In a historic moment for India, the team comprised of Indian grandmasters D Gukesh, R Praggnandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, Arjun Erigaisi, and others won the gold medal at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad. At the international chess tournament in Budapest,

Sunday turned out to be a historic day for India as their men's and women's chess team clinched gold medals in their respective categories in the 45th Chess Olympiad.

India has made history at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, with both its men’s and women’s teams winning their first-ever gold medals. This incredible achievement has ignited celebrations across the nation, reminiscent of the joyous moments following major cricket victories, and reflects the rising popularity of chess in India.

India took a little over three days to bring Bangladesh down to earth, dishing out a 280-run hammering in the series opener on Sunday to maintain their formidable home record. Bangladesh arrived fresh from a 2-0 series sweep in Pakistan earlier this month but in India they confronted rivals they had not beaten in their previous 13 attempts.

Centuries from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India close in on victory in the first Test despite a spirited start to Bangladesh's chase for their target of 515 in Chennai on Saturday.

I ndia scripted a comfortable 280-run win against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday to take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-Test series. Ravichandr