In this issue

September 06, 2024

Modi, Wong discuss ways to boost ties

Six pillars, including healthcare and medicine, for cooperation and progress identified

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TICKET DENIAL SPURS DISSENT IN BJP: SOME EXULT IN JOY TOO

Savitri Jindal, Sukhvinder Mandi, Bishambar Valmiki, GL Sharma quit Shakti Rani Sharma and Anil Vij thank the party

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Rahul attacks Modi over Shivaji statue collapse

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday targeted the BJP and accused them of wanting only a select few to receive all benefits.

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Cloud hangs over Kolkata police as parents of RG Kar victim allege hush money offered

Parents of the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, have accused the Kolkata Police, which has initially handling the case, of offering them money to \"settle the matter\".

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Poker and rummy are games of skill, not gambling: Allahabad High Court

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court held that poker and rummy are games of skill, not gambling.

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Himachal CM Sukhu launches National Common Mobility Card for cashless travel across India

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Thursday launched a new National Common Mobility Card of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) that allows cashless travel in various public transports across the country and offers multiple payment options, enabling users to access services across the country without cash.

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Massive protest held in Shimla against alleged illegal construction of mosque

A large number of people gathered outside the Sanjauli Masjid in Shimla to protest against the alleged illegal construction of the Mosque on Thursday.

1 min

UP: Female advocate's body found floating in Kasganj canal

A body of a female advocate was found floating in a canal in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj.

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'We perform last rites of evil forces when they reach India': RSS chief Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat has stated that while evil forces grow larger across the globe, they eventually face decline when they reach India, where “we perform their last rites.\"

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Uttarakhand government transfers 40 IAS officers in major administrative rejig

In a major administrative reshuffle, the Uttarakhand government transferred 40 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and four IAS Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officers, according to an order released on Wednesday night.

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CBI ORGANISES 10TH INTERPOL LIAISON OFFICERS CONFERENCE IN DELHI

The 10th INTERPOL Liaison Officers (ILO's) Conference, organised by CBI, was inaugurated by the Home Secretary at the CBI Headquarters in Delhi.

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Aiming to bring bill that benefits poor, women, minorities': JPC chairperson Jagdambika Pal

The chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, Jagdambika Pal, said on Thursday that they are aiming to bring such a bill that benefits the poor, children, women, and minorities.

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TN CM STALIN SIGNS MOU FOR RS 2,000 CR WITH TRILLIANT

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday secured a Rs 2,000 crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trilliant to establish a manufacturing unit as well as create their Development and Global Support Centre in Tamil Nadu.

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TN: Doctor arrested for sexually assaulting minors at school hostel

A 31-year-old doctor was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting minor girls at a hostel affiliated with a government-aided school in Trichy, where his mother is the headmistress.

1 min

Gujarat government to start libraries in 21 dists of state

Keeping in mind the importance of reading books, the then Chief Minister of Gujarat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Vanche Gujarat' campaign for the citizens of Gujarat.

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Sindhudurg police arrests sculptor of Shivaji statue Jaydeep Apte

The sculptor of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Jaydeep Apte, has been arrested by police, said officials of Sindhudurg Police.

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Assam: State govt employees to get insurance coverage up to Rs 1 crore

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma announced a new policy to offer insurance coverage up to Rs 1 crore for state government employees on Wednesday, the Chief Minister’s Office said.

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Bengaluru police submits 3,991-page chargesheet against 17 accused in Renukaswamy murder case

The Bengaluru police on Wednesday submitted a charge sheet in a secure box to the court against 17 accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, including star Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his friend Pavithra Gowda, Bengaluru Police said.

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: 11th river bridge completed

The bridge over the Kaveri River in Navsari district, Gujarat, has been completed as of August 25, 2024, for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project.

1 min

Exit polls banned during poll period

Ahead of the legislative assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a notification regarding the publication of exit polls during the election period.

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AFTER DISSENT IN BJP, CONG FEARS SIMILAR TROUBLES, MAY DELAY LIST

After discontent within the BJP over ticket allocation came to the fore, the Congress seems to have opted for a strategic delay in announcing its candidate list for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections.

