“SPORTS”

Roger Federer Elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame

One of the most iconic athletes in tennis history, Roger Federer, has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Class of 2026. With a career that redefined elegance, dominance, and longevity in tennis, Federer’s induction stands as a testament to his unparalleled achievements — including 20 Grand Slam singles titles, 103 tour-level victories, and a record 310 weeks as world No. 1. The announcement was made on November 19, 2025, with Federer set to be formally inducted at a ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island, from August 27–29, 2026.

India Wins Record Nine Golds at World Boxing Cup Finals 2025

India concluded its debut campaign at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, with an exceptional haul of nine gold medals, showcasing a dominant performance, especially by its women boxers. This marks one of India’s finest international boxing achievements to date.

“AWARDS”

Michelle Bachelet Honoured with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize by Sonia Gandhi

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, presented by Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi. Senior leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and jury chairman Shiv Shankar Menon, attended the event. Bachelet was praised for her lifelong contributions to human rights, gender equality, and inclusive development, along with her global roles as first Executive Director of UN Women and UN Human Rights Chief.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Sandip Pradhan Appointed as Whole-Time Member of SEBI

The Government of India has appointed Sandip Pradhan, currently serving as Director General of Income Tax (Investigation), Pune, as a Whole-Time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). His term will last three years from the date he assumes charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier. This appointment was notified by the Ministry of Finance on November 19, 2025, under provisions of the SEBI Act, 1992.

JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar will take oath as CM of Bihar for the 10th time

Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time on 20 November 2025, following the National Democratic Alliance’s landslide victory in the state assembly elections. The swearing‑in ceremony was held at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna, attended by key national leaders, including Narendra Modi and other senior Cabinet ministers of the NDA.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

UAE Becomes World’s Third-Largest Humanitarian Donor in 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been ranked as the third-largest contributor of humanitarian aid globally in 2025, according to newly released data from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA). The Financial Tracking Service (FTS) report shows that the UAE contributed $1.46 billion in humanitarian assistance this year, representing 7.2% of all global aid tracked by the UN. The UAE ranked only behind the United States and the European Union, surpassing all other countries in international humanitarian giving.

Larry Page Surpasses Jeff Bezos as World’s Third Richest List

Larry Page, the cofounder of Google and a key shareholder in Alphabet Inc., has officially overtaken Jeff Bezos to become the third-richest person in the world. This significant wealth jump came on the heels of the announcement of Google’s Gemini 3 AI model and a stellar quarterly performance by Alphabet.

China To Builds First Nuclear-Resistant Artificial Floating Island

In a bold stride toward futuristic infrastructure, China has begun building the world’s first artificial floating island capable of withstanding nuclear explosions, severe storms, and long-term sea conditions. Scheduled for completion and operational readiness by 2028, this massive, mobile research platform marks a major leap in maritime engineering, national security, and scientific capability.