Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court's judgement, in which it termed the suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly as "unconstitutional" and "irrational".
The Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly said the apex court's decision is "another tight slap" on the face of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress for its "unconstitutional, unethical, unfair, illegal and undemocratic actions".
The Supreme Court on Friday held that a resolution suspending the 12 BJP MLAs beyond the period of the remainder of the session held in July 2021 is "unconstitutional" and "irrational". The top court delivered its verdict on the pleas filed by the 12 legislators, who had challenged their one-year suspension from the state assembly.
They were suspended on July 5 last year from the Assembly after the state government accused them of misbehaving with presiding officer Bhaskar Jadhav in the Speaker's chamber.
Reacting to the apex court's judgement, Fadnavis said in a tweet, "Satyameva Jayate. We welcome and thank the Supreme Court for the historic decision of quashing suspension of our 12 BJP Maharashtra MLAs, who were fighting for the cause of OBCs in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly during the monsoon session." Apart from Ashish Shelar, the BJP's chief whip in the Assembly, others who were suspended were Sanjay Kute, Abhimanyu Pawar, Girish Mahajan, Atul Bhatkhalkar, Parag Alavani, Harish Pimpale, Yogesh Sagar, Jay Kumar Rawal, Narayan Kuche, Ram Satpute and Bunty Bhangdia.
Fadnavis said the SC decision will save the democratic values and it is yet another tight slap on the face of MVA government for it's unconstitutional, unethical, unfair, illegal and undemocratic actions and activities.
"I congratulate our BJP Maharashtra 12 MLAs for getting justice," he added.
"Since the beginning, we were saying that it was completely unconstitutional and gross misuse of power to suspend our MLAs for such a long period to create artificial majority & that too for no valid reason & the Hon SC has upheld our stand," the former chief minister said.
It was not only a question of these 12 MLAs, but of more than 50 lakh citizens in these 12 constituencies, he said.
Speaking about the development, state minister Nawab Malik, who is also the chief spokesperson of the NCP, said, "The speaker of the legislative assembly will take a decision once the Supreme Court's written order is available. The decision to suspend 12 MLAs of BJP was taken by the speaker and not by the government." The secretariat of the Maharashtra Assembly will study the SC decision after which the speaker decide on that, he said.

SC revokes suspension of 12 Maharashtra BJP MLAs, Fadnavis targets Agadi Sarkar

SC revokes suspension of 12 Maha BJP MLAs, Fadnavis targets Agadi Sarkar

The Supreme Court on Friday held that a resolution suspending the 12 BJP MLAs&nbsp;in Maharashtra beyond the period of the remainder of the session held in July 2021 is "unconstitutional" and "irrational". The top court delivered its verdict on the pleas filed by the 12 BJP legislators, who had challenged their one-year suspension from the state assembly.
They were suspended on July 5 last year from the Assembly after the state government accused them of misbehaving with presiding officer Bhaskar Jadhav in the Speaker's chamber.
Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis&nbsp;welcomed the Supreme Court's judgement.&nbsp;The Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly said the apex court's decision is "another tight slap" on the face of the Maha Vikas Aghadi&nbsp;government of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress.

The top court delivered its verdict on the pleas filed by the 12 BJP legislators, who had challenged their one-year suspension from the state assembly.

Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court's judgement, in which it termed the suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly as "unconstitutional" and "irrational".
The Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly said the apex court's decision is "another tight slap" on the face of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress for its "unconstitutional, unethical, unfair, illegal and undemocratic actions".
The Supreme Court on Friday held that a resolution suspending the 12 BJP MLAs beyond the period of the remainder of the session held in July 2021 is "unconstitutional" and "irrational". The top court delivered its verdict on the pleas filed by the 12 legislators, who had challenged their one-year suspension from the state assembly.
They were suspended on July 5 last year from the Assembly after the state government accused them of misbehaving with presiding officer Bhaskar Jadhav in the Speaker's chamber.
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Reacting to the apex court's judgement, Fadnavis said in a tweet, "Satyameva Jayate. We welcome and thank the Supreme Court for the historic decision of quashing suspension of our 12 BJP Maharashtra MLAs, who were fighting for the cause of OBCs in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly during the monsoon session." Apart from Ashish Shelar, the BJP's chief whip in the Assembly, others who were suspended were Sanjay Kute, Abhimanyu Pawar, Girish Mahajan, Atul Bhatkhalkar, Parag Alavani, Harish Pimpale, Yogesh Sagar, Jay Kumar Rawal, Narayan Kuche, Ram Satpute and Bunty Bhangdia.
Fadnavis said the SC decision will save the democratic values and it is yet another tight slap on the face of MVA government for it's unconstitutional, unethical, unfair, illegal and undemocratic actions and activities.
"I congratulate our BJP Maharashtra 12 MLAs for getting justice," he added.
"Since the beginning, we were saying that it was completely unconstitutional and gross misuse of power to suspend our MLAs for such a long period to create artificial majority &amp; that too for no valid reason &amp; the Hon SC has upheld our stand," the former chief minister said.
It was not only a question of these 12 MLAs, but of more than 50 lakh citizens in these 12 constituencies, he said.
Speaking about the development, state minister Nawab Malik, who is also the chief spokesperson of the NCP, said, "The speaker of the legislative assembly will take a decision once the Supreme Court's written order is available. The decision to suspend 12 MLAs of BJP was taken by the speaker and not by the government." The secretariat of the Maharashtra Assembly will study the SC decision after which the speaker decide on that, he said.

