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IPL 2026 Auction: 5 Fast Bowlers Who Could Trigger Massive Bidding Wars
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IPL 2026 Auction: 5 Fast Bowlers Who Could Trigger Massive Bidding Wars

IPL 2026 auction is set to take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, where 10 teams will compete for 77 available slots. The bidding process begins at 2:30 PM. Although T20 cricket is often dominated by batsmen, quality fast bowlers continue to be game-changers - proof of which is Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins becoming the first players to cross the ₹20 crore mark in previous auctions. This year too, several pacers are expected to attract big money. Here are five fast bowlers who could spark intense bidding wars. Akash Deep Indian pacer Akash Deep has been part of the IPL since 2022 but hasn’t received consistent opportunities. Across four seasons, he has featured in just 14 matches and picked up 10 wickets. After stints with RCB and Lucknow Super Giants, he now enters the auction with a base price of ₹1 crore. Reports suggest CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad may go hard for him. Lungi Ngidi South African quick Lungi Ngidi, who was part of RCB’s title-winning squad last year, has been released ahead of the new season. With a base price of ₹2 crore, Ngidi could easily command a higher bid owing to his recent form. He impressed against India in the ongoing T20 series, taking five wickets in two matches, including dismissing Shubman Gill in the first over of both games. Matheesha Pathirana Sri Lanka’s slingy pacer Matheesha Pathirana is expected to be one of the most sought-after names. After four successful seasons with CSK - where he picked up 47 wickets in 32 matches - he returns to the auction with a ₹2 crore base price. Known for his deadly powerplay and death-overs bowling, he may even be re-signed by Chennai. Anrich Nortje Veteran South African speedster Anrich Nortje is another name likely to attract big bids. Released by KKR after playing only two matches last season, Nortje still brings immense value with his pace and experience. He has earlier taken 60 wickets in 46 games for Delhi Capitals and could be a hot pick for franchises needing express pace. Chetan Sakariya Left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya, who played just one match for KKR last season, remains an underrated yet promising option. With 20 wickets in 20 IPL matches, he has shown the ability to swing the ball effectively. Entering the auction at a base price of ₹75 lakh, he may well end up earning a multi-crore deal.

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Looking Ahead 2026: Year-End Vastu Rituals To Clear Energy And Welcome Positivity
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Looking Ahead 2026: Year-End Vastu Rituals To Clear Energy And Welcome Positivity

{By: Pooja Mehna} 2026 will be here before you know it. At the end of the year, some take the time to recharge their surroundings to prepare for a new yearly cycle. With some positive energy, Vastu, the thousands of years old Indian enlightenment system, can provide you with some basic tools to remove negative energy and help you make the most of a new year As we reach the end of the year, I remind my clients of one powerful truth, the energy you carry on the first day of the year shapes your entire year. Some of you started 2025 with spiritual energy, goals, and manifestations. Many achieved what you wished for. And if you didn’t, this is your time to reset, realign and recharge. ALSO READ: Vastu Tips 2026: 5 Auspicious Items To Bring Home In November For Wealth And Prosperity Why Decluttering Matters (Image Source: ABPLIVE AI) Decluttering thoughts creates emotional space and decluttering your home creates physical space. Nature shows us this wisdom, new leaves and fruits bloom only after autumn, when the old has fallen. The suggestions below will help to clear your surroundings and help you make the most of the new year by taking the time to reflect and set goals. Simple Year-End Vastu + Healing Rituals (Image Source: ABPLIVE AI) Clear one corner a day, even 10 minutes shifts your aura. Let go of unused, broken, or heavy items to release stuck energy. Fresh bed sheets and curtains in light colours uplift vibrations. Burn camphor or incense to dissolve negativity. Open all windows for 5 minutes daily to welcome fresh prana. Clean your entrance, the door through which prosperity enters. Write and release old thoughts as a mental detox. Add one fresh plant or flowers to invite new growth. Walk barefoot on grass to self-ground, absorb Earth energy, and recharge your body. Read 2–3 pages daily of anything uplifting, it resets your frequency. Do The Ho’oponopono Prayer, Especially At Night (Image Source: ABPLIVE AI) As part of your year-end Vastu and energy-cleansing routine, take a few quiet moments at night to practice the Ho’oponopono prayer: “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.” This simple mantra is a powerful tool to release emotional blocks, dissolve negative energy, and restore inner balance. By acknowledging and letting go of past mistakes or lingering negativity, you create a mental and emotional reset, which is especially effective at night when the mind is calmer. Incorporating Ho’oponopono into your daily nighttime routine aligns perfectly with Vastu principles. It helps you declutter your thoughts, recharge your aura, and prepare your mind and surroundings for the positive energy of the new year. Before 2026 begins, pause and cleanse your energy. Declutter your mind. Declutter your space. Declutter your soul. Only then can the new walk in with grace. The Vastu for the end of the year routines are a reminder of the positive energy that can be found by reorganisation. With the help of a few simple year end Vastu you can create a positive constructive atmosphere that will help to set the tone for the coming year.  The author, Pooja Mehna, is a Holistic Coach.