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CM Saini seeks to quell dissent in party, confident of BJP win in polls

Amid escalating discontent over the BJP's candidate selection, Chief Minister Nayab Saini defended the party's decision, asserting that the ticket allocations were the result of careful deliberations by the central leadership.

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CISF intercepts 2 fliers carrying diamonds worth Rs 60 lakh at IGI Airport

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) claimed to have intercepted two passengers carrying diamonds weighing about 163 grams worth Rs 60 lakh at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, officials said.

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Delhi Metro takes action against ticket operator for financial mishandling

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Thursday said that it has taken cognizance of a video in circulation regarding an act of alleged financial mishandling by a ticket office machine (TOM) operator at the Nirman Vihar Metro station.

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LG nod to create 3,247 additional posts in Delhi jails

In a major move that would effect significant improvement in management of Delhi Prisons, Delhi LG, VK Saxena has approved the creation of 3,247 additional posts in the Prison Department of GNCTD and directed that the same be filled within the next six months, said a press note from the LG Office.

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Coaching centre deaths: Delhi HC seeks CBI response on bail plea of co-owners

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought response of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on bail petitions moved by four co-owners of the basement coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar, where three IAS aspirants drowned on July 27, 2024.

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'No error in dismissing Pathak's request to meet Kejriwal in Tihar'

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ruled that there was no error in the decision to deny Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sandeep Pathak's request to visit Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail.

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Delhi riots result of deep-rooted conspiracy: Delhi Police to court

Delhi Police on Thursday began its arguments on framing of charges against accused persons in the larger conspiracy of Delhi riots 2020.

1 min

City court grants bail to 9 people accused in USD 15 million cyber fraud case

The Rouse Avenue court on Thursday granted I bail to nine accused persons in a transnational cyber fraud case.

1 min

SC RESERVES ORDER ON KEJRIWAL'S BAIL PLEA IN EXCISE POLICY CASE

If CM is granted bail, witnesses might turn hostile: CBI

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Kejriwal government brought education revolution: Atishi

Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Thursday said that the Kejriwal-led government is the only one that prioritises sending principals and teachers abroad for advanced training, rather than ministers and officers.

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JP NADDA HANDS OVER BJP MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE TO LK ADVANI

Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda, along with party General Secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam, handed over the BJP membership certificate to veteran party leader LK Advani in Delhi as part of the party's membership drive on Thursday.

1 min

29 surgeries, 29 miracles: A story of healing with the Child Heart Foundation

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) affects about 1% of newborns, often accompanied by other serious defects.

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S'pore firms pledge to invest over Rs 5 lakh crore in India

Singaporean companies from diverse sectors committed an investment of over Rs 5 lakh crore (around USD 60 billion) in the next few years during a roundtable with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.

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Piyush Goyal sets 500 million tonne domestic steel output target by 2034

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, speaking at the 5th ISA Steel Conclave in New Delhi, set a target of 500 million tonnes of steel production by 2034.

1 min

Truck rentals rise for second month in August, driven by festive and post-election demand: Report

Truck rentals continued their upward trend in August 2024, marking the second consecutive month of growth, as per the latest Shriram Mobility Bulletin.

1 min

INDIA IS LIKELY TO BENEFIT FROM TRUMP POLICIES, SAYS RESEARCH FIRM NOMURA

'India as a relative beneficiary due to domestic demand-driven growth and benefits from lower commodity prices, supply chain shifts and foreign policy '

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EaseMyTrip to venture into electric bus manufacturing through a subsidiary

EaseMyTrip has announced the launch of its new subsidiary, Easy Green Mobility, marking its entry into the electric bus manufacturing sector.

1 min

SEBI employees say not 'misguided'

The employees of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday gathered at the SEBI office and protested against the statement released by the regulatory body on Wednesday evening.

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'Digital payments to grow 3-fold to 481 bn by FY29'

India's digital payments industry is witnessing a huge surge, with transaction volumes growing by 42 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in FY 2023-24, according to a new report by PwC.

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'First remove Italy ka Chashma, then everything will be visible'

Launching a scathing attack on the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi over his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh said on Thursday that the former should first remove the 'Italy ka Chasma', then everything will be clearly visible to him.

