Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde was on Thursday sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister, while BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis took oath as deputy chief minister.
Shinde began by paying tributes to late Shiv Sena leaders Bal Thackeray and Anand Dighe. His supporters shouted slogans hailing Thackeray and Dighe as he finished taking the oath.
Earlier, Fadnavis had said he will not be part of the new govt but just minutes before the oath ceremony Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted that former Maharashtra CM had agreed to take up the post of Deputy CM at the request of party leadership. 
Fadnavis had sprang a surprise when he announced that Shinde will be the next chief minister. His announcement defied expectations that he would return to the post with the support of the Shinde faction.
(with PTI inputs)

Maharashtra political crisis: Eknath Shinde chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis his deputy

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde was on Thursday sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister, while BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis took oath as deputy chief minister.

Shinde began by paying tributes to late Shiv Sena leaders Bal Thackeray and Anand Dighe. His supporters shouted slogans hailing Thackeray and Dighe as he finished taking the oath.

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde was on Thursday sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister, while BJP&rsquo;s Devendra Fadnavis took oath as deputy chief minister.
Shinde began by paying tributes to late Shiv Sena leaders Bal Thackeray and Anand Dighe. His supporters shouted slogans hailing Thackeray and Dighe as he finished taking the oath.
Earlier, Fadnavis had said he will not be part of the new govt but just minutes before the oath ceremony Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted that former Maharashtra CM had agreed to take up the post of Deputy CM at the request of party leadership.&nbsp;
Fadnavis had sprang a surprise when he announced that Shinde will be the next chief minister. His announcement defied expectations that he would return to the post with the support of the Shinde faction.
(with PTI inputs)
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Just hours after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said he will not be a part of the new govt and announced the name of rebel Shiv Sena leader as the state's next chief minister, BJP President JP Nadda has said that the central leadership wants him to take charge as the Deputy CM

Maharashtra political crisis: Fadnavis says won't be part of govt, BJP insists

There is no clarity on what led the BJP top brass to ask Fadnavis to join the new ministry minutes after he announced that he will help it from outside.

When Devendra Fadnavis announced that Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde will be the new chief minister of Maharashtra, many were stunned by the political manoeuvre as they expected the 51-year-old BJP leader to occupy the CM&rsquo;s chair for the third time.
Everyone had expected Fadnavis to become the CM again with the Shinde-led group&rsquo;s support. It took a series of missives from top BJP leaders for Fadnavis to change his mind and join the new government, but not as chief minister as many expected.
There is no clarity on what led the BJP top brass to ask Fadnavis to join the new ministry minutes after he announced that he will help it from outside. NCP chief Sharad Pawar said Fadnavis has set an example when it comes to obeying the party&rsquo;s directive.
Fadnavis&rsquo; Mi punha yein (I will come back) remark during the 2019 Assembly election campaign was mocked at by political rivals in the last two and a half years. Fadnavis, who was the first non-Congress leader to complete the five-year term as CM between 2014-19 and also had the shortest tenure of three days as CM in 2019 was all set to return to the top post again, when he declared that Shinde will be the CM instead.
The BJP leader, who will celebrate his 52nd birthday on July 22, has established his credentials as an astute politician, who has hold over the party and state machinery.
(with PTI inputs)
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Eknath Shinde alone will take oath of office at 7.30 pm, and cabinet expansion will take place later, Fadnavis said at a press conference at Raj Bhavan premises after meeting Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari along with Shinde.
"I will not betray the faith Fadnavis has placed in me," Shinde told the media.
The BJP will extend support to Shinde's group, said Fadnavis, a former chief minister and currently leader of opposition in the Assembly. BJP is the single largest party in the legislature.

'Didn't rebel for power,' says CM-designate Eknath Shinde

Eknath Shinde alone will take oath of office at 7.30 pm, and cabinet expansion will take place later, Fadnavis said at a press conference at Raj Bhavan premises after meeting Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari along with Shinde.

Thanking BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shinde said that he could've taken the CM post for himself, but he didn't, only someone with a big heart can do that.&nbsp;

Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has been sworn-in as Maharashtra's new chief minister.&nbsp;
The announcement by Devendra Fadnavis naming Shinde as chief minister had surprised many as the BJP leader was expected to take the top seat himself.&nbsp;
The move, however, fuelled criticism that Eknath Shinde had rebelled against Uddhav Thackeray for power.&nbsp;
Rejecting the critcisim, Shinde told reporters that he had not rebelled for power. He said that he and the other Sena MLAs with him rebelled only to take forward Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy and they have no greed for power.&nbsp;
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Stating that he will stay out of the government,  BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced that rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde will be the 20th chief minister of Maharashtra. 
The duo met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhawan and Fadnavis staked claim for government formation in Maharashtra while Shinde faction pledged support to the BJP.  
Eknath Shinde arrived in Mumbai from Goa on Thursday. He was provided with a Z category security cover by the Centre.   
Meanwhile, the rebel MLAs have stayed put in Goa, where they arrived on Wednesday following Uddhav Thackeray’s resignation.Fadnavis said the BJP will be part of the government and the party leaders will take oath during a cabinet expansion after Shinde takes oath. 

Eknath Shinde to be the next CM of Maharashtra

Eknath Shinde to be the next CM of Maharashtra

Meanwhile, the rebel MLAs have stayed put in Goa, where they arrived on Wednesday following Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s resignation.

