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Delhi Becomes the First Indian City to Open Up Transit Data of City Buses

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In a bid to make rapid strides in making the city’s public transportation system world class, the Delhi Government has taken a major step forward in its vision to be a leader in public transportation through promoting transparency and data-driven operations with the launch of the new Open Transit Data (OTD) platform.</div>
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The OTD portal was designed and developed by IIIT Delhi on behalf of the Delhi government, and with the support of DIMTS and DTC that run the city bus services. In the beta version launched today, real-time data of around 1700 buses operated under Cluster scheme will be provided and the data of DTC and DMRC metro feeder buses is also expected to be added shortly.</div>
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Transport Minister Mr kailasah Gahlot sait, “Delhi government is making rapid strides in making the city’s public transportation system world class and the launch of Open Transit Data portal is a major step in that direction. Our team has closely studied similar initiatives by Singapore and London and we are committed to providing a similar quality of service and transparency of our transit data. Eventually, this initiative will provide a lot of useful information at the finger tips of citizens and encourage more and more people to switch to public transport, thereby impacting pollution.”</div>
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With this new initiative, the government aims to promote collaboration and co-creation of innovative and inclusive transport solutions with enterprises, third-party developers and researchers.</div>
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OTD portal provides a wealth of information in static and real-time datasets completely free of cost and at the click of a button such as geo-coordinates of all bus stops, route maps, timetables as well as the real time GPS feeds of bus locations every 10 seconds.</div>
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All these datasets are being provided in a machine-readable and globally-accepted transit data standard called the General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS). This will enable hundreds of app-builders to provide transit related services like Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) at any bus stop, position of the vehicle, alert and diversion messages etc.</div>
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This OTD portal will incorporate multi-modal transport data feed in future (e.g. graminsewa, metro trains etc.) to facilitate the commuters in every possible way. The portal will also enable the government in installing real-time Passenger Information Systems (PIS) or display boards at bus stops and terminals to let bus commuters know of arrival time of various buses.</div>
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Asian Development Bank and India Sign 169 Million Loan

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Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed here today a $169 million loan as the First Tranche of a $500 million multi-tranche financing to develop climate-resilient water supply, sewerage, and drainage infrastructure in at least 10 cities in the State of Tamil Nadu.</div>
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The ADB program forms part of its support to the state’s Vision Tamil Nadu 2023 to provide universal access to water and sanitation and to develop world-class cities in high-performing industrial corridors.</div>
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Though Tamil Nadu is the most urbanized of India’s large States, urban service levels remain low, with less than half of households served by piped water, only 42% of households are covered by a sewerage network, with 43% of sewage disposed directly into waterways untreated. </div>
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Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorlogy celebrates 57th Foundation Day

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Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune celebrated its 57th Foundation Day on 17 November 2018 at Meghdoot Complex, IITM, Pashan, Pune on 17 th November.</div>
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On this occasion, the IITM Foundation Day Lecture on “The role of topography in defining the behaviour of the Indian Summer Monsoon” by Dr. Shetye will be arranged at the above venue during 1130 to 1215 hrs. A brief about the lecture is attached.</div>
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During the celebrations, various IITM awards viz. the Golden Jubilee Award, the Silver Jubilee Award, the Best Student Paper Award, Dr. Ananthakrishnan Award for the best PhD thesis, and the Excellent Performance Awards for different categories of employees will be conferred. There will be special award lectures as well.</div>
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Wreath laying ceremony of Indian Cavalry organised

