The Daily Guardian - September 23, 2024

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September 23, 2024

Tirupati laddoo top on agenda of VHP meet

The controversy surrounding Tirupati laddus and the demand for \"freeing\" temples across the country from government control are among the key issues to be discussed at a meeting of the VHP's apex body in Andhra Pradesh on Monday.

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Yogi tears into Congress in Haryana poll rally

UP Chief Minister accused the Congress of disrespecting Dr B.R. Ambedkar

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Mine explosion in Iran kills 50 people

At least 50 people died and 20 injured in a devastating mine explosion in eastern iran. The incident has also sparked fears that many more workers may be trapped beneath the rubble, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

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BJP govt in J&K must for peace and stability, says Shah

The HM alleged NC, Congress and PDP are \"terror enablers\"

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YOU ARE RASHTRADOOTS, PM HAILS INDIAN DIASPORA

In an event at Nassau Coliseum in New York, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he always knew potential of Indians in the US

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SIT to probe Tirumala ghee adulteration row

Hitting out at the previous YSRCP government, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday alleged that several procedures to procure ghee at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) were altered during the earlier regime, prompting him to form a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the irregularities.

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Mine explosion in Iran kills 50 people

At least 50 people died and 20 injured in a devastating mine explosion in eastern Iran.

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Haryana polls: 'Will fulfil promises we made,' says AAP MP Sanjay Singh

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh exuded confidence in winning the Haryana Assembly polls, emphasising that they'll fulfil the promises made to the people of the state.

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Flying at high altitude in Ladakh is challenging for aviators, technicians'

The Indian Army's top aviation officer, Brigadier Gurdeep Singh, highlighted the difficulties faced by aviators and technicians while operating at high altitudes in Ladakh.

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BJP MP Subhash Barala injured in road mishap

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Barala was injured in a road accident near Sherapur village in the Siwani area of Haryana's Bhiwani district on Saturday.

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BSF foils infiltration bid in RS Pura sector of Jammu, recovers arms

The Border Security Force has foiled an infiltration bid along the international border in the RS Pura sector of Jammu and recovered a cache of weapons.

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LPG cylinder found on railway track in Kanpur, major tragedy averted

A major tragedy was averted on Sunday after a 5-litre empty gas cylinder was found on the railway track in the Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh.

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Water level declines in Ganga leaving behind silt on Varanasi ghats

Another local Sudhir Singh requested to the municipal corporation to clean the ghats.

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"THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT J&K'S STABILITY', SAYS JP NADDA

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda on Sunday criticised the CongressNational Conference (NC) alliance for their stance on Article 370 and questioned whether they 'Pakistan's agents.

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'People have decided to change BJP govt in Haryana': Congress MP Deepender Hooda

Making the announcement about the guarantees, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge said here that guarantees pertain to women, social security, youth, the poor, and the farmers.

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Odisha: Court grants bail to 7 accused of assaulting Army officer, fiancee

A district court on Saturday granted bail to all the seven accused in the alleged assault case of the army officer and his fiancee at Chandaka Road in Bhubaneswar.

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MAMATA WRITES SECOND LETTER TO PM MODI ON DEVASTATING FLOOD IN SOUTH BENGAL

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote another letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, expressing concern over the flooding in South Bengal, which she attributed to \"abnormally heavy releases of water from the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) reservoirs in Jharkhand.

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Jharkhand HC orders immediate resumption of internet services

The Jharkhand High Court ordered the immediate resumption of internet services in the state, which had been suspended during the Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination for a few hours on September 21 and 22.

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World Rhino Day: PM Modi recalls his visit to Kaziranga National Park

As the world is celebrating 'World Rhino Day', Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recalling his visit to Kaziranga National Park in Assam, said that it is a matter of pride that India is home to a large number of one-horned rhinos. He urged people to visit the place as well.

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Sri Sri calls for committee of spiritual leaders for temple management

Spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, urged for the constitution of a committee of spiritual leaders to oversee matters related to temples.

