1. Estonia to open the world’s first data embassy in Luxembourg
The world’s first ever data embassy is set for launch next year after the Estonian government signed a deal with Luxembourg.
Estonia is planning to keep backup files of its vital information on servers in the duchy in order to guarantee country's digital continuity.
2. Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains set for revamp under 'Operation Swarn’
After years of complaints by the travelling public, the premium trains are now set for a makeover. The Railway Ministry is set to launch "Operation Swarn" to improve services in Rajdhani and Shatabdi Express trains.
In the first phase, the Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express and Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express have been selected for upgradation.
Work will start from September 26. More trains will be identified in a phased manner.
3. RBI releases names of the 5 members in Overseeing Committee to tackle bad loans
The Reserve Bank of India announced the names of five members of the Overseeing Committee (OC) which looks into the resolution of stressed accounts where a company's exposure exceeds Rs 500 crore.
The five members include existing members former Chief Vigilance Commissioner Pradeep Kumar who will be the Chairman and former State Bank of India Chairman Janki Ballabh.
The committee will comprise three other members – former chairman of Canara Bank MBN Rao, non-executive chairman of L&T Finance Holdings YM Deosthalee and former SEBI whole-time member S Raman.
4. India's first single-wallet contactless, Open Loop Metro Card launched
Axis Bank, India's third largest private sector bank in association with Kochi Metro Rail Corporation (KMRL) has launched KMRL Axis Bank 'Kochi1' Card.
This is India's first open loop EMV contactless metro card that would make travel a convenient and hassle free experience for commuters in Kochi.
Axis Bank has partnered with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in developing this transit EMV contactless specification on interoperable open standards.
5. Kenneth Juster to be new US ambassador to India
Kenneth I Juster, a top aide of US President Donald Trump, is set to be America’s new ambassador to India, the White House said.
Juster, 62, who is the deputy assistant to the US president for International Economic Affairs and deputy director of his National Economic Council, would replace Richard Verma if nominated and confirmed by the Senate.
6. Russian diplomat Vladimir Voronkov to be first UN counter-terrorism chief
The United Nations has announced the appointment of its first counter-terrorism chief, Russian diplomat Vladimir Voronkov.
The new high-level position has been created by United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts that had been dispersed among several United Nations agencies and departments.
Voronkov will hold the title of under-secretary-general.
7. Qatar Airways voted best airline in the world
Qatar Airways has been named Best Airline in the World for 2017 by leading consumer aviation website Skytrax .
The Gulf-based carrier was presented with the honor at World Airline Awards at the 2017 Paris Air Show.
This is Qatar Airways' fourth win in the last 10 years after securing the top spot in 2011, 2012, and 2015.
8. Ireland & Afghanistan awarded Test status by ICC
Ireland and Afghanistan have been granted Test status by the International Cricket Council.
It increases the number of countries competing at the top level of international cricket to 12.
They are the first admissions since Bangladesh gained Test status in 2000.
The changes were passed unanimously at the ICC full council meeting at The Oval.
International Cricket Council is headquartered in Dubai.
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