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Ministry of Coal
Efficient Coal Transportation Measures
Rationalization of coal linkages is a policy initiative of Ministry of Coal in order to reduce the distance in transportation of coal from the coal mines to the consumer. Coal linkage rationalization in power sector has resulted in decrease in transportation cost from the mines to the power plants leading to more efficient coal base power generation. The exercise helps in reducing the load on the transportation infrastructure, easing the evacuation constraints as well as reduction in landed cost of coal.
The linkage rationalization for State/Central PSUs was implemented initially, based on the recommendation of Inter-Ministerial Task Force  which was constituted in June, 2014. Further IMTF was constituted in July, 2017 to rationalize the linkages of the Independent Power Producers . The methodology for rationalization of coal for IPPs/Private sector plants was also issued on 15.05.2018. Another IMTF was constituted in October, 2018 to examine the possibility of further rationalization of coal linkages, including Swapping of imported coal being transported to hinterland with domestic coal transported near coastal areas. The methodology was accepted by the Government and issued on 05.06.2020, which covers the Power as well as Non-Regulated Sector  and coal swapping with imported coal has also been permitted.
So far, total 98.16 Million Tonnes of coal has been rationalized with annual potential saving of Rs. 6931.86 crore.
 to :No coal deposit has been reported yet in the Rajasthan State. However, lignite is found in Rajasthan. The details of the lignite resources in the state of Rajasthan as per the Coal/Lignite inventory of India published by GSI as on 01.04.2022 are furnished below-

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District
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Measured 
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Indicated 
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Inferred 
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Total
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Bikaner
|
|
560.3
|
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230.33
|
|
309.19
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|
1099.82
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Barmer
|
|
495.23
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|
2509.46
|
|
1555
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|
4559.69
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|
Jaisalmer & Bikaner
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|
0
|
|
0
|
|
11.47
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|
11.47
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|
Jaisalmer & Barmer
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
13.8
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|
13.8
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|
Jaisalmer
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
70.44
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70.44
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Jalore
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
76.08
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|
76.08
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Nagaur
|
|
113
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289.49
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204.74
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607.23
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Nagaur & Pali
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0
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0.5
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18.69
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19.19
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Total
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1168.53
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3029.78
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2259.41
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6457.72
This information was given by the Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Mines
Union Minister for Mines, Shri Pralhad Joshi inaugurates production activity in two new iron ore mines of Odisha
Union Minister for Mines, Shri Pralhad Joshi and Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Naveen Patnaik today, jointly inaugurated the production in two new iron ore mines of Odisha namely Jiling-Langlota Iron ore Block and Guali Iron ore Block. Both the mines have production capacity of 15 lakh tonnes per month and they possess approx. 275 million tonnes of consolidated iron ore reserves. Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Member of Parliament from Rajya Sabha was also present in the function, which was organised through video conferencing.
These blocks were recently reserved for the Odisha Mining Corporation , a state PSU, within a short time of 25 days, after a request was made by State Government to the Central Government, in order to ease the shortage of iron ore in the state of Odisha.
“These Mines will help in stabilising the supplies for small industries and will generate huge employment opportunities in the state. The two mines will generate approx. Rs. 4000-5000 crores of annual revenue forthe state of Odisha.” said Shri Joshi. He also requested the Chief Minister of Odisha to bring more mines into auction and operationalization of all non-working mines, to increase the production and revenue generation in the state.
He also assured Odisha government of extending full support for realizing the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of making the nation AatmaNirbhar in mineral production. Shri Joshi also stressed that the operations by OMC will play a very important role in market stabilization and availability of iron ore in the state. The commencementof iron ore production in these mines will help in reducing the iron ore shortage in the state to a large extent and also in the nation as a whole.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Hallmarking of precious metals
In view of the Mandatory Hallmarking, the number of jewellers and hallmarking centres applying for Bureau of Indian Standards  certificate will increase manifold and to deal with increasing number of applications, an online system for issuing BIS certificate has been developed by BIS and launched by the Government on 21.08.2020. The online system enables the jewellers to submit the application for registration and fees online. In this system there will be no human interface in processing the applications. The moment a jeweller submits the application with the requisite fees, he will be granted registration.
For Assaying and Hallmarking Centres, the online system will ensure that applications to start a new centre or renew the existing license can be submitted online. Entire process of recognition, which involves audit of the centres, submission of audit report, and grant of recognition or renewal, has been automated. The applicant will have all the information available with him and can monitor the processing of applications.