Stating that he will stay out of the government, &nbsp;BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced that rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde will be the 20th chief minister of Maharashtra.&nbsp;
The duo met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhawan and Fadnavis staked claim for government formation in Maharashtra while Shinde faction pledged support to the BJP.  
Eknath Shinde arrived in Mumbai from Goa on Thursday. He was provided with a Z category security cover by the Centre.   
Meanwhile, the rebel MLAs have stayed put in Goa, where they arrived on Wednesday following Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s resignation. Fadnavis said the BJP will be part of the government and the party leaders will take oath during a cabinet expansion after Shinde takes oath.&nbsp; Also Watch:<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/no-hindrance-from-our-side-to-rebels-if-they-tie-up-with-bjp-sena-mp-sanjay-raut-1656586427389"> No hindrance from our side to rebels if they tie up with BJP: Sena MP Sanjay Raut</a>

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the rebels have chosen their way and there would be no hindrance from the party in the path of the dissidents to associate with the BJP, and the Sena will play the role of constructive opposition to the new government.
Talking to reporters a day after Sena president Uddhav Thackeray resigned as the state chief minister following a rebellion that rocked his government, Raut also said the dissident leaders will "regret" their decision to part ways with the Shiv Sena.
Raut said he will also go to the Enforcement Directorate's office on Friday in response to the summons issued to him by the agency, and clear his position.
"You (rebel leaders) will regret this. Eknath Shinde (the leader of the rebel MLAs) was a staunch Shiv Sainik and worked for the party for many years. Be it (MLAs) Gulabrao Patil, Sandipan Bhumre and many (who are in the Shinde camp) who worked for the party and struggled for it…they have chosen their path.
"We will not create any impediment in their path. They can have their association (with the BJP). We will do our work. Now our paths are different...We will work as a constructive opposition," he said.
Without taking BJP's name, Raut said he is well aware of those responsible for pressuring the Sena legislators, which led to the rebellion in the party.
He said everyone had a sense of trust in the Uddhav Thackeray-led government, especially people of faiths. Be it NCP chief Sharad Pawar or Congress president Sonia Gandhi, everybody trusted Uddhav Thackeray, he said.
"But efforts were on to bring down the government from day one and we were aware of this…the way they (the BJP) brought different kinds of pressure through different means, like central agencies," Raut said.
The Sena rebels have blamed Raut for his visceral statements for widening the gap between them and the leadership.
Responding to this, Raut said, "If I am responsible for making Shiv Sainik a minister then I own it." He said the formation of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was a "fight for self-respect" and fulfilment of late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray's dream to make a Shiv Sainik a chief minister.
Will the rebel MLAs make Shiv Sainik the chief minister, Raut asked.
The rebels have cited association with the Congress and NCP being the main reason for rebelling against the party.
Raut said many of the rebel MLAs who are giving this pretext were earlier with the NCP. Many of these MLAs joined the Shiv Sena to become ministers, he said.
Raut asserted that his party will work with new vigour. "The Shiv Sena is not born for power, but power is born for the Shiv Sena," he said. 

No hindrance from our side to rebels if they tie up with BJP: Sena MP Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the rebels have chosen their way and there would be no hindrance from the party in the path of the dissidents to associate with the BJP

Raut said he will also go to the Enforcement Directorate's office on Friday in response to the summons issued to him by the agency, and clear his position.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the rebels have chosen their way and there would be no hindrance from the party in the path of the dissidents to associate with the BJP, and the Sena will play the role of constructive opposition to the new government.
Talking to reporters a day after Sena president Uddhav Thackeray resigned as the state chief minister following a rebellion that rocked his government, Raut also said the dissident leaders will "regret" their decision to part ways with the Shiv Sena.
Raut said he will also go to the Enforcement Directorate's office on Friday in response to the summons issued to him by the agency, and clear his position.
"You (rebel leaders) will regret this. Eknath Shinde (the leader of the rebel MLAs) was a staunch Shiv Sainik and worked for the party for many years. Be it (MLAs) Gulabrao Patil, Sandipan Bhumre and many (who are in the Shinde camp) who worked for the party and struggled for it&hellip;they have chosen their path.
"We will not create any impediment in their path. They can have their association (with the BJP). We will do our work. Now our paths are different...We will work as a constructive opposition," he said.
Without taking BJP's name, Raut said he is well aware of those responsible for pressuring the Sena legislators, which led to the rebellion in the party.
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He said everyone had a sense of trust in the Uddhav Thackeray-led government, especially people of faiths. Be it NCP chief Sharad Pawar or Congress president Sonia Gandhi, everybody trusted Uddhav Thackeray, he said.
"But efforts were on to bring down the government from day one and we were aware of this&hellip;the way they (the BJP) brought different kinds of pressure through different means, like central agencies," Raut said.
The Sena rebels have blamed Raut for his visceral statements for widening the gap between them and the leadership.
Responding to this, Raut said, "If I am responsible for making Shiv Sainik a minister then I own it." He said the formation of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was a "fight for self-respect" and fulfilment of late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray's dream to make a Shiv Sainik a chief minister.
Will the rebel MLAs make Shiv Sainik the chief minister, Raut asked.
The rebels have cited association with the Congress and NCP being the main reason for rebelling against the party.
Raut said many of the rebel MLAs who are giving this pretext were earlier with the NCP. Many of these MLAs joined the Shiv Sena to become ministers, he said.
Raut asserted that his party will work with new vigour. "The Shiv Sena is not born for power, but power is born for the Shiv Sena," he said.&nbsp;

Two persons were killed and dozens, including locals and army personnel, were missing after a massive landslide occurred at a railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district, officials said on Thursday.
The incident took place at Tupul yard railway construction camp on Wednesday night.
Two bodies were retrieved and around 50 people were feared trapped under the debris, they said, adding rescue operations are underway.
The massive debris has blocked the Ijei River, creating a reservoir which may inundate low-lying areas.
An advisory issued by Noney deputy commissioner said, "Due to the unfortunate landslide which occurred at Tupul yard railway construction camp, where casualties are being reported and dozens buried alive, the flow of the Ijei River has also been obstructed by the debris, creating a dam-like storage condition which if breached will wreak havoc to the low-lying areas of Noney district headquarters..." "...as the condition is still developing and the future is unknown, the general public is hereby advised to take their own precautions, and especially ensure children do not come out near the river. Whoever can evacuate are also advised to evacuate. Public are further advised to stay alert and be prepared for any assistance in case of rain condition deteriorate further," it added.
It also advised travellers to avoid National Highway 37 due to multiple road blockages.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh has called an emergency meeting to assess the situation.
"Called an emergency meeting to assess the situation of the landslide in Tupul today. The search and rescue operation is already underway. Let's keep them in our prayers today. Ambulances along with doctors have also been dispatched to assist in the operation," Singh tweeted.
Governor La Ganesan expressed shock over the incident and said NDRF and SDRF personnel are on the way to join the rescue operations. 

