Virat Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI century in the first match against South Africa at Ranchi, scoring 135 runs with 11 fours and 7 sixes. Coming in after Yashasvi Jaiswal’s early dismissal, Kohli quickly found his rhythm and built a 136-run partnership with Rohit Sharma. His powerful innings helped India reach 349/8 in 50 overs. During celebrations, a fan ran onto the field to touch Kohli’s feet, but security escorted him away. This century is Kohli’s third at Ranchi, strengthening his strong record at the venue and inspiring fans with his stellar performance.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule by seven days in 12 states and Union Territories, citing administrative and logistical delays. The enumeration period now ends on 11 December 2025 (earlier 4 December), and the draft electoral rolls will be published on 16 December instead of 9. Claims and objections can be filed between 16 December 2025 and 15 January 2026, with the final electoral roll now set to be published on 14 February 2026. (PC: AFP)

Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says over 70,000 Palestinians have died since Israel’s military campaign began. The death toll continues to rise, even after a ceasefire on October 10. Israel says it carried out air strikes for violations of the truce, while bodies are still being recovered from rubble. Among the latest victims were two young brothers, aged eight and 10 or 11, killed while gathering firewood near Khan Younis. Their funeral was held at Nasser Hospital. The Gaza Health Ministry figures are widely cited by the UN, though Israel disputes the data. (PC: BBC)

The UK and India concluded the eighth edition of the biennial army exercise, Ajeya Warrior, in Rajasthan on November 30. British A Company 2nd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles and India’s 21st Sikh Regiment trained together from November 17, focusing on peace enforcement and counter-terrorism operations in urban and semi-urban areas. Soldiers shared tactics on IEDs, drones, urban drills, and weapons. The exercise ended with a battle group-level final exercise under integrated command. Both armies also took part in fitness, sports, and cultural activities. Officials said the exercise strengthened interoperability, mutual respect, and UK-India defence ties. (PC: X)

Thirty-seven Maoist cadres, including 12 women, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district, police said on Sunday. Of these, 27 were wanted with a combined bounty of ₹65 lakh. They laid down arms under the state’s “Poona Margem” initiative, aimed at rehabilitating ex-cadres into society. Key surrenderees include Kumali alias Anita Mandavi, Geeta alias Lakshmi Madkam, Ranjan alias Soma Mandavi, and Bhima alias Jahaj Kalmu, each with a ₹8 lakh reward on them. Under the government’s rehabilitation scheme, each will receive ₹50,000 immediately, along with skill-training and land assistance. Police also noted that over 508 Maoists in Dantewada and more than 2,200 across Chhattisgarh have surrendered in the past 23 months, signaling a weakening of the insurgency. (PC: The Hindu)

Rohit Sharma made history in Ranchi, hitting the most sixes in ODI cricket. He smashed three sixes in the first match against South Africa to surpass Shahid Afridi’s record of 351, reaching 352 sixes. Rohit also holds the record for most sixes in T20Is and has 88 sixes in Test cricket, taking his overall international total to 642. During the match, he scored 57 off 51 balls, marking his 60th ODI half-century. He formed a 136-run partnership with Virat Kohli, showcasing another stellar performance for India. (PC: BCCI)

Indian student Vijay Kumar Sheoran from Haryana was stabbed in Worcester, UK, on November 25. Police said he was found on Barbourne Road with serious injuries and died in hospital the same day. Five men, aged 22 to 35, were arrested on suspicion of murder but have now been released on bail. A sixth man was arrested earlier but released with no further action. Vijay, from Jagrambas village in Charkhi Dadri, had gone to the UK for higher studies. His family has asked for urgent diplomatic help to bring his body home. MLA Sunil Sangwan has sought a fast and fair investigation. (PC: X)

Floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island have killed 417 people, with hundreds still missing. Heavy monsoon rains, made worse by rare tropical storms, have caused severe damage across Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Roads are cut off, power lines are down and rescue teams are struggling to reach people. Thailand has reported 170 deaths, while Malaysia faces major flooding in Perlis state. Sri Lanka has also been hit hard, with nearly 200 deaths from Cyclone Ditwah. Millions across the region are affected as governments race to provide aid and restore essential services. (PC: BBC)

Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI hundred in the series opener against South Africa in Ranchi, marking his third ODI century at the venue. He reached the milestone in 102 balls with seven fours and five sixes. A brief pause followed when a pitch invader entered the field, but play soon resumed. Kohli began strongly, reading the pitch well and attacking early in the powerplay. India slowed down after Rohit Sharma’s wicket, but Kohli kept the scoreboard moving with smart singles and timely boundaries. His calm finish and controlled strokes lifted the crowd and helped India post a strong total. (PC: BCCI)

The Election Commission has extended the deadline for the voter list cleanup exercise, known as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), in 12 states and Union Territories. The draft voter list will now be published on December 16, instead of December 9. The final list will be released on February 14. Opposition parties, including the Trinamool Congress, recently met the Chief Election Commissioner and asked for a better schedule. They said booth level officers are under pressure due to the tight timeline. Reports of BLO deaths have come from several states. The EC has found 18.70 lakh dead voters and may delete around 35 lakh names.