The Supreme Court Friday refused to lay down a yardstick for granting reservation in promotion to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs.
A three-judge bench headed by Justice Nageswara Rao said states are obligated to collect data on inadequacy of representation of SCs/STs.
The apex court said it cannot lay down any yardstick to determine the inadequacy of representation of SCs/STs and it for the states to do so.
The Centre had earlier told the bench that it is a fact of life that even after around 75 years if independence those belonging to SCs and STs have not been brought to the same level of merit as the forward classes.
The apex court had reserved its verdict on October 26, 2021.

SCs/STs promotion: SC refuses to lay down yardstick for granting reservation

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to lay down a yardstick for granting reservation in promotion to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs.
A three-judge bench headed by Justice Nageswara Rao said states are obligated to collect data on inadequacy of representation of Scheduled&nbsp;Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
The apex court said it cannot lay down any yardstick to determine the inadequacy of representation of SCs/STs and it for the states to do so.
The Centre had earlier told the bench that it is a fact of life that even after around 75 years if independence those belonging to SCs and STs have not been brought to the same level of merit as the forward classes.
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The Centre had earlier told the bench that it is a fact of life that even after around 75 years if independence those belonging to SCs and STs have not been brought to the same level of merit as the forward classes.
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The Supreme Court Friday refused to lay down a yardstick for granting reservation in promotion to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs.
A three-judge bench headed by Justice Nageswara Rao said states are obligated to collect data on inadequacy of representation of SCs/STs.
The apex court said it cannot lay down any yardstick to determine the inadequacy of representation of SCs/STs and it for the states to do so.
The Centre had earlier told the bench that it is a fact of life that even after around 75 years if independence those belonging to SCs and STs have not been brought to the same level of merit as the forward classes.
The apex court had reserved its verdict on October 26, 2021.

Officials in Canada have confirmed the identities of four Indian nationals whose bodies were found frozen in Manitoba near the Canada-U. S. border last week.
Authorities say the four who died were Jagdish Baldevbhai Patel, a 39-year-old man, Vaishaliben Jagdishkumar Patel, a 37-year-old woman, Vihangi Jagdishkumar Patel, an 11-year-old girl, and Dharmik Jagdishkumar Patel, a three-year-old boy.
Investigators believe the family of four was attempting to cross over the border by foot on Jan. 19 during severe winter weather and died from exposure.
A special team, led by a senior consular officer from the Consulate General of India, is in Manitoba to help with investigations on the Canadian side and to offer services for the victims.
Manitoba Royal Canadian Mounted Police found the four bodies near Emerson, Manitoba, after U.S. border patrol agents advised them they had picked up a group of Indian nationals on the U.S. side.
One of the individuals was found with a backpack full of items for an infant. He told investigators he was carrying the backpack for a group that got separated from his.
Investigators have said they believe the deaths are linked to a human smuggling scheme.
Canadian authorities are seeking help with their investigation from any Canadians who interacted with the family after they arrived in Toronto and journeyed to Manitoba.
Steve Shand of Deltona, Florida, faces counts of transporting or attempting to transport illegal aliens. He was released on bail Monday.
He has not been charged in the deaths.
  
When Shand was arrested, he was driving a 15-passenger van with two of the Indian nationals inside.
One of the five migrants who walked across the border told authorities they expected to be picked up by someone in the U.S.
He said they had been walking for more than 11 hours. Two of the five were hospitalized for injuries from exposure to the cold.
Federal authorities in the U.S. suspect that the case is linked to a larger smuggling operation along the Canadian border.

Indian family who died trying to cross into US identified

The four Indians whose bodies were found frozen in Manitoba near the Canada-U.S. border last week have been identified. ((PUT A FULL FRAME GFX&nbsp;HERE- MAKE ON CANVA&nbsp;OR INVIDEO--&nbsp;
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39-year-old Baldevbhai Patel 39-year-old&nbsp;Vaishaliben&nbsp;Patel 11-year-old Vihangi Patel 3-year-old&nbsp;Dharmik Patel&nbsp;))
Canadian authorities say the four who died were Jagdish Baldevbhai Patel, a 39-year-old man, Vaishaliben Jagdishkumar Patel, a 37-year-old woman, Vihangi Jagdishkumar Patel, an 11-year-old girl, and Dharmik Jagdishkumar Patel, a three-year-old boy. Investigators believe the family of four was attempting to cross over the border by foot on Jan. 19 during severe winter weather and died from exposure.
A special team, led by a senior consular officer from the Consulate General of India, is in Manitoba to help with investigations on the Canadian side and to offer services for the victims.
Police found the four bodies near Emerson after U.S. border patrol agents advised them they had picked up a group of Indian nationals on the U.S. side.
One of the individuals was found with a backpack full of items for an infant. He told investigators he was carrying the backpack for a group that got separated from his.
Investigators have said they believe the deaths are linked to a human smuggling scheme.
Canadian authorities are seeking help with their investigation from any Canadians who interacted with the family after they arrived in Toronto and journeyed to Manitoba.
A American national Steve Shand faces counts of transporting or attempting to transport illegal aliens. He was released on bail Monday. He has not been charged in the deaths.
When Shand was arrested, he was driving a 15-passenger van with two of the Indian nationals inside.
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One of the five migrants who walked across the border told authorities they expected to be picked up by someone in the U.S.