Manipur: 6 killed, over 50 feared trapped after a massive landslide

Two persons were killed and dozens, including locals and army personnel, were missing after a massive landslide occurred at a railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district, officials said on Thursday.

The massive debris has blocked the Ijei River, creating a reservoir which may inundate low-lying areas.

Six persons were killed and dozens, including locals and army personnel, were missing after a massive landslide occurred at a railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district, officials said on Thursday.
The incident took place at Tupul yard railway construction camp on Wednesday night.
Six bodies were retrieved and around 50 people were feared trapped under the debris, they said, adding rescue operations are underway.
The massive debris has blocked the Ijei River, creating a reservoir which may inundate low-lying areas.
An advisory issued by Noney deputy commissioner said, "Due to the unfortunate landslide which occurred at Tupul yard railway construction camp, where casualties are being reported and dozens buried alive, the flow of the Ijei River has also been obstructed by the debris, creating a dam-like storage condition which if breached will wreak havoc to the low-lying areas of Noney district headquarters..." "...as the condition is still developing and the future is unknown, the general public is hereby advised to take their own precautions, and especially ensure children do not come out near the river. Whoever can evacuate are also advised to evacuate. Public are further advised to stay alert and be prepared for any assistance in case of rain condition deteriorate further," it added.
It also advised travellers to avoid National Highway 37 due to multiple road blockages.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh has called an emergency meeting to assess the situation.
"Called an emergency meeting to assess the situation of the landslide in Tupul today. The search and rescue operation is already underway. Let's keep them in our prayers today. Ambulances along with doctors have also been dispatched to assist in the operation," Singh tweeted.
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Governor La Ganesan expressed shock over the incident and said NDRF and SDRF personnel are on the way to join the rescue operations.&nbsp;

Delhi welcomed the first monsoon showers on Thursday morning which provided much-needed respite from the oppressive heat.
The India Meteorological Department said the southwest monsoon further advanced into Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmiri, some parts of Punjab, Haryana  and Rajasthan on June 30.  "The northern limit of monsoon now passes through Deesa, Ratlam, Tonk, Sikar, Rohtak, Pathankot," it said.
The southwest monsoon usually arrives in the national capital on June 27 and covers the entire country by July 8.
Most parts of the capital reported a good spell of rain.
The showers, however, brought the familiar sight of snaking lines of vehicles stuck on waterlogged roads for interminable minutes.
Many officer-goers reported late for office and several people posted their plight through videos and photographs on social media, some seeking help from police.
"Movement of traffic has been restricted at railway underpass Pul Prahladpur. Both the carriageways are closed due to waterlogging," the traffic police said.
The IMD has issued an orange alert, warning of heavy rainfall in some areas in the city on Thursday and moderate rainfall on Friday. The maximum temperature will come down to 34-35 degrees Celsius.
Last year, the IMD had forecast that the monsoon would arrive in Delhi nearly two weeks before its usual date. However, it reached the capital only on July 13, making it the most delayed in 19 years.
Weather experts say a gap of three to five days is considered normal.
According to IMD data, the monsoon covered Delhi 29 times in June and 33 times in July in the last 62 years.
The IMD had in 2020 revised the date of monsoon arrival in Delhi from June 29 to June 27.
Weather experts have said the monsoon is expected to yield good rainfall in Delhi in the first 10 days and help cover the rain deficit.
Since June 1, Delhi has received 67 per cent less rainfall than normal, putting it in the category of "large deficient" states. 

Delhi weather update: Monsoon arrives in capital, familiar rain woes ensue

The IMD has issued an orange alert, warning of heavy rainfall in some areas in the city on Thursday and moderate rainfall on Friday.

Delhi welcomed the first monsoon showers on Thursday morning which provided much-needed respite from the oppressive heat.
The India Meteorological Department said the southwest monsoon further advanced into Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmiri, some parts of Punjab, Haryana &nbsp;and Rajasthan on June 30. &nbsp;"The northern limit of monsoon now passes through Deesa, Ratlam, Tonk, Sikar, Rohtak, Pathankot," it said.
The southwest monsoon usually arrives in the national capital on June 27 and covers the entire country by July 8.
Most parts of the capital reported a good spell of rain.
The showers, however, brought the familiar sight of snaking lines of vehicles stuck on waterlogged roads for interminable minutes.
Many officer-goers reported late for office and several people posted their plight through videos and photographs on social media, some seeking help from police.
"Movement of traffic has been restricted at railway underpass Pul Prahladpur. Both the carriageways are closed due to waterlogging," the traffic police said.
The IMD has issued an orange alert, warning of heavy rainfall in some areas in the city on Thursday and moderate rainfall on Friday. The maximum temperature will come down to 34-35 degrees Celsius.
Last year, the IMD had forecast that the monsoon would arrive in Delhi nearly two weeks before its usual date. However, it reached the capital only on July 13, making it the most delayed in 19 years.
Weather experts say a gap of three to five days is considered normal.
According to IMD data, the monsoon covered Delhi 29 times in June and 33 times in July in the last 62 years.
The IMD had in 2020 revised the date of monsoon arrival in Delhi from June 29 to June 27.
Weather experts have said the monsoon is expected to yield good rainfall in Delhi in the first 10 days and help cover the rain deficit.
Since June 1, Delhi has received 67 per cent less rainfall than normal, putting it in the category of "large deficient" states.&nbsp;

