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MP Tourism launches a new campaign to attract tourists amid monsoon season

By
Shivani Negi
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To attract and engage more travelers and tourists, Madhya Pradesh Tourism has launched a campaign ‘#IntezaarKhatamHua’ during the monsoon season. The prime focus of this campaign is to build confidence and trust featuring the major monsoon tourism attractions of the destinations.

The idea is to promote the various destinations of Madhya Pradesh during monsoon so as a part of the campaign, travel influencers will visit the same.

The Madhya Pradesh Tourism will provide a caravan to the influencers so that they can travel to the various destinations with comfort and enjoy the journey. Itinerary starting from Bhopal will cover Amargarh falls, Bhimbetka, Tawa, Madai, Pchmarhi, Tamia, Patalkot, Pnch and from Indore the destinations covered are Indore, Patalpani, Choral Dam, Jam Gate, Vanchu Point, Janapav, Mandu, Maheshwar, Omkareshwar, Sailani.


To promote the idea on social media a complied film of entire journey of influencers will be released on MP Tourism social handles. Throughout the trip, influencers will be shooting travelogue and will carry placards with #IntezaarKhatamHua written on it and they will click pictures along with it. These photos will populate the MP Tourism social media pages so that it can appeal to masses about the beauty and heritage of the state.

After the release of the blog, the influencers will create a “My Top 5 moments from the Heart of Incredible India” – a five minute video where they will recount their top five moments of the trip which will be combined with snaps and video bytes with a narration by the influencer.

This campaign aims to boost the tourism and appeal of the beautiful places in MP

Defence Ministry Approves NCC Expansion in 173 Coastal and Border Districts

By
Neha Kumari
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New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh has approved the proposal to expand the National Cadet Corps in 173 border and coastal districts from where one lakh new cadets will be inducted, an official statement said on Sunday.

However, the expansion of the NCC was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on Saturday.

He said “get trained manpower for disaster management, and the youth will also get skill training for making their career in the armed forces”.

The defence ministry’s statement said Singh has approved the NCC proposal “for a major expansion scheme”.

“More than 1,000 schools and colleges have been identified in border and coastal districts where NCC will be introduced,” it said.

A total of one lakh cadets from 173 border and coastal districts will be inducted into the NCC, it said, adding that one-third of them will be girls.

“As part of the expansion plan, a total of 83 NCC units will be upgraded (Army 53, Navy 20, Air Force 10) to impart NCC training to the cadets in the border and coastal areas,” the ministry noted.

The NCC is a youth development movement managed by the armed forces. It also provides exposure to cadets in a wide range of activities, with a distinct emphasis on social services, discipline and adventure training.

It is open to all students of schools and colleges on a voluntary basis.

Addressing the country from the Red Fort on August 15, Modi said, “About 173 districts in our border areas, our coastal areas share their boundaries with some of the other nation’s border or coastline. In the coming days, NCC would be extended in those border districts for the youth there.”

“We will train around one lakh new NCC cadets from bordering areas, and we will work towards the idea that amongst those, one-third of them are our daughters,” he said.

The “National Cadet Corps” came into existence on 15th July 1948 under National Cadets Corps Act enacted by the parliament. While the Army NCC unit in Girls Division was introduced in 1949. Air force and Naval NCC Units followed soon in 1950 and 1952 respectively. This voluntary youth
organization, which started with 20,000 cadets, is today probably the largest uniformed youth
organization in the world with 13 lakh cadets (boys and girls).


Its role is to discipline and hard work and in shaping them into dynamic and responsible citizens of the country had been well recognized. It is one of the foremost organization which grooms the youth, the students to be worthy citizens and future leaders of our nations and further it instils in students discipline, courage, and patriotism.

Ankita Lokhande releases Bank statements as ED officer claims Sushant Singh Rajput paid her EMI

By
Neha Kumari
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In Sushant Singh Rajput death case, the actor’s ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande on Saturday tweeted about that reports that the ‘Kedarnath’ actor paid EMIs for her Mumbai flat.

In tweet, Ankita shared screenshots of her bank account statements from 1st January 2019 to 1st March 2020, in which the EMIs were being deducted from her own account on a monthly basis.

‘Here i cease all the speculations. As transparent as I could be,’ w ..

https://twitter.com/anky1912/status/1294341497513365506?s=20

The statement comes after an official from the ED claimed that the EMI of a flat where Rajput’s ex-girlfriend Lokhande used to stay was deducted from Rajput’s account. “The EMI of a flat where #SushantSinghRajput’s friend and actor Ankita Lokhande used to stay, was deducted from Sushant’s bank account. This flat is registered in Sushant’s name: ED (Enforcement Directorate) Officer,” TOI quoted news agency ANI as saying.

