Month: September 2024

Launching a scathing attack on Congress and the National Conference’s manifesto, Union Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah said on Saturday that they want to bring back the old system and start talks with Pakistan but “till there is no peace, there will be no talks with Pakistan.”

Criticising the Congress and National Conference’s manifesto, Shah said that they want to spread terrorism, snatch reservations of Gujjars, Bakarwal, Paharis and Dalits, release criminals and start LOC trade with Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir.

Stating the BJP’s 10 agendas for elections, Shah said, “Congress and NC want to bring back two flags, article in Jammu and Kashmir, will you? They want to snatch the reservation of Gujjars, Bakarwal, Paharis and Dalits. I want to tell one thing to Rahul Gandhi: no matter how much effort you put in, we will not let the reservation of Gujjars, Bakarwal, Paharis and Dalits be touched. Abrogation of Article 370 has given rights to women, will you let them snatch their rights? They want to release the criminals wrapped up in terrorism, but we won’t let them spread terrorism in Jammu, Poonch, Rajouri, and Doda. They say we will re-start LoC trade, but who will benefit from it? There profit will be used in spreading terrorism. They want to talk to Pakistan but I want to say that till there is no peace, there will be no talks with Pakistan.”

“Three families want Jammu and Kashmir to incline towards terrorism. Gandhi, Abdullah and the Mufti family have looted money from Jammu and Kashmir; they want to restore the old system, which means there will be inequality in Jammu. No power can talk about giving autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir. They are fooling the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Rahul Gandhi should stop misguiding people. They want to snatch the reservation of Gujjars, Bakarwal, Paharis and Dalits,” said Shah.

The Home Minister said that the alliance was fooling people by saying they would restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir as only the government can do this and PM Modi will do this.

“Congress and National Conference are saying they will restore statehood. Tell me who can give it? It is only the Central government, PM Modi who can give it. So stop fooling the people of Jammu and Kashmir. We have said that at an appropriate time after the elections, we will give statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. We have said this in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi should stop misleading the people of J&K,” Union Minister Amit Shah said,

In a veiled attack at the National Conference and the PDP, Shah said that there are people who became chief ministers when there was peace in the territory but whenever there was little disturbance, they rushed to Delhi in coffee bars.

“Kashmir has suffered a lot from terrorism. There were governments in Kashmir that turned blind eye to terrorism. There are people who would come here and become chief ministers when there was peace and when there was terrorism, they would go to Delhi and drink coffee in coffee bars.”

Praising the Modi government, Shah said that the BJP government has reduced upto 70 percent terrorism in the territory and now Amarnath Yatra is carried out fearlessly.

“The Bharatiya Janata Party has done the work of reducing terrorism by 70 percent in 10 years. After many years, the Amarnath Yatra was carried out fearlessly. After many years, night theatre started in the valley, Tazia procession was carried out in the valley. The people of Jammu and Kashmir especially the people of Jammu have to decide whether they want terrorism or peace, development. If NC and Congress come to power, terrorism will come and if BJP will come, then no one can infiltrate here,” said Shah.

Addressing the ‘Karyakarta Sammelan’, Shah, “We just don’t have to defeat them, we have to seize their deposits. The movement started by Pandit Prem Nath Dogra was ended by PM Modi Ji on August 5, 2019. It is a coincidence that the first election rally of BJP is starting on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi and we all know that Lord Ganesh destroys all the obstacles of the path. I want to express my gratitude to the citizens on this occasion. The upcoming elections are historic elections. For the first time since the country’s independence, the voters of Jammu and Kashmir will cast their votes under the tricolour. For the first time, votes will be casted under the Constitution of Baba Saheb Ambedkar and not under two constitutions. For the first time, no any PM will sit in Jammu and Kashmir as only one person can be PM. These elections are results out of the shadow of the article 370 and we have seen its results in Lok Sabha elections.”

Exuding confidence, Shah said that BJP will contest these elections with full strength and urged the booth workers of the party to work on ground by door-to-door campaigning.

“I want to clear all the speculations that BJP will contest and win these elections with full strength. The biggest strength of Bharatiya Janata Party is booth workers and booth presidents. When our booth workers come on the election ground, best leader have flown from the field. This time, our booth workers have to go to each home and tell about the changes that were made in Jammu. For over 70 years, we have fought for our development, pilgrimage of Amarnath Yatra, we had to protest for it, but now, the day have come that you don’t need to ask for or do protests for it because Modi Ji will give it,” Shah stated.

