The Political and Business Daily - April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily - April 14, 2025
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April 14, 2025
Prez: Ambedkar will continue to inspire generations to work for nation building
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted citizens on the eve of the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, the architect of India's Constitution, and said that his contributions in various fields will continue to inspire future generations to work with commitment for nation building.
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India, Germany pledge to boost ties in science, technology, innovation
INDIA and Germany reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in science, technology and innovation during a high-level meeting on Sunday between Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Minister-President of the German State of Bavaria, Markus Soder.
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Govt planning ₹10L cr investment to rewire highways, NE roads will match US standards, says Nitin Gadkari
THE Centre is planning to invest Rs 10 lakh crore over the next two years to strengthen highways across the country, with special focus on the Northeast, where roads will rival those in the US, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said.
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The Third Eye: Efficiency lays pathway for success in professional, private life
DOING things efficiently is not to be treated as a burden of ‘compliance’—if effortlessly built into one’s day-to-day business, efficiency would improve the quality of life and open up a new source of self-satisfaction or a kind of happiness that can only be felt from within, not seen by the world outside.
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Action director Mohan Baggad recalls hilarious moment when Dilip Kumar teased Manoj Kumar
VETERAN action director Mohan Baggad shared a delightful anecdote involving two late legendary icons of Indian cinema—Dilip Kumar and Manoj Kumar.
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Bhubaneswar observes 77th Capital Foundation Day
ODISHA Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy on Sunday hoisted a flag and took salute in a special parade marking the celebration of the 77th foundation day of Bhubaneswar as a Capital city.
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Guv Kambhampati: Let everyone work together to make Bhubaneswar a model capital of development
\"'LET everyone work together to make Bhubaneswar a model capital of development in a developed Odisha and a developed India,\" urged Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati while addressing the Capital Foundation Day celebration at Utkal Mandap, here on Sunday.
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Governor gives assent to Odisha University (Amendment) Bill
WITH Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati giving his assent, the Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024 has come into effect from Sunday marking a significant reform in the state's higher education sector.
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CM unveils Lord Jagannath’s annual festival calendar i in Puri
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled the annual festival calendar of Lord Jagannath at the historic Singhadwar of the 12th-century shrine in Puri on Sunday.
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Tight security arrangements in place in State for Hanuman Jayanti
THE Odisha government has made tight security arrangements across the state for a peaceful conduct of Hanuman Jayanti, Maha Bishuba Sankranti, the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar and Odia New Year, which have fallen on the same day this year on Monday.
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IMD predicts thunderstorm with lightning in 19 districts today
THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange warning for 19 districts in Odisha, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds on Monday.
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State Sports & Youth Services Dept marks Ambedkar Jayanti with inspiring padyatra
IN a tribute to Dr. BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, the Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department organized a spirited padyatra (walk) in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, reaffirming its commitment to the values of social justice, equality, and youth empowerment.
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State Govt bolsters police force with 16,059 new posts in just six months
IN a landmark decision aimed at strengthening internal security and improving public safety, the Odisha Government has created 16,059 new posts in the Home Department within just six months. This extensive recruitment drive is expected to significantly boost the capacity and responsiveness of the state police in addressing a wide range of challenges, from traditional law enforcement to emerging security threats.
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2003 Gazi Baba killing reduced JeM to an army sans generals: BSF history book
Te 2003 BSF operation which led to the killing of terrorist Gazi Baba in Jammu and Kashmir, and is now the subject of an upcoming action movie, reduced the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to an \"army without generals\".
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Editorial Silicon Surge
India's Moment
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Tariff war opens door for India to emerge as global toy hub
As the US-China tariff war intensifies, the Indian toy industry leaders are calling the situation a \"golden opportunity\" to position India as a major export hub for toys, especially to the United States, a trade body official said on Sunday.
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Parasitic infection may trigger cancer in cervix after treatment
NEW research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with changes becoming even more pronounced after treatment.
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Prez