Coronavirus India Updates: Over 64,000 COVID-19 Cases In India In 24 Hours

By
Neha Kumari
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Coronavirus India Updates: India saw another 64,553 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, making the country’s total case count to 24,61,190, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

According to WHO data, from August 4 to 13, the country has reported the highest number of daily cases globally. The recovery rate stands at 70.17 per cent, with 17,51,555 people recovering in the country from the highly-contagious disease. The number of COVID-19 deaths has increased by 1,007 in the past 24 hours and has thus reached 48,040.

West Bengal’s COVID-19 toll rise  to 2,428 with 51 more patients losing their lives on Sunday, as per an official bulletin. The state also reported 3,066 new cases of coronavirus infection, taking the tally to 1,16,498, the bulletin issued by the Health Department said.

India statesTOTAL
CASES		PER 100,000CASES
IN LAST
7 DAYS		 PER 100,000
Andaman and Nicobar Islands2,306606955251
Goa11,3397773,133215
Puducherry7,3545892,231179
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu1,843758387159
Andhra Pradesh281,81757164,777131
Ladakh1,90969627098
Karnataka219,92636047,82478
Maharashtra584,75452081,67073
Assam75,55824217,84457
Tamil Nadu332,10546041,19857
According to New York Times
Source: Ministry of Health and Welfare of India.

US-India ties on ‘high priority’: Joe Biden

By
Harshit
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Joe Biden will have a “high priority” US-India relationship, his campaign member said on Saturday adding if Biden elected as the President then he will have “no tolerance” for cross-border terrorism in Pakistan.

“Biden will deliver on his long-standing belief that India and the United States are natural partners, and a Biden Administration will place a high priority on continuing to strengthen the US-India relationship,” the campaign said as quoted saying by Times of India.


“No common global challenge can be solved without India and the United States working as responsible partners, Biden’s campaign said on Joe Biden’s agenda for the Indian American community,” it added.
On immigration, Biden will “preserve family unification as a core principle of our immigration system.”


“He will support first reforming the temporary visa system for high-skill, specialty jobs to protect wages and workers, then expanding the number of visas offered and eliminating the limits on employment-based green cards by country, which have kept so many Indian families in waiting for too long. Biden will restore and defend the naturalization process for green cardholders,” the document read.

“Biden will appoint leaders at the Department of Justice who will prioritize the prosecution of hate crimes, and he will order his Justice Department to focus additional resources to combat hate crimes — including religion-based hate crimes — and to confront white nationalist terrorism,” the policy document read.


“As the world’s oldest and largest democracies, the United States and India are bound together by our shared democratic values: fair and free elections, equality under the law, and the freedom of expression and religion. These core principles have endured throughout each of our nations’ histories and will continue to be the source of our strength in the future,” the document said.


Biden ensured that South Asian Americans are represented in his administration, and his Vice-Presidential nominee, Senator Kamala Harris, whose family emigrated from India to America to build a life in the United States, will help the making his campaign greatest of all time in American history.


“Our government will reflect the diversity of the United States, and Indian American voices will be included in shaping the policies that impact their communities. From fighting COVID-19 to building our economy back better to reforming our system of immigration, a Biden-Harris Administration will be one that Indian-Americans can count on,” it said.

“In 2006, Biden announced his vision for the future of US-India relations: ‘My dream is that in 2020, the two closest nations in the world will be India and the United States’,” it said.

The Obama-Biden campaign emerged as the administration which has deepened collaboration between India and the United States on economic, regional, strategic, defense, and many other global challenges as well.

Former Indian cricketer Chetan Chauhan dies

By
Neha Kumari
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Former batsman Chetan Chauhan, died on Sunday following complications due to Covid-19. He was 73 and is survived by wife Sangeeta and son Vinayak.

Chetan was two-time former Lok Sabha MP was Home Guard minister in Uttar Pradesh’s Yogi Adityanath’s cabinet,also served as the state’s sports minister. The BJP leader tested positive for Covid-19 last month. Later he shifted to a Gurugram hospital after his condition worsened.

“My elder brother Shri Chetan Chauhan has left us today after fighting a good battle. I sincerely thank everyone who had prayed for his recovery. His son Vinayak will be reaching anytime and we will then perform last rites,” brother Pushpendra told PTI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolence on the death of a “wonderful cricketer” and a “diligent political leader”.