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UP: Wild animal attack leaves 6 injured in Chandauli district

A wild animal allegedly attacked six villagers while they were asleep in Daudpur Daakhi village, located in the Chakia Kotwali area of Chandauli district.

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Telangana: Auto driver arrested for rape attempt on tribal woman in Asifabad

An auto driver was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape and murder a woman belonging to the Scheduled Tribe community in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district of Telangana, police said on Thursday.

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MP: 3 females among 16 test positive for dengue in last 24 hours in Indore

Indore has been witnessing a sharp rise in the number of dengue cases as 16 new people, including three females tested positive in the last 24 hours, according to an health official.

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Police foils grenade attack, nabs terrorist associate

Pulwama Police arrested a terrorist associate and seized a hand grenade during a Naka check at the Karimabad crossing on Thursday.

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RAJNATH COMMENDS INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION OF ARMED FORCES

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday addressed the apex leadership of the Indian Armed Forces at the Joint Commanders' Conference and commended their invaluable contribution to safeguarding national interests.

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Union agriculture minister conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Vijayawada

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh.

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Eco-friendly Ganesh idols crafted from cow dung gaining popularity

In a move towards environmental sustainability, eco-friendly Ganesh idols crafted from cow dung are now gaining popularity in the state. This initiative is not only encouraging greener celebrations but also highlighting the need for eco-conscious practices during traditional festivals.

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Ex-RG Kar College principal Sandip Ghosh moves Supreme Court against High Court ordering CBI probe into alleged financial irregularities

The Supreme Court in the case Sandip GhoshvWB observed wherein the former Principal of RG Kar Hospital Sandip Ghosh has moved the court challenging the order of Calcutta High Court to transfer the SIT probe into alleged irregularities in the tender processes and mismanagement by Ghosh, to the Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI.

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Allahabad HC: Not mandatory for widowed daughter-in-law to live in matrimonial home to claim maintenance from father-in-law

The Allahabad High Court in the case Shree Rajpati v.Smt. Bhuri Devi observed that agreeing to live in a matrimonial home is not a condition precedent for a widowed daughter-in-law for seeking maintenance from her father-in-law.

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SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO APPOINT SPECIAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR FOR SENTHIL BALAJI'S TRIAL, ASKS WHY TN GOVERNOR TOOK 7 MONTHS TO GRANT SANCTION

The Supreme Court in the case Y.Balaji V. Assistant Commissioner of Police Central Crime Branch, Job Racketing & Anr. observed and has refused to appoint a Special Public Prosecutor for the trial of former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji in corruption case which arose out of the cash of jobs allegations.

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Arrest of artists and intellectuals latest wave of China's crackdown on dissent

The arrest of artist Gao Zhen and journalist Zhang Zhan by the Chinese government as per the human rights advocates is the latest tactic employed by China to inflict a crackdown on dissent in the country, Voice Of America (VOA) reported.

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Singapore puts off criminal trial of former Indian-origin transport minister to Sep 10

The criminal trial of Singapore's former Indianorigin transport minister S Iswaran, originally set for September 10, has been rescheduled for September 24, the Attorney-General's Chambers said on Thursday.

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Pope Francis preaches unity at Southeast Asia's largest mosque

When Pope Francis stepped on to the hallowed grounds of the Istiqlal mosque in the Indonesian capital on Thursday, he marked a historic moment in his quest to bridge the divides between the world's major religions.

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'NORTH KOREA MAY HAVE EXECUTED OFFICIALS OVER FLOOD RESPONSE': REPORTS

North Korea may have executed multiple officials over damage from devastating floods in July that wrecked thousands of homes and left up to 1,500 people dead or missing, according to South Korean intelligence.

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Hezbollah launches 30 rockets at Northern Israel

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that about 30 rocket launches were detected that crossed from the territory of Lebanon into Israel.

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PAK OPPOSITION TO MEET ON BALOCHISTAN'S ESCALATING SECURITY ISSUES

Expressing deep concern over Balochistan's worsening situation, grand opposition alliance on Wednesday Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP) - has called for a multi-party conference (MPC), ahead of a longawaited public meeting on September 8, reported Dawn.