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Dalal Street Witnesses Strong Gains, Sensex Tests 85,300, Nifty Closes Over 26,000
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Dalal Street Witnesses Strong Gains, Sensex Tests 85,300, Nifty Closes Over 26,000

The Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Friday at 3:30 PM as the Sensex tested 85,300 jumping over 450 points and the Nifty ended trade above 26,000 rising nearly 150 points. In the 30-share BSE Sensex, the top gainers included Tata Steel, Eternal, UltraCement, L&T and Maruti. Meanwhile, the laggards included stocks like the State Bank of India, Kotak Bank, PowerGrid, Asian Paints and ITC.  In the broader markets, Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 150 gained 1.18 per cent. Sectorally, Nifty Metal jumped 2.63 per cent and Nifty FMCG fell 0.24 per cent. In the previous session, the Sensex opened trade at 85,119.68 or 301 points higher and the Nifty started trade at 25,982.80 or 84 points higher at 9:15 AM.  Global Markets, Oil Prices Asian equities reflected a mixed trend, with South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index trading in the green. In contrast, China’s Shanghai SSE Composite index remained under pressure and quoted lower. US markets closed largely positive on Thursday, extending recent momentum across major indices. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 0.64 per cent to USD 61.69 per barrel. Foreign Investors Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 2,020.94 crore on Thursday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) turned net buyers, purchasing shares worth Rs 3,796.07 crore, as per exchange data. What Do Experts Say? Analysts said the domestic market drew strength from easing global cues and sector-specific tailwinds, even as vulnerabilities persisted on the currency front. Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, noted that the softening of US 10-year Treasury yields signalled a potential slowdown in future FII outflows, helping lift overall sentiment. He added that the auto sector outperformed on expectations of firmer demand, while IT stocks found support amid hopes of improved global tech spending. However, Nair pointed out that broader Asian markets were weighed down by concerns over stretched AI-related valuations and rising Japanese bond yields, factors that briefly tempered domestic risk appetite. Ajit Mishra, SVP – Research at Religare Broking, said that renewed buying in IT, auto, metals, realty and banking counters helped the indices absorb recent bouts of profit-booking, aided by a fall in India VIX. The stability in market mood was further reinforced by strong equity inflows of Rs 29,894 crore in November, signalling sustained domestic participation.

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2025’s Wake-Up Call: How Pollution Became A Major Trigger For Heart Complications
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2025’s Wake-Up Call: How Pollution Became A Major Trigger For Heart Complications