Officials in Canada have confirmed the identities of four Indian nationals whose bodies were found frozen in Manitoba near the Canada-U. S. border last week.
Authorities say the four who died were Jagdish Baldevbhai Patel, a 39-year-old man, Vaishaliben Jagdishkumar Patel, a 37-year-old woman, Vihangi Jagdishkumar Patel, an 11-year-old girl, and Dharmik Jagdishkumar Patel, a three-year-old boy.
Investigators believe the family of four was attempting to cross over the border by foot on Jan. 19 during severe winter weather and died from exposure.
A special team, led by a senior consular officer from the Consulate General of India, is in Manitoba to help with investigations on the Canadian side and to offer services for the victims.
Manitoba Royal Canadian Mounted Police found the four bodies near Emerson, Manitoba, after U.S. border patrol agents advised them they had picked up a group of Indian nationals on the U.S. side.
One of the individuals was found with a backpack full of items for an infant. He told investigators he was carrying the backpack for a group that got separated from his.
Investigators have said they believe the deaths are linked to a human smuggling scheme.
Canadian authorities are seeking help with their investigation from any Canadians who interacted with the family after they arrived in Toronto and journeyed to Manitoba.
Steve Shand of Deltona, Florida, faces counts of transporting or attempting to transport illegal aliens. He was released on bail Monday.
He has not been charged in the deaths.
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When Shand was arrested, he was driving a 15-passenger van with two of the Indian nationals inside.
One of the five migrants who walked across the border told authorities they expected to be picked up by someone in the U.S.
He said they had been walking for more than 11 hours. Two of the five were hospitalized for injuries from exposure to the cold.
Federal authorities in the U.S. suspect that the case is linked to a larger smuggling operation along the Canadian border.

Russia selling S-400 missile defense system to India "shines a spotlight on the destabilising role" that Moscow is playing in the region and potentially beyond as well, the United States has said.
The US continues to have its concerns over India purchasing the multi-billion missile defense system from Russia. India has asserted that its decisions are based on its national interest to protect its national security.
“Well in many ways, this doesn't change the concerns that we have with the S-400 system. I think it shines a spotlight on the destabilising role that Russia is playing not only in the region but potentially beyond as well,” State Department Spokesperson Ned Price told reporters on Thursday at his daily news conference.
“When it comes to CAATSA sanctions, you've heard me say before, we haven't made a determination with regard to this transaction, but it's something we continue to discuss with the government of India given the risk of sanctions for this particular transaction under CAATSA,” he said.
Price was responding to a question on implications of the Russian S-400 system to India on its bilateral ties with New Delhi given the unprecedented tension it is having with Moscow on what it calls an imminent Ukrainian invasion.
Despite strong objections from the US and threat of sanctions from the Biden Administration, India has refused to make any changes in its decision and is going ahead with the purchase of the missile defense system.
“Whether it is India, whether it is any other country, we continue to urge all countries to avoid major new transactions for Russian weapon systems,” Price said.
The Biden Administration, so far, has not taken any decision on CAATSA sanctions. “I don't have a timeline to offer, but these are issues that we continue to discuss with our partners in India,” Price said.

S-400 to India shows destabilising role that Russia is playing: US

The US continues to have its concerns over India purchasing the multi-billion missile defense system from Russia. The Joe Biden&nbsp;administration has said that&nbsp;Russia selling S-400 missile defense system to India "shines a spotlight on the destabilising role" that Moscow is playing in the region and potentially beyond as well.
State Department Spokesperson Ned Price told reporters on Thursday at his daily news conference.
&ldquo;When it comes to CAATSA sanctions, you've heard me say before, we haven't made a determination with regard to this transaction, but it's something we continue to discuss with the government of India given the risk of sanctions for this particular transaction under CAATSA-- SOT
Price was responding to a question on implications of the Russian S-400 system to India on its bilateral ties with New Delhi given the unprecedented tension it is having with Moscow on what it calls an imminent Ukrainian invasion.
Despite strong objections from the US and threat of sanctions from the Biden Administration, India has refused to make any changes in its decision and is going ahead with the purchase of the missile defense system.
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Price was responding to a question on implications of the Russian S-400 system to India on its bilateral ties with New Delhi

Russia selling S-400 missile defense system to India "shines a spotlight on the destabilising role" that Moscow is playing in the region and potentially beyond as well, the United States has said.
The US continues to have its concerns over India purchasing the multi-billion missile defense system from Russia. India has asserted that its decisions are based on its national interest to protect its national security.
&ldquo;Well in many ways, this doesn't change the concerns that we have with the S-400 system. I think it shines a spotlight on the destabilising role that Russia is playing not only in the region but potentially beyond as well,&rdquo; State Department Spokesperson Ned Price told reporters on Thursday at his daily news conference.
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&ldquo;When it comes to CAATSA sanctions, you've heard me say before, we haven't made a determination with regard to this transaction, but it's something we continue to discuss with the government of India given the risk of sanctions for this particular transaction under CAATSA,&rdquo; he said.
Price was responding to a question on implications of the Russian S-400 system to India on its bilateral ties with New Delhi given the unprecedented tension it is having with Moscow on what it calls an imminent Ukrainian invasion.
Despite strong objections from the US and threat of sanctions from the Biden Administration, India has refused to make any changes in its decision and is going ahead with the purchase of the missile defense system.
&ldquo;Whether it is India, whether it is any other country, we continue to urge all countries to avoid major new transactions for Russian weapon systems,&rdquo; Price said.
The Biden Administration, so far, has not taken any decision on CAATSA sanctions. &ldquo;I don't have a timeline to offer, but these are issues that we continue to discuss with our partners in India,&rdquo; Price said.

With 2,51,209 people testing positive for the coronavirus infection in a day, India's total tally of cases increased to over 4.06 crore, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.
The death toll has climbed to 4,92,327 with 627 fatalities reported during the 24-hour period, the data updated at 8 am showed.
The active cases decreased by 96,861 to reach 21,05,611 -- 5.18 per cent of the total infections -- while the country's recovery rate stands at 93.60 per cent, the ministry said.
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 15.88 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was 17.47 per cent, according to the health ministry.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,80,24,771, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.21 per cent, the ministry said After the Friday update, the total number of infections stands at 4,06,22,709, it said. Meanwhile, the cumulative number of anti-Covid vaccine doses administered in the country so far has crossed 164.44 crore.
India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16.
It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19.
India crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4 and three crore on June 23.

