After reports claimed he might come out of Test retirement, ex-India captain Virat Kohli clarified he won't reverse his retirement from Test cricket. "That's how it's always going to be...I'm just playing one form of the game," Kohli said at post-match presentation ceremony after the first ODI against South Africa. Kohli won Player of the Match award for his hundred.

Actress Jaya Bachchan, when asked if the institution of marriage is outdated, said "yes", adding that she doesn't want her granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, to get married. "I'm a grandmother now...Navya turns 28 in a few days. I'm too old to advise young girls on how to bring up children," she said. She was speaking at an event in Mumbai.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen raced to triumph at Qatar Grand Prix 2025 on Sunday, sealing his seventh race win this season. McLaren's Oscar Piastri finished second, while Williams' Carlos Sainz came third. Meanwhile, Lando Norris, who could've secured his F1 championship with a win, finished fourth. With the win, Verstappen is still in contention to win his fifth championship title.

A picture of India head coach Gautam Gambhir hugging Virat Kohli after his historic hundred in first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi went viral. Reacting to it, a fan commented, "I'm not a body language expert but this is how I hug people I don't like." Another fan wrote, "They didn't even have eye contact." Another wrote, "Good gesture."

Former India captain Virat Kohli revealed why he took the day off before first ODI against South Africa. He said, "I've never been believer in preparation. All my preparation is mental. As long as my physical levels are up and mental sharpness is there, you know it's fine." He added, "I took a day off before the game. I'm 37...need time for recovery."

The final week of November delivered major cricket headlines - India's Test whitewash by South Africa at home, Shukri Conrad's 'grovel' remark controversy, Australia's dominant Ashes opener, T20 World Cup 2026 schedule release and Jemimah Rodrigues' BBL withdrawal. This also includes first WPL mega auction, record knocks by Ayush Mhatre-Abhishek Sharma, ODI comebacks from Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli.

Japanese company Science Inc has officially launched the 'Mirai Human Washing Machine' worth $385,000 (around ₹3.4 crore). The machine acts like a high-tech automatic spa pod that can wash an occupant head to toe in 15 minutes. The machine washes the occupants using microbubbles.

During a podcast, Nikhil Kamath told Elon Musk that he doesn't have kids, to which the latter replied, "Maybe you should...You won't regret it." Musk also said he worries about population decline, and he doesn't want humanity to disappear. "I mean, I think we fundamentally have to have kids or go extinct, you know," he added.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Sunday that Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam terror attack, is still ongoing and remains highly sensitive. "The air defence between the three services is integrated, and it was done during Operation Sindoor as well...the navy is fully on board," the Navy Chief said.

A stunning aerial video of Bengaluru draped in mist and soft winter light has gone viral. This is revealing a serene, hill-station-like charm across areas such as Hulimavu, Jayanagar, NICE Road, Silk Board and JP Nagar. Shared by creator Kartik Surya, the visuals surfaced as the city recorded its coldest day of the year, drawing praise and nostalgia from residents.

The government will likely introduce two new bills in the Parliament to replace the GST compensation cess on tobacco products and pan masala with another levy, as per reports. The move aims to keep the tax on sin items unchanged when the compensation cess expires in March 2026. Bills will likely be tabled at the start of the Winter session.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a driving licence stays valid for 30 days after its expiry and said that the accidents happening even on the 30th day will be fully covered under insurance. The High Court ruled against an insurance company's attempt to deny a claim because the accident occurred within the 30-day grace period.

A lorry driver in Bengaluru set his employer's vehicle on fire near the Somanahalli Toll after allegedly not being paid for two to three months. Firefighters controlled the blaze, but the lorry was heavily damaged. Locals caught the driver, Bhima Raju, as he tried to flee and handed him to the police. A case has been registered.

Following court proceedings concerning Kanchanpreet Kaur, wife of Canada-based gangster Amritpal Singh Bath, the Punjab Police on Sunday firmly reiterated that her arrest was based on concrete evidence. The police have mentioned about her active involvement in the criminal syndicate run by her husband, and said there is sufficient evidence in the investigation for appeal as per law.

In Karnataka, five migrant labourers from West Bengal, Assam, Tripura died after a speeding tempo overturned on the national highway in Udupi's Kapu taluk. The vehicle jumped the divider and crashed onto service road, flinging workers onto the road. Twelve labourers were on board and several remain critically injured. Police say overspeeding caused the accident and have launched an investigation.

India lost to Belgium 0-1 in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 final on Sunday, settling for a silver. Thibeau Stockbroekx scored the winner for Belgium in the 34th minute. India last won Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in 2010, while Belgium became the first European team to win the tournament.

Former India cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath hailed Virat Kohli for his knock of 134 runs off 120 balls against South Africa in first ODI at Ranchi. "If ODI cricket had a dictionary, 'GOAT' would simply say: Virat Kohli," he said. Notably, Kohli, who scored his 83rd international hundred, also surpassed cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's record for most tons in single format.

Commentator Harsha Bhogle lauded Virat Kohli after he broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for most tons in a single format in India's first ODI against South Africa at Ranchi on Sunday. "A diamond is forever," Bhogle stated, as Kohli registered his 52nd ODI century. Kohli, who scored 134 runs off 120 balls, was adjudged Player of the Match in first ODI.

Commentator Harsha Bhogle praised South Africa for their performance in the first ODI in Ranchi. "Such a good cricket match. At 11-3, we thought there was an early finish looming. But a combination of grit, skill and a wet ball [gave] South Africa a whiff," he said. Notably, India beat South Africa by 17 runs in the first ODI.

In a podcast with Nikhil Kamath, billionaire Elon Musk said he stopped playing GTA because the only way to proceed in the video game was to kill the police. "I'm like, 'I don't wanna do that'," he stated. "I actually don't like killing the NPCs (non-playable characters) in the video games. That's not my thing," he added.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said it is physically impossible for Starlink to perform better in cities or densely populated areas due to competition from local network providers. "Rural areas...have worst internet because it's costly and difficult...to have high bandwidth cellular towers...So, Starlink tends to serve the least served," Musk said. "Starlink is complementary to existing telcos," he added.

The government has warned against fake apps impersonating the DigiLocker service circulating on app stores. "If you have already installed a suspicious version, delete it immediately and change your passwords for linked accounts," Digital India's official X account said. "Download only from the official links available on the government website," it added.

A team of Indian scientists have discovered the oral cancer-causing driver gene mutations in women patients of southern India. The scientists found that the CASP8 gene appears to be a unique cancer-causing (driver) mutation in women with oral cancer. The study also discovered that some cancer patients might respond better to certain treatments based on their tumour profile.

A woman abused and assaulted a female BLO (booth level officer) in Chhattisgarh's Raipur over the form for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The woman allegedly threatened the BLO with slippers when the SIR verification form was reportedly not delivered to her residence on time. She also hit a man who attempted to intervene between both of them.

OPEC+ members have agreed to keep oil output levels unchanged for the first quarter of 2026 at their meeting on Sunday. The decision was first taken at a meeting earlier this month amid concerns over a surplus in global oil markets. Oil futures have dipped 15% this year to trade near $63 a barrel in London, Bloomberg reported.