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.

Cyclone Ditwah moved close to the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The IMD issued a red alert for several north Tamil Nadu districts and an orange alert for Chennai. The storm is about 80 km from the coast and is moving northward. Many areas in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal saw intense rain. Chennai Airport cancelled 47 flights due to bad weather. NDRF teams are on standby with boats and rescue gear. Sea conditions remained rough, and several districts reported waterlogging. The cyclone may weaken into a deep depression by evening.

Vijay Kumar, a student from Charkhi Dadri, Haryana, was stabbed to death in Worcester, UK. The attack happened on November 15 in the city centre. Vijay was found with serious injuries on Barbourne Road and later died. He had left a government job at the Central Board of Excise and Customs to study at the University of the West of England in Bristol. Charkhi Dadri MLA Sunil Satpal Sangwan urged the government to help repatriate Vijay’s body and ensure a fast and fair investigation. Police said a fight happened before the stabbing. (PC: India Today)

Ukraine attacked two Russian oil tankers, the Kairos and Virat, in the Black Sea using Sea Baby naval drones. Both ships, part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” that bypasses Western sanctions, caught fire off the Turkish coast. No casualties were reported. The strikes appear aimed at hitting Russia’s oil revenues, crucial for funding its war in Ukraine. Turkish authorities assisted the vessels to control fires. Separately, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium suspended oil loading at Novorossiysk after another drone attack. Ukraine’s President Zelensky said a delegation is heading to the US to continue war-end talks amid ongoing tensions. (PC: BBC)

Andre Russell has retired from the IPL after 14 seasons with Kolkata Knight Riders. The West Indies all-rounder said he wants to leave the league on a high and not “fade out”. Russell will now join KKR’s support staff as their new power coach for the 2026 season. He said the role suits him because of the power and energy he brought as a player. Russell thanked KKR CEO Venky Mysore and co-owner Shah Rukh Khan for their support over the years. He added that he could not imagine playing in any colour other than KKR’s purple and gold. (PC: X)