India reports 2,51,209 new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate at 15.88%

India reports 2,51,209 new Covid-19 cases

India reports 2,51,209 new Covid-19 cases

With 2,51,209 people testing positive for the coronavirus infection in a day, India's total tally of cases increased to over 4.06 crore. This is a 12% dip in the number of infections reported on Thursday.&nbsp; According to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday the death toll has climbed to 4,92,327 with 627 fatalities reported during the 24-hour period ending at 8 am.
The active cases decreased by 96,861 to reach 21,05,611 -- 5.18 per cent of the total infections -- while the country's recovery rate stands at 93.60 per cent.
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 15.88 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was 17.47 per cent.&nbsp;

According to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday the death toll has climbed to 4,92,327 with 627 fatalities reported during the 24-hour period ending at 8 am.

With 2,51,209 people testing positive for the coronavirus infection in a day, India's total tally of cases increased to over 4.06 crore, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.
The death toll has climbed to 4,92,327 with 627 fatalities reported during the 24-hour period, the data updated at 8 am showed.
The active cases decreased by 96,861 to reach 21,05,611 -- 5.18 per cent of the total infections -- while the country's recovery rate stands at 93.60 per cent, the ministry said.
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 15.88 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was 17.47 per cent, according to the health ministry.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,80,24,771, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.21 per cent, the ministry said After the Friday update, the total number of infections stands at 4,06,22,709, it said. Meanwhile, the cumulative number of anti-Covid vaccine doses administered in the country so far has crossed 164.44 crore.
India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16.
It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19.
India crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4 and three crore on June 23.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party may have often raked up Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah during poll season in Uttar Pradesh but senior saffron leader and country’s defence minister Rajnath Singh has posted a poser as the state heads close to polls.
Continuing BJP’s efforts to reach out to farmers, Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the issues of “kisan’s ganna” or farmers’ sugarcane should be raised, and not Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s name, in the context of state politics.
Singh said he doesn’t know why Pakistan’s founder Jinnah’s name is often invoked during elections… in UP’s politics and instead there should be talk of farmer’s sugarcane.
He was speaking at a voter interaction in Modinagar, Ghaziabad district, as he joined the election campaign in Western Uttar Pradesh. The constituency has a sizeable population of Jats and Singh’s comments come a day after the BJP reached out to the Jat community leaders ahead of the February 10 in the Western Uttar Pradesh seats.

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BJP&nbsp;shuns Jinnah&nbsp;to placate angry Western UP farmers?

Continuing BJP&rsquo;s efforts to reach out to farmers, Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the issues of &ldquo;kisan&rsquo;s ganna&rdquo; or farmers&rsquo; sugarcane should be raised

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party may have often raked up Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah during poll season in Uttar Pradesh but senior saffron leader and country&rsquo;s defence minister Rajnath Singh has posted a poser as the state heads close to polls.
Continuing BJP&rsquo;s efforts to reach out to farmers, Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the issues of &ldquo;kisan&rsquo;s ganna&rdquo; or farmers&rsquo; sugarcane should be raised, and not Muhammad Ali Jinnah&rsquo;s name, in the context of state politics.
Singh said he doesn&rsquo;t know why Pakistan&rsquo;s founder Jinnah&rsquo;s name is often invoked during elections&hellip; in UP&rsquo;s politics and instead there should be talk of farmer&rsquo;s sugarcane.
He was speaking at a voter interaction in Modinagar, Ghaziabad district, as he joined the election campaign in Western Uttar Pradesh. The constituency has a sizeable population of Jats and Singh&rsquo;s comments come a day after the BJP reached out to the Jat community leaders ahead of the February 10 in the Western Uttar Pradesh seats.

There is good news for wine lovers in Maharashtra. The state government has decided to permit sale of wine at supermarkets and walk-in shops. 
Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik said that the decision was taken to give a boost to fruit-based wineries which provide additional income to farmers. 
According to the govt order, supermarkets and walk-in-stores which have area of 100 sq mt or more and are registered under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act will be allowed to sell wine. 
But the supermarkets which are near places of worship or educational institutions can not sell wine.
Further, wine sale will not be allowed in the districts where prohibition is in force.
Supermarkets will have to be pay a fee of Rs 5,000 for selling wine.

 Wine can now be sold in supermarkets, walk-in shops in Maharashtra

There is good news for wine lovers in Maharashtra. The state government has decided to permit sale of wine at supermarkets and walk-in shops. 

Sale of wine in supermarts&nbsp;and walk-in shops after paying&nbsp;₹5k fee in Maha&nbsp;
Decision taken to boost&nbsp;fruit-based wineries creating extra income for farmers: govt&nbsp;
Regstd. shops &amp;&nbsp;supermarts&nbsp;with 100 sq mt &amp; more area to be allowed: govt&nbsp;
'Shops, supermart&nbsp;near religious or educational establishments not allowed'
Districts with prohibition in force not permitted to sell: govt order&nbsp;

Supermarkets which are near places of worship or educational institutions will not be allowed to sell wine

There is good news for wine lovers in Maharashtra. The state government has decided to permit sale of wine at supermarkets and walk-in shops.&nbsp;
Maharashtra&nbsp;minister Nawab Malik&nbsp;said that the decision was taken to give a boost to fruit-based wineries which provide additional income to farmers.&nbsp;
According to the govt order, supermarkets and walk-in-stores which have area of 100 sq mt or more and are registered under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act will be allowed to sell wine.&nbsp;
But the supermarkets which are near places of worship or educational institutions can not sell wine.
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Further, wine sale will not be allowed in the districts where prohibition is in force.
Supermarkets will have to be pay a fee of Rs 5,000 for selling wine.