The Union Home Ministry has asked all states that there should be no delay in registration of FIRs in cases of crimes against SCs and STs and closely monitor such cases where investigation goes beyond two months.
In a communication to all states and Union Territories, the home ministry also said that the district Superintendent of Police (SP) must ensure timely attendance and protection of all prosecution witnesses including police officers and official witnesses for speedy trial of cases related to crimes against Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
"There should be no delay in the registration of FIR in cases of crimes against SCs and STs. Ensure proper supervision at appropriate level of cases of crimes against SCs and STs, from the recording of FIR to the disposal of the case by the competent court," it said in the communication accessed by PTI.
The home ministry said the delays in investigation (beyond 60 days from the date of filing of FIR) shall be monitored at the district and state level in every three months, and wherever required, special DSPs shall be appointed to expedite the process of investigation.
"The authorities concerned in the state governments must ensure proper follow up of reports of cases of atrocities against SCs and STs received from various sources, including the National Commission for SCs and STs," the communication said.
The home ministry said atrocity-prone areas may be identified for taking preventive measures to save life and property of the members of the SC and ST communities. Adequate number of police personnel, fully equipped with policing infrastructure, should be posted in the police stations in such vulnerable areas.
"Delay in trial of cases of crimes against SCs and STs may be reviewed on a regular basis in the monitoring committee or monthly meetings chaired by district and sessions judge attended by District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police and Public Prosecutor of the district," it said.
The union government attaches the highest importance to matters relating to the prevention of crime, and therefore, it has been advising the state governments and UT administrations from time to time to give more focused attention to the administration of the criminal justice system with emphasis on prevention and control of crime including crimes against SCs and STs, the communication said.
The government of India is deeply concerned with the crimes against the weaker sections of society, particularly the SCs and STs and would therefore re-emphasise that urgent action should be taken by the state governments and UT administrations in such cases, it said.
The home ministry said the administration and police should play a more proactive role in detection and investigation of crimes against SCs and STs and ensure that there is no under reporting.
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (POA Act) has been amended in 2015 to make it more effective.
New offences such as tonsuring of head, moustache, or similar acts, which are derogatory to the dignity of members of SCs and STs have been added. The punishments have also been enhanced. Provisions of special courts and speedy trial have been added.
The Act was further amended in 2018. Section 18A has been inserted whereby conduct of preliminary enquiry before registration of FIR, or to seek approval of any authority to arrest an accused is no longer required.

Centre issues new guidelines for dealing with crimes against SCs, STs: all you need to know

Centre issues new guidelines for dealing with crimes against SCs, STs: all you need to know

The Union Home Ministry has asked all states that there should be no delay in registration of FIRs in cases of crimes against SCs and STs and closely monitor such cases where investigation goes beyond two months.
In a communication to all states and Union Territories, the home ministry also said that the district Superintendent of Police (SP) must ensure timely attendance and protection of all prosecution witnesses including police officers and official witnesses for speedy trial of cases related to crimes against Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
"There should be no delay in the registration of FIR in cases of crimes against SCs and STs. Ensure proper supervision at appropriate level of cases of crimes against SCs and STs, from the recording of FIR to the disposal of the case by the competent court," it said in the communication accessed by PTI.
The home ministry said the delays in investigation (beyond 60 days from the date of filing of FIR) shall be monitored at the district and state level in every three months, and wherever required, special DSPs shall be appointed to expedite the process of investigation.
"The authorities concerned in the state governments must ensure proper follow up of reports of cases of atrocities against SCs and STs received from various sources, including the National Commission for SCs and STs," the communication said.
The home ministry said atrocity-prone areas may be identified for taking preventive measures to save life and property of the members of the SC and ST communities. Adequate number of police personnel, fully equipped with policing infrastructure, should be posted in the police stations in such vulnerable areas.
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"Delay in trial of cases of crimes against SCs and STs may be reviewed on a regular basis in the monitoring committee or monthly meetings chaired by district and sessions judge attended by District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police and Public Prosecutor of the district," it said.
The union government attaches the highest importance to matters relating to the prevention of crime, and therefore, it has been advising the state governments and UT administrations from time to time to give more focused attention to the administration of the criminal justice system with emphasis on prevention and control of crime including crimes against SCs and STs, the communication said.
The government of India is deeply concerned with the crimes against the weaker sections of society, particularly the SCs and STs and would therefore re-emphasise that urgent action should be taken by the state governments and UT administrations in such cases, it said.
The home ministry said the administration and police should play a more proactive role in detection and investigation of crimes against SCs and STs and ensure that there is no under reporting.
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (POA Act) has been amended in 2015 to make it more effective.
New offences such as tonsuring of head, moustache, or similar acts, which are derogatory to the dignity of members of SCs and STs have been added. The punishments have also been enhanced. Provisions of special courts and speedy trial have been added.
The Act was further amended in 2018. Section 18A has been inserted whereby conduct of preliminary enquiry before registration of FIR, or to seek approval of any authority to arrest an accused is no longer required.