Urging the booth workers of the party, Shah said, “I want to tell our booth workers that along with their family, they have to take 3 families with them for voting before 11.30 am, which means total 4 families and then nobody can defeat BJP. We have to tell people about NC-Congress’ division agenda. I did a press conference to expose NC-Congress’ divisional agenda.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday released the Bhartiya Janata Party’s manifesto for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The BJP has made 25 promises, focussing on women, youths, Kashmiri Pandits, restoring temples and wiping out terrorism. Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls will be held in three phases on September 18, 25 and October 1.

There are a total number of 90 assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, out of which 7 seats are reserved for SCs and 9 seats are reserved for STs. According to the Election Commission of India, Jammu and Kashmir has 88.06 lakh eligible electors. These are the first assembly elections to be held in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. (ANI)

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In a heartwarming celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, Indian comedian Bharti Singh has brought Ganpati Bappa into her home with much enthusiasm. She was accompanied by her three-year-old son, Laksh whom she fondly calls Golla.

The festivities kicked off in full swing as the family visited various pandals in Mumbai to select their Ganesh idol.

Bharti brimming with joy, shared her excitement with mediapersons. “I had prayed to God for an extension for our show laughter chef, and the extension was granted. We are very happy; Bappa has brought joy into our lives,” she said.

She went on to describe her special connection with Ganpati Bappa, revealing, “Mere lie Ganpati Bappa Golla hai mera, meaning, no matter how grand the Ganpati idol is, you’ll always see him as a child. I become very emotional; we are bringing home baby-like Ganesh. Golla has turned 3 years old, and today he has come along with me to bring Ganpati Bappa home for the third time”

The actor also announced that they plan to keep Ganpati Bappa at their home for a day and a half, allowing them to cherish the divine presence for an extended period. “This time, we will keep Ganpati Bappa at our home for a day and a half. We will have the opportunity to serve him for 1.5 days,” she added.

The Ganesh Chaturthi festival, which began today, is a ten-day celebration that starts on the fourth day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Bhadrapada and concludes with Anantha Chaturdashi. The festival, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, honours Lord Ganesha as the deity of new beginnings, wisdom, and the remover of obstacles.

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have both extended their heartfelt greetings to the nation on this auspicious occasion.

President Murmu highlighted the festival’s role in fostering social harmony and brotherhood, while PM Modi wished everyone a joyous Ganesh Chaturthi on social media.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also shared his festive message, encouraging citizens to embrace unity and resilience, with hopes that Lord Ganesha will bestow peace, prosperity, and happiness upon all.

In Mumbai, the unveiling of Lalbaugcha Raja has further added to the excitement surrounding the festival. Devotees across Maharashtra are preparing to celebrate by bringing Ganesh idols into their homes, observing fasts, preparing delicious offerings, and visiting pandals. (ANI)

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Selena Gomez has officially joined the ranks of one of the youngest billionaires.

According to the Deadline, the ‘Emilia Perez’ actor has achieved this financial feat primarily through the success of her beauty brand, Rare Beauty, alongside other lucrative ventures.

Launched in 2019, Rare Beauty has significantly contributed to Gomez’s estimated net worth of USD 1.3 billion, positioning her as one of the youngest female billionaires in the United States.

The beauty brand accounts for about 81.4 percent of her overall net worth, according to Deadline.

Gomez’s wealth is not solely attributed to her beauty brand. The valuation encompasses her stake in the mental health startup Wondermind, revenue from music album sales, real estate investments, and earnings from streaming deals, brand partnerships, concert tours, and acting projects.

Although Gomez’s last solo tour, the Revival Tour, concluded in 2016 and her most recent album, ‘Rare’, was released in 2020, she has remained a prominent figure in entertainment.

She continues to garner acclaim as both a star and executive producer of the popular Hulu series ‘Only Murders in the Building’.

The show, which has recently been renewed for a fifth season, has earned Gomez her first Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

Additionally, ‘Only Murders in the Building’ has been nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series for the third consecutive year.

Gomez is also set to revisit her television roots with the upcoming sequel series ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’.

The new series, set to premiere on October 29 at 8 pm ET/PT, follows the success of her original Disney Channel show, ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’.

Gomez and her former co-star David Henrie are not only reprising their roles but also taking on executive producer roles for the sequel. (ANI)

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday announced a special package of Rs 564 crore for the flood-affected areas and people in the state.

On the third day of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, CM Saha said that Members of this Assembly are aware that the recent floods in the state have caused extensive damage to roads, bridges, power transmission lines, agriculture, gardens, cultivable agricultural land, fish ponds, dams, animal resources, and houses.

