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Bipin Rawat to be the new Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee

Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat will take over as the new Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. The Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) comprises chiefs of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force and the senior most member is appointed as COSC chairperson.

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He will succeed Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa.

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Delhi High Court launches its own official smartphone app

The Delhi High Court launched an official mobile application called “Delhi High Court” for providing digital access of its services to everyone. The app can be used to view the Display Board of the High Court as well as the Supreme Court.

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Chief Justice D N Patel launched the app.

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Jacques Chirac: Former French president dies aged 86

Former French President Jacques Chirac passed away at the age of 86. Chirac served two terms as president and twice as PM, and took France into the single European currency.

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He was President from 1995 to 2007.

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PT Usha honoured with IAAF Veteran Pin

International Association of Athletic Federations, honoured the Indian track and field legend PT Usha with a Veteran Pin in recognition of her contribution to the growth of the sport. IAAF chief Sebastian Coe presented her the Veteran Pin.

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It was presented during the 52nd IAAF Congress at Doha.

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2nd Singapore - India Hackathon to be organised at IIT Madras

To promote innovation, 2nd edition of Singapore - India Hackathon will be organised at IIT Madras, Chennai from Sep 28 to 29. Selected students from India and Singapore will work in collaboration to develop innovative and out-of-the- box solutions.

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It is the first joint hackathon b/w India & Singapore

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DRDO, MoD and Central University of Jammu sign MoU

DRDO, Ministry of Defence and Central University of Jammu (CUJ) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of Kalam Centre for Science and Technology (KCST) at the university to increase research scholars in these areas.

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The CUJ is a Central Government funded University.

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Samsung India launches Samsung Finance+

Samsung launched Samsung Finance+, an offline digital lending platform with instant offers on Galaxy smartphones. This lending platform will provide financing to prospective consumers to buy Galaxy smartphones.

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For this offering, Samsung has tied up with DMI Finance

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Tamil Nadu signed MOU with BEL

Tamil Nadu signed a MOU to revive the Tamil Nadu Industrial Explosives Limited in Katpadi by joining hands with Bharat Electronics Limited at an investment of ₹50 crore. It also signed an MOU to expand Infosys Private Limited at an investment of ₹336 crore

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Various MoUs will bring a total of ₹5,573.98 Cr investment.

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Chinese navy launches its first amphibious assault ship

China has launched its first amphibious assault ship, which would enable ground forces to carry out attacks on enemy territory from sea. The ship was launched in Shanghai.

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Chinese navy has logistic bases in Djibouti in the Indian Ocean

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UNWTO celebrates World Tourism day

United Nations World Tourism Organization celebrates World Tourism Day on September 27. The theme of 2019 tourism day is “Tourism and jobs: a better future for all”. UNWTO chooses India as host country to celebrate World Tourism Day 2019.

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UNWTO started to celebrate tourism day since 1980.