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Uchral-Nyam-Osor Elected as New PM of MongoliaIn March 2026, Uchral Nyam-Osor, former Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Mongolia and leader of the Mongolian People’s Party(MPP), was elected as the new PM of Mongolia. He became the country’s third PM in nine months, reflecting ongoing political instability and economic challenges.Background:Election Process: On March 30, 2026, the State Great Khural (parliament) voted, with 107 of its 126 lawmakers participating.Uchral Nyam-Osor secured 88 votes, or 82.2%, to win the election and become Mongolia’s PM.Succession: He succeeds Zandanshatar Gombojav who resigned on 27 March 2026 to address the political crisis.Young Leadership: At 39 years of age, Uchral Nyam-Osor is among the younger leaders in Mongolia’s political landscape.
Uchral-Nyam-Osor Elected as New PM of MongoliaIn March 2026, Uchral Nyam-Osor, former Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Mongolia and leader of the Mongolian People’s Party(MPP), was elected as the new PM of Mongolia. He became the country’s third PM in nine months, reflecting ongoing political instability and economic challenges.Background:Election Process: On March 30, 2026, the State Great Khural (parliament) voted, with 107 of its 126 lawmakers participating.Uchral Nyam-Osor secured 88 votes, or 82.2%, to win the election and become Mongolia’s PM.Succession: He succeeds Zandanshatar Gombojav who resigned on 27 March 2026 to address the political crisis.Young Leadership: At 39 years of age, Uchral Nyam-Osor is among the younger leaders in Mongolia’s political landscape.
Uchral-Nyam-Osor Elected as New PM of MongoliaIn March 2026, Uchral Nyam-Osor, former Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Mongolia and leader of the Mongolian People’s Party(MPP), was elected as the new PM of Mongolia. He became the country’s third PM in n...
Tripura Panchayats Win Top Honours at DDUPSVP & NDPSVP 2025 Awards In March 2026, Tripura achieved a major milestone as three of its Panchayats secured top honours at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) 2025 and the Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (NDPSVP) 2025, presented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR).Award Winners:District Rank: Sepahijala District Panchayat (DP) secured 1st rank in the Best DP category under NDPSVP.Healthy Category: Kanchanbari GP (Unakoti district, Tripura) secured 1st rank under the Healthy Panchayat category of DDUPSVP.Women Category: Baikunthapur GP (West Tripura district, Tripura) secured 3rd rank under the Women-Friendly Panchayat category of DDUPSVP.Financial Incentives: Sepahijala District Panchayat will receive Rs 5 crore, Kanchanbari Gram Panchayat Rs 1 crore, and Baikunthapur Gram Panchayat Rs 50 lakh.
Tripura Panchayats Win Top Honours at DDUPSVP & NDPSVP 2025 Awards In March 2026, Tripura achieved a major milestone as three of its Panchayats secured top honours at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) 2025 and the Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (NDPSVP) 2025, presented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR).Award Winners:District Rank: Sepahijala District Panchayat (DP) secured 1st rank in the Best DP category under NDPSVP.Healthy Category: Kanchanbari GP (Unakoti district, Tripura) secured 1st rank under the Healthy Panchayat category of DDUPSVP.Women Category: Baikunthapur GP (West Tripura district, Tripura) secured 3rd rank under the Women-Friendly Panchayat category of DDUPSVP.Financial Incentives: Sepahijala District Panchayat will receive Rs 5 crore, Kanchanbari Gram Panchayat Rs 1 crore, and Baikunthapur Gram Panchayat Rs 50 lakh.
Tripura Panchayats Win Top Honours at DDUPSVP & NDPSVP 2025 Awards In March 2026, Tripura achieved a major milestone as three of its Panchayats secured top honours at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) 2025 and the Nanaj...