“National highways, state roads, and rural roads were flooded, and ponds, reservoirs, and farmlands were inundated with silt and water. The initial estimate of damage due to the flood is about Rs 14,247 crore. District magistrates and line departmental officers assessed the actual damage at the field level. After assessing the actual damage, the state government will submit a memorandum to the Union Home Ministry requesting additional funds for relief and rehabilitation,” said CM Saha.

He further informed that, considering the severity of the damage caused by the recent floods, the state government has decided to announce a financial package for immediate relief and recovery work across various sectors.

“The total package amounts to Rs 564 crore, which will be met from state government funds. We all know that it will take months for the state to recover from this shock and rebuild the infrastructure to keep up with the development. However, this package will show the right direction in bringing relief to the flood-affected people and continuing the development process of our government,” he added.

The package includes Rs 70 crore for the Food and Civil Supplies Department, where 10 kg of additional rice per ration card per month for the next two months will be provided. This will benefit about 9.8 lakh ration card holders in the state. For agriculture, Rs 15 crore has been sanctioned to provide financial assistance for seeds, fertilisers, and other agricultural support for Kharif and Rabi crop production. For horticulture, Rs 5 crore has been allocated for financial support for winter vegetable and flower cultivation, repair of paddy fields, fertilisers, and silt removal from damaged land. Rs 10 crore of financial assistance has been allotted for the purchase of fishlings to boost fish production. In the Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD), Rs 5 crore will provide immediate assistance to protect the health of affected animals, including animal feed, water supply, medicine, rehabilitation, input subsidies, and other activities.

In the education sector, Rs 12 crore has been sanctioned to provide books to flood-affected students and for repairing and maintaining schools and colleges. Rs 50 crore has been allocated to the Public Works Department (Drinking Water and Sanitation) to ensure drinking water supply to flood-affected schools, Anganwadi centres, and households. For urban and rural development, Rs 52 crore will be used for the repair and maintenance of city and rural roads, drainage systems, and office buildings.

The Health Department will receive Rs 10 crore for the procurement of 2,000 bags of bleaching powder, 2 lakh ORS packets, 20 lakh halogen tablets, 10 lakh zinc tablets, fever medicine, and skin disease medicine to support disinfection and diarrhoea prevention efforts.

In the Public Works Department (Water Resources), Rs 35 crore will be used for renovating, repairing, and maintaining dams, channels, and major projects in the state. The Power Department will receive Rs 100 crore for the rapid restoration, repair, and maintenance of power transmission lines, transformers, conductors, cables, and accessories. Rs 200 crore has been allocated to the Public Works Department (Roads and Buildings) for the reconstruction, renovation, and maintenance of flood-damaged roads and drains. (ANI)

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Boeing’s Starliner on Saturday got the final “go” that allowed the spacecraft, which left the International Space Station on Friday to return to Earth but the NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams it was supposed to be carrying are staying behind.

Boeing on Saturday morning said that the deorbit poll of the empty Starliner spacecraft has been completed and the landing phase will take 44 minutes from deorbit burn to landing.

Starliner switched to autonomous mode and undocked from the space station at 6:04 pm Eastern Time (2204 GMT), and is set to land at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico at approximately 12:00 am Eastern Time after after making its dangerous plunge back into the thick of Earth’s atmosphere.

Both astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore called down to flight controllers today to thank teams for their support before the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft returned to Earth.

“You guys it’s time to bring Calypso home. We have your backs and you have got this. Bring her back to Earth,” Sunita Williams said in the radio message referring to the spacecrafts nickname.

After it re-enters the Earth’s atmosphere it will use parachutes to slow its descent to land at the White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico.

While on its way back to Earth, the Starliner capsule, the portion that would hold astronauts during routine trips home from space, jettisoned its service module.

Thruster problems and helium leaks on the service module had caused issues that held up Starliner’s return home and NASA and Boeing officials wanted to keep Starliner attached to the ISS for as long as possible so they could work to understand the leaks and thruster problems.

Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams launched aboard Starliner on June 5 from Cape Canaveral in Florida for its first crewed flight, arriving at the orbiting International Space Station on June 6. It was expected that the two astronauts would have returned on the same flight.

As Starliner approached the orbiting laboratory, NASA and Boeing identified helium leaks and experienced issues with the spacecraft’s reaction control thrusters.

For the safety of the astronauts, NASA announced on August 24 that Starliner will return to Earth from the station without a crew.

NASA said that while the Starliner makes its return to Earth, both Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are safe aboard the International Space Station with a SpaceX Dragon vehicle available in case of an emergency, and later as part of the Crew9 mission.