As mentioned at  &  above, digital solutions for registration and renewal process for licenses for jewellers and for recognition and renewal of Assaying and Hallmarking  Centres have been made for providing ease of doing business.
For setting up of Gold Assaying and Hallmarking Centre in any district in India, where no A&H Centre exists, the Government provides financial assistance to the tune of 30 to 75% of the total cost of machinery and equipment, depending on the location and ownership.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution, Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 179
India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 38.50 Cr
More than 34.10 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm
Nearly 12 Cr Vaccine doses administered in the age group 18-44, so far
India’s cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage exceeded 38.50 crore , as per the 7 pm provisional report today. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June. More than 34.10 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report.
15,49,982 vaccine doses were administered as first dose and 1,19,121 vaccine doses given as second dose in the age group 18-44 years today. Cumulatively, 11,59,50,619 persons in the age group 18-44 years across 37 States/UTs have received their first dose and total 40,19,089 have received their second dose since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive. Eight States namely Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra have administered more than 50 lakh first dose of COVID-19 Vaccine in the age group 18-44 years. Also, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Uttarakhand and West Bengal have vaccinated more than 10 lakh beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years for the first dose of COVID vaccine.
The table below shows the cumulative vaccine doses administered to 18-44 years age group till now.
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S.No.
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|
State
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|
1st Dose
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1
|
|
A & N Islands
|
|
64726
|
|
64
|
|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
2477281
|
|
47291
|
|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
307796
|
|
275
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
3185977
|
|
150350
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
7144949
|
|
119629
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
240840
|
|
1012
|
|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
3060719
|
|
84768
|
|
8
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
|
|
201037
|
|
144
|
|
9
|
|
Daman & Diu
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|
157601
|
|
659
|
|
10
|
|
Delhi
|
|
3305073
|
|
203981
|
|
11
|
|
Goa
|
|
439612
|
|
9725
|
|
12
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
8619729
|
|
271658
|
|
13
|
|
Haryana
|
|
3723005
|
|
168299
|
|
14
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
1196893
|
|
2223
|
|
15
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
1149114
|
|
42409
|
|
16
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
2715635
|
|
101600
|
|
17
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
8258133
|
|
240387
|
|
18
|
|
Kerala
|
|
2335587
|
|
163201
|
|
19
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
86236
|
|
6
|
|
20
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
23660
|
|
57
|
|
21
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
10356511
|
|
467913
|
|
22
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
8737844
|
|
375386
|
|
23
|
|
Manipur
|
|
350941
|
|
628
|
|
24
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
335784
|
|
175
|
|
25
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
321619
|
|
490
|
|
26
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
279141
|
|
338
|
|
27
|
|
Odisha
|
|
3733887
|
|
190824
|
|
28
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
218653
|
|
1235
|
|
29
|
|
Punjab
|
|
2063253
|
|
51140
|
|
30
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
8295140
|
|
154469
|
|
31
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
267056
|
|
94
|
|
32
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
6586629
|
|
220895
|
|
33
|
|
Telangana
|
|
4790906
|
|
223278
|
|
34
|
|
Tripura
|
|
936988
|
|
14469
|
|
35
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
13314357
|
|
394194
|
|
36
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
1657210
|
|
40942
|
|
37
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
5011097
|
|
274881
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
115950619
|
|
4019089
Ministry of Education
Tamil Nadu Students’ delegation attending ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ took holy dip at ‘Triveni Sangam’
Visited various places of historical interest in and around the city of Prayagraj
‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ reverberated in ‘Sangam Nagri’ as a batch of students from Tamil Nadu visited the city of Prayagraj. On reaching the ‘Sangam Ghat’ the group of students were much exited and seen chanting the slogans ‘HarHar Mahadev’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, while the local residents of Prayagraj wholeheartedly welcomed them.
After taking a holy dip at the ‘Triveni Sangam’, the group of students visited ‘Hanuman Ji’ lying on the banks of the ‘Sangam’, followed by visit to ‘Shri. Adi Shankar Vimana Mandapam’.
The district administration at Prayagraj had made an elaborate arrangement for the visiting students’ delegation. Select members of the district administration escorted the students’ delegation to various places of interest in and around the city of Prayagraj namely - Akshayavat , the Chandrashekhar Azad Park, Prayagraj Museum and Shree Swaminarayan Mandir. Concluding their visit at ‘Sangam Nagri’, the students’ delegation from Tamil Nadu left for the ancient and holy city Ayodhya.