“Shri Chetan Chauhan Ji distinguished himself as a wonderful cricketer and later as a diligent political leader. He made effective contributions to public service and strengthening the BJP in UP. Anguished by his passing away. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti,” PM Modi tweeted.

Chauhan, born in Uttar Pradesh and moved to Maharashtra in 1960 where he developed an interest in cricket. He represented Pune University in 1966-67. Everyone was impressed with his performances and was eventually selected for the West Zone, and even opened with Gavaskar during a match in the inter-zonal trophy.

After his cricket career, Chauhan entered politics. He even served as a two-time Lok Sabha MP.

At the time of his demise, he was at the position of Sainik Welfare, Home Guards, PRD and Civil Security Ministry in the Uttar Pradesh cabinet.

Chetan Chauhan was also the recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award (1981).

MS Dhoni’s career of unmatched heights

By
Harshit
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MS Dhoni has last played for India in international cricket in the semifinals of the 2019 World Cup. The wicketkeeper-batsman from Ranchi enjoyed a career full of achievement both as captain and as a player. Especially in the 50-overs format where he is also the most successful Indian captain.

Dhoni made his debut for India in the 2004 Bangladesh series. He failed in opening series but soon he hit the straps with a century in just his fifth ODI against the arch rivals Pakistan, he scored 148 runs while batting at number three for India at Vizag. After that we all know what he did for Indian cricket.

His long career of 15 years includes winning World T20 in 2007, World Cup in 2011, Champions Trophy in 2013 all as captain. Dhoni has also won the ICC ODI Player of the Year award many times and he was adjudged as the player of the match in the finals of 2011 World where his knock 91* saved India and helped in lifting its 2nd World Cup. He is India’s second most successful player in terms of international appearance where he played 535 matches and the third most successful wicketkeeper in terms of dismissals (829).

Earlier in 2014, Dhoni stepped down from Test cricket when India lost the series in Australia. He served India for 15 years and he will continue to serve not as a player but sure as a mentor.

Brad Pitt slams Angelina Jolie for attempting to remove private judge from their divorce battle

By
Shivani Negi
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce battle that has been into existence since 2016 seems to be getting uglier now with both parties lashing out at each other. In the latest, Pitt’s attorney has slammed Angelina Jolie after she filed a request to remove the judge from their almost four-year-long battle.

Like most of the celebrities, Pitt and Jolie had hired a private judge for their divorce case to keep many of its details sealed within them, though some legal exceptions must be made within standard court procedure.

Earlier this month, Jolie filed a request to have Judge John W. Ouderkirk taken off from her and Pitt’s divoce case, saying Ouderkirk “failed to make timely mandatory disclosures of ongoing business and professional relationships between himself.” According to a report by People magazine, Jolie has claimed that the judge didn’t inform her of other divorce cases that he was working on along with Pitt’s lawyers which made him “biased”.

Pitt’s attorneys, on the other hand, slammed his ex-wife for attempting to remove Ouderkirk, accusing Jolie of “transparently tactical gambit” to delay proceedings. They also said ultimately it will hurt their childern the most. They also claimed that Jolie was aware about Ouderkirk’s involvement in other high profilce case and “never objected” until now.

“It is unfortunate that Mr. Pitt’s team has sought to intervene ahead of Judge Ouderkirk’s response. One can only conclude that this is an attempt to obstruct or influence Judge Ouderkirk’s answer. Any delay in these proceedings is due to their zealous attempt to create an unrecognized special exception for their client’s benefit,” Jolie’s lawyer, Samantha Bley DeJean, responded.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt got married on August 23, 2014 after eight years of dating. The former couple share six children together: Maddox, 19; Pax, 16; Zahara, 15; Shiloh, 14; Knox, 12; and Vivienne, 12.

‘Both of them were killed similarly’: Jiah Khan’s mother Rabia Khan demands CBI for SSR

By
Shivani Negi
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It’s been over two month since the tragic passing away of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput and the mystery behind his death keeps getting murkier everyday. While the reason of his death was declared to be asphyxia due to hanging, Sushant’s father has suspected foul play and filed an FIR against actor’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty.

Sushant’s sister Shweta Singh Kirti and former girlfriend Ankita Lokhande are among many people who have constantly demanded a CBI probe into his death. Various individuals across the world have joined them in demanding the justice for the young actor. In the latest, late actress Jiah Khan’s mother Rabia Khan who is still fighting for justice for her daugher has also joined the campaign.

