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Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh nominated for FIDE Excellence Awards

Three prominent Indian chess players — D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Divya Deshmukh — have been shortlisted for FIDE Excellence Awards, competing against top global talent across multiple player categories. The All India Chess Federation has also received a nomination in the Best Federation category. Additionally, Indian national teams and ChessBase India Foundation earned recognition for their respective contributions and achievements. The awards span several prestigious categories, reflecting India's growing dominance in international chess. Winners across all categories will be officially announced at the upcoming Chess Olympiad.

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Ex-Badrinath Temple Officer Arrested Over Alleged Donation Theft

A former officer of the Badrinath temple has been arrested in connection with an investigation into stolen donations. The accused has been identified as Rajendra Chauhan. Authorities are continuing their probe into the alleged theft of funds from the temple. Chauhan is scheduled to be produced before a court on July 18 for further legal proceedings.