After Uddhav Thackeray resigned as Maharashtra chief minister, all eyes are on Raj Bhavan to see when does Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari invite the BJP to form the next government in the state.
The process for the change of regime in the state, which began with the rebellion of around 40 of 55 Shiv Sena MLAs under Eknath Shinde’s leadership, got a boost after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met Koshyari on Tuesday night and asked him to order a floor test of the Thackeray government, claiming it had lost majority.
Thackeray (62) resigned Wednesday night, minutes after Supreme Court refused to stay Governor Koshyari's direction to his government to take a floor test in the Assembly on Thursday.
"I don't want to play these games. If those people who were brought up by Sena chief (Balasaheb Thackeray) want to rejoice the fact that they pulled his son down then it is my mistake that I put my faith in them. I don't want the blood of my Shiv Sainiks to spill on the streets and so I am stepping down from the CM's post as well as that of an MLC," said Thackeray in a televised address, that has garnered praise on the social media for his "grace and poise", as many described it.
Thackeray said that he was happy he was able to fulfill his father’s wish of renaming Aurangabad and Osmanabad. The Uddhav-led cabinet had cleared the proposal to rename the two cities on Wednesday.
His resignation was greeted with jubilation by BJP leaders who distributed sweets.
BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis, who is expected to make a comeback as chief minister after holding the post from 2014 to 2019, is scheduled to brief media later Thursday on the future course of action, which will include staking claim to form the next government.
Rebel Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde, who are now in a luxury hotel in Goa after spending over a week at posh resorts in Surat and Guwahati, are expected to return to Mumbai soon.
It is not yet clear if the Shinde-led group will merge with any party. Shinde Wednesday night reiterated that they are Shiv Sainiks and will remain in Shiv Sena.

Maharashtra crisis: all eyes on Raj Bhavan, Devendra Fadnavis to be CM again?

BJP&rsquo;s Devendra Fadnavis, who is expected to make a comeback as chief minister after holding the post from 2014 to 2019, is scheduled to brief media later Thursday

After Uddhav Thackeray resigned as Maharashtra chief minister, all eyes are on Raj Bhavan to see when does Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari invite the BJP to form the next government in the state.
The process for the change of regime in the state, which began with the rebellion of around 40 of 55 Shiv Sena MLAs under Eknath Shinde&rsquo;s leadership, got a boost after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met Koshyari on Tuesday night and asked him to order a floor test of the Thackeray government, claiming it had lost majority.
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Thackeray (62) resigned Wednesday night, minutes after Supreme Court refused to stay Governor Koshyari's direction to his government to take a floor test in the Assembly on Thursday.
"I don't want to play these games. If those people who were brought up by Sena chief (Balasaheb Thackeray) want to rejoice the fact that they pulled his son down then it is my mistake that I put my faith in them. I don't want the blood of my Shiv Sainiks to spill on the streets and so I am stepping down from the CM's post as well as that of an MLC," said Thackeray in a televised address, that has garnered praise on the social media for his "grace and poise", as many described it.
Thackeray said that he was happy he was able to fulfill his father&rsquo;s wish of renaming Aurangabad and Osmanabad. The Uddhav-led cabinet had cleared the proposal to rename the two cities on Wednesday.
His resignation was greeted with jubilation by BJP leaders who distributed sweets.
BJP&rsquo;s Devendra Fadnavis, who is expected to make a comeback as chief minister after holding the post from 2014 to 2019, is scheduled to brief media later Thursday on the future course of action, which will include staking claim to form the next government.
Rebel Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde, who are now in a luxury hotel in Goa after spending over a week at posh resorts in Surat and Guwahati, are expected to return to Mumbai soon.
It is not yet clear if the Shinde-led group will merge with any party. Shinde Wednesday night reiterated that they are Shiv Sainiks and will remain in Shiv Sena.

Parts of Delhi received heavy rains on Thursday morning bringing respite from sweltering heat and humid weather, as the mercury settled at 27.6 degrees Celsius in the morning.
Delhi had reeled under sultry weather on Wednesday when the maximum temperature was recorded at 40.9 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average.
Conditions are favourable for the monsoon to reach the capital either on Thursday or Friday, the India Meteorological Department earlier said.

Heavy rains lash Delhi, reprieve from sweltering heat

Conditions are favourable for the monsoon to reach the capital either on Thursday or Friday, the India Meteorological Department earlier said.

Parts of Delhi received heavy rains on Thursday morning bringing respite from sweltering heat and humid weather, as the mercury settled at 27.6 degrees Celsius in the morning.
Delhi had reeled under sultry weather on Wednesday when the maximum temperature was recorded at 40.9 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average.
Conditions are favourable for the monsoon to reach the capital either on Thursday or Friday, the India Meteorological Department earlier said.
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However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is yet to declare the arrival of the monsoon in the capital.
"An official statement will be made after reviewing the rainfall data in the region," a senior IMD official said.
The MeT office had earlier said the monsoon would reach the capital on Thursday or Friday.
The southwest monsoon usually arrives in the national capital on June 27.
However, Mahesh Palawat, vice-president (climate change and meteorology), Skymet Weather, confirmed these are the first monsoon showers in the region. &nbsp;Most parts of the capital reported a fresh spell of rain.
The IMD has issued an orange alert, warning of heavy rainfall in some areas in the city on Thursday and moderate rainfall on Friday. The maximum temperature will come down to 34-35 degrees Celsius.

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Tea will be sold in environment-friendly 'kulhads' in place of plastic cups at all railway stations in the country, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday. This initiative will be the contribution of the Railways towards a plastic-free India, Goyal said. Currently tea is given in 'kulhad' at nearly 400 railway stations in the country. The minister said that in future tea will be sold only in kulhads at all railway stations in the country. Kulhads save the environment and lakhs of people can get employment from it, Goyal added. Lalu Prasad had introduce kulhads at train stations as railway minister in 2004.