Early indications of Covid cases plateauing have been reported in some places but the trend needs to be observed, the Union government said on Thursday whilst noting that 400 districts have logged over 10 per cent positivity rate in the week ending January 26.
Stressing the need to continue with precautions to curb the surge in infections, it noted that Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan were recording a high number of Covid cases and positivity.
Simultaneously, a decline in Covid cases and positivity rate have been observed in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Odisha, Haryana and West Bengal, the government stated.
Lav Agarwal, the joint secretary in the Health Ministry, said 11 states have over 50,000 active Covid cases, which include Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala with over 3 lakh active infections.
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Agarwal also said that 95 per cent of India's adults have been administered the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine while 74 per cent are fully vaccinated.

Early signs of Covid cases plateauing, but situation needs to be observed: Govt

Early indications of Covid cases plateauing have been reported in some places but the trend needs to be observed, the Union government said on Thursday

Govt: early signs that Covid&nbsp;cases are plateauing&nbsp;in some states Over 10% weekly&nbsp;positivity&nbsp;rate in over 400 districts 11 states have over 50,000 active Covid cases
74% eligible population fully vaccinated: govt

Lav Agarwal, the joint secretary in the Health Ministry, said 11 states have over 50,000 active Covid cases, which include Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala.&nbsp;

Early indications of Covid cases plateauing have been reported in some places but the trend needs to be observed, the Union government said on Thursday whilst noting that 400 districts have logged over 10 per cent positivity rate in the week ending January 26.
Stressing the need to continue with precautions to curb the surge in infections, it noted that Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan were recording a high number of Covid cases and positivity.
Simultaneously, a decline in Covid cases and positivity rate have been observed in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Odisha, Haryana and West Bengal, the government stated.
Lav Agarwal, the joint secretary in the Health Ministry, said 11 states have over 50,000 active Covid cases, which include Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala with over 3 lakh active infections.
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Agarwal&nbsp;also said that 95 per cent of India's adults have been administered the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine while 74 per cent are fully vaccinated.

As Air India officially rejoined the Tata Group on Thursday, there was a little public display of affection from the two parties on Twitter.
Tata Group tweeted to welcome Air India back to their fold while adding that it's arrival was much awaited.  
The airlines too posted a message on social media saying that a brand new chapter is unfolding for Air India as it joins Tata Group and they together embark on a journey of excellence. 
The message was accompanied by a picture of a seat belt with one red strap to represent Air India and a blue strap to represent Tata with the text 'We Click'. 
The Indian government handed over Air India to the Tata Group on Thursday afternoon, after approximately 69 years when it was taken from the conglomerate.
After a competitive bidding process, the government had on October 8 last year sold Air India to Talace Private Limited -- a subsidiary of the Tata Group's holding company -- for Rs 18,000 crore.
 
 

How the Tata Group and Air India welcomed each other

As Air India officially rejoined the Tata Group on Thursday, there was a little public display of affection from the two parties on Twitter.

As Air India officially rejoined the Tata&nbsp;Group on Thursday, there was a little public display of affection from the two parties on Twitter.
Tata&nbsp;Group tweeted to welcome Air India back to their fold while adding that&nbsp;it's arrival was much awaited.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The airlines too posted a message on social media saying that a brand new chapter is unfolding for Air India as it joins Tata&nbsp;Group and they together embark on a journey of excellence.&nbsp;
The&nbsp;Indian government handed over Air India to the Tata&nbsp;Group on Thursday afternoon, after approximately 69 years when it was taken from the conglomerate.
After a competitive bidding process, the government had on October 8 last year sold Air India to Talace Private Limited -- a subsidiary of the Tata Group's holding company -- for Rs 18,000 crore.
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The&nbsp;Indian government handed over Air India to the Tata&nbsp;Group on Thursday afternoon, after approximately 69 years when it was taken from the conglomerate.

As Air India officially rejoined the Tata&nbsp;Group on Thursday, there was a little public display of affection from the two parties on Twitter.
Tata&nbsp;Group tweeted to welcome Air India back to their fold while adding that&nbsp;it's arrival was much awaited.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The airlines too posted a message on social media saying that a brand new chapter is unfolding for Air India as it joins Tata&nbsp;Group and they together embark on a journey of excellence.&nbsp;
The message was accompanied by a picture of a seat belt with one red strap to represent Air India and a blue strap to represent Tata&nbsp;with the text 'We Click'.&nbsp;
The&nbsp;Indian government handed over Air India to the Tata&nbsp;Group on Thursday afternoon, after approximately 69 years when it was taken from the conglomerate.
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After a competitive bidding process, the government had on October 8 last year sold Air India to Talace Private Limited -- a subsidiary of the Tata Group's holding company -- for Rs 18,000 crore.
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India's drug regulator has granted regular market approval for Covid-19 vaccines Covishield and Covaxin for use in the adult population subject to certain conditions, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.
The two vaccines so far had restricted emergency use authorisation. 
"The regulator has upgraded the permission for Covaxin and Covishield from restricted use in emergency situations to normal new drug permission in the adult population with certain conditions," Mandaviya said.
According to news agency PTI, Covaxin and Covishield will soon be available at hospitals and clinics for people to buy. 
Gradually, the vaccine will be available in the market at a price lower than at what it was being sold earlier at private hospitals, the report added. 
The health minister also clarified that govt's free vaccination drive will continue even after the vaccines are made available in the regular market. 

