Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa achieved a historic victory at the Norway Chess 2026, defeating German player Vincent Keymer in the final round. With a total of 18 points, he became the first Indian to win this prestigious title. His victory came after a series of four consecutive wins, while American Wesley So's chances ended with a draw against Alireza Firouzja. In a separate development, the U.S. military shot down four Iranian drones launched towards the Strait of Hormuz, citing threats to regional maritime traffic. This action is part of a broader strategy to enforce a blockade on Iranian ports amid rising tensions over energy supplies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a public function in Surat, inaugurated various development projects valued at ₹18,777 crore and criticized the Congress party for attempting to create chaos to regain political influence. Additionally, the Central Board of Secondary Education has invited ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary to address security gaps in its IT system, and a report forecasts a 1°C rise in Chennai's summer temperatures by 2040, indicating significant climate change effects in India’s coastal regions.