'Kulhad' to replace plastic tea cups at all railway stations

Tea will be sold in environment-friendly 'kulhads' in place of plastic cups at all railway stations in the country, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday

Tea will be sold in environment-friendly 'kulhads' in place of plastic cups at all railway stations in the country, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday. This initiative will be the contribution of the Railways towards a plastic-free India, Goyal said. Currently tea is given in 'kulhad' at nearly 400 railway stations in the country. The minister said that in future tea will be sold only in kulhads at all railway stations in the country. Lalu Prasad had introduce kulhads at train stations as railway minister in 2004.

Tea will be sold in environment-friendly 'kulhads' in place of plastic cups at all railway stations in the country, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday. This initiative will be the contribution of the Railways towards a plastic-free India, Goyal said. Currently tea is given in 'kulhad' at nearly 400 railway stations in the country. The minister said that in future tea will be sold only in kulhads at all railway stations in the country. Kulhads save the environment and lakhs of people can get employment from it, Goyal added. Lalu Prasad had introduce kulhads at train stations as railway minister in 2004.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday claimed that BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis did not appear to be happy while accepting the deputy chief minister's post in Eknath Shinde's government.
While rebel Shiv Sena leader Shinde was sworn in as the new chief minister of Maharashtra following the collapse of the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government, Fadnavis, a former CM who had said he would remain outside, took oath as Shinde's deputy.
"I think Fadnavis has not accepted the number two position happily. His facial expression said it all," Pawar told reporters in Pune.
"(But) He is from Nagpur and he has worked as a `swayamsevak' (with the RSS) and there, when an order comes, it has to be followed," the NCP chief said, adding that Fadnavis might have accepted a junior position due to this`sanskar' (values).
He also spoke about the alleged misuse of central agencies under the BJP government, claiming that he received "love letters" from the Income Tax department regarding his election affidavits in 2004, 2009 and 2014.
Pawar also said that the Eknath Shinde faction, which was camping in Guwahati after rebelling against the Uddhav Thackeray government, had not expected that their leader would become anything more than a deputy CM.
"But after the BJP's central leadership gave the orders, chief minister's post was given to Shinde. Nobody had an inkling about it. I think Shinde himself had no idea. The second surprise, which I do not think is a surprise really, is that Devendra Fadnavis, who worked as CM for five years and then opposition leader, had to take the post of Deputy CM following directions from the central leadership," said Pawar.
He, however, noted that there have been such instances in the past too.
Pawar also rejected rebel Sena MLAs' claims that the Sena's tie-up with NCP and Congress was the primary reason for their rebellion.
“This allegation is baseless. It has no connection with NCP and Congress. Something has to be told to people (as an excuse), which is why NCP and Congress are being blamed," he said.
Pawar also said that he spoke to Shinde and congratulated him.
"Once a person becomes chief minister, he is the CM of the state. He becomes the head of the state and I expect that he would work towards solving the issues of people," the NCP chief said.
Asked about the collapse of the MVA government and what went wrong, Pawar said the Uddhav Thackeray-led government had not fallen short on any front.
"Shinde showed the capability of taking away 39 MLAs, and the success (of his rebellion) lies there. I learnt that the preparation for this was going on for long, as travelling to Surat, from there to Guwahati and then to Goa, these arrangements do not take place suddenly," he said.
As to questions being raised about Uddhav Thackeray's leadership, Pawar said once the Shiv Sena chief reposed faith in someone, he gave that person full responsibility.
"We saw that he had given all the responsibility of the party organization and Legislative Assembly to Shinde. He (Shinde) was given the reins, and I do not know if this development was the fall-out," the NCP chief said.
Asked about parallels being drawn between the developments of 45 years ago when he toppled the Vasantdada Patil government and became chief minister, Pawar said there were no complications like today then.
"We just decided and told Vasantdada that they (the MLAs in Pawar's group) wanted to resign, and after that, he also resigned," Pawar said.
About the Supreme Court allowing a floor test to proceed in Maharashtra, Pawar said the BJP and Shinde faction had a majority, and once such a situation becomes clear, it should be accepted.
"Uddhav Thackeray, after realising that he has lost majority, resigned gracefully," he added.
About accusations that Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut was responsible for the implosion within the party, Pawar said the Shiv Sena was not finished yet, and cited the examples of past rebellions which it survived.
The biggest challenge before the new government would be to gain "credibility" and people's faith, the veteran politician said.
Asked if the MVA alliance will continue in the coming polls in Maharashtra, Pawar said that no decision has been taken in this regard yet.