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ASF Awards 2025: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh Secure Top HonoursIn March 2026, India’s top squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh have been named the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) Player of the Year 2025 in the girls’ (U-19) and men’s categories(Dato Alex Lee Award) categories, respectively, recognising their outstanding performances during the 2024–25 season.The official ceremony is scheduled to take place during the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Championships in Panzhihua, China, in May 2026.About ASF Awards 2025:Overview: The ASF Awards recognise excellence in squash, proposed by the ASF Selection Panel (ASP) and endorsed by the ASF Management Committee.Women’s Player: Japan’s Satomi Watanabe won the senior ASF Women’s Player of the Year award.Men’s Team: The Indian men’s team earned the Team of the Year award after securing bronze at the World Junior Team Championships 2025 in Egypt.Women’s Team: Hong Kong, China received the ASF Award for Women’s Team for their performance at the same championship.
ASF Awards 2025: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh Secure Top HonoursIn March 2026, India’s top squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh have been named the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) Player of the Year 2025 in the girls’ (U-19) and men’s categories(Dato Alex Lee Award) categories, respectively, recognising their outstanding performances during the 2024–25 season.The official ceremony is scheduled to take place during the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Championships in Panzhihua, China, in May 2026.About ASF Awards 2025:Overview: The ASF Awards recognise excellence in squash, proposed by the ASF Selection Panel (ASP) and endorsed by the ASF Management Committee.Women’s Player: Japan’s Satomi Watanabe won the senior ASF Women’s Player of the Year award.Men’s Team: The Indian men’s team earned the Team of the Year award after securing bronze at the World Junior Team Championships 2025 in Egypt.Women’s Team: Hong Kong, China received the ASF Award for Women’s Team for their performance at the same championship.
ASF Awards 2025: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh Secure Top HonoursIn March 2026, India’s top squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh have been named the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) Player of the Year 2025 in the girls’ (U-19) and men’s categories(Da...
Air India Signs Codeshare Agreement with Uzbekistan AirwaysIn March 2026, Air India signed a codeshare agreement with Uzbekistan Airways, aimed to expand connectivity between India and Central Asia.Key Details of Agreement:Routes Covered: Air India has placed its ‘AI’ designator code on Uzbekistan Airways flights between Delhi(India)-Tashkent(Uzbekistan); Mumbai (India)-Tashkent; and Goa(India)-Tashkent.Interline Arrangement: Airlines of both countries have also established an interline arrangement, enabling passengers of Air India to travel to Takshent and connect further to other cities of Uzbekistan such as: Samarkand, Qarshi, Nukus, Termez, Bukhara, Fergana and Namangan via Uzbekistan Airways’ network.Key Benefits: The agreement is expected to offer benefits such as seamless access to Tashkent from major Indian cities, single-ticket convenience, and easy onward connections through Air India’s domestic and international network.
Air India Signs Codeshare Agreement with Uzbekistan AirwaysIn March 2026, Air India signed a codeshare agreement with Uzbekistan Airways, aimed to expand connectivity between India and Central Asia.Key Details of Agreement:Routes Covered: Air India has placed its ‘AI’ designator code on Uzbekistan Airways flights between Delhi(India)-Tashkent(Uzbekistan); Mumbai (India)-Tashkent; and Goa(India)-Tashkent.Interline Arrangement: Airlines of both countries have also established an interline arrangement, enabling passengers of Air India to travel to Takshent and connect further to other cities of Uzbekistan such as: Samarkand, Qarshi, Nukus, Termez, Bukhara, Fergana and Namangan via Uzbekistan Airways’ network.Key Benefits: The agreement is expected to offer benefits such as seamless access to Tashkent from major Indian cities, single-ticket convenience, and easy onward connections through Air India’s domestic and international network.
Air India Signs Codeshare Agreement with Uzbekistan AirwaysIn March 2026, Air India signed a codeshare agreement with Uzbekistan Airways, aimed to expand connectivity between India and Central Asia.Key Details of Agreement:Routes Covered: Air India h...