(By Dr. Vikas Kohli) The end of 2025 has forced many of us to rethink how we look at pollution. For years, smog was seen as something that irritated the eyes, choked the throat or made the morning walk harder. This winter showed something more serious. In Delhi and Mumbai, a noticeable rise in people coming in with heart trouble after pollution levels shot up around the festive period was reported. The link between dirty air and heart complications, long discussed in medical circles, became visible in everyday life. ALSO READ: Eggs Linked To Cancer? Medical Experts Decode The Viral Claims And What Science Really Says When The Air Turned Toxic, Heart Cases Picked Up Right after Diwali, Delhi slipped into the severe zone again. Several monitoring stations crossed 300, and some readings went well above that. The air looked dull even in the afternoon. Hospitals and clinics saw more patients than usual. A large part of this group had breathing issues, but a steady share also complained of chest tightness, irregular heartbeat or sudden fatigue. These were not isolated incidents. It was observed that pollution spikes tend to bring heart patients back to the emergency room. Mumbai, which usually escapes the kind of dense winter smog seen in Delhi, also struggled. The city recorded its worst air quality of the year during the festive days. The Hindu reported that older adults and people with existing heart conditions felt breathless even at home. Many reduced their movement completely. For a city used to relying on sea breeze for relief, this was a surprising and worrying turn. Why Pollution Hits The Heart So Quickly The biggest problem is PM2.5. These particles are too small for the body to filter out. They move past the nose and throat and settle deep inside the lungs. From there, they can enter the bloodstream. Once that happens, the body reacts. Blood vessels tighten. The heart begins to work harder to maintain supply. Blood pressure increases. If someone already has stiff arteries or reduced pumping capacity, this added pressure can turn into a serious episode. Even short exposure is risky because the body’s response is immediate. People who inhaled polluted air for a few hours reported symptoms the same evening. For those with diabetes, hypertension or previous heart conditions, the margin of safety becomes very small. Long-term exposure adds another layer. Over months and years, dirty air contributes to plaque build-up. This narrows the arteries and increases the chance of a blockage. The recent days made this clear. Patients who had been stable for months suddenly complained of discomfort. Some were surprised because they had not overexerted or changed their medication. Their only mistake was stepping outdoors on a day when the AQI had crossed the danger line. Pollution Is No Longer Restricted To winter Another point raised is that 2025 showed pollution is becoming a year-round challenge. Winter does make the situation worse, but poor air is now common even in other months because of construction dust, traffic and industrial activity. Crop burning adds to the load when wind patterns trap pollutants near the ground. Indoor air is also not a safe zone. During the bad spell in Delhi, several families kept their windows shut, but it did not help much. Pollutants still entered homes and stayed trapped. Many patients with heart disease who avoided outdoor exposure still felt uneasy indoors. This means indoor filtration has to improve, especially in homes with elderly residents. What People Can Do To Reduce The Risk Check the AQI every day. If the number is poor, avoid outdoor activity. Choose early morning or late evening only if the air is relatively cleaner. Use masks that actually filter particles. Keep air purifiers on if the indoor reading climbs. And most importantly, stick to prescribed medication. Missing doses or delaying treatment can make the heart more vulnerable when pollution rises. Any persistent chest heaviness, unusual tiredness or swelling should be checked early. Many patients ignore minor symptoms, thinking they will pass. During high pollution days, this can be dangerous. A Turning Point For Public Health What happened this year should not be treated as an annual inconvenience. The pattern is too clear. Pollution does not only affect the lungs. It places direct stress on the heart.  Cities will need stronger action. Cleaner transport, tighter control on emissions, better monitoring and transparent public alerts can reduce risk. But the larger shift will come only when pollution is treated as a public health issue and not an environmental formality. If 2025 has taught us anything, it is this: toxic air is harming the heart far earlier than we thought. And unless the air improves, the number of people affected will only grow. Dr. Vikas Kohli is Senior Pediatric Cardiologist and Founder of the Child Heart Foundation (CHF) [Disclaimer: The information provided in the article, including treatment suggestions shared by doctors, is intended for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.]

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IndiGo Under Competition Watch: CCI Probes Whether Airline Abused Market Dominance
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IndiGo Under Competition Watch: CCI Probes Whether Airline Abused Market Dominance

Fair trade watchdog CCI is examining whether the country's largest airline, IndiGo, violated competition norms, a senior official said on Friday amid the carrier facing regulatory scrutiny over significant flight disruptions. IndiGo, which has a domestic market share of over 65 per cent, cancelled hundreds of flights starting from December 2, causing hardships to thousands of passengers, and the situation is stabilising now. While aviation safety regulator DGCA is probing the flight disruptions apart from stepping up the scrutiny of IndiGo's operations, there are concerns in certain quarters on whether the airline's dominant position could also have been a contributing factor. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is internally examining whether IndiGo violated competition norms, the senior official told PTI. According to the official, various aspects, such as the overall dominant position, dominance in particular routes, and whether there is abuse of dominance, will be looked into. There is no formal complaint against IndiGo so far, and the CCI is examining whether competition rules have been violated suo motu, the official added. Section 4 of the Competition Act pertains to abuse of dominance that can be exploitative or exclusionary. Exploitative refers to acts such as excessive pricing, while denial of market access will fall under the exclusionary segment. Under the norms, CCI first carries out a detailed examination of available information to reach a conclusion on whether there is prima facie evidence of competition norms violations. Only when there is prima facie evidence of violations, then the regulator orders a probe into the matter. An entity being dominant is not anti-competitive, but if there is an abuse of the dominance, then it violates competition norms. Lack of proper planning in implementing the new set of flight duty norms from November 1 is being attributed as a key factor for the operational disruptions at IndiGo, apart from other factors. CCI works to prevent anti-competitive practices in the marketplace as well as to promote fair business ways. Among other powers, the regulator can penalise and issue cease-and-desist orders to clamp down on unfair business practices across sectors.  (This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

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2026 Seltos Review: The Best Bits And What Still Needs Work
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2026 Seltos Review: The Best Bits And What Still Needs Work

The new generation Kia Seltos has been revealed, and we have also seen the car, which brings to the fact whether it brings the game forward like the previous generation model. Here we will look at the top 5 things which we liked and the top 5 things which we think could be better. What We Liked The new Seltos is bigger and has grown in size, being much longer than its rivals. Crucially, the new Seltos also looks more aggressive with vertical lighting and the muscular design, plus it gets automatic flush door handles. The interior is quality-laden with top-notch materials, and the twin displays also come with enough physical controls too. Space has improved over the previous generation, and the boot is also large now. Still offers a diesel automatic variant. What Could Be Better The new generation Seltos still misses out on some features, including a boss mode or even a powered tailgate, ventilated seats at the rear, which the Syros has. The powertrains are not new and don't have more power than the earlier generation models. The Indian market does not get an AWD variant either.