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A wreath laying ceremony was organised at the Teen Murti Memorial by the Cavalry Officers’ Association, to honour the sacrifices, valour, and splendid contribution of the Indian Cavalry since World War I.</div>
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The Indian Cavalry has a long and awe-inspiring history of valour and sacrifice.</div>
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Teen Murti memorial was instituted in the memory of the cavalry officers, non commissioned officers and men of the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade composed of cavalry regiments from the Indian states of Hyderabad, Mysore and Jodhpur, with detachments from Bhavnagar, Kashmir and Kathiawar who were martyred in the Great War of 1914-1919, in the Sinai, Palestine and Syria.</div>
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The Armoured Corps, a successor and inheritor of the cavalry traditions has proven to be the spear of the Indian military might with its mighty T-72, Arjun and T-90 tanks.</div>
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Lt Gen Amit Sharma (Retd), President COA, highlighted the great contribution of the Indian Armoured Corps, in protecting the nation’s sovereignty.</div>
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Embassy of India in China in partnership with Startup India Association (SIA) and Venture Gurukool organized 2nd Startup India Investment Seminar on 12 November 2018 in Beijing.</div>
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Forty-two Indian entrepreneurs representing 20 Indian startups participated in the event and pitched before Chinese investors to make investments in their ventures.</div>
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Mahatma on Celluloid; Multimedia Digital Exhibition at IFFI 2018

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<span style="font-size: large;">The National Film Archives of India in collaboration with the Bureau of Outreach and Communication is all set to organize a multi-media digital exhibition as a tribute to the Mahatma, who inspired countries around the world with his philosophy of Truth and Non-Violence (Satyagraha and Ahimsa).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As India is celebrating the 150th Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, IFFI '2018 will pay a befitting tribute in the soon to be held festival.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Titled “Mahatma on Celluloid”, the exhibition provides a state-of-the-art digital experience to the viewers who can relive the life and times of Mahatma, and draw inspiration from his ideals and work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The exhibition will showcase films on Gandhi such as Making of Mahatma and Gandhi on 35 mm screens installed at the venue.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The exhibition will also host quizzes, games and interactive events, which will provide the visitors the patriotic fervor by transporting them into the bygone era of freedom movement of India.</span></div>
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that  the people of India aspire for a 'Shaktimaan Bharat' (Strong India) and building a New India. They have strived tirelessly to overcome all challenges in this path. He stressed that a strong India will fulfill the hopes and aspirations of over a billion Indians and will also be an important pillar for global peace and stability, especially in a world full of uncertainties and concerns.</div>
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Prime Minister  Narendra Modi received today the crew of Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine (SSBN) INS Arihant. The submarine recently returned from its first deterrence patrol, completing the establishment of the country's survivable nuclear triad.</div>
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Stressing the significance of the successful deployment of INS Arihant for the completion of India's nuclear triad, the Prime Minister congratulated the crew and all involved in the achievement which puts India among a handful of countries having the capability to design, construct and operate SSBNs.</div>
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Noting that the indigenous development of the SSBN and its operationalisation attest to the country's technological prowess and the synergy and coordination among all concerned, the Prime Minister thanked them for their dedication and commitment in realising this pioneering accomplishment enhancing immensely the country's security.</div>
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The Prime Minister commended the courage and commitment of India's brave soldiers and the talent and perseverance of its scientists, whose untiring efforts transformed the scientific achievement of nuclear tests into establishment of an immensely complex and credible nuclear triad, and dispelled all doubts and questions about India's capability and resolve in this regard.</div>
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The Prime Minister extended greetings to the participants and their families on the occasion of Deepawali, the Festival of Light. He expressed the hope that just as light dispels darkness and all fear, INS Arihant will be harbinger of fearlessness for the country.</div>
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As a responsible nation, India has put in place a robust nuclear command and control structure, effective safety assurance architecture and strict political control, under its Nuclear Command Authority. It remains committed to the doctrine of Credible Minimum Deterrence and No First Use, as enshrined in the decision taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security in its meeting chaired by the then Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on January 04, 2003.</div>
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Thiruvananthapuram: The UN Resident Coordinator in India, Yuri Afanasiev, presented the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Report to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here today. This is the first time the UN has prepared such report in India.</div>
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The report assessed the damage and loss incurred due to the devastating floods in the state in August. According to the report, the state would need about Rs 31,000 crore for recovery and reconstruction. The highest amount would be needed for the reconstruction of roads and transportation (Rs 10,046 crore), followed by housing (Rs 5443 crore), agriculture, fisheries and livestock (Rs 4498 crore), employment and livelihood (Rs 3896 crore), other infrastructure (Rs 2446 crore), irrigation (Rs 1483 crore) and water and sanitation (Rs 1331 crore).</div>
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The report highlights the international examples and models for building back better Kerala in 16 sectors. It suggests that Kerala could become the first green state in the country by building on the four pillars of integrated water resources management; eco-sensitive and risk informed approaches to land use and planning; inclusive and people centered approaches; and by adopting knowledge, innovation and technology.</div>
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Chief Minister Vijayan, thanked the UN for providing support to the state for flood response and developing PDNA. He requested for the UN technical support in developing sectoral recovery plans; bringing international models and new technologies to Kerala; and in strengthening the recovery committees with experts. The chief minister sought UN support for mobilizing resources for the state within and outside the country.</div>
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Echoing the views of the chief minister, Dr Thomas Issac, Finance Minister, thanked the UN for its assistance in mobilizing grants for reconstruction. “We thank the UN for mobilizing grants. This would reduce the amount of borrowing.”</div>
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The PDNA is the global methodology developed by the UN, the World Bank and the European Union to assess damage and loss in the wake of disaster and to recommend the recovery needs and strategies. In all, 76 experts from 10 UN agencies and European Union across 13 sectors collaborated to develop the report in 20 days. The UN agencies included, UNDP, UNICEF, UNESCO, UN Women, UNFPA, UNEP, WHO, WFP, ILO and FAO and adopted reports of 3 sectors from World Bank and ADB. Besides, two experts on integrated water resources management from Netherlands also provided support.  The report was prepared after visiting 120 villages in 10 districts and interacting with experts, affected people, elected representatives, officials and representatives of civil society organisations.</div>
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The PDNA was led by the Additional Chief Secretary, P.H. Kurian, Department of Revenue and Disaster Management and nodal officer, S. Venkatespathy, the Director of Fisheries.</div>
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5 Weddings: The best chemistry of Raj Kumar Rao And Nargis Fakhri

