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Urbanizing Indian Railways....

New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): Introduced in 1850, Indian railways are the lifeline of the country. It covers about 7,000 stations over a total route length of more than 39,000 miles. Since its inception, the sector has seen major changes that have ultimately added stars towards its path to expansion. The authority in the country intends to spend around one trillion dollar in infrastructure development as per the Vision 2020 document. The latest development is the rail link between Udhampur to Katra in northern state of Jammu. This rail link is ready to represent the expansion of railway tracks to terrain region. Aug 16, 2014
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Sushma Swaraj meets Singapore's PM, Foreign Minister

Singapore, Aug 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday met Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Foreign Minister K Shanmugam. Swaraj has visited Singapore to flag off year-long celebrations to mark 50 years of relationship between the two countries. Her visit is also aimed at exploring the possibility of Singapore's involvement in major Indian infrastructure projects including the smart city project and rejuvenation of other Indian cities. Aug 16, 2014
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Maoists demolish school building in red corridor of Jharkhand

Latehar, Aug 16 (ANI): Maoists of Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) attacked a school building and damaged it in Latehar district of Jharkhand recently. The residential school, situated in Domakhar village of Garoo police station limits in the district, was previously demolished by the Maoists a year back and the rebel group had proclaimed an order to stop any construction work in this school. However, the school authorities decided to construct six classrooms with infrastructure facilities to boost study patterns and methods for the students and teachers of the school. Principal of the residential school, Suresh Kumar Gupta, said the administration had spent 16,00,000 rupees for the construction of the six rooms, which the Maoists demolished. Aug 16, 2014
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Sushma Swaraj arrives in Singapore to strengthen ties

Singapore, Aug 16 (ANI): India’s Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj, arrived in Singapore on Saturday (August 16) to flag off year-long celebrations to mark 50 years of relationship between the two countries. During her two-day visit, Swaraj will meet Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and other leaders to hold discussion on various areas like trade and investment, water conservation and infrastructure development. Swaraj will also hold talks with her counterpart K Shanmugam and address meetings with think-tanks and vibrant Indian diaspora. Swaraj's visit is also aimed at exploring the possibility of Singapore's involvement in major Indian infrastructure projects including the smart city project and rejuvenation of other Indian cities. Aug 16, 2014
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Chief of Google India says digitization will empower 500 million people

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): The chief of Google India Rajan Anandan has said that digital revolution would truly empower 500 million people across the country in the years to come. Anandan said digitizing India is exciting as it opens new doors to millions across the country. Sharing Google's vision for India, Anandan said bringing in technologies will create an ecosystem where innovation along with empowerment can take place. Anandan also talked about Cyber security and said it was one of the most potent areas of safety and a priority for the company. He added that Google was investing hugely to ensure the security of its infrastructure, which requires large investments, funding research internally as well as in leading technical universities around the world. Anandan concluded saying that digitizing India was going to be a big battle over the next 20 to 30 years. Aug 13, 2014
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Gaza faces Sisyphean task of reconstruction

With thousands of homes reduced to rubble and its infrastructure in ruins, Gaza’s reconstruction will cost billions and require at least an easing of Israel’s blockade to allow in building materials. Duration: 00:51 Aug 12, 2014
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Centre Alerts States to Take Drought Relief Steps

In the wake of most districts in the country not receiving enough rainfall so far, the Union government has empowered state governments to initiate drought relief measures by utilising funds under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Aug 10, 2014
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