went unsold in IPL 2026 auction?
As many as 18 players with a base price of ₹2 crore each went unsold in the IPL 2026 mini auction. They include Devon Conway, Steve Smith, Maheesh Theekshana, Daryl Mitchell, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Michael Bracewell. Other prominent players to not find any takers include Vijay Shankar, Umesh Yadav, Jonny Bairstow, Deepak Hooda and Mayank Agarawal.
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09:55 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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As many as 18 players with a base price of ₹2 crore each went unsold in the IPL 2026 mini auction. They include Devon Conway, Steve Smith, Maheesh Theekshana, Daryl Mitchell, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Michael Bracewell. Other prominent players to not find any takers include Vijay Shankar, Umesh Yadav, Jonny Bairstow, Deepak Hooda and Mayank Agarawal.
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Scientists create world's smallest programmable robots, share pics
The world's smallest fully programmable and autonomous robots have been created by researchers from Universities of Pennsylvania and Michigan. "These microscopic swimming machines can independently sense and respond to their surroundings," researchers stated. The robot, which is barely visible to the naked eye with a measurement of 0.2 by 0.3 by 0.05 millimetres, costs a penny per unit.
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10:11 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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The world's smallest fully programmable and autonomous robots have been created by researchers from Universities of Pennsylvania and Michigan. "These microscopic swimming machines can independently sense and respond to their surroundings," researchers stated. The robot, which is barely visible to the naked eye with a measurement of 0.2 by 0.3 by 0.05 millimetres, costs a penny per unit.
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10:11 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Who are the 5 most expensive Indian buys in IPL 2026 auction?
Wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma and all-rounder Prashant Veer are the joint-most expensive Indian buys of IPL 2026 auction, being bought by CSK for ₹14.2 crore each. They are followed by all-rounder Auqib Dar (₹8.4 crore, DC), leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (₹7.2 crore, RR) and all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer (₹7 crore, RCB).
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10:35 pm Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
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Wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma and all-rounder Prashant Veer are the joint-most expensive Indian buys of IPL 2026 auction, being bought by CSK for ₹14.2 crore each. They are followed by all-rounder Auqib Dar (₹8.4 crore, DC), leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (₹7.2 crore, RR) and all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer (₹7 crore, RCB).
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Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa's 'Homebound' shortlisted for Oscars 2026
Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound', which stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, has been shortlisted for the 'Best International Feature Film' category for the Oscars 2026. The Academy has shortlisted 15 films in the category, out of which five will be chosen for final nominations. Inspired by a true incident, 'Homebound' revolves around childhood friends who face oppression and class issues.
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08:52 am Wednesday, 17 December, 2025
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Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound', which stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, has been shortlisted for the 'Best International Feature Film' category for the Oscars 2026. The Academy has shortlisted 15 films in the category, out of which five will be chosen for final nominations. Inspired by a true incident, 'Homebound' revolves around childhood friends who face oppression and class issues.
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Addresses shouldn't shorten lives, Dharavi is rewriting its story: Adani
Dharavi has lived with pollution, garbage, and an air thick with neglect for far too many years. The stench, the waste, the daily discomfort—all of it chips away at people's health and even shortens their lifespan. Dharavi stands on the edge of a long-overdue transformation, and Adani is working to make the shift real and lasting.
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09:02 am Wednesday, 17 December, 2025
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Dharavi has lived with pollution, garbage, and an air thick with neglect for far too many years. The stench, the waste, the daily discomfort—all of it chips away at people's health and even shortens their lifespan. Dharavi stands on the edge of a long-overdue transformation, and Adani is working to make the shift real and lasting.
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