Archive · 27 Jan 2026
CJI Honors Chess Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh
Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, gave a special award to a young chess player named Divya Deshmukh.
This award is called the Dynamite News Young India Country Award.
It is given to young people who have done great things in their fields.
Divya is a chess grandmaster, which means she is very good at playing chess.
The Chief Justice said that the country is proud of Divya and is looking forward to her next achievements.
Divya was happy to receive the award and said it will motivate her to do even better.
Other award winners include Manu Bhaker and Ruma Devi, who were honored earlier.
Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, presented the Dynamite News Young India Country Award to chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh.
The award includes a citation, plaque, shawl, and a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh.
Justice Surya Kant expressed pride in the young talents and anticipation for their future achievements.
Senior IAS officer Sanjay Kothari praised Divya's achievements and her parents' support.
The award jury selected three awardees: Divya Deshmukh, double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, and Ruma Devi.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, and chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh
- What
- Presentation of the Dynamite News Young India Country Award to Divya Deshmukh
- When
- January 26
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To recognize and honor young talents in various fields
- Award Name
- Dynamite News Young India Country Award
- Award Components
- Citation, Plaque, Shawl, Rs 1 Lakh Cash Prize
- Recipients
- Divya Deshmukh, Manu Bhaker, Ruma Devi
- Jury Members
- Justice Ranjana Desai, Sanjay Kothari, Prof. Chinmay Pandya, Dr M.C. Mishra
- Presenting Authority
- Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant
- Event Location
- New Delhi
- Event Date
- January 26