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Dharmendra's prayer meet: Esha and ex-husband Bharat to reunite

A special prayer meet for veteran actor Dharmendra will be held in New Delhi on December 11. The event is expected to reunite Esha Deol and her former husband, Bharat Takhtani, who continue to co-parent their daughters. This follows Hema Malini's emotional tribute to her late husband on his birth anniversary.

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Erigaisi beats Carlsen in Freestyle GS Finals, set to face Keymer in QFs

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi triumphed over Magnus Carlsen in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals. While Javokhir Sindarov leads the standings, Erigaisi secured third place, earning a knockout stage match against Vincent Keymer. The finals, the fifth event in the year-long tour, will determine the 2025 Freestyle Chess Champion, with Carlsen aiming to clinch the overall tour victory.

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IND vs SA Live : Gill, Pandya and Bumrah return as India face South Africa

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Tamannaah's first look as Jayshree unveiled in V. Shantaram Biopic

Siddhant Chaturvedi stars as V. Shantaram in an upcoming biopic, with Tamannaah Bhatia now revealed as actress Jayshree. Bhatia, portraying Shantaram's second wife and a star of her era, looks stunning in a pink Nauvari saree. She expressed honor in bringing Jayshree's grace and legacy to the screen in this historical drama.

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Coinbase Reopens Doors In India, Eyes 2026 For Rupee Deposits

Coinbase is officially back in India. After more than two years of silence and uncertainty, the global crypto exchange has quietly restarted user onboarding in the country, signalling what could be the most significant comeback by any major crypto platform in India’s tightly regulated market. Coinbase Returns After A Long Pause The Coinbase app is now open for registrations once again, reported TechCrunch, allowing users to trade crypto pairs. However, traditional fiat deposits are still off-limits for the moment. Speaking at India Blockchain Week (IBW), John O’Loghlen, director for Coinbase in APAC, confirmed that the company is planning to introduce a fiat on-ramp in 2026, enabling users to add funds in local currency and purchase crypto. Coinbase originally launched services in India in April 2022 with support for payments through UPI. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which manages the UPI network, publicly stated it did not recognise Coinbase’s use of the payment system, forcing the exchange to withdraw support. By 2023, Coinbase had discontinued all operations for Indian account holders and instructed them to remove assets. “We had millions of customers in India, historically, and we took a very clear stance to off-board those customers entirely from overseas entities, where they were domiciled and regulated. Because we wanted to kind of burn the boats [sic], have a clean slate here. As a commercial business person wanting to make money and active users, that’s like the worst thing you can do, and so you know it wasn’t without some hesitation,” O’Loghlen said. Regulatory Engagement And Compliance Efforts Since stepping back, Coinbase has spent the last year working with policymakers and compliance frameworks. It began engagement with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), a government body tasked with overseeing suspicious financial activity. Earlier this year, the company formally registered with FIU, marking its first step toward regulatory alignment in India. In October, Coinbase began onboarding users through an early-access program. With testing complete, the platform is now accessible nationwide. India’s Crypto Landscape Remains Challenging India continues to be one of the toughest markets for crypto businesses due to tax rules and compliance mandates. The current tax structure imposes a 30 per cent levy on crypto gains, with no provision for offsetting losses, along with a 1 per cent tax deducted at source (TDS) on every transaction. O’Loghlen expressed hope that regulatory policies could evolve, saying Coinbase would welcome changes aimed at making participation less restrictive for everyday users. Betting On Growth Despite Risks Even with taxation hurdles, Coinbase appears confident about long-term opportunities in India. The company’s investment arm recently increased its stake in CoinDCX at a valuation of $2.45 billion. Coinbase also plans to expand its India team, which already exceeds 500 employees, with new roles supporting both Indian operations and global projects. For now, Coinbase’s India relaunch starts cautiously, crypto-to-crypto trading, no rupee deposits yet, and a slow rebuild of trust. But its re-entry signals one thing clearly: despite regulatory headwinds, India remains too large and too influential a crypto market to ignore.