Sharad Pawar: Fadnavis didn't seem happy accepting Deputy CM's post

"I think Fadnavis has not accepted the number two position happily. His facial expression said it all," Pawar told reporters in Pune.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday claimed that BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis did not appear to be happy while accepting the deputy chief minister's post in Eknath Shinde's government.
While rebel Shiv Sena leader Shinde was sworn in as the new chief minister of Maharashtra following the collapse of the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government, Fadnavis, a former CM who had said he would remain outside, took oath as Shinde's deputy.
"I think Fadnavis has not accepted the number two position happily. His facial expression said it all," Pawar told reporters in Pune.
"(But) He is from Nagpur and he has worked as a `swayamsevak' (with the RSS) and there, when an order comes, it has to be followed," the NCP chief said, adding that Fadnavis might have accepted a junior position due to this`sanskar' (values).
He also spoke about the alleged misuse of central agencies under the BJP government, claiming that he received "love letters" from the Income Tax department regarding his election affidavits in 2004, 2009 and 2014.
Pawar also said that the Eknath Shinde faction, which was camping in Guwahati after rebelling against the Uddhav Thackeray government, had not expected that their leader would become anything more than a deputy CM.
"But after the BJP's central leadership gave the orders, chief minister's post was given to Shinde. Nobody had an inkling about it. I think Shinde himself had no idea. The second surprise, which I do not think is a surprise really, is that Devendra Fadnavis, who worked as CM for five years and then opposition leader, had to take the post of Deputy CM following directions from the central leadership," said Pawar.
He, however, noted that there have been such instances in the past too.
Pawar also rejected rebel Sena MLAs' claims that the Sena's tie-up with NCP and Congress was the primary reason for their rebellion.
&ldquo;This allegation is baseless. It has no connection with NCP and Congress. Something has to be told to people (as an excuse), which is why NCP and Congress are being blamed," he said.
Pawar also said that he spoke to Shinde and congratulated him.
"Once a person becomes chief minister, he is the CM of the state. He becomes the head of the state and I expect that he would work towards solving the issues of people," the NCP chief said.
Asked about the collapse of the MVA government and what went wrong, Pawar said the Uddhav Thackeray-led government had not fallen short on any front.
"Shinde showed the capability of taking away 39 MLAs, and the success (of his rebellion) lies there. I learnt that the preparation for this was going on for long, as travelling to Surat, from there to Guwahati and then to Goa, these arrangements do not take place suddenly," he said.
As to questions being raised about Uddhav Thackeray's leadership, Pawar said once the Shiv Sena chief reposed faith in someone, he gave that person full responsibility.
"We saw that he had given all the responsibility of the party organization and Legislative Assembly to Shinde. He (Shinde) was given the reins, and I do not know if this development was the fall-out," the NCP chief said.
Asked about parallels being drawn between the developments of 45 years ago when he toppled the Vasantdada Patil government and became chief minister, Pawar said there were no complications like today then.
"We just decided and told Vasantdada that they (the MLAs in Pawar's group) wanted to resign, and after that, he also resigned," Pawar said.
About the Supreme Court allowing a floor test to proceed in Maharashtra, Pawar said the BJP and Shinde faction had a majority, and once such a situation becomes clear, it should be accepted.
"Uddhav Thackeray, after realising that he has lost majority, resigned gracefully," he added.
About accusations that Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut was responsible for the implosion within the party, Pawar said the Shiv Sena was not finished yet, and cited the examples of past rebellions which it survived.
The biggest challenge before the new government would be to gain "credibility" and people's faith, the veteran politician said.
Asked if the MVA alliance will continue in the coming polls in Maharashtra, Pawar said that no decision has been taken in this regard yet.

Gurgaon officials have decided to issue an advisory to corporate offices encouraging them to consider work-from-home option for its employees on days with heavty rain this monsoon season. 
The decision comes after the city witnesses waterlogging in several places as the Delhi-NCR received first monsoon showers. 
Deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav told reporters that they have identified 112 places locations in the city where there was waterlogging and 16 seniors officials have been assigned the task of preventing any such further incidents. 
The monsoon rolled into Delhi on Thursday, yielding the season's first spell of heavy rain which covered the precipitation deficit and brought the maximum temperature down to 29.4 degrees Celsius, the lowest in around four months.
Most parts of the city reported moderate to heavy rainfall. The Safdarjung observatory, Delhi's base station, recorded 116.6 mm downpour between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm.

Gurgaon to issue work-from-home advisory as rains overwhelm civic infrastructure

Gurgaon officials have decided to issue an advisory to corporate offices encouraging them to consider work-from-home option for its employees on days with heavty rain this monsoon season. 

Deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav told reporters that they have identified 112 places locations in the city where there was waterlogging

Gurgaon officials have decided to issue an advisory to corporate offices encouraging them to consider work-from-home option for its employees on days with heavty rain this monsoon season.&nbsp;
The decision comes after the city witnesses waterlogging in several places as the Delhi-NCR received first monsoon showers.&nbsp;
Deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav told reporters that they have identified 112 places locations in the city where there was waterlogging and 16 seniors officials have been assigned the task of preventing any such further incidents.&nbsp;
The monsoon rolled into Delhi on Thursday, yielding the season's first spell of heavy rain which covered the precipitation deficit and brought the maximum temperature down to 29.4 degrees Celsius, the lowest in around four months.
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Most parts of the city reported moderate to heavy rainfall. The Safdarjung observatory, Delhi's base station, recorded 116.6 mm downpour between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm.

Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray extended his best wishes to rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde who took oath as his successor on Thursday. He also congraulated the state's former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on becoming the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. 
Thackeray tweeted that he hopes that good work is done for Maharashtra under the duo's leadership. 
Shinde has called for a special session of the state assembly on July 2 and 3 with election of a Speaker being one of the things on the agenda. 
Uddhav Thackeray stepped down as chief minister on Wednesday evening after he was asked to face a floor test to prove his majority following a rebellion of Shiv Sena MLAs.
The crisis in the MVA governemnt began on June 21 when Shinde walked away with a bunch of MLAs whose number later swelled to 39 and camped first at Surat and then at Guwahati.
"Shinde always took care of his supporters and party workers. For the first time, a legislator from Thane district has become the chief minister. We are delighted for this decision," said a supporter.
The Sena leader, hailing originally from a village in Satara district in western Maharashtra, is the MLA from Kopri-Pachpakhadi in Thane city.
Some Shinde supporters took out a motorbike rally in Thane and shouted slogans hailing their leader, who is known as a mass leader, often mingling with his voters and hearing their grievances besides holding regular meetings with local Sena workers and functionaries.
Taking a dig at Fadnavis, NCP president Sharad Pawar said in Pune that the BJP leader does not seem to be happy taking over as deputy CM.

Uddhav Thackeray congratulates CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray extended his best wishes to rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde who took oath as his successor on Thursday

Uddhav Thackeray stepped down as chief minister on Wednesday evening after he was asked to face a floor test to prove his majority following a rebellion of Shiv Sena MLAs.

Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray extended his best wishes to rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde who took oath as his successor on Thursday. He also congraulated the state's former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on becoming the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.&nbsp;
Thackeray tweeted that he hopes that good work is done for Maharashtra under the duo's leadership.&nbsp;
Shinde has called for a special session of the state assembly on July 2 and 3 with election of a Speaker being one of the things on the agenda.&nbsp;
Uddhav Thackeray stepped down as chief minister on Wednesday evening after he was asked to face a floor test to prove his majority following a rebellion of Shiv Sena MLAs.
The crisis in the MVA governemnt began on June 21 when Shinde walked away with a bunch of MLAs whose number later swelled to 39 and camped first at Surat and then at Guwahati.
"Shinde always took care of his supporters and party workers. For the first time, a legislator from Thane district has become the chief minister. We are delighted for this decision," said a supporter.
The Sena leader, hailing originally from a village in Satara district in western Maharashtra, is the MLA from Kopri-Pachpakhadi in Thane city.
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Some Shinde supporters took out a motorbike rally in Thane and shouted slogans hailing their leader, who is known as a mass leader, often mingling with his voters and hearing their grievances besides holding regular meetings with local Sena workers and functionaries.
Taking a dig at Fadnavis, NCP president Sharad Pawar said in Pune that the BJP leader does not seem to be happy taking over as deputy CM.

The NIA is looking into the role of "local self-radicalised" groups and other linkages of the two prime accused in the brutal killing of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal Teli, officials said on Thursday.
The NIA said the two wanted to "strike terror among the masses across the country" through the gruesome act. 
Officials said the agency is looking into the role of "local self-radicalised gangs" and their possible international linkages even as preliminary probe suggests that more people could be involved in the conspiracy to murder Teli.
The NIA officials said the two became members of Pakistan-based Sunni Islamic organisation Dawat-e-Islami via a mobile application and one of them was in touch with some people in Pakistan. They, however, said it was too early to draw conclusions yet.
A team of around 10 NIA personnel, led by an inspector general-rank officer, is camping in Udaipur to take the probe forward.
The Karachi-based Dawat-e-Islami website says it is a "global non-political Islamic organisation working for the propagation of the Quran and Sunnah throughout the globe" and that it was established in 1981.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot visited the tailor’s family and told reporters that he wanted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file the charge sheet in a fast-track court as soon as possible, so that the culprits are brought to justice.

Udaipur killing: NIA looking at role of radicalised groups

The NIA is looking into the role of "local self-radicalised" groups and other linkages of the two prime accused in the brutal killing of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal Teli, officials said on Thursday.

A local court on Thursday sent the two men accused of killing a tailor here to 14-day judicial custody for an identification parade, an official said.

The NIA is looking into the role of "local self-radicalised" groups and other linkages of the two prime accused in the brutal killing of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal Teli, officials said on Thursday.
The NIA said the two wanted to "strike terror among the masses across the country" through the gruesome act.&nbsp;
Officials said the agency is looking into the role of "local self-radicalised gangs" and their possible international linkages even as preliminary probe suggests that more people could be involved in the conspiracy to murder Teli.
The NIA officials said the two became members of Pakistan-based Sunni Islamic organisation Dawat-e-Islami via a mobile application and one of them was in touch with some people in Pakistan. They, however, said it was too early to draw conclusions yet.
A team of around 10 NIA personnel, led by an inspector general-rank officer, is camping in Udaipur to take the probe forward.
The Karachi-based Dawat-e-Islami website says it is a "global non-political Islamic organisation working for the propagation of the Quran and Sunnah throughout the globe" and that it was established in 1981.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot visited the tailor&rsquo;s family and told reporters that he wanted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file the charge sheet in a fast-track court as soon as possible, so that the culprits are brought to justice.
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The Army on Thursday said 13 soldiers of the Territorial Army and five civilians have so far been rescued from the landslide-hit railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district.
At least eight people were killed and over 70 went missing after a massive landslide hit the railway construction site on Wednesday night.
In a statement, the Army said Assam Rifles and Territorial Army troops carried out the rescue operations throughout the day in the general area of the Tupul railway station, in spite of inclement weather.
"The civil administration has cautioned civilians living in downstream areas of the (Ejai) river to take precautions and evacuate due to likelihood of breach in the dam created on the river by the landslide," the statement said.
The search operations will continue during the night, it added.
Engineering equipment, including dozers, have been pressed into service for creating access to the site and help in the rescue efforts, it said.
"Teams of Indian Railways, civil administration, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) and locals of Noney district are also actively contributing in the search," the statement noted.
"So far, 13 soldiers of Territorial Army and five civilians have been rescued, while mortal remains of seven soldiers and one civilian have been recovered," it said. 

Manipur landslide: 8 people killed, nearly 70 missing

At least eight people were killed and over 70 went missing after a massive landslide hit a railway construction site in Manipur on Wednesday night.

The Army on Thursday said 13 soldiers and five civilians have so far been rescued from the landslide-hit railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district.

The Army on Thursday said 13 soldiers of the Territorial Army and five civilians have so far been rescued from the landslide-hit railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district.
At least eight people were killed and over 70 went missing after a massive landslide hit the railway construction site on Wednesday night.
In a statement, the Army said Assam Rifles and Territorial Army troops carried out the rescue operations throughout the day in the general area of the Tupul railway station, in spite of inclement weather.
"The civil administration has cautioned civilians living in downstream areas of the (Ejai) river to take precautions and evacuate due to likelihood of breach in the dam created on the river by the landslide," the statement said.
The search operations will continue during the night, it added.
Engineering equipment, including dozers, have been pressed into service for creating access to the site and help in the rescue efforts, it said.
"Teams of Indian Railways, civil administration, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) and locals of Noney district are also actively contributing in the search," the statement noted.
"So far, 13 soldiers of Territorial Army and five civilians have been rescued, while mortal remains of seven soldiers and one civilian have been recovered," it said.&nbsp;
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