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Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026: 5 Indian Airports in Top 100; Singapore’s Changi tops listIn March 2026, Singapore’s Changi Airport was named the world’s best airport for the 14th time since 2000 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 held during the Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference (PTE) World in London, United Kingdom (UK), and also won awards for World’s Best Airport Dining, Best Airport in the 60–70 Million Passenger Category, Best Airport Immigration Service, and Best Airport in Asia.Seoul Incheon Airport ranked No. 2 globally and won World’s Most Family Friendly Airport, while Tokyo Haneda Airport ranked No. 3 with awards for World’s Cleanest Airport (Major Airport), World’s Best Domestic Airport, and World’s Best Airport Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) & Accessible FacilitiesKey Highlights: Rankings: Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR)) rose to No. 4 with key service awards, while Tokyo Narita’s Narita International Airport (NRT) ranked as No.5 and won the global award for World’s Best Airport Staff at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026.Top Indian Rank: Five Indian airports were featured among the world’s top 100, with Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport ranked 28th (up from 32nd) and was awarded Best Airport in India & South Asia.
Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026: 5 Indian Airports in Top 100; Singapore’s Changi tops listIn March 2026, Singapore’s Changi Airport was named the world’s best airport for the 14th time since 2000 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 held during the Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference (PTE) World in London, United Kingdom (UK), and also won awards for World’s Best Airport Dining, Best Airport in the 60–70 Million Passenger Category, Best Airport Immigration Service, and Best Airport in Asia.Seoul Incheon Airport ranked No. 2 globally and won World’s Most Family Friendly Airport, while Tokyo Haneda Airport ranked No. 3 with awards for World’s Cleanest Airport (Major Airport), World’s Best Domestic Airport, and World’s Best Airport Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) & Accessible FacilitiesKey Highlights: Rankings: Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR)) rose to No. 4 with key service awards, while Tokyo Narita’s Narita International Airport (NRT) ranked as No.5 and won the global award for World’s Best Airport Staff at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026.Top Indian Rank: Five Indian airports were featured among the world’s top 100, with Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport ranked 28th (up from 32nd) and was awarded Best Airport in India & South Asia.
Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026: 5 Indian Airports in Top 100; Singapore’s Changi tops listIn March 2026, Singapore’s Changi Airport was named the world’s best airport for the 14th time since 2000 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 held durin...
Overview of WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference Held in Yaoundé, Cameroon In March 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) held its 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) from March 26 to 30, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, focusing on key challenges and future priorities of the global multilateral trading system.The conference was chaired by Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, Minister of Trade of Cameroon.Highlights of MC14:Overview: The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body of the WTO and is usually held once every two years (biennial).Indian Delegation: The Indian team was led by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), supported by officials from the Permanent Mission of India in Geneva, Switzerland.Outcomes: Members agreed to continue talks on fisheries subsidies ahead of MC15. Two decisions were adopted to improve small economies’ integration and strengthen S&DT under SPS and TBT agreements. A draft “Yaoundé Package” was also prepared for further negotiations in Geneva (Switzerland).
Overview of WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference Held in Yaoundé, Cameroon In March 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) held its 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) from March 26 to 30, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, focusing on key challenges and future priorities of the global multilateral trading system.The conference was chaired by Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, Minister of Trade of Cameroon.Highlights of MC14:Overview: The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body of the WTO and is usually held once every two years (biennial).Indian Delegation: The Indian team was led by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), supported by officials from the Permanent Mission of India in Geneva, Switzerland.Outcomes: Members agreed to continue talks on fisheries subsidies ahead of MC15. Two decisions were adopted to improve small economies’ integration and strengthen S&DT under SPS and TBT agreements. A draft “Yaoundé Package” was also prepared for further negotiations in Geneva (Switzerland).
Overview of WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference Held in Yaoundé, Cameroon In March 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) held its 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) from March 26 to 30, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, focusing on key challenges and futur...