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China halts foreign adoptions of its children

The Chinese government is no longer allowing foreign adoptions of the country's children, a spokesperson said Thursday.

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UAE's support accelerates vaccination of over 187,000 children in Gaza

The UAE's support has accelerated the vaccination of over 187,000 children in Gaza since the launch of the polio campaign.

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INDIA, CHINA, BRAZIL MAY MEDIATE IN RUSSIA-UKRAINE PEACE TALKS: PUTIN

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that India, China and Brazil could mediate in potential peace talks over Ukraine, Reuters reported.

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Danish police arrests Greta Thunberg at Copenhagen pro-Palestine protest

Prominent Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested by Danish Police on Wednesday morning in Copenhagen during a proPalestine protest, Politico reported.

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US sanctions Russian entities, state media for attempts to ‘influence' 2024 presidential polls

The United States government imposed sanctions against 10 individuals and two entities from Russia in response to Moscow's \"malign influence efforts\" targeting the 2024 US presidential election.

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Macron appoints ex-chief Brexit negotiator as new French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed former chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as the new Prime Minister of France, the Elysee Palace said in a statement on Thursday.

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US welcomes India's role in resolving Russia-Ukraine war

The United States has expressed its willingness to accept any nation's \"help\" in efforts to end the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine During the press briefing on Thursday, when asked if India can play a role in bringing peace and ending the Russia-Ukraine war, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby replied, \"Any nation that can help to end this war and do so in keeping President Zelenskyy's prerogative, the Ukrainian people's prerogative, his plans to adjust peace--we would certainly welcome a role like that.

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Ukraine gets a new chief diplomat as the war with Russia enters a critical phase

Ukraine's parliament approved the appointment of a new foreign minister Thursday, two lawmakers said, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to breathe fresh life into his administration with the war against Russia poised for what could be a pivotal phase.

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Jagmeet Singh's party withdraws support for Trudeau Govt in Canada

Leader of Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP) Jagmeet Singh has announced that he is withdrawing support to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government.

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'Breaking Paralympics record was icing on cake': Sumit Antil

Indian Paralympics gold medallist in the F64 javelin throw at ongoing Paris Paralympics, para-athlete Sumit Antil said on Wednesday that breaking the Paralympics record was an “icing on the cake” for him and recalled an incident that proved to play a small role in the medal win.

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Sinner enters US Open semis after beating Medvedev

Star Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner advanced to the semifinals of the US Open 2024 after beating Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

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Mahit Sandhu wins 50m rifle prone gold in World Deaf Shooting Championship

India's Mahit Sandhu clinched the gold medal in the women's 50m rifle prone event while Abhinav Deshwal secured silver in the men's 25m pistol, on the fifth day of the second World Deaf Shooting Championship at Hanover, Germany.

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Mixed Team Recurve Open: Para-archers Harvinder, Pooja advance to quarters

Indian para-archers Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan advanced to the quarterfinals of the Mixed Team Recurve Open at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024 on Thursday.

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"There is top-level competition in javelin': Paris Paralympics silver medallist Ajeet

Following his silver medal win at the ongoing Paris Paralympics in the F46 javelin throw category, para-athlete Ajeet Singh said on Wednesday that there is a lot of competition within the country's javelin throw circuit, which is good for the athletes.

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Australia make world record during quickfire chase against Scotland

Australia etched their name in the history book by setting a world record of smashing most runs in the powerplay in their comprehensive 7-wicket win over Scotland in the first T20I.

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DHARAMBIR WINS GOLD IN MEN'S CLUB THROW F51 FINAL

The series of double podium finishes con☐ tinued for India after para-athletes Dharambir and Pranav Soorma bagged gold and silver medals, respectively, in the men's club throw F51 final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics.

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Pranjali Dhumal wins bronze in 25m pistol at World Deaf Shooting Championship

Pranjali Dhumal clinched bronze in Women's 25m Pistol event, to take India's tally to 13 medals (three gold, six silver and four bronze) after day four of the 2nd World Deaf Shooting Championship 2024 being held in Hanover, Germany.

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