R. Vaishali, the other Indian in the field, was eliminated after losing 6-8 to American IM Alice Lee in the first round.

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Fresh from her historic Women’s World Cup triumph, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh underlined her status as India’s brightest ...

President Murmu lauded India's rising dominance in chess, highlighting D Gukesh's world championship and consistent ...

In her address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu hailed India’s chess supremacy ...

President Droupadi Murmu lauded Indian women's achievements, from sports to defense, and highlighted the narrowing gender gap ...

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Divya Deshmukh speaks to Firstpost Sports Editor Rupha Ramani, after her World Cup triumph. The 19 year old created history ...

Supporting job creation and employment opportunities, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is valid for two years ...