The uncrewed spacecraft’s safe return could be vital for the overall Boeing Starliner program.

After the US space shuttle fleet was retired in 2011, the US relied solely on Russia’s Soyuz spacecraft to transport its crew and cargo to the ISS.

The US space agency NASA then in the year 2014 awarded two American companies Boeing and Space X contracts to provide commercial spaceflights to take astronauts to space.

So far SpaceX has sent nine crewed flights to space for Nasa, as well as some commercial missions.

However for Boeign, the Starliner flight with Williams and Wilmore was its first crewed flight. (ANI)

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Two coaches of the Indore-Jabalpur Overnight Express got derailed near Jabalpur Railway Station in Madhya Pradesh, at around 5:50 am on Saturday, an official said.

The train was coming from Indore and was heading towards Jabalpur Railway Station’s platform number six. The incident happened at around 150 metres from the platform.

However, no casualties or injuries were reported by the officials following the incident, the official said.

Harshit Shrivastava, the Chief Public Relations Officer of West Central Railway, said, all the passengers are safe since the train was at dead-stop speed

“The train was coming from Indore. When it was heading towards Jabalpur railway station’s platform number 6, the train was moving slowly, was at dead stop speed, and two coaches derailed. All passengers are safe since the train was at dead-stop speed. Everyone has left for home also. The incident took place around 5.50 am. It derailed around 150 metres from the platform,” he said.

However, the reason for the train’s derailment is not clear yet. More details are awaited.

Earlier on August 17, 22 bogies of the Sabarmati Express, which was travelling from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, were derailed in a block section between Kanpur and Bhimsen station in Uttar Pradesh.

According to reports, the engine hit an object placed on the track and got derailed. Sharp hit marks were observed.

Officials said that evidence found near the 16th coach from the loco had been protected. As per the initial investigation, there is no fracture in the railway track. IB and UP police are also working on it. No injuries were reported to passengers or staff. (ANI)

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As many as 15 deaths, including seven men, four women, and four children, have been confirmed in the Hathras accident, police said on Friday.

Speaking to reporters, Aligarh Commissioner Chaitra V said, “So far the confirmed deaths are 15, including 7 men, 4 women, and 4 children. The accident occurred due to the collision of a roadway bus and another vehicle… 11 injured are undergoing treatment here, while 8 have been referred to Aligarh for treatment.”

Expressing grief over the Hathras road accident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the kin of victims and Rs 50,000 for the injured.

“The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Hathras, UP. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” the Prime Minister’s Office announced in a post on X.

Expressing sorrow over the incident, PM Modi stated that both the local administration and state government are providing all possible assistance to the victims.

“The road accident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. My deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this. May God give them strength in this difficult time. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of the people injured in the accident. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is engaged in helping the victims in every possible way,” added the PMO post.

Offering condolences to the families affected by the Hathras accident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his wishes for a swift recovery of the injured and assured that the administration has been instructed to ensure the proper treatment of those affected.

“The loss of life in a road accident in Hathras district is extremely sad. My condolences are with the grieving families of the deceased. Instructions have been given to the district administration officials to provide proper treatment to the injured. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give a place to the departed souls in his feet and provide speedy recovery to the injured,” CM Yogi wrote in a post on X. (ANI)

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People flocked to markets across Tamil Nadu to purchase Ganesh idols and puja materials on Ganesh Chaturthi on Saturday.

The demand for Lord Ganesha idols surged, creating a vibrant market scene in Kanchipuram.

Artisans and sellers are experiencing a high demand for these idols, which are being sourced from various regions across the state.

The market is filled with idols of various sizes, colours, and designs, showcasing the artisans’ creativity. Some idols are painted green or blue, while others depict Lord Ganesha sitting on a cow or lion, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship.

Visuals show people purchasing Lord Ganesh idols and other items for pooja as part of the festive celebrations in Kanchipuram.

Meanwhile, the prices of banana leaves have gone up in the local market because of heavy demand on account of Ganesh Chaturthi and Subha Muhurtham, the auspicious day when weddings and ceremonies are held with pomp and gaiety.

With the Ganesha Chaturthi and Subha Muhurtham celebrations on Saturday, banana leaves have been auctioned in large quantities.

Banana farmers from various areas, including Kurumpur, Eral, Sairapuram, Korampallam, and Vazhavallan in the Tuticorin district, harvested banana leaves and brought them to the vegetable market for sale.

Last week, a bundle of banana leaf, which was sold for around Rs 1,000, is now being sold for 3,500 rupees to 6,300 rupees.