Covishield, Covaxin granted regular market approval: what it means

India's drug regulator has granted regular market approval for Covid-19 vaccines Covishield and Covaxin for use in the adult population subject to certain conditions, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.

India's drug regulator has granted regular market approval for Covid-19 vaccines Covishield and Covaxin for use in the adult population subject to certain conditions, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.
The two vaccines so far had restricted emergency use authorisation.&nbsp;
According to news agency PTI, Covaxin&nbsp;and Covishield&nbsp;will soon be available at hospitals and clinics for people to buy against prescription.&nbsp;
However, the vaccine will not be available for purchase at local chemists with or without prescriptions for now
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The health minister also clarified that govt's&nbsp;free vaccination drive will continue even after the vaccines are made available in the regular market.&nbsp;

According to news agency PTI, Covaxin&nbsp;and Covishield&nbsp;will soon be available at hospitals and clinics for people to buy.&nbsp;

India's drug regulator has granted regular market approval for Covid-19 vaccines Covishield and Covaxin for use in the adult population subject to certain conditions, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.
The two vaccines so far had restricted emergency use authorisation.&nbsp;
"The regulator has upgraded the permission for Covaxin&nbsp;and Covishield from restricted use in emergency situations to normal new drug permission in the adult population with certain conditions," Mandaviya said.
According to news agency PTI, Covaxin&nbsp;and Covishield&nbsp;will soon be available at hospitals and clinics for people to buy against prescription.&nbsp;
However, the vaccine will not be available for purchase at local chemists with or without prescriptions for now.&nbsp;
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/coronavirus/covid-vaccine-precaution-doses-can-be-taken-only-3-months-after-recovery-govt-1642827608095">Covid vaccine, precaution doses can be taken only 3 months after recovery: Govt</a>
The health minister also clarified that govt's&nbsp;free vaccination drive will continue even after the vaccines are made available in the regular market.&nbsp;

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The Rajasthan government has decided to remove the minimum education qualification required to contest civic elections. The previous BJP government had made it mandatory for people contesting zila parishad, panchayat samiti and municipal elections to have passed Class 10, those contesting sarpanch elections to have passed Class 8 and those standing for sarpanch elections in panchayats in scheduled areas to have cleared Class 5. 

The Rajasthan government has decided to remove the minimum education qualification required to contest civic elections. The previous BJP government had made it mandatory for people contesting zila parishad, panchayat samiti and municipal elections to have passed Class 10, those contesting sarpanch elections to have passed Class 8 and those standing for sarpanch elections in panchayats in scheduled areas to have cleared Class 5. 

The bodies of four Indians from Gujarat's Gandhinagar district who died of the extreme cold near the Canada-US border would not be brought back to India, their relatives said on Friday.
The Canadian authorities, who suspected it to be a case of "human smuggling", identified the deceased as Jagdish Patel, his wife Vaishaliben, daughter Vihangi and son Dharmik.
Following the confirmation of identity, relatives and some local women gathered at the Patel family's ancestral house at Dingucha to mourn the deaths on Friday.
Villagers told reporters that other members of the family had shifted to Kalol town some time back.
Jaswant Patel, a cousin of Jagdish Patel, said they had decided not to bring the bodies back to India.
"The entire family is in deep shock....As of now, we all have decided not to bring the bodies here for cremation. Last rites will be conducted in Canada itself," he said.
Also watch: Indian family who died trying to cross into US from Canada identified
As per the Canadian authorities, the Patel family arrived in Toronto on January 12, 2022. From there they made their way to Manitoba and eventually to Emerson around January 18, a day before they tragically died near the border due to exposure to extreme weather conditions.

Bodies of Indians who died at US-Canada border won't be brought back: relatives

The bodies of four members of a family from Gujarat's Gandhinagar district who died of the extreme cold near the Canada-US border would not be brought back to India, their relatives said on Friday.

The bodies of four Indians from Gujarat's Gandhinagar district who died of the extreme cold near the Canada-US border would not be brought back to India, their relatives said on Friday.
The Canadian authorities, who suspected it to be a case of "human smuggling", identified the deceased as Jagdish Patel, his wife Vaishaliben, daughter Vihangi&nbsp;and son Dharmik.
Following the confirmation of identity, relatives and some local women gathered at the Patel family's ancestral house at Dingucha to mourn the deaths on Friday.
Jaswant Patel, a cousin of Jagdish Patel, said they had decided not to bring the bodies back to India and that the last rites will be conducted in Canada.&nbsp;
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The Canadian authorities identified the deceased as Jagdish Patel, his wife Vaishaliben, daughter Vihangi&nbsp;and son Dharmik.

The bodies of four Indians from Gujarat's Gandhinagar district who died of the extreme cold near the Canada-US border would not be brought back to India, their relatives said on Friday.
The Canadian authorities, who suspected it to be a case of "human smuggling", identified the deceased as Jagdish Patel, his wife Vaishaliben, daughter Vihangi&nbsp;and son Dharmik.
Following the confirmation of identity, relatives and some local women gathered at the Patel family's ancestral house at Dingucha to mourn the deaths on Friday.
Villagers told reporters that other members of the family had shifted to Kalol town some time back.
Jaswant Patel, a cousin of Jagdish Patel, said they had decided not to bring the bodies back to India.
"The entire family is in deep shock....As of now, we all have decided not to bring the bodies here for cremation. Last rites will be conducted in Canada itself," he said.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/indian-family-who-died-trying-to-cross-into-us-from-canada-identified-1643356397633">Indian family who died trying to cross into US from Canada identified</a>
As per the Canadian authorities, the Patel family arrived in Toronto on January 12, 2022. From there they made their way to Manitoba and eventually to Emerson around January 18, a day before they tragically died near the border due to exposure to extreme weather conditions.

