1.ISRO to celebrate ‘World Space Week’
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As a part of World Space Week program, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has joined hands with seven academic institutions across Karnataka to spread information and knowledge about the benefits of space science and technologies to the student community.The programme will start on October 4 and will continue till October 10.The one day program consists of various competitions for students, an exhibition of satellite models, posters, videos and talks depicting the past, present, and future of Indian space program.Over the years, World Space Week has emerged as the largest space event with thousands of programs being organised all over the world.
2.Indo Maldives joint Exercise ‘Ekuverin – 19’
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The tenth edition of the Joint Military Exercise ‘Ekuverin’ between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force will be organised from 07 to 20 October 2019 at Aundh Military Station in Pune, Maharashtra.The Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Forces have been conducting Exercise Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends’ in the Dhivehi language since 2009.The 14 days Joint Exercise held alternatively in India and Maldives.The last exercise was held in 2018 at Northern Area Headquarters, Lh Maafilaafushi of Maldives.
3.Indo-Mongolian Joint Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2019
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14th edition of Indo-Mongolian joint military training, Exercise Nomadic Elephant-XIV, being conducted over a period of 14 days, will commence from 05 Oct 2019.The exercise will be conducted from 05 Oct 19 to 18 Oct 19 at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh.The Mongolian Army is being represented by officers and troops of the elite 084 Air Borne Special Task Battalion while Indian Army is being represented by a contingent of a battalion of Rajputana Rifles.The Joint Exercise will enhance defence co-operation and military relations between the two nations.It is an ideal platform for the armies of both nations to share their experiences & best practices and gain mutually during the joint training.
4.INS Tarkash at St Denis, Reunion Islands, France
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As part of Indian Navy’s Overseas Deployment to Africa, Europe and Russia, Indian Naval Ship Tarkash arrived at St Denis, Reunion Island, France on 03 Oct 19 for a three-day visit.INS Tarkash, commanded by Captain Sathish Vasudev, is a potent frontline frigate of the Indian Navy equipped with a versatile range of weapons and sensors.The ship is part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet and under the Operational Command of Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, based at Mumbai.France and India have traditionally enjoyed warm and friendly bilateral relations, sharing common values of democracy, development and secularism which was upgraded to the level of a ‘Strategic Partnership’ in 1998.The Navies of both nations have recently engaged in one of the most complex and major Maritime Exercise ‘VARUNA 2019’ in the Indian Ocean.
5.OYO announces a partnership with Biz2Credit
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OYO, the world’s third-largest and fastest-growing chain of hotels, homes, and spaces, has partnered with Biz2Credit.Biz2Credit will provide working capital and commercial real estate loans to existing and potential hotel partnersThe partnership with Biz2Credit will start from the US market and will aid its efforts to provide hotel owners with fast financing efficiently for a wide range of purposes, including renovation, redesign, infrastructure upgrade and investment in technology for improved revenue management and operations.OYO, as the world’s third-largest hotel chain, is using technology, business expertise and talent to create beautifully designed and comfortable living spaces.
6.President of India presents Vayoshreshtha Samman
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The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the Vayoshreshtha Samman.It is a scheme of National Awards for senior citizens of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.Speaking on the occasion, the President said that senior citizens are important parts of our social and national life.
7.Ben Stokes wins PCA Player’s Player of Year award
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England cricketer Ben Stokes bagged the Professional Cricketers’ Association Players’ Player of the Year award.Stokes won the award for his exceptional performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.The all-rounder amassed 465 runs including 84 (not out) in the final against New Zealand.The flamboyant all-rounder has featured in 95 ODIs, 23 T20Is and 57 Test for England.
8.Maj Abdul Quadir Khan won Silver Medal in 53rd Asian Body Building
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Maj Abdul Quadir Khan of the Corps of Signals brought laurels to India by winning a Silver Medal at the prestigious 53rd Asian Body Building and Physique Sports Championship held at Batam, Indonesia.Commissioned in Jun 2014, he took to Body Building with fervour in spite of an extremely busy regimental schedule.He participated in the Indian Body Building Federation (IBBF) selection trials held at Khammam, Telangana in July 2019 and got selected to represent India.
9.Nida Dar first Pakistani woman cricketer to sign with an overseas T20 team
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Nida Dar became the first woman from Pakistan to sign a deal with an international cricket league.She will feature for Sydney Thunder in the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League.The flamboyant all-rounder has featured in 71 ODIs and 96 T20Is for Pakistan.She has amassed 904 runs in ODIs and 1086 runs in T20Is with a strike of 60.38 and 96.27 respectively.Thunder is yet to lay their hands on the WBBL trophy since winning the maiden edition of the showpiece event.
10.World Women’s Boxing Championship begins in Russia
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The World Women’s Boxing Championship begins at Ulan Ude in Russia.The best female boxers in the world will compete in the 11th edition of the championships, the most prestigious boxing titles in the word.India will play with a ten-member squad comprising experienced and young boxers.Six-time champion M C Mary Kom will start as a strong medal contender for India yet again in the 51-kilogram category.The spotlight will also be on former champion and Mary Kom’s contemporary L Sarita Devi in 60-kilogram category.