While leaving for Ayodhya, members of the students’ group were seen to be enthusiastic and took ‘Selfies’ at various sites that they visited. They were keen on learning more about the history of the visited sites. The district administration as an initiative, selected members from their team who were conversant with Tamil language and culture to escort the student’s delegation so as to avoid any linguistic barrier during the course of interactions.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India reached a new milestone during the present Financial Year: Sri Santosh Kumar Sarengi, DGFT
Kolkata, 7th May, 2022
India’s exports, for the first time, crossed the USD 400 billion mark in a fiscal on healthy economic performance. The Director General of Foreign Trade  of Union Commerce and Industry ministry Sri Santosh Kumar Sarengi said that this performace should be maintained in the future. Sri Sarengi attended an open house discussion organized by Federation of Indian Export organizations  at Hotel Taj Bengal in Kolkata today.
The DGFT said that the conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine is going on and India is ready to face any situation. 14 sectors are identified for promoting Export business. Government has started various PLI schemes. He highlighted the PM- Gatishakti initiatives as well.
Recently India signed a treaty with UAE on Comprehensive Economic partnership. With Australia, another treaty was signed for the ease of doing business. To facilitate the exporters, 200 districts are identified for making export hubs.
Sri Vinit Kumar, Chairman of the Shyama Prasad Mookerji Port informed that many initiatives are taken by the port. He was the guest of honour of the programme. Sri Kumar said that the port gives many facilities so that export business can be done easily through the river port.
Sri Sushil Patwari, Chairman, Federation of Indian Export organizations and members of the managing committee along with dignitaries were present in the discussion.
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Ministry of Defence
FRENCH NAVY SHIP ACONIT VISITS MUMBAI 28 OCT TO 02 NOV 22
French Navy Ship Aconit, one of the five La Fayette Class frigates of the French Navy was on a goodwill visit to Mumbai from 28 Oct to 02 Nov 22. The ship's crew had professional and social interactions with personnel of Indian Navy. The visit culminated with an exercise at sea with a warship of the IN's Western Fleet. The frigate had earlier visited Visakhapatnam in 2015.
The Commanding Officer, Cdr Guyon, called on VAdm Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command and interacted with him over issues of mutual interest.
Over the decades, cooperation between India and France has grown exponentially in various defence related fields. The current visit of FNS Aconit to Mumbai is a reflection of the growing cooperation between the two navies and their enhanced interoperability. With peace and stability in the region being of common interest, the two navies are committed to working together towards that goal.
Special Service and Features
Dr Gopalakrishnan Receives VASVIK Industrial Research Award
Kochi: Dr A Gopalakrishnan, Director of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute  has won the prestigious VASVIK  Industrial Research Award for the year 2020 in the category of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. The award, which carries a cash prize of Rs. 1.51 lakh and citation, is in recognition of his significant contribution towards the research works related to fish genetics which is relevant for conserving many commercially important and endangered species. The VASVIK research award is presented to scientists and researchers who have excelled in various fields including agricultural sciences.
His research works include the Genetic Stock Identification , species inventory, taxonomy, breeding and seed production of threatened and commercially important species for mariculture which has helped in improving scientific knowledge on Indian fishery and the conservative measures. The award committee observed that Dr Gopalakrishnan’s genetic studies conducted and the technologies developed have served to produce molecular markers for many endangered fishes which is crucial for biodiversity conservation. Broodstock development techniques and mariculture technologies formulated and standardised by him have helped in the economic upliftment of the society by providing alternate livelihoods.
Apart from Agricultural Sciences and Technology, the VASVIK research award is given in eight categories every year.
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Special Service and Features
World Cycle Day: Nehru Yuva Kendra organizes rally in Palakkad
(Palakkad: June 03, 2022
As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, led by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan organized cycle rallies across the country today  on World Cycle Day. Students, youths, and adults took part in cycle rallies at the state-district-block levels and 75 selected major centers across the country. The event was aimed at promoting and popularizing cycling to address the issues of global warming and unhealthy lifestyles.
Shri V. K. Sreekandan, MP inaugurated the Public Meeting organized on the occasion at Martyr's Hall, Palakkad Fort. District Panchayat President Smt Binu Mol flagged off the cycle rally from the Martyr's Hall to Akathetara Sabari Ashram. Municipal Chairperson Smt Priya Ajayan administered the Oath. Around 200 youths, comprising of men and women participated in the Rally. Shri V. K. Sreekandan also joined the Rally. Shri A. Prabhakaran, MLA addressed the closing ceremony held at Sabari Ashram.