In a conversation with Times now, she has mentioned many striking similarities between Sushant and Jiah;s death. As per her statement, both the young actors fell victim to their controlling narcissistic partners. She also slammed the political involment of Shiv Sena in the case while demanding a CBI investigation for Sushant Singh Rajput.

Rabia also cited the similarities between Jiah and Sushant’s death in a social media post and wrote: “I have never felt so helpless, defenseless and unhappy after seeing Sushant Singh being killed in the same way as Jiah Khan. Both Jiah and Sushant were first bombarded with fake love by demonstrations of attention and affection. When both were successfully trapped by their narcissist, psychopathic, gaslighting partners, then both were physically hurt and abused. They both were sponged for their money and isolated from their family and loved ones. Both Jiah and Sushant were declared mentally disabled and depressed due to lack of work. When their control was slipping, their partners strangulated them and staged their homicidal death as suicide.”

Rabia Khan then said that the killers of both Jiah and Sushant got support from Bollywood Mafia. Talking about the same, she wrote: “The criminal narcissistic criminal partners of Jiah Khan and Sushant Singh were connected with powerful Bollywood mafia and politician, so they took shelter under their umbrella because they know only these politicians and Bollywood mafia icon have the power to crack their criminal’s behavior. The political pressure on Police held them from bringing the truth out. They indulged their full time to destroy evidenced and declared the homicidal death of both Jiah and Sushant as suicide. To support their fabricated stories police seek help from Bollywood mafia and their syndicate media who anchor Mahesh Bhatt as a mouthpiece to endorse their concocted depression story.”

Jiah Khan died by suicide in 2013 at the age of 25, and in a suicide note blamed her strained relationship with boyfriend Sooraj Pancholi. He was booked under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code for abetment of suicide.

Donald Trump’s younger brother Robert passes away at 71

By
Shivani Negi
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U.S. President Donald Trump ‘s younger brother, Robert Trump, died on Saturday at a New York hospital.

“It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight. He was not just my brother, he was my best friend. He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live on in my heart forever. Robert, I love you. Rest in peace,” Trump said in a statement.

As per the media reports, Donald Trump will be attending his brother’s funeral, however, no details related to it have been revealed.

“Uncle Robert, we love you. You are in our hearts and prayers, always,” Ivanka Trump posted on Twitter Saturday night.

Donald Trump had visited his brother on Friday after White House official said his situation was critical. Robert Trump had reportedly been hospitalised in the intensive care unit for several days in June as well.

Describing his brother Robert, the US President had once said he’s a “much quieter and easygoing than I am,” and “the only guy in my life whom I ever call ‘honey.'”

“When he worked in the Trump Organisation, he was known as the nice Trump. “Robert was the one people would try to get to intervene if there was a problem,” Gwenda Blair, a Trump family biographer, was quoted as saying by The Associated Press.

Robert Trump, a businessman, began his career with a corporate finance on Wall Street but later joined the family business wherein he managed real estate holdings as a top executive in the Trump organisation.

Trump gives TikTok owner ByteDance 90 days to sell its US operations

By
Shivani Negi
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An executive order was issued on Friday, August 14, by President trump giving Chinese firm ByteDance 90 days to either sell or spin-off its TikTok business in US.

“There is credible evidence that leads me to believe that ByteDance … might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States,” Trump wrote in the order, which references national security concerns. ByteDance is based in China, and the Trump administration has recently accused the company of sharing American users’ personal data to the Chinese government. The company has denied the allegations.

The latest orders by US government requires ByteDance to destroy all TikTok data of American Users and TikTok’s predecessor app Musical.ly, which was acquired by ByteDance in 2019.

The Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has revealed the intention of the company to purchase the US business of ByteDance’s TikTok, he even discussed it with the US president. A few days ago, reports also surfaced TikTok having preliminary discussion with Twitter for a possible merger.

The wildly popular app TikTok has received much flak from all over the world with countries doubting app’s privacy policy. TikTok was banned by Indian government, allude to national security and user privacy concerns.

Russia produces first batch of its coronavirus vaccine; health workers to be injected first

By
Shivani Negi
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The Russian Health ministry on Saturday announced that the country has already produced the first batch of Covid-19 vaccine, dubbed Sputnik V. This step has received a worldwide criticism from scientists and health fraternity. The first batch will be rolled out by the end of this month.

One of the curious things about this development is the agile approach in development of vaccine. As five days earlier Russian President Vladimir Putin first announced that is safe to use and already been administered to his daughter.


Russia is accused by several world leaders and health authorities for hasty development cycle of vaccine without conducting the proper test of human trials for safety and efficiency.