The prices of banana leaves have shot up, and traders are happy. They said that the price will remain the same until September 15.

Ganesh Chaturthi, a ten-day festival that starts on the fourth day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month ‘Bhadrapada’, will start on September 7 this year. This auspicious ten-day festival starts with ‘Chaturthi’ and ends on ‘Anantha Chaturdashi’.

The festive period is also known as ‘Vinayak Chaturthi’ or ‘Vinayak Chavithi’. It celebrates Ganesha as the ‘God of New Beginnings’ and the ‘Remover of Obstacles’ as well as the god of wisdom and intelligence.

The first look of Mumbai’s famous Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled on Thursday.

It is celebrated with much fervour across the country, with lakhs of devotees converging into mandals to seek blessing from Lord Ganesh.For the festivities, people bring Lord Ganesh idols to their homes, observe fasts, prepare mouth-watering delicacies, and visit pandals during the festival. (ANI)

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A 32-year-old female Naxal carrying a reward of Rs 14 Lakh on her head was arrested in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district, a police officer said on Friday.

A team of Hawk force nabbed her in the forest of Parsatola under the jurisdiction of Baihar police station in the district on Thursday night (September 5). The Naxal has been identified as Sajanti (32), a resident of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra. A pistol with a bullet magazine, an axe and other stuff were recovered from her, he added.

Balaghat Superintendent of Police (SP) Nagendra Singh said, “We received information that there was some movement of Naxals in search of rations in the forest of Parsatola under Baihar police station limits. Following the information, we immediately mobilised the team of Hawk force in the area. Around 10 pm on September 5, we saw two Naxals moving towards the forest from Parsatola village, when the team asked them to stop, then they started running.”

Though the team of Hawk force managed to nab one female Naxal while one escaped from the spot. Meanwhile, when the team was returning with the arrested Naxal, the other Naxal members in the area opened fire at the team with the aim of freeing their fellow member. The hawk force also retaliated, following which Naxals took advantage of the darkness and fled towards the dense forest, he added.

“The arrested Naxal has identified herself as Sajanti, a resident of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra. Her husband Ganesh was gunned down during an encounter in November, 2022. Sajanti was carrying a bounty of Rs 14 Lakh on her head,” he added.

“We will continue the ongoing anti-naxal campaign in the district further. In the preliminary interrogation, we came to know that there were several Naxals who were brought here against their will and wanted to go back to their houses. Therefore, I appeal to those Naxals who want to go back to their home or want to surrender, should come forward as Madhya Pradesh surrender policy is quite beneficial for them and they can take its benefit. MP police extend its help to them fully,” he concluded. (ANI)

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Congress has fielded former wrestler Vinesh Phogat from Julana assembly seat in Haryana.

The party released its first list of 31 candidates for Haryana polls which also contained Vinesh Phogat’s name.

AICC incharge of Haryana Deepak Babaria earlier gave indications that Phogat will be fielded from Julana.

“I think it has been decided that she will contest from Julana,” he said.

Answering queries, he said no MP has been permitted to contest the assembly elections.

Asked about alliance talks with AAP for Hayana polls, Babaria said that there is no development as of now.

“I got calls from them but I was not able to attend those calls because of our own meetings. I will speak to them now. Every political party express their opinion, tries to create pressure. I can’t say anything about the alliance right now. It is still under consideration,” he said.

In a big boost to Congress, Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat joined the Congress earlier in the day.

Punia and Phogat joined the party in the presence of Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, party leader Pawan Khera, Haryana Congress chief Udai Bhan, and Babaria.

Vinesh Phogat recalled women wrestlers’ fight over sexual harassment allegations against former BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. “The fight is continuing, it hasn’t ended yet. It’s in Court. We will win that fight as well… With the new platform that we are getting today, we will work for the service of the nation,” she said.

“When we were being dragged on the road, all parties except the BJP were with us. I feel proud that I have joined a party which stands with women and is ready to fight from ‘sadak to sansad’…,” she added.

The two well-known wrestlers joined the Congress almost a month before the Haryana assembly polls.

Polling for the 90-member Haryana assembly will be held on October 5 and votes will be counted on October 8.

The wrestlers resigned from their respective positions in Northern Railways earlier in the day.

Punia won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, while Vinesh Phogat became the first woman wrestler to reach the Olympics final.

Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling a short while after she was disqualified from the Paris Olympic Games after being found overweight by about 100 gm in her 50-kg category weigh-in ahead of the gold medal match.

Bajrang Punia has been appointed working president of Kisan Congress. (ANI)

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