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On his 5-day visit to the United States, Urban Development Minister M <keyword id="74369" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Venkaiah-Naidu">Venkaiah Naidu</keyword> said that India's economy is back on track and the country's growth rate is likely to cross eight per cent in the coming years. 
 
While inviting foreign investors to India, Naidu told them to take advantage of the existing business-friendly atmosphere of the country. 
 "Public life in India is undergoing a rapid transformation. The economy is back on track, inflation is under control, and growth rate is likely to cross eight per cent in the coming years," Naidu, 66, said in his interaction with the American industry leaders at a round table organised by the <keyword id="236377" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="US-India-Business-Council">US India Business Council</keyword> (USIBC). 
 While talking about the initiatives <keyword id="6360789" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Modi-Government">Modi government</keyword> has undertaken, Naidu had also mentioned social security schemes and affordable housing programs that could be launched anytime soon. 
 Naidu also invited corporations to invest in Smart Cities, Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and <keyword id="2130852" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Urban-transformation">Urban Transformation</keyword> (AMRUT) projects, a USIBC statement said. 
 
As per an Economic Times report, Naidu also explained the smart cities to them and said that the smart cities will incorporate the use of solar energy, rain water harvesting, good sanitation, drinking water and smart public transportation. Guidelines on selection of the cities, financing mechanisms and incentives for private sector participation were also explained. 
 Expressing optimism in Naidu's vision, USIBC President <keyword id="1085906" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mukesh-Aghi">Mukesh Aghi</keyword> said, "Flagship programs such as Smart Cities, AMRUT and Housing for All reflect the Indian government's dedication to innovation and technology while not overlooking the urgent need to provide all citizens with access to basic necessities such as sanitation, water, power and means to earning a livelihood". 
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<ul><li>India’s Vice President <keyword id="74369" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Venkaiah-Naidu">Venkaiah Naidu</keyword> today launched the <keyword id="9516273" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="elyments-app">Elyments app</keyword> – which claims to be India’s first official <keyword id="9519457" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="social-media-super-app">social media super app</keyword>.</li><li>The app which is available in eight languages already has over 100,000 downloads on the Google Play Store.</li><li>The app also says that it has given importance to privacy and all the servers are hosted within India. </li></ul>India’s Vice President Venkaiah Naidu today launched the Elyments app – which claims to be India’s first official social media <keyword id="3848715" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Super-app">super app</keyword>. The app has been built by over a thousand IT professionals who are also volunteers of the Art of Living, which is helmed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. “India is an IT powerhouse and we have some of the world’s best-known names in this field. With such a huge pool of talented professionals, I feel there should be many more such innovations coming out in future,” said Vice President Venkaiah Naidu while launching the app. In the social media world, the app will be competing with the likes of <keyword id="6354576" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="facebook">Facebook</keyword>, <keyword id="790242" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="WhatsApp">WhatsApp</keyword> and <keyword id="819905" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Instagram">Instagram</keyword>. The app which is available in eight languages already has over 100,000 downloads on the Google Play Store. Its official statement on the play store says that through the app users can “connect and converse with friends, share updates, network with like-minded people, discover interests, make seamless voice and video calls, and much more.” The app also says that it has given importance to privacy and all the servers are hosted within India. “It is aimed at giving a new boost, a quantum jump to the economic potential of the country by strengthening infrastructure, using modern technologies, enriching human resources, and creating robust supply chains,” said Naidu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier called for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat (a self reliant India) and had urged entrepreneurs and innovators to build for India. Following that, the ban on 59 Chinese apps including TikTok has seen a surge in ‘Made in India’ apps taking the spotlight. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/intel-will-speed-up-mukesh-ambanis-5g-run-power-him-with-ai-and-possibly-a-jio-laptop/articleshow/76780290.cms">Intel will speed up Mukesh Ambani’s 5G run, power him with AI and possibly a Jio laptop⁠— all in return for massive amount of data</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/checkout-the-name-of-the-chinese-banned-apps-in-india/articleshow/76696132.cms">List of 59 Chinese apps banned in India by Indian government</a>

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The <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Real+Estate+Bill">Real Estate Bill </a>seeking to regulate the real estate sector, and bring in transparency was passed by the Rajya Sabha today. <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Urban+Development">Urban Development</a> Minister <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=M+Venkaiah+Naidu">M Venkaiah Naidu</a> said it aims to protect the interests of buyers. 
 
"It brings in only a regulation and not strangulation. This Bill is not against anyone...<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Real+Estate+Bill">Real Estate Bill</a> will renew investors' confidence and ensure timely completion of projects and create more opportunities. In this way, it will help in achieving the target of '<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Housing+For+All">Housing For All</a>'," he said. 
 
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The results of the 'Swachh Survekshan-2017', a survey to determine the cleanest and dirtiest <keyword id="115307" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Indian-cities">Indian cities</keyword> have been announced by Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu. A total of 434 Indian cities were surveyed to get the results. 
 