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Financial Turbulence For IndiGo As Government Slaps Rs 58.75 Crore GST Penalty
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Financial Turbulence For IndiGo As Government Slaps Rs 58.75 Crore GST Penalty

India’s largest airline is facing turbulence on multiple fronts, from financial penalties to mass flight disruptions, as regulators intensify scrutiny of IndiGo’s operations.  The latest setback arrived on December 11, when the carrier received a tax penalty notice amounting to Rs 58.75 crore from the Additional Commissioner of CGST, Delhi South Commissionerate, for the financial year 2020–21, reported Business Standard. What Triggered the Tax Penalty? IndiGo revealed on Friday that it has been served a demand-cum-penalty notice under the central GST provisions. While the airline has not disclosed the details behind the penalty, the notice is part of broader scrutiny of financial compliance in the aviation sector. The timing, however, is significant, it comes at a moment when the airline is already struggling to stabilise operations. Regulator Steps In: Four Safety Officials Suspended Earlier in the day, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) took the unusual step of suspending four senior Flight Operations Inspectors (FOIs). These officials are responsible for overseeing airline safety, pilot training standards, and operational compliance. The suspended panel includes Joint Director General Sanjay Brahamane, Deputy Director General Amit Gupta, Flight Operations Inspector Kapil Manglik, and FOI Lokesh Rampal. The DGCA has mandated the committee to identify the root causes of IndiGo’s widespread operational disruptions. How IndiGo’s Crisis Escalated IndiGo controls more than 60 per cent of India’s domestic aviation market, making any disruption significantly impactful. In the past 10 days alone, the airline has cancelled over 1,000 flights, and caused delays nationwide. At Bengaluru Airport on Friday, more than 50 flights were cancelled, adding to the travel chaos. The airline’s operational meltdown is linked directly to the revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules, implemented on November 1. These rules extend mandatory rest hours for pilots, restrict night duties, and enforce 48 hours of weekly rest. The industry had been transitioning toward the new framework, but IndiGo appears to have been disproportionately affected, with roster shortages and scheduling mismatches causing cascading delays.

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IPL 2026 Auction Begins With This Player As First Bid - Find Out Who!
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IPL 2026 Auction Begins With This Player As First Bid - Find Out Who!

Preparations are underway for the mini-auction of the 19th season of Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16. A total of 359 players have been shortlisted, and 77 slots are up for grabs. The names of the players in Set 1 have now been released, giving fans a glimpse of who might be the first to go under the hammer. Set 1 Players The first set includes Devon Conway, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Shahbaz Khan, David Miller, and Prithvi Shaw. Five of these players have a base price of ₹2 crore, while Prithvi Shaw is set at ₹75 lakh. Once the auction begins, the names from Set 1 will be called sequentially, making it certain that the first player bid on will be one of these six. Excitement in Auction Hall Despite being a mini-auction, the event promises plenty of action as several high-profile players have been released by franchises and are now back in the bidding pool. Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings have the largest available purses, making them the likely top spenders. Team Purse Values: Kolkata Knight Riders: ₹64.30 crore Chennai Super Kings: ₹43.40 crore Sunrisers Hyderabad: ₹25.50 crore Lucknow Super Giants: ₹22.95 crore Delhi Capitals: ₹21.80 crore Rajasthan Royals: ₹16.50 crore Royal Challengers Bangalore: ₹16.40 crore Gujarat Titans: ₹12.90 crore Punjab Kings: ₹11.50 crore Mumbai Indians: ₹2.75 crore IPL 2026 Set to Kick Off in Mid-March The 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is provisionally scheduled to commence around March 15, 2026. The tournament window is expected to run for 78 days, concluding with the final match on May 31, 2026. This timeline aligns with the traditional schedule of the tournament, though it is slightly later than usual due to the preceding ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which India co-hosts and concludes in early March 2026. The 19th edition of the league will feature all ten franchises playing a total of 84 matches under the popular double round-robin format, with a return to the full home and away model.

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