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"TTD board was altered for political gain': Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan Kalyan

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday said that the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board was \"altered for political gain\" by the previous government after CM Chandrababu Naidu alleged that YSRCP govt used 'animal fat' in Laddu Prasadam given at Tirumala Temple in Tirupati.

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Congress appoints Sarkar as West Bengal unit president

Congress leader Subhankar Sarkar was appointed as the new president of the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee on Saturday with immediate effect.

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Kerala: 3 more people test negative for Nipah virus in Malappuram

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Sunday confirmed that the test results of three more individuals related to the Nipah virus outbreak returned negative.

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Farmers vow to intensify stir

Announce nationwide blocking of railway tracks on October 3

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Congress expels Chitra Sarwara for six years for fighting polls as independent

The Congress Party has expelled its leader Chitra Sarwara for six years as she has rebelled against the party candidate and contesting the election as independent candidate from Ambala cantonment.

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'PM's winning formula via NaMo app on Sep 26'

As the Haryana Assembly elections draw near, the BJP is pulling out all the stops to secure a decisive victory.

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India to get first national security semicon fab plant

Under a transformative collaboration with the US, India will get its first-ever national security semiconductor fabrication plant that will produce chips for use in military hardware in both the countries as well as in critical telecommunication networks and electronics.

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PIL in Delhi HC contests rules on preserving unused gametes.

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging Rule 13(1)(a) of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Rules.

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65 kg illegal fire crackers being smuggled from Ghaziabad seized; 1 held

A man has been arrested for allegedly smuggling 65 kg e of illegal fireworks into the national capital ahead of Diwali, police said on Sunday.

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Kejriwal was forced to resign as court has restricted him from working: DPCC President

Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said that he was forced to resign as the CM as the court has restricted him from working and people wanted to know what happened to the promise of ending corruption.

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Young man attacks girlfriend with knife over distance in relationship

In the Raghubir Nagar area, a young man attacked his girlfriend with a knife on Saturday morning after becoming upset about their recent distance.

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MUSIC PRODUCER GETS EXTORTION CALL LINKED TO BISHNOI-BRAR GANG

A Delhi-based music producer alleged that he received an extortion call of Rs 5 crore from a caller who identified himself as a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldi Brar Gang, said the police on Sunday.

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'Not here to earn money, no greed for CM's chair...' says Kejriwal

Former Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that he resigned because he has no greed for CM's chair and had joined the politics for the country.

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Police arrests man for killing taxi driver in 2015

Delhi Police has arrested a man for allegedly killing a taxi driver with the help of his associate in 2015, police on Sunday said.

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Brother-in-law stabbed to death over harassment and divorce

In a shocking incident in Gurugram's Bajghera area, a man was stabbed to death by his brother-in-law for allegedly harassing his sister and threatening her with divorce.

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Woman dies by suicide after drinking acid over unreturned loan of Rs 7 lakh

A woman in Muradnagar, distressed over the unpaid return of a Rs 7 lakh loan she had helped a neighbor secure, died by suicide after consuming acid.

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Safe transportation: National Institute of Food Technology develops SARTHI

The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI), has developed a novel Solar Assisted Reefer Transportation system with Hybrid controls and Intelligence (SARTHI), which is being exhibited at the MOFPI pavilion during the 3rd edition of World Food India 2024 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.

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Man arrested for rape, conversion pressure after false promise of marriage

The Wave City Police have arrested a man named Shadab for allegedly raping a married woman and pressuring her to convert her religion under the false promise of marriage.

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BJP Mahila Morcha organises health awareness campaign in slum clusters

DELHI Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha on Sunday organised health awareness and membership drives in over 250 slum clusters across in the city.

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DTC BUS DRIVER THRASHED NEAR SAFDARJUNG HOSPITAL

A purported video of the incident, which went viral on social media, showed a group of men holding the bus driver, forcefully pushing him inside their vehicle and allegedly kidnapping him

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Police busts interstate drugs supply racket, arrests four men

Officials said the police also seized 357 kilogrammes of cannabis worth Rs 1.78 crore in the international market.