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Raj and Nargis have the best chemistry ever”, says the director, Namrata Singh Gujral of 5 Weddings. While shooting for a dance sequence, the director wanted the actors, Nargis, and Rajkummar to improvise to the music. The crew on the set thought they would at least take two days to finish the shoot of this song, but the actors took everyone by surprise and even before anyone could realize both of them were taking turns in leading each other.</div>
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They were choreographing each other, laughing and having so much fun while shooting for the dance sequence, overall it turned out to be an effortlessly beautiful song.<br />
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One of the best moments of shooting on 5 Weddings of the director was the times they were just driving around in circles because the bumpy roads would not allow them to shoot. The DOP on the movie Christo Bakalov had a crazy time with the cast since they would break into a song and once you hit the smooth road they wouldn’t be in their form for him to shoot. As Namrata recalls, </div>
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 Nargis Fakhri comments to a recent UK publication that, “Namrata is a dream to work with. I am very fortunate and blessed.”  To both of which Gujral responds “Raj and Nargis are both terrific actors and great human beings. We did not just have fun in there but there was absolute joy on the sets with these two bringing their crazy, loving spirits to location every day”. The film is produced & directed by USA based Namrata Gujral<br />
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This film under the banner of Amaash Films & Uniglobe Entertainment is distributed & presented by Media International in India & is all set to release in Hindi & English on 26th October, 2018.</div>
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Kartik Aaryan turns muse for Manish Malhotra yet again!

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Hottie Kartik Aaryan is all set to turn a show stopper for ace designer Manish Malhotra once again. Kartik had walked the ramp for Malhotra in March this year along with the gorgeous Kareena Kapoor Khan in Singapore, showcasing their Summer Couture collection. </div>
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The hit duo is reuniting again for Manish’s show for wedding junction that will be taking place on Thursday in Mumbai. Given that his last stint for the designer was a blockbuster affair, this time around we expect it to be nothing short of the same.</div>
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On the work front, Kartik, who entered the 100-crore club with the much loved Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, is currently shooting for Luka Chuppi, a romantic-comedy Movie with Kriti Sanon. Kartik will also be seen opposite Jacqueline Fernandez in the Hindi remake of Kanadda blockbuster Kirik Party. As per reports, the heartthrob is also in talks with Imtiaz Ali for his next film. </div>
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Indeed, 2018 is turning out to be his year!</div>
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