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1. Gukesh becomes youngest world chess champion: D. Gukesh from Chennai made history by defeating Ding Liren of China to become the youngest world chess champion ever, breaking Garry Kasparov's long-standing record.
2. India votes for Gaza ceasefire: India supported a UN General Assembly resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of all hostages.
3. Fire at Tamil Nadu hospital: A massive fire at a private hospital in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, resulted in the deaths of six people, including a child and two women.
4. Supreme Court questions U.P. on education: The Supreme Court questioned the Uttar Pradesh government on ensuring quality education that includes constitutional principles of equality, fraternity, and secularism.
5. Disease X concerns: An outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns about Disease X, a hypothetical disease that could cause a devastating epidemic or pandemic.
6. Debate on Constitution in Lok Sabha: A two-day debate on the Constitution will begin in the Lok Sabha to mark 75 years of its adoption, with Prime Minister Modi scheduled to reply.
7. Coca-Cola case: The Bombay High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages for selling adulterated beverages in 2001.
8. Fumes affect students in Ratnagiri: Over 50 students in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, complained of eye irritation due to fumes from a nearby power plant.
9. Bengaluru forest cover shrinking: Encroachments are threatening Bengaluru's forest cover, impacting the city's ecology and water resources.
10. Sri Lanka's call to stop bottom trawling: Sri Lanka's Fisheries Minister urged India to stop bottom trawling in the Palk Bay to resolve the fisheries conflict affecting both countries.