1 Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record, scores 52nd ODI century
Virat Kohli etched his name in cricket history in yet another glorious milestone. Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar ‘s long-held record for most ODI centuries by scoring his 52nd ODI century . This landmark innings came during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on November 30, 2025. Virat Kohli’s brilliant century took him past Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries, becoming the first male cricketer to score 50+ centuries in a single format. With this, Kohli has become the batsman with the most centuries in men’s ODI cricket history.
2 Indira Gandhi International Airport became the first airport in India to achieve “Water Positive” status
Delhi ‘s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has become the first airport in the country to be awarded water-positive status for its environmentally friendly nature. Its passenger capacity exceeds 40 million passengers annually. Commenting on this achievement, IGIA Chief Executive Officer Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said, “Becoming water-positive demonstrates a deep commitment to the responsible use of natural resources and the future of aviation infrastructure from an environmentally sustainable perspective.” He added that this achievement is a major step towards strengthening IGI Airport’s long-term position as a zero-emission airport. Mr. Jaipuriar said, “Water positivity not only reduces our dependence on natural resources but also strengthens our environmental sustainability.”
3 WhatsApp Web will be logged out every 6 hours in India.
Amid increasing crackdown on messaging platforms , the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive that all web-based messaging services, including WhatsApp , will have to automatically log out users every six hours . According to the new rules, the SIM card with which a user has registered the account must remain continuously ‘bound’ to that service. This rule will apply to all platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Arattai, Snapchat, ShareChat . Due to this provision, WhatsApp Web and other web-companion apps will log out every six hours if the original SIM is not present in the phone.
4 India-Nepal joint military exercise Surya Kiran continues
The 19th edition of the joint military exercise ” Exercise Surya Kiran ” between the armies of India and Nepal is underway in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand . The main focus of the exercise is to develop better synergy between the two armies through jungle warfare, counter-terrorism operations in mountainous areas, and the use of modern technology. The Indian Army’s Central Command stated that the exercise strengthens trust, friendship, and a shared commitment to regional peace between the two countries.
5 Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu takes over as Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition
Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu (AVSM, NM) formally assumed charge as the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A) , a crucial position in India’s maritime defence structure, on 28 November 2025. With his vast experience, technical prowess and strategic vision, he is considered a suitable successor to Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, who is retiring after 38 years of distinguished service.
6 Crisil revises India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7%
Crisil has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for the current financial year (FY26) to 7% from 6.5% . The revision follows a stronger-than-expected economic performance in the first half of the year. The upward revision reflects India’s resilient domestic demand, strong private consumption, and robust manufacturing and services output. The revision is based on official data showing India’s real GDP growth at 8.2% in the second quarter (July–September) of FY26, compared to an average growth of 8% in the first half (April–September).
7 Nagaland: 26th edition of Hornbill Festival begins
Nagaland celebrated its foundation day on December 1st . The 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival also began at the Heritage Village in Kohima . What began as a tourism initiative has, over more than two decades, grown into one of the most prestigious cultural festivals in the world. Today, the Hornbill Festival is a global platform, attracting visitors, contributors, and artists from across the country and abroad. Nagaland, located in India’s culturally diverse Northeast region, attained statehood on December 1st, 1963. This status was granted not in 1952, but after the passage of the Nagaland State Act of 1962.
8 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Hockey: India settle for silver medal
India lost 0-1 to Belgium to claim the silver medal at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Malaysia . Thibaut Stockbroeks scored the only goal . Returning to the competition after a six-year absence, India finished runner-up for the second consecutive time. Five-time champions India are the second most successful team in the tournament, behind ten-time winners Australia.
9 Indian women’s hockey team chief coach Harendra Singh resigns from his post
Indian women’s hockey team chief coach Harendra Singh has resigned from his post citing personal reasons . Harendra Singh said that coaching the team has been a high point in his career. He promised continued support to Indian hockey. Harendra Singh took over from Janneke Schopman last year. He led the junior men’s team to the World Cup title in 2016. He also coached the US men’s team . During his tenure, India won the Asian Women’s Champions Trophy in 2024 .
10 Indian Railways promotes Women’s Cricket World Cup champions Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur to the post of OSD (Sports)
Indian Railways has promoted three eminent women cricketers Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur to the Group ‘B’ Officer-Grade post of Officer on Special Duty (Sports) through out-of-turn promotion in recognition of their exceptional performance in India ‘s 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup campaign . The three players will be entitled to the pay and benefits of a Group ‘B’ Gazetted Officer under Level-8 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Pay Commission. This initiative by the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) will not only provide financial security to the three women cricketers but will also entrust them with administrative responsibilities.
11 Rohit Sharma created history by hitting the most sixes in ODI cricket.
Indian cricket ‘s legendary opener Rohit Sharma has set a new record by surpassing Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi to become the player with the most sixes in ODI history. The record, achieved in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on November 30, 2025 , added another golden feather to his illustrious career. With this achievement, the 38-year-old Rohit further cemented his legacy of explosive and consistent batting in limited-overs cricket.
12 Andre Russell retires from IPL, joins KKR support staff
Andre Russell, one of the IPL ‘s most explosive all-rounders, has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League , ending his decade-long stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) . The 37-year-old Jamaican will now join the team’s support staff and take on the new role of ” Power Coach .” The change comes just ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction, which will be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16.
13 WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025: Women Receive ‘Best in Country’ Honors
India performed brilliantly in its debut year at the WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025 held in Taipei (Taiwan), securing eighth position among 29 countries , the government said on Sunday. Participating in this continental skills competition for the first time, the Indian contingent performed impressively in both traditional and tech-driven skill categories. India won one silver, two bronze medals, and three Medallions of Excellence . These achievements came in categories such as Industrial Design Technology, Robotic System Integration, Software Application Development, Web Technology, Electrical Installation, and Painting & Decorating. Women participants in the competition particularly excelled, winning several important medals for the country, demonstrating the growing leadership of women in India’s skills ecosystem. They also received the ” Best in Country ” medal.
14 World AIDS Day 2025
Every year, December 1st is celebrated as World AIDS Day to raise awareness about AIDS , eradicate the stigma associated with it, and improve treatment . AIDS weakens a person’s immune system to such an extent that the body becomes unable to fight even minor infections. This leads to increased infections and ultimately death. Therefore, AIDS prevention and control are crucial. There was a lack of awareness about AIDS, and many myths had taken root in people’s minds. This necessitated a need to raise awareness about the disease. Recognizing this need, James W. Bunn and Thomas Netter conceived the idea of a global awareness day. Their goal was to establish a day that would educate and educate people about this deadly disease. With this in mind, World AIDS Day was first celebrated on December 1, 1988. In 1996, the reins of this event were taken over from the World Health Organization by UNAIDS , a specialized organization of the United Nations . Since then, UNAIDS has established a theme for this day each year, which sets the direction for global efforts. This year’s theme is ” Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response .”
15 PM Modi extends greetings on BSF Foundation Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to all Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on its 61st Raising Day . The BSF, which is celebrated every year on December 1 , was established in 1965. The BSF was established in 1965 after Pakistan attacked Sardar Post, Char Bet, and Beria Bet in the Kutch region. Prior to this, border security was handled by state armed police forces. The central government, on the recommendation of a committee of secretaries, formed the BSF as a dedicated force for border security, making it one of the largest border-guarding forces in the world today.