July 29, 2025 1:46 AM
PM Modi congratulates Divya Deshmukh on winning FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh for becoming the FIDE Women’s World Chess Champion 2025, calling her victory a remarkable feat that will inspire countless youngsters across the country. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister also lauded veteran Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy, who finished as runner-up in the all-Indian final held in Baku. “A historic final featuring two outstanding Indian chess players! Proud of the young Divy...