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Tribals are pillars of Sanatani society, says Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram chief

RSS-affiliated Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram's national president Satyendra Singh on Sunday described tribals as \"pillars of the vast Sanatani society” and cautioned the community members against a \"conspiracy\" by certain forces to create division among them.

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FSSAI, Brazil sign MoU to boost food safety cooperation

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA).

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Centre approves two major hydro storage projects in Maharashtra

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has approved two additional hydropumped storage projects (PSPs) in Maharashtra to ensure India's renewable energy goals, the Ministry of Power said on Sunday.

1 min

Thousands Attend Pune Recruitment Drive For Israel Jobs

Thousands of jobseekers flocked to ITI Aundh in Pune for the second round of a recruitment drive by Israel.

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Vodafone Idea seals $3.6 bn network deal with Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung

NEW DELHI Vodafone Idea Limited has secured a deal worth USD 3.6 billion (Rs.300 billion) with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for the supply of network equipment over the next three years.

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Reliance Foundation pledges $10M to empower women

Reliance Foundation has committed up to USD 10 million to the Women in Digital Economy Fund (WIDEF), a collaboration between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).

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Five startups that secured record $628m in funding in a week

In last 7 days, Indian startups secured a record-breaking $628 million in funding, reflecting the increasing confidence investors have in the country's tech ecosystem.

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PIYUSH GOYAL INAUGURATES INVEST INDIA OFFICE IN SINGAPORE

Union minister Goyal emphasized Singapore's strategic partnership with India, highlighting the new office as a step toward enhancing regional economic cooperation

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Fossil fuels to dominate global energy supply until 2050: Report

Despite the ongoing shift toward cleaner energy, fossil fuels will continue to play a major role in meeting global energy needs, accounting for 40 to 60 per cent of global energy supply by 2050 due to the slower-than-expected adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and challenges in scaling clean energy technologies, according to McKinsey report.

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SC dismisses ex-Google employee's petition alleging religious discrimination at workplace

The Supreme Court in the case Zahid Showat Alias MIR v Joint Secretary, Prime Ministers Office And Ors observed and has dismissed the writ petition filed by a terminated Google employee who wrote complaints to the Prime Minister about alleged religious discrimination he faced at the workplace.

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Kerala High Court refuses to quash POCSO case against woman for failing to report sexual assault on minors in cottages provided by her

The Kerala High Court in the case Sheela v State of Kerala and Another observed and has refused to quash the criminal proceedings under POCSO Act initiated against a woman in-charge of the cottages where allegedly two minors were subjected to rape.

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DELHI HIGH COURT SEEKS PUJA KHEDKAR'S RESPONSE ON UPSC'S PLEA ALLEGING PERJURY IN ANTICIPATORY BAIL CASE

The Delhi High Court in the case Puja Khedkar v. State observed and has issued notice on a petition filed by the Union Public Services Commission, UPSC wherein it alleged that former probationer IAS officer Puja Khedkar committed perjury by filing a false affidavit and making a false statement in relation to her anticipatory bail petition.

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Karnataka High Court quashes criminal case against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje for remarks on Rameswaram café blast

The Karnataka High Court in the case Shobha Karandlaje And State Of Karnataka And Anr observed and has quashed the criminal case registered against Member of Parliament, Shobha Karandlaje, after she had made a statement during a protest in Bengaluru, linking the suspect in the Rameshwaram cafe blast with Tamil Nadu.

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Supreme Court Collegium recommends the appointment of Chief Justices of eight High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the appointment of chief justices of eight High Court.

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ANURA KUMARA DISSANAYAKE: NEW SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT

Marxist leader Dissanayake will be the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, beating Sajith Premadasa after the country's first ever Presidential Election run-off

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UN to support Bangladesh reforms

The United Nations will support Bangladesh in its reform initiatives, including police and election reforms, undertaken by the interim government, a top official of the world body said on Sunday.