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VP CP Radhakrishnan Unveils ‘Nyaya Setu’ AI Chatbot and Mascot ‘Dishika’ at DISHA Programme in New DelhiIn March 2026, Vice-President Chandrapuram Ponnusami (C.P.) Radhakrishnan, along with Union Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Arjun Ram Meghwal, Ministry of Law & Justice (MoL&J), unveiled the ‘Nyaya Setu Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot’ and its mascot ‘Dishika’ during the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) programme organised by the Department of Justice (DoJ), MoL&J, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi (Delhi).About Nyaya Setu AI Chatbot:Overview: Nyaya Setu is a voice-first, multimodal, multilingual Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered legal assistant designed to help citizens understand legal processes, rights, and next steps through simple voice and text interactions in multiple Indian languages.Developing Authority: The platform has been developed by the Digital India BHASHINI(BHASHA INterface for India) Division (DIBD) under the Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).Technology: It is built on a complete end-to-end voice stack, integrating Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and conversational AI systems.
VP CP Radhakrishnan Unveils ‘Nyaya Setu’ AI Chatbot and Mascot ‘Dishika’ at DISHA Programme in New DelhiIn March 2026, Vice-President Chandrapuram Ponnusami (C.P.) Radhakrishnan, along with Union Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Arjun Ram Meghwal, Ministry of Law & Justice (MoL&J), unveiled the ‘Nyaya Setu Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot’ and its mascot ‘Dishika’ during the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) programme organised by the Department of Justice (DoJ), MoL&J, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi (Delhi).About Nyaya Setu AI Chatbot:Overview: Nyaya Setu is a voice-first, multimodal, multilingual Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered legal assistant designed to help citizens understand legal processes, rights, and next steps through simple voice and text interactions in multiple Indian languages.Developing Authority: The platform has been developed by the Digital India BHASHINI(BHASHA INterface for India) Division (DIBD) under the Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).Technology: It is built on a complete end-to-end voice stack, integrating Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and conversational AI systems.
VP CP Radhakrishnan Unveils ‘Nyaya Setu’ AI Chatbot and Mascot ‘Dishika’ at DISHA Programme in New DelhiIn March 2026, Vice-President Chandrapuram Ponnusami (C.P.) Radhakrishnan, along with Union Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Arjun ...
GoI Extends National Piped Natural Gas Drive 2.0 Till June 30, 2026In March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) extended the National Piped Natural Gas (PNG) Drive 2.0 by three months till 30 June 2026 to sustain momentum in nationwide PNG expansion and increase the share of natural gas to 15% in India’s energy basket.The initiative, earlier scheduled to end on 31 March 2026, has been extended to accelerate PNG connectivity and strengthen the transition towards a gas-based economy.About National PNG Drive 2.0:PNG Drive 2.0 Launch: The PNGRB launched PNG Drive 2.0 from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, bringing together City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies under the theme “Har Ghar PNG, Har Gaadi CNG.”Targeted Expansion: Under the initiative, the government aims to extend natural gas pipeline connectivity to 37 additional Geographical Areas (GAs) not connected to the national gas pipeline and 44 districts without PNG network access.Current Progress: In March 2026 alone, India added over 310,000 new connections and issued another 270,000 connections for domestic and commercial users.
GoI Extends National Piped Natural Gas Drive 2.0 Till June 30, 2026In March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) extended the National Piped Natural Gas (PNG) Drive 2.0 by three months till 30 June 2026 to sustain momentum in nationwide PNG expansion and increase the share of natural gas to 15% in India’s energy basket.The initiative, earlier scheduled to end on 31 March 2026, has been extended to accelerate PNG connectivity and strengthen the transition towards a gas-based economy.About National PNG Drive 2.0:PNG Drive 2.0 Launch: The PNGRB launched PNG Drive 2.0 from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, bringing together City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies under the theme “Har Ghar PNG, Har Gaadi CNG.”Targeted Expansion: Under the initiative, the government aims to extend natural gas pipeline connectivity to 37 additional Geographical Areas (GAs) not connected to the national gas pipeline and 44 districts without PNG network access.Current Progress: In March 2026 alone, India added over 310,000 new connections and issued another 270,000 connections for domestic and commercial users.