The state-level inauguration of World Cycle Day was held at the Kerala University Campus, Thiruvananthapuram. State Sports Minister Shri V. Abdurahiman inaugurated the event.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘3.96 GS 2022’, Auction for Sale  of ‘5.15% GS 2025’, Auction for Sale  of ‘New GS 2030’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘ 6.80% GS 2060’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘3.96% Government Stock, 2022’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘5.15% Government Stock, 2025’ for a notified amount of Rs 11,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘New Government Stock, 2030’ for a notified amount of Rs 8,000 crore  through yield based auction, and  ‘6.80% Government Stock, 2060’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore against each of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on November 27, 2020  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on November 27, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on November 27, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on December 01, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Wheat harvesting across the country continues briskly amidst the lockdown
Procurement of Pulses & Oilseeds in Rabi 2020-21 season also in progress
Wheat harvesting across the country is continuing at a brisk pace amidst the lockdown. SOP related to crop harvesting & threshing during Kharif 2020 are being adhered to by the farmers and workers. The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India has circulated the SOP to the States for compliance in order to protect health of farmers and farm workers and to contain the spread of Corona Virus.
As reported by the States about 98-99% of wheat crop has been harvested in Madhya Pradesh, 92-95% in Rajasthan, 85-88% in Uttar Pradesh, 55-60% in Haryana, 60-65% in Punjab and 87-88% in other States.
The procurement of Pulses & Oilseeds at MSP from farmers under the Price Support Scheme  scheme in Rabi 2020-21 season is currently in progress in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. The Procurement Status of these crops during lockdown period is as below:
- 72,415.82 MT Gram  has been procured from 5 States namely Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
- 1,20,023.29 MT Toor Dal has been procured from 7 States namely Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Odisha.
- 1,83,400.87 MT Mustard has been procured from 3 States namely Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Meanwhile, the National Horticulture Board  collected information on “Available Planting Material” of fruits and vegetables from 618 NHB-accredited nurseries across the country. This information has been disseminated to Confederation of Indian Horticulture , Commodity-based Growers’ Associations, State Horticulture Missions, NHB State Offices and all the related stakeholders. In order to facilitate the farmers to procure choice planting material for the ensuing planting season, the NHB has uploaded this information on the website .
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Indian Women Team A and Team B win Round 4 matches at 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai
Tania Sachdev and Vantika Agrawal clinch matches for their teams
Tania Sachdev battled long and hard to rake in a precious point as India registered a sensational 2.5-1.5 win against Hungary in the fourth-round match of women section at the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Chennai on Monday.
After Koneru Humpy, Dronavalli Harika and R Vaishali ended with a draw in their respective encounters, Sachdev rose brilliantly to the occasion. She thrashed Zsoka Gaal to earn a decisive point as well as the match for the team.
India's women team A ahead of the Round 4 match at the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu. 
“It was a tough position and I was aware that our two boards had ended in a draw. We had a strong opponent and now it is the time we have to play stronger teams. So, I think we need to be ready for the competition. We are looking forward to the next game,” Sachdev said after the match.
“The teams are well balanced and it is very important to take one round at a time. All the games today were well fought,” said Abhijit Kunte, coach of India women’s A team.
Member of India C in the open section pose before the start of the Round 4 match at the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu 
The 11th seeded Indian women B team also edged past Estonia with a similar 2.5-1.5 score. Vantika Agrawal, extending her winning run, clinched the winning point for the team while the other three games ended in draws.
Indian Women’s C Team was defeated by the third-seeded Georgian Women's Team which proved too strong for the Indian side.
In Men’s open section fourth round matches, India B emerged victorious by 3-1 against Italy. Gukesh and Nihal Sarin scored victories while R Praggnanandhaa and Raunak Sadhwani conceded draws.
Gukesh played a fantastic game against Daniele Vocaturo, who had held Magnus Carlsen to a draw on Sunday. In a Queen’s Gambit Declined game, Gukesh went on a pawn grabbing spree with tactical strokes and pocketed the point after 34 moves when his Queen, rook and bishop surrounded his opponent’s king. The second-seeded India A, on the other hand, held to a 2-2 draw by France with all the four board splitting points while India C lost to Spain by a 1.5-2.5 score.