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Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis sensation, reclaimed the ATP World No. 1 ranking by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets—6-4, 7-6 (4)—in the 2025 Paris Masters final. This victory marked Sinner’s first Paris Masters title and extended his impressive indoor winning streak to 26 matches. With this win, he surpassed Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP rankings, consolidating his dominance during the 2025 season. Sinner’s consistency, particularly in indoor tournaments like Vienna and Paris, showcased his exceptional form, tactical maturity, and mental resilience, cementing his position among the elite players shaping the new era of men’s tennis.

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, a celebrated Indian chef and Padma Shri awardee, was honoured by the World Food Prize Foundation as one of its 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers. He earned this global recognition for integrating culinary innovation with nutrition advocacy, sustainable sourcing, and agricultural transformation. Kapoor’s initiatives, such as Nutri Pathshala, have connected schools, farmers, and nutrition programmes, helping deliver over 2.5 million nutrient-rich meals to children. His promotion of bio-fortified crops like iron-rich pearl millet and zinc-rich wheat has advanced both food security and community health. This recognition highlights how chefs can drive real change in agriculture and nutrition policy.

Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, with his tenure beginning on November 24, 2025, following the retirement of Justice BR Gavai. The appointment was approved by President Droupadi Murmu based on the collegium’s recommendation. Justice Surya Kant, currently a Supreme Court judge, is known for his contributions to constitutional law, social justice, and human rights. Before his elevation, he served as Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court and as a judge at the Punjab and Haryana High Court. His leadership is expected to guide key judicial reforms and enhance justice delivery efficiency in India.

Justice Surya Kant has been recommended to take over as the 53rd Chief Justice of India after the retirement of Chief Justice Bhushan R Gavai. He was elevated to the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, and will serve as CJI for about 14 months, until February 9, 2027. Notably, Justice Surya Kant will be the first Chief Justice of India hailing from the state of Haryana, marking an important milestone in the history of the Indian judiciary.

Hansika Lamba and Sarika Malik secured silver medals for India at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships held in Serbia. Hansika competed in the 53kg category, where she lost 0–4 to Japan’s Haruna Morikawa in the final, while Sarika Malik, in the 55kg category, narrowly lost 1–2 to Ruka Natami. Their achievements significantly contributed to India’s overall success, as the country ended the tournament with an impressive total of seven medals, including five bronze medals in the women’s competition, marking a proud moment for Indian wrestling.