GoI Extends National Piped Natural Gas Drive 2.0 Till June 30, 2026In March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) extended the National Piped Natural Gas (PNG) Drive 2.0 by three months till 30 June 2026 to sustain momentum in nationwide PNG expansion ...
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Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on March 31, 2026On March 31 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Gujarat where he visited Gandhinagar, Sanand (Ahmedabad) and Vav–Tharad (Banaskantha) to launch and dedicate multiple development projects worth over Rs. 20,000 crore.Highlights of the visits:Gandhinagar: On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, dedicated to showcasing the rich historical, cultural, and spiritual legacy of Jainism.Sanand: He inaugurated the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), Ahmedabad, marking the commencement of commercial semiconductor production in India.Vav-Tharad: PM Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs. 20,000 crore across key sectors including power, railways, roads, health, urban, rural, and tribal development.He inaugurated the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway built at a cost of over Rs. 5,100 crore, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting industrial growth in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR).
Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on March 31, 2026On March 31 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Gujarat where he visited Gandhinagar, Sanand (Ahmedabad) and Vav–Tharad (Banaskantha) to launch and dedicate multiple development projects worth over Rs. 20,000 crore.Highlights of the visits:Gandhinagar: On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, dedicated to showcasing the rich historical, cultural, and spiritual legacy of Jainism.Sanand: He inaugurated the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), Ahmedabad, marking the commencement of commercial semiconductor production in India.Vav-Tharad: PM Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs. 20,000 crore across key sectors including power, railways, roads, health, urban, rural, and tribal development.He inaugurated the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway built at a cost of over Rs. 5,100 crore, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting industrial growth in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR).
Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on March 31, 2026On March 31 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Gujarat where he visited Gandhinagar, Sanand (Ahmedabad) and Vav–Tharad (Banaskantha) to launch and dedicate multiple develop...
SCAP, CSIR-NIScPR Sign MoU to Strengthen Science Communication and Evidence‑Based PolicymakingIn March 2026, the Science City of Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) which works under the Department of Infrastructure and Investment (DII) of Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), in New Delhi (Delhi).Key Details of MoU:Aim: The newly signed MoU aims to bolster science communication, promote research collaboration, and support evidence-based policymaking in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI).Nodal Officers: Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam, Director of CSIR-NIScPR; Dr. Yogesh Suman and Dr. NK Prasanna, will serve as nodal officers for future initiatives.Key Features: The MoU outlines key activities/programmes to promote STI in state, including joint research projects, outreach programmes, and development of educational content, mentorship support, and promotion of scientific journals and knowledge resources.CSIR-NIScPR: It is a constituent laboratory which works under CSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST).It formally came into existence on April 01, 2021, following the merger of erstwhile CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (CSIR-NISCAIR) and CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (CSIR-NISTADS).
SCAP, CSIR-NIScPR Sign MoU to Strengthen Science Communication and Evidence‑Based PolicymakingIn March 2026, the Science City of Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) which works under the Department of Infrastructure and Investment (DII) of Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), in New Delhi (Delhi).Key Details of MoU:Aim: The newly signed MoU aims to bolster science communication, promote research collaboration, and support evidence-based policymaking in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI).Nodal Officers: Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam, Director of CSIR-NIScPR; Dr. Yogesh Suman and Dr. NK Prasanna, will serve as nodal officers for future initiatives.Key Features: The MoU outlines key activities/programmes to promote STI in state, including joint research projects, outreach programmes, and development of educational content, mentorship support, and promotion of scientific journals and knowledge resources.CSIR-NIScPR: It is a constituent laboratory which works under CSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST).It formally came into existence on April 01, 2021, following the merger of erstwhile CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (CSIR-NISCAIR) and CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (CSIR-NISTADS).
SCAP, CSIR-NIScPR Sign MoU to Strengthen Science Communication and Evidence‑Based PolicymakingIn March 2026, the Science City of Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) which works under the Department of Infrastructure and Investment (DII) of Andhra Pradesh (AP) Gove...
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