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Saudi Arabia achieves 73% rise in tourist arrivals

Saudi Arabia achieved a 73 per cent increase in the number of international tourists arrivals, while international tourism revenues increased by 207 per cent, according to the World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism.

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Death toll rises to 37 after Israeli strike in Beirut

At least 37 people, including three children and seven women, have lost their lives in an Israeli air attack in Beirut's southern suburbs, with the death toll continuing to rise, AL Jazeera reported citing Lebanon's health minister's statement The strike, which occurred during Friday's rush hour, targeted two buildings in the Lebanese capital's Dahiya district, also leaving over 60 people injured and 17 others still trapped under the rubble, according to Health Minister Firass Abiad.

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Tensions Rise As Israel And Hezbollah Exchange Heavy Fire

The exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated tensions in the Middle East, with Israel launching 400 attacks on Lebanon and Hezbollah firing rockets at a key Israeli base, Ramat David base near the city of Haifa, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

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UNGA Prez presents 'Pact for the Future' to General Assembly

United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis, presented a 'Pact for the Future' to the General Assembly on Saturday (local time), after meeting and consulting with Member States.

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US VP Harris claims Trump will give tax cuts to billionaires

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday claimed that former US President Donald Trump would bring major taxation rejigs.

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US Prez Lauds Effort To Advance Cooperation In Space, Cyber With India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden, during their bilateral meeting in Delaware, recognized the 'remarkable progress' made under the US-India Defense Industrial Cooperation Roadmap.

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RUSSIA'S STRIKE ON UKRAINE AIMS RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN KHARKIV

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemned Russia's latest attack on a residential building in Kharkiv, which left 21 civilians injured.

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UK PM hails contributions of Britain's South Asian communities

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hailed the contributions of the South Asian heritage communities, who he described as the \"driving force\" of much of the innovation across the country.

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Biden, Albanese express concerns on China's actions in Indo-Pacific area

US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, during their bilateral meeting, expressed concerns over China's \"coercive and destabilising activities\" in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Britain's Labour Party gathers after turbulent start and clothing scandal

This should be a time of celebration for Britain's Labour Party, which opens its annual conference Sunday less than three months after winning power in a landslide after 14 years in opposition.

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Australia make it 14 in a row with thumping victory over England

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 champions Australia defeated hosts, England by 68 runs in the second match of the series at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday and continued the winning streak in ODI cricket, making it their 14th successive victory in the format.

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Umesh wins gold; Sukant, Sivarajan, Mandeep claim silver at Indonesia Para-Badminton International

Umesh Vikram secured gold in the SL3 event, while the trio of Sukant Kadam, Sivarajan Solaimalai, and Mandeep Kaur claimed silver medals in their respective categories at the Indonesia Para-Badminton International on Sunday.

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'We want to build our team around strong bowling options': Rohit

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday emphasised on building his team around \"strong bowling options\" in order to take the conditions out of the equation as they gear up for the challenges that lay ahead in the run-up to the World Test Championship.

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India A crush India C by 132 runs to win Duleep Trophy

Tanush Kotian (3/47) and Prasidh Krishna (3/50) shared six wickets and trumped Sai Sudharsan's valiant 111 as India A defeated India C by 132 runs to win the Duleep Trophy, here on Sunday.

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Bumrah, Pant's fitness and form will be crucial to India's chances in Australia: Ian Chappell

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant must remain injury-free and in top form if India are to achieve a historic hat-trick of series wins Down Under, said former Australia captain Ian Chappell.

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Sangram Singh Becomes First Indian Male Wrestler To Win MMA Fight

International wrestler Sangram Singh made his mark in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) world by winning his debut fight at the Gama International Fighting Championship in Tbilisi.

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Chess Olympiad: Indian men's team beats USA

The Indian men's chess team continued their solid show, moving closer to country's first ever medal in the open category at the ongoing International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad at Budapest on Saturday.

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