While Indore (Madhya Pradesh) stood as the cleanest city in India, Gonda (Uttar Pradesh) was declared the dirtiest. 
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New Delhi, Dec 16 () Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said the mining industry should constantly endeavour to achieve the goal of 'zero harm' in operations in the country, especially when private players are being roped in the sector.
 "Our aim should be to constantly endeavour towards the goal of 'zero harm'," Naidu said here while addressing a gathering after presenting the National Safety Awards in Mines for 2015 and 2016. 
 The legislative approach towards safety regulations may not be the only way to deal with the issue, he said.
 "Experience shows us that creating a 'culture of prevention' across all employees of an organization is critical for progress of the mineral industry towards 'zero harm'," he said.
 Naidu said, "Many times these contractors adopt a risk taking attitude as they focus solely on maximizing the output. Consequently, investments in safety are often ignored purely for short-term gains. This is not acceptable. Every worker has a right to safe and decent work environment."
 He noted that mining sector has witnessed major policy interventions in the recent past to promote exploration and enhance private sector participation and it has aided the sector's growth.
 India is blessed with abundant mineral deposits. India produces as many as 95 minerals, which includes 4 fuel, 10 metallic, 23 non-metallic, 3 atomic and 55 minor minerals (including building stones and other materials), he said.
 The mining sector is an important segment of the economy, contributing around 2.6 per cent of national GDP. In 2018-19, the gross value addition by mining and quarrying sector was Rs 4.1 lakh crore. It also provides direct and indirect employment to over 10 million people.
 "Effective safety programmes will only be a reality when management at all levels fully integrate safety responsibility into the industry's mainstream. The concepts of 'self-supervision' and 'duty of care' should become the keyword for mining industry in place of the present system of 'external supervision'," the vice president said.
 Miners' job is considered to be one of the most hazardous occupations and is not easy, Naidu said, adding that no country can develop without the contribution of mining industry.
 India should further aspire to expand the value chains of its key minerals to leverage these resources for faster economic development, he added.
 He also reminded the gathering about the unfortunate incident where 15 miners died in an illegal rat-hole mine in Meghalaya, saying it is still fresh in memory.
 On the occasion, Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar spoke about labour reforms and said that the government wants to codify 44 central laws into four codes.
 One of the four codes, Code on Wages, has already been approved by the Parliament, while other three on occupational safety, industrial relations and social security have been introduced in Lok Sabha for consideration and passage, he added. KKS RVK

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Following Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu’s call for better inter-modal transportation in Delhi for daily commuters, <keyword id="6354564" type="POSITION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Lieutenant-Governor">Lieutenant Governor</keyword> <keyword id="6478435" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Najeeb-Jung">Najeeb Jung</keyword> has given go-ahead for smooth interchanges between different modes of transport at 11 metro stations. 
	Taking stock of the inter-modal transport 11 metro stations, Lieutenant Governor said the objective is to “develop efficient, convenient and safe inter-modal connectivity for travellers.” 
	 
	This would facilitate smooth integration between vehicular, pedestrian and Metro traffic these stations. "The objective is seamless transition and interchanges between different modes to complete the trip and availability of options to select different modes to make travel cheaper, faster and more comfortable," an official said. 
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<ul><li>Social media app <keyword id="9520177" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="elyments">Elyments</keyword> has stopped working a day after it was launched by Indian Vice President.</li><li>The app has been developed by over 1,000 IT professionals from across the country.</li><li>It allows users to make new friends, chat, make audio and video calls and more.</li></ul>The Elyments app crossed over 100,000 downloads on the Play Store within the first 24 hours of its <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/india-vice-president-launches-a-social-media-super-app-elyments-which-will-take-on-facebook-instagram-and-whatsapp/articleshow/76796178.cms">launch</a> by the Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. Dubbed as India’s first social media super app that will offer all features that are available on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram. However, soon after the launch, several users have reported that the app is not working from several hours. During the sign-up procedure, the user is required to verify their mobile number by entering a 4-digit OTP. However, even after several attempts, the app does not send an OTP to the user. <div type="image" title="Elyments" msid="76807802" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Elyments&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> We tried to register on the Elyments app using four different numbers but did not receive the OTP on any number. We have reached out to the company for an update and are awaiting their response. Several users have taken to social media platforms such as Twitter to talk about not being able to sign up for the app. Queries sent to the spokesperson remain unanswered at the time of publication. <div type="twitter" handle="prashis_twit" handlename="Prashis U" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/649944373975773184/sHYFbNmr_normal.jpg" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" status="Waiting for OTP but not receiving any.#Elyments #elymentsapp #ElymentsSuperApp https://t.co/dAukI3eJHO" createdat="1594009693000" id="1279995546027954176"></div> <div type="twitter" handle="SPK_2908" handlename="Srikar Prasad K." image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1242474996691132416/EMjbpqD0_normal.jpg" favoritecount="2" retweetcount="0" status="@ElymentsApp I m not getting my OTP.. trying since yesterday.. plz help me out...And if any OTP I get it shows inv… https://t.co/YqdVTQtchL" createdat="1594008740000" id="1279991546998214658"></div> What is Elyments? Elyments is a social media app that has been built in India keeping in mind user’s privacy as one of the primary objectives. It supports 10 languages and allows users to chat with their friends, make audio and video calls, meet new people, get alerts and more. The app has reportedly been built by over a thousand IT professionals from across the country. Why this fanfare around Elyments? The app has been launched at a time when India is engaged in a border dispute with China and has banned <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/tiktok-shareit-uc-browser-club-factory-among-59-chinese-apps-banned-by-the-indian-government/articleshow/76694483.cms">59 apps</a>, including TikTok. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been advocating for an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and urged innovators and entrepreneurs to build for India. “India is an IT powerhouse and we have some of the world’s best-known names in this field. With such a huge pool of talented professionals, I feel there should be many more such innovations coming out in future,” said Vice President Venkaiah Naidu while launching the app. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/india-vice-president-launches-a-social-media-super-app-elyments-which-will-take-on-facebook-instagram-and-whatsapp/articleshow/76796178.cms">India’s Vice President launches a social media super app Elyments, which will take on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/reliance-jio-launches-jiomeet-app-to-take-on-zoom/articleshow/76762100.cms">Reliance Jio launches JioMeet app to take on Zoom</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/chinese-app-tiktok-alternative-in-indian-market-like-chingari-triller-sharechat-roposo-mitron/articleshow/76725779.cms">Top TikTok alternatives to make and share your videos</a>

