According to the Chief Secretary, the probe panel, acting on a preliminary enquiry report dated December 15, sought explanations from the DGP and the Bidhannagar CP within 24 hours on why large-scale mismanagement occurred.

Kolkata head into the IPL 2026 mini auction with the largest purse among all franchises, placing them in a powerful position ahead of the bidding.

Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 Full Squad Player List with Price: With Russell no longer part of the setup, KKR are expected to target players who can offer balance with both bat and ball.

Although Bangladesh is not participating officially through the government, several Bangladeshi stalls have joined independently

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KKR IPL 2026 Auction player list: 2012, 2014, and most recently 2024 India Premier League champions enter IPL 2026 mini auction with largest purse of Rs 64.30 crore to strengthen the team

Here is the squad and full list of players bought by Kolkata Knight Riders at the Indian Premier League auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16.

High-stakes bidding is under way at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, where franchises have begun competing aggressively for a limited pool of players. A total of 369 cricketers are going under the hammer as teams look to fill 77 available slots with a combined purse of ₹237.

Kolkata's air quality has improved significantly, with pollution levels dropping from 277 to a moderate 147 on Tuesday. The city is experiencing pleasant weather, with a minimum temperature of 15°C and clear skies predicted throughout the day.

Complete Kolkata Knight Riders squad after the auction. Full list of players bought, retained and remaining purse details.

The airline said that occasional fog could slow down flight operations and advised passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Several flights operating from major airports,