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In-Depth | UP Election 2022: Modi and Yogi's money mantra
This election season has been a string of inaugurations - together Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Yogi launched one development project after another, shelling some serious amount of money. We are wondering, where does one of the poorest state in the country get so much money from?
Nok Jhok: Jobs Vs JinnahAre the real issues getting lost in the din of political campaign in UP. In a week that saw job aspirants get police lathis, politicians are raking up Jinnah and Pakistan. Will people buy the manufactured distractions or stick to the boring and essential issue like mehangai, jobs and economy.
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Ye Kya Ho Raha Hai: Jobs mangoge, thok denge!
UP Police once gain showed it brutal side as it assaulted students in Prayagraj. Raging cops banged on hostel doors with guns, broke glasses, beat up students. The videos of the police action went viral and the shocked country asked ye kya ho raha hai...

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UP 2022: Chunaav Pe Charcha - Show me the, honey!
This election season has been a string of inaugurations - together Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Yogi launched one development project after another, shelling some serious amount of money. We are wondering, where does one of the poorest state in the country get so much money from?
 In-Depth | UP Election 2022: Modi and Yogi's money mantra
This election season has been a string of inaugurations - together Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Yogi launched one development project after another, shelling some serious amount of money. We are wondering, where does one of the poorest state in the country get so much money from?
Nok Jhok: Jobs Vs Jinnah Are the real issues getting lost in the din of political campaign in UP. In a week that saw job aspirants get police lathis, politicians are raking up Jinnah and Pakistan. Will people buy the manufactured distractions or stick to the boring and essential issue like mehangai, jobs and economy.
UP's Believe It Or Not? UP Chalo! UP is a treasure trove of places to see and experiences to undertake. in 2019 UP was declared the most popular domestic tourist spot in the country with a tourist count of over 53 crore tourists, bulk of them of course attracted to the Taj Mahal. And not just domestic, it's 3rd most popular stop for international tourism in the country.
Ye Kya Ho Raha Hai: Jobs mangoge, thok denge!
UP Police once gain showed it brutal side as it assaulted students in Prayagraj. Raging cops banged on hostel doors with guns, broke glasses, beat up students. The videos of the police action went viral and the shocked country asked ye kya ho raha hai...

Covaxin maker Bharat Biotech has received Drugs Controller General of India's permission to conduct Phase 3 trials for its nasal booster dose for novel coronavirus. 
The trials will be conducted at 9 locations in the country. 
Bharat Biotech has said that the intranasal booster dose will meant for people who have received both shots of Covaxin and it will be easier to administer during mass vaccination drives. 
According to the vaccine maker, the nasal dose, BBV154, stimulates immune responses at the the site of infection -- the nose -- and is very effective in blocking infection and transmission of Covid-19.
Also watch: NeoCov Covid variant: Have Chinese scientists just found the deadliest of all strains?
The approval comes a day after Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and Serum Institute of India's Covishield were cleared for sale in hospitals and clinics. 

Covid-19 | Bharat Biotech's nasal booster gets approval for trials

Covaxin maker Bharat Biotech has received Drugs Controller General of India's permission to conduct Phase 3 trials for its nasal booster dose for novel coronavirus. 

Bharat&nbsp;Biotech's nasal booster gets nod for third phase trial Trials for the intranasal&nbsp;booster dose to be done at 9 locations Nasal booster meant for people have taken 2 doses of Covaxin
Bharat&nbsp;Biotech: nasal vaccine effective in blocking transmission

Bharat&nbsp;Biotech&nbsp;has said that the intranasal&nbsp;booster dose will meant for people who have received both shots of Covaxin

Covaxin maker Bharat&nbsp;Biotech has received Drugs Controller General of India's permission to conduct Phase 3 trials for its nasal booster dose for novel coronavirus.&nbsp;
The trials will be conducted at 9 locations in the country.&nbsp;
Bharat&nbsp;Biotech&nbsp;has said that the intranasal&nbsp;booster dose will meant for people who have received both shots of Covaxin&nbsp;and it will be easier to administer during mass vaccination drives.&nbsp;
According to the vaccine maker,&nbsp;the nasal dose, BBV154, stimulates immune responses at the the site of infection -- the nose -- and is very effective in blocking infection and transmission of Covid-19.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/neocov-covid-variant-have-chinese-scientists-just-found-the-deadliest-of-all-strains-1643361860373">NeoCov Covid variant: Have Chinese scientists just found the deadliest of all strains?</a>
The approval comes a day after&nbsp;Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and Serum Institute of India's Covishield were cleared for sale in hospitals and clinics.&nbsp;

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa’s granddaughter Dr Soundarya was found at her apartment in Bengaluru on Friday morning. 
The police say she died by suicide and have registered a case of unnatural death. 
According to a PTI report, Soundarya was found hanging from the ceiling fan. Her body has been sent for a post-mortem. 
Soundarya, the daughter of BS Yediyurappa's eldest daughter Padmavathi, was married to a fellow doctor and had a 6-month old baby. 
 

Former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa's granddaughter found dead in her apartment

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa’s granddaughter Dr Soundarya was found at her apartment in Bengaluru on Friday morning. 