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After <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=rahul+gandhi">Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi</a> took credit of rollback of proposal to <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=EPF">tax EPF withdrawal</a> saying that his pressure worked, the BJP mocked his claim. 
 
<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=arun+jaitley">Finance Minister Arun Jaitley</a> withdrew his proposal to bring EPF under the tax net. To this, the Nehru-Gandhi scion said, “"My pressure worked... I had warned the government against suppressing salaried class. I felt middle-class people were being hurt by the government, so I decided to put some pressure. Happy that they have got some relief.” 
 After his claims, the BJP minister came in attack mode. Parliamentary Affairs Minister <keyword id="74369" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Venkaiah-Naidu">Venkaiah Naidu</keyword> said <keyword id="5268" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rahul-Gandhi">Rahul Gandhi</keyword> was hurting the poor by blocking important legislations in Parliament. 
 
Jaitley also hit out at the Congress, saying the party did nothing for social security for people when it was in power. 
 
Also, the BJP said the Congress and Rahul Gandhi can take credit for all decisions. “He can take credit for the passage of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=GST+bill">GST</a> and other bills if he lets Parliament function and helps the government in the passage of the bills. These are not the bills of BJP but of the country,” the BJP said. 
 
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<keyword id="2317314" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Prime-Minister-Narendra-Modi-government">Prime Minister Narendra Modi government</keyword>’s programmes like Smarty City, Atal Mission for Urban Renewal and Transformation (AMRUT) and Housing for All are going to launch next month. 
 Union Urban Development Minister M <keyword id="74369" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Venkaiah-Naidu">Venkaiah Naidu</keyword> said that all formalities were completed for all three programmes like consultations with stakeholders, state governments and urban local bodies. 
 
He told a news agency that the ministry would like to launch the programmes on a convenient day in June. 
 
Modi had vowed to build 100 smart cities by 2022 to meet the increasing urban population, which is expected to rise by more than 400 million people to 814 million by 2050. 
 
The Finance Ministry had allocated Rs 7,060 crore for developing these smart cities. 
 
The cities would get central assistance of Rs 100 crore per year for five years and the aspirants would be selected through a 'City Challenge Competition'. 
 
The world is keen on setting up smart cities, where technology can help citizens access, in real time, infrastructure services like traffic, parking, lighting, and water. 
 
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The Indian government unveiled another list of 30 cities that will be developed under the <keyword id="513113" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="smart-city">Smart City</keyword> initiative. So far, the government has announced 60 cities under the Smart City Mission. This time, Kerala capital <keyword id="43810" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Thiruvanathapuram">Thiruvanathapuram</keyword> topped the list, followed by Chhattisgarh's new capital Naya Raipur. Dehradun, Jammu and Srinagar also made it to the list. But, Raebareli. Ghaziabad and Meerut were not included in the new list. Announcing the list, India’s urban development minister M <keyword id="74369" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Venkaiah-Naidu">Venkaiah Naidu</keyword> said 45 cities contested for 40 available smart city slots but only 30 were selected to ensure feasible and workable plans that match the aspirations of the citizens. These cities have proposed to invest Rs 57,393 crore under respective smart city plans. With this, the total number of such cities have gone up to 90 with a total investment of Rs 1,91,155 crore. "All of them will put in place <keyword id="3970046" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="integrated-command">Integrated Command</keyword> and Control Centres that enable coordination among various agencies for better service delivery and effective management of scarce resources like water and power. So, these are not mere cosmetic changes," Naidu said.

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