Maldives Election Commission officially named Ibrahim Mohamed Solih President-elect.
The declaration by the Commission brought relief to Opposition members who feared Mr. Yameen might attempt tampering with the official results before the deadline.
China's FTC-2000G Makes Debut Flight
The FTC-2000G, a new multi-role combat aircraft developed for export by the State-owned Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC), made its debut flight in the Guizhou province.
According to AVIC, the aircraft is tasked mainly with air strikes against ground targets.
Palestinians Revoke Embassy Move
As per reports, the Palestinians have petitioned the UN's top court, alleging that the U.S. inauguration in May of an Embassy in Jerusalem was illegal.
The Palestinians have filed a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for violating international law by moving its Embassy in Israel to the occupied city of Jerusalem.
According to an official notification, the government has exempted 35 machine parts used for manufacturing mobile phone components from the basic customs duty to promote handset production in the country.
HAL Records Highest-ever Turnover
India's aerospace major, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has recorded its highest turnover.
The company achieved significant growth in revenue and profits despite several challenges.
The company recorded the highest ever turnover of Rs. 18,28,386 lakh in the financial year 2017-18 compared to previous year's turnover of Rs. 17,60,379 lakh.
Mary Kom is keen to get back into the ring with an aim to yet another world title at the AIBA World Elite Women's Boxing Championships at home in November.
The 10-member squad for the same was named with five-time world champion Mary leading the charge. The competition would be held from November 15-24 in the national capital.
Three MiG-21s are scheduled to be handed over to Russians based on a request from Russia's Defence Minister. They comprise one Type 75 aircraft and two Type 77 aircraft.
This will be major symbolic gesture to showcase the all-weather friendship and deep strategic partnership between India and Russia.
The MiG-21 has more of emotional value for Russia, as it has the distinction of being the most produced supersonic fighter in history.
PTI Gets New Chairman
N. Ravi, Publisher and former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, has been unanimously elected Chairman of the Press Trust of India (PTI). Vijay Kumar Chopra, Chief Editor of the Punjab Kesari Group of newspapers, was elected Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Ravi succeeded Viveck Goenka, chairman and managing director of the Express Group.
RPF's New Director General
Senior IPS officer Arun Kumar has been appointed Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). He succeeded Dharmendra Kumar.
Mr. Kumar, a 1985 batch officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, was serving as Special Director-General of the Border Security Force. He has worked as Joint Director of the CBI and was in charge of probe into the 2008 Aarushi murder case.