Soundarya, the daughter of BS Yediyurappa's&nbsp;eldest daughter Padmavathi,&nbsp;was married to a fellow doctor and had a 6-month old baby.&nbsp;

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa&rsquo;s granddaughter Dr Soundarya&nbsp;was found dead at her apartment in Bengaluru&nbsp;on Friday morning.&nbsp;
The police say she died by suicide and have registered a case of unnatural death.&nbsp;
According to a PTI&nbsp;report, Soundarya&nbsp;was found hanging from the ceiling fan. Her body has been sent for a post-mortem.&nbsp;
Soundarya, the daughter of BS Yediyurappa's&nbsp;eldest daughter Padmavathi,&nbsp;was married to a fellow doctor and had a 6-month old baby.&nbsp;
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A popular YouTuber and tutor.
Known for his earthy, quirky and humorous online tutorials.
Patna waale Khan Sir is in the eye of storm.
Amid the controversy surrounding the tests conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (RRB NTPC), an FIR has been filed by Patna Police against Khan Sir and others in Patna.
Khan Sir, who provides online coaching for competitive examinations, has been accused of inciting violence during a protest in Patna on Monday.
Thousands of railways job aspirants had protested and allegedly vandalised Railway property in parts of Bihar and UP.
Police have said that Khan Sir has been booked as he, in a viral video, allegedly instigated students to agitate on the streets if the RRB NTPC exams were not cancelled.
After the FIR, Khan Sir released a video appealing to students to call off their protests as their demands have been met and urged them not indulge in violence.
So who is Khan Sir.

Faisal Khan, popular as Patna waale Khan Sir runs a very popular online YouTube channel Khan GS Research Centre which provides students tutorials on various subjects.
His YouTube channel has almost 1.4 crore subscribers.
His unique teaching style which is easy to understand, full of humour and real-life examples has made him immensely popular among students preparing for competitive exams.
Originally from Gorakhpur in UP, he lives and works in Patna.
Father is a retired Armyman and his elder brother is also an Army commando.
Khan Sir himself had qualified NDA exam, but could not make it to the Army.


Who is Khan Sir? Popular YouTuber & tutor who has been booked over students violence

Who is Khan Sir? Popular YouTuber & tutor who has been booked over students violence against the Railway Recruitment Board

((Start with breathes from his YouTube tutorials, some funny breathes))
A popular YouTuber and tutor.
Known for his earthy, quirky and humourous online tutorials.
Patna waale Khan Sir is in the eye of storm.
Caption: Popular tutor Khan Sir booked after violence by Rly jobs aspirants
Amid the controversy surrounding the tests conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board, an FIR has been filed by Patna Police against Khan Sir and others in Patna.
Khan Sir, who provides online coaching for competitive examinations, has been accused of inciting violence during a protest in Patna on Monday. ((Caption: Jobs aspirants held massive protests against Railway Board)) Thousands of railways job aspirants had protested and allegedly vandalised Railway property in parts of Bihar and UP.
Police have said that Khan Sir has been booked as he, in a viral video, allegedly instigated students to agitate on the streets if the RRB NTPC exams were not cancelled. ((Cops: Khan Sir instigated students in a viral video, FIR filed))
After the FIR, Khan Sir released a video appealing to students to call off their protests as their demands have been met and urged them not indulge in violence.
(Breathe video: Dont indulge in any violence)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCLE1S9Qg24
So who is Khan Sir.
((Do as split screen GFX with his youtube&nbsp;tutorial videos))
Faisal Khan, popular as Patna waale Khan Sir runs a very popular online YouTube channel Khan GS Research Centre which provides students tutorials on various subjects. ((Full name: Faisal Khan; runs popular YouTube tutorial channel))
His YouTube channel has almost 1.4 crore subscribers. ((Khan Sir's channel has 1.4 cr followers))
His unique teaching style which is easy to understand, full of humour and real-life examples has made him immensely popular among students preparing for competitive exams. ((Popular for his unique, quirky, humorous tutorials))
Originally from Gorakhpur in UP, he lives and works in Patna. ((Born in UP's Gorakhpur, lives &amp; works in Patna))
Father is a retired Armyman and his elder brother is also an Army commando.
Khan Sir himself had qualified NDA exam, but could not make it to the Army.
((Father a retired Armyman, brother commando, Khan Sir also passed NDA))
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Railway Recruitment: Police say Khan Sir instigated students for protests and violence, he denies allegations

A popular YouTuber and tutor.
Known for his earthy, quirky and humorous online tutorials.
Patna waale Khan Sir is in the eye of storm.
Amid the controversy surrounding the tests conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (RRB NTPC), an FIR has been filed by Patna Police against Khan Sir and others in Patna.
Khan Sir, who provides online coaching for competitive examinations, has been accused of inciting violence during a protest in Patna on Monday.
Thousands of railways job aspirants had protested and allegedly vandalised Railway property in parts of Bihar and UP.
Police have said that Khan Sir has been booked as he, in a viral video, allegedly instigated students to agitate on the streets if the RRB NTPC exams were not cancelled.
After the FIR, Khan Sir released a video appealing to students to call off their protests as their demands have been met and urged them not indulge in violence.
So who is Khan Sir.
<ul>
<li>Faisal Khan, popular as Patna waale Khan Sir runs a very popular online YouTube channel Khan GS Research Centre which provides students tutorials on various subjects.</li>
<li>His YouTube channel has almost 1.4 crore subscribers.</li>
<li>His unique teaching style which is easy to understand, full of humour and real-life examples has made him immensely popular among students preparing for competitive exams.</li>
<li>Originally from Gorakhpur in UP, he lives and works in Patna.</li>
<li>Father is a retired Armyman and his elder brother is also an Army commando.</li>
<li>Khan Sir himself had qualified NDA exam, but could not make it to the Army.</li>
</ul>

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