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20 Dead After Massive Fire Breaks Out At Seven-Storey Building In Indonesia | VIDEO

A fire erupted at a seven-storey office building in central Jakarta on Tuesday, killing at least 20 people, authorities said. Central Jakarta police chief Susatyo Purnomo Condro stated that the blaze began around midday on the building’s first floor before rapidly spreading upward. Some employees were on lunch break inside the building when the fire broke out, while others had already left for the day. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and continued searching for possible victims throughout the afternoon. Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief Senior Commissioner Susatyo Purnomo Condro told Kompas TV that the fire started on the first floor, where staff initially attempted to put it out. Battery Started Fire “There was a battery on the first floor that caught fire. An employee managed to put it out, but the burning battery reignited and spread, as the first floor serves as a warehouse,” he explained. Condro added that the flames quickly intensified, with smoke rising up to the sixth floor. The bodies of all victims recovered have been transported to Kramat Jati Police Hospital for identification. The building houses Terra Drone Indonesia, a subsidiary of Japan-based Terra Drone Corporation, which provides aerial survey drones for industries including mining and agriculture. Footage from Kompas TV showed firefighters evacuating workers and carrying body bags from the site. Some individuals were seen escaping from upper floors using portable ladders. Neither Terra Drone Indonesia nor its parent company immediately responded to requests for comment. Videos Seen Erupting from Upper Floors Videos aired by Kompas TV showed flames erupting from the upper floors of the building as firefighters worked to reach people trapped inside. Thick black smoke spread across the area, forcing nearby residents and office workers to evacuate to the streets for safety. Emergency crews were seen carrying multiple body bags out of the damaged structure while continuing their search for possible survivors. Polisi: 20 Orang Meninggal dalam Kebakaran Kantor di KemayoranBaca di: https://t.co/M9eQCj95f6 pic.twitter.com/gipldDYXPp — Kompas.com (@kompascom) December 9, 2025

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IPL 2026 Auction: Players With ₹2 Crore Base Price

Indian Premier League on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, unveiled the official shortlist of players for the upcoming mini-auction. Out of 1,355 global registrations, 350 players have made it to the final pool. The auction is set to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi and features 240 Indian and 110 overseas players. IPL 2026 Base Price Breakdown The top base price category for 2026 mini-auction is ₹2 crore, with 40 prominent players - among them Steve Smith, David Miller, Venkatesh Iyer, Rachin Ravindra, and Matheesha Pathirana - listed in this bracket. Nine players have opted for a ₹1.5 crore base price, while four players fall under the ₹1.25 crore category. Seventeen cricketers will be available at a ₹1 crore base price, and 42 players have set their base price at ₹75 lakh. Only four players are registered at ₹50 lakh, and seven more at ₹40 lakh. The largest portion of the shortlist - 227 players - have chosen a base price of ₹30 lakh. This group includes a majority of uncapped talents, featuring 224 Indian players and 14 overseas names. Players with ₹2 Crore Base Price Devon Conway (New Zealand) Jake Fraser-McGurk (Australia) Cameron Green (Australia) David Miller (South Africa) Gus Atkinson (England) Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) Venkatesh Iyer (India) Liam Livingstone (England) Ben Duckett (England) Jamie Smith (England) Gerald Coetzee (South Africa) Jacob Duffy (New Zealand) Anrich Nortje (South Africa) Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka) Ravi Bishnoi (India) Akeal Hosein (West Indies) Mujeeb Rahman (Afghanistan) Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka) Steve Smith (Australia) Sean Abbott (Australia) Michael Bracewell (New Zealand) Jason Holder (West Indies) Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) Tom Banton (England) Shai Hope (West Indies) Josh Inglis (Australia) Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand) Adam Milne (New Zealand) Lungisani Ngidi (South Africa) William O’Rourke (New Zealand) Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) Cooper Connolly (Australia) Tom Curran (England) Daniel Lawrence (England) Alzarri Joseph (West Indies) Naveen-ul-Haq (Afghanistan) Liam Dawson (England) ₹1.5 Crore Base Price Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan) Spencer Johnson (Australia) Matt Henry (New Zealand) Matthew Short (Australia) Saqib Mahmood (England) Riley Meredith (Australia) Jhye Richardson (Australia) Tim Seifert (New Zealand) ₹1.25 Crore Base Price Beau Webster (Australia) Roston Chase (West Indies) Kyle Mayers (West Indies) Olly Stone (England) ₹1 Crore Base Price Wiaan Mulder (South Africa) Finn Allen (New Zealand) Jonny Bairstow (England) Quinton de Kock (South Africa) Akash Deep (India) Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan) Rahul Chahar (India) Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa) Reeza Hendricks (South Africa) Daniel Sams (Australia) Ben Dwarshuis (Australia) Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka) Umesh Yadav (India) Mohammad Waqar Salamkheil (Afghanistan) George Linde (South Africa) Gulbadin Naib (Afghanistan) William Sutherland (Australia) Joshua Tongue (England) Dwaine Pretorius (South Africa) Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka) Only 77 Slots Available All 10 IPL teams will compete for just 77 open spots, with 31 of those reserved for foreign players. The mini-auction is scheduled to start on December 16, 2025, at 1 PM UAE time (2:30 PM IST). Teams With Biggest Purses Kolkata Knight Riders enter the auction with the highest remaining purse at ₹64.3 crore. Chennai Super Kings follow with ₹43.4 crore, while Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the third-largest budget at ₹25.5 crore.