“We’re currently in conversation with Russia to get additional information to understand the status of that product, the trials that have been undertaken and then what the next steps might be,” said Dr. Bruce Aylward, a senior adviser to WHO’s director-general.

A few countries, including Vietnam, Israel and Serbia, have stated that they may negotiate with Russia to acquire the vaccine if it is approved by scientists.
Likewise, several others have expressed their doubts about the safety including Germany, the United States.

In the midst of the chaos and pandemic Russia, sees this as an opportunity to establish its presence as a global power capable of competing with US and China. It is also a matter of national prestige, if they are able to deliver a vaccine first the entire world will be looking up to them.

Russia has already received requests for over on one billion doses of its Covid-19 vaccine from as many as 20 countries, according to the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Kirill Dmitriev. According to him, several Latin American, Middle Eastern and Asian states have expressed an interest in purchasing the vaccine, TASS reported.

“Deep Remorse”: Japan marks 75th anniversary of World War-II surrender

By
Shivani Negi
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Japan commemorated the 75th anniversary of its surrender in World War II on Saturday with a somber ceremony at Tokyo. The Emperor, Empress Masako, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe were among a limited number of people who attended the ceremony that was thinned down in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

About 540 participants paid tribute to the war dead and prayed for the peace at the annual government-sponsored event help in Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo. As the clock struck noon, the attendees fell silent for a minute to remember the estimated 3 million Japanese who perished in the conflict.

With less than a tenth of the total from last year attended the ceremony, seating was arranged to maintain social distancing. Attendants were required to wear masks and singing was prohibited during the national anthem. All these steps were followed sincerely to reduce the risk of infections from the novel corona virus.

On August 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito declared Japan’s surrender in a radio broadcast.

Both Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe referenced the pandemic in their speeches, while also mentioning previous remarks regarding the war.

“We are currently facing further hardship due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, but I sincerely hope that we are all working together to overcome this difficult situation and will continue to pursue happiness and peace,” Naruhito said. “Together, with all of our people, I would like to pay a heartfelt tribute to all those who lost their lives during the war… and pray for world peace and for the continuing development of our country.” His remarks of “deep remorse” were same as of last year.

Abe, on the other hand, refrained himself for apologizing for the antagonism and instead pledged never to repeat the history. He also promised to lead from front in country’s fight against novel coronavirus.

The Prime Minister also promised the expansion of Japan’s military capabilities amid growing rift with China and North Korea.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the National Digital Health Mission

By
Jyoti B
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An ambitious initiative National Digital Health Mission, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on Saturday, will see the creation of health IDs for every citizen that will enable storing personal medical records and disease history electronically.

A digital health ecosystem will be put in place, complete with a personal health ID for every Indian, identifiers for doctors and health facilities and personal health records. All of this will be accessible through an app or a website with the health records “ownership” lying with the individual, ThePrint.

Explaining the project, he says: Coronavirus has made us think about being self-reliant with regard to health as well.

A day earlier, PM Modi who is currently in his second tenure, achieved the feat of becoming the longest-serving non-Congress leader to have occupied the Prime Minister’s Office as he completed 2,268 days, surpassing former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), which comes under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), is expected to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of health services in the country, the government has said.

Welcoming the announcement by the prime minister, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said, “Based on the initial learnings in the UTs, we will gradually work in partnership with the states to launch the NDHM. I seek the whole-hearted support, inputs and cooperation of doctors, healthcare facilities, citizens and state governments to adopt this game-changing scheme.”

Amid ongoing tensions with China, US signs deal to sell F-16 jets to Taiwan

By
Jyoti B
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Taiwan finalized the purchase of F-16 fighter jets from US aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin on Friday, a source confirmed to AFP, in a $62 billion, 10-year deal sure to anger Beijing.

Taiwan’s purchase of the F-16s marks the first sale of advanced fighter jets to the island since President George H.W. Bush announced approval for 150 F-16s in 1992. A $62 billion figure announced by the Pentagon on Friday is the upper limit of numerous contracts if all potential foreign customers placed their maximum desired number over the decade.

Last year, China’s Foreign Ministry urged Washington not to sell fighter jets to Taiwan and also stop arms sales and military contract with Taiwan. Beijing also threatened Washington of possible retaliation.

The move comes at a time of increasing tensions not only between the U.S. and China, but also between the Asian nation and the Bethesda defense giant. 

Chinese officials said last month that they would impose sanctions on Lockheed in retaliation for a recent $620 million deal to sell Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile parts to Taiwan that will extend the operational lifespan of the country’s arsenal by 30 years.

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