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Streaming platforms reduce aquisition costs of South films

Southern film industries are experiencing a significant downturn as streaming platforms slash acquisition costs by up to 60%. Previously inflated deals for mid-budget films are now halved, with even A-lister projects seeing reduced payouts. This correction follows box office failures and declining subscriber interest, forcing streamers to re-evaluate their content strategy and diversify beyond films.

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Dalal Street Witnesses Losses, Sensex Falls Over 400 Points, Nifty Tests 25,900

The Indian benchmark indices ended lower on Tuesday, as the Sensex fell over 400 points to close trade at 84,686.63 and Nifty declined more than 100 points to end at 25,841.05. In the 30-share BSE Sensex, among the top gainers were stocks such as Eternal, Titan, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics and State Bank of India. Meanwhile, the laggards included stocks like Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, Trent, L&T and ITC. In the broader markets, the Nifty Microcap 250 gained 1.97 per cent and the Nifty 100 fell 0.30 per cent. Sectorally, Nifty IT fell 1.19 per cent and the Nifty PSU Bank rose 1.29 per cent. In the previous session, the BSE Sensex started the day a little above 84,800, crashing 290 points, while the NSE Nifty50 rang the opening bell at 25,848, plummeting more than 100 points. US Fed Meet Begins Today  The US Federal Reserve will begin its two-day policy review on Tuesday, with the Federal Open Market Committee meeting to consider benchmark interest rates for the world’s largest economy. The rate decision is due to be announced on Wednesday. Data from the exchanges showed that Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth Rs 655.59 crore on Monday, while Domestic Institutional Investors made purchases totalling Rs 2,542.49 crore. Despite expectations that the US Fed may signal a rate cut on December 10, overall sentiment remains delicate, said Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research) at Mehta Equities Ltd. He added that continued FII selling, the rupee edging closer to the 90-per-dollar mark, and softer global trends are keeping investors on edge.

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Masik Shivratri 2026: Know Complete Monthly Dates, Rituals, And Significance Of The Auspicious Fast

Masik Shivratri 2026 Dates: Masik Shivratri is observed every month on the Krishna Paksh Chaturdashi and is considered one of the most spiritually potent fasts dedicated to Lord Shiv. Devotees believe that this monthly vrat helps remove obstacles, strengthens marital harmony, brings prosperity, and fulfils sincere wishes. For many, Masik Shivratri is a divine opportunity to seek Lord Shiv’s blessings throughout the year. Here is the complete list of Masik Shivratri dates in 2026 along with the importance and method of performing this sacred fast. ALSO READ: Amavasya 2026: Check Out The Dates, Its Significance, Rituals, And All About This Sacred Day Significance Of Masik Shivratri According to scriptures, the main Shivratri, celebrated in the month of Phalgun, is known as Mahashivratri, the night when Lord Shiv manifested in the form of a Shivling. It is believed that Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma were the first to worship the Shivling on this divine night. Apart from Mahashivratri, devotees observe Masik Shivratri every month, as it is believed to make even the impossible possible through Lord Shiv’s grace.Unmarried women observe this vrat to seek a suitable partner, while married women keep the fast for peace, harmony, and strength in their marital life. Masik Shivratri Dates In 2026 Magh Month: 16 January 2026 February (Mahashivratri): 15 February 2026, Sunday Chaitra Month: 17 March 2026 Vaishakh Month: 15 April 2026 Jyeshth Month: 15 May 2026 Adhik Maas: 13 June 2026 Ashadh Month: 12 July 2026 Shravan Month: 11 August 2026 Bhadrapad Month: 9 September 2026 Ashwin Month: 8 October 2026 Kartik Month: 7 November 2026 Margashirsh Month: 7 December 2026 How To Observe The Masik Shivratri Vrat Begin Before Sunrise: Wake up before sunrise, take a bath, and prepare for the vrat with devotion and a calm mind. Perform Rudrabhishek: Offer Rudrabhishek to the Shivling using pure water, milk, curd, honey, sugar, ghee. Offer Sacred Items: Place Bel Patra, Dhatura, and Coconut on the Shivling, followed by incense and lamps. Recite Shiv Scriptures: Devotees should read or chant Shiv Puran, Shiv Stuti, Shiv Ashtak, Shiv Chalisa, Shiv Mantras Follow A Fruit-Only Fast: In the evening, devotees may consume fruits. Grain consumption is traditionally avoided. Break The Fast The Next Morning: On the following day, perform Shiv puja again, offer charity, and then conclude the fast. [Disclaimer: The content of this article is based solely on astrological predictions, and should be taken as general guidance. Individual experiences may vary. ABPLive.com does not assert the accuracy or validity of any claims or information presented. It is strongly recommended to consult a qualified expert before considering or implementing any information or belief discussed herein.]

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IPL 2026: Complete list of the most expensive players in every auction

With the IPL 2026 auction approaching, franchises are gearing up for intense bidding wars for top talent. The event in Abu Dhabi will see 350 shortlisted players compete for 77 available slots. This year's auction follows a trend of escalating player values, with Rishabh Pant holding the record as the most expensive player.

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A new era in Indian football: First transgender league kicks off in Jamshedpur

Indian football witnessed a historic moment as seven transgender teams debuted in the Jamshedpur Super League's dedicated tournament. This groundbreaking initiative, initially planned for four teams, expanded due to high interest, offering a professional platform for transgender athletes. Players expressed immense joy and a sense of belonging, highlighting the league's role in fostering inclusivity and recognizing talent without discrimination.

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Gold investment outlook: Prices surge over 400% in a decade as returns beat equities; is it still worth buying or time to wait?

Gold prices have surged significantly, prompting investors to reconsider their asset allocation strategies. Experts advise a disciplined approach, recommending gradual accumulation on price dips rather than chasing peaks. Gold's historical performance and its role as a safe-haven asset support its inclusion in diversified portfolios for long-term wealth creation. Investors should align their gold exposure with risk appetite and liquidity needs.

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IPL 2026 Auction: Official Player Count Revealed - Massive List Unveiled!

The Indian Premier League or IPL 2026 Mini Auction is only a week away from now, set to be held in Abu Dhabi.  The official figure for how many players will be going under the hammer at the event for all 10 franchises to battle for has been revealed, shortlisted significantly after over a thousand names were registered.  Top international stars will enter on a hefty base price, and going by past trends, there could be some record purchases, despite the scale being relatively smaller as compared to Mega Auctions.  IPL 2026 Auction Player List Released 🚨 NEWS 🚨#TATAIPL 2026 Player Auction List announced.A total of 350 players will go under the hammer at the upcoming auction in Abu Dhabi on 16th December.All the details 🔽 | #TATAIPLAuctionhttps://t.co/S4hQRUa2w7 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) December 9, 2025 A total of 1,390 players registered for the IPL 2026 Mini Auction, out of which 350 players have been finalized to go under the hammer next Tuesday in Abu Dhabi.  Out of these, only 16 are capped Indians, which include Sarfaraz Khan, Prithvi Shaw, Deepak Hooda, Venkatesh Iyer, KS Bharat, Akash Deep, Shivam Mavi, Ravi Bishnoi, Rahul Chahar, Mayank Agarawal, Rahul Tripathi, Chetan Sakariya, Kuldeep Sen, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini, and Sandeep Warrier. Capped overseas talent account for 96 players in the IPL Auction. As for uncapped talent, there will be 224 Indians and only 14 overseas names in the category. Big names like Devon Conway, Cameron Green (expected to be a big-money signing), David Miller, Daryl Mitchell, Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith will enter on a Rs 2 crore base price.  IPL 2026 Auction: Full Schedule As mentioned earlier, the IPL 2026 Mini Auction will be held on December 16, 2025. The event will be conducted in Abu Dhabi, however, JioHotstar and Star Sports are expected to provide live streaming and TV broadcast, respectively. As for timing, the upcoming IPL Auction will start at 2:30 PM IST.

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ISPL Auction Live Updates: 408 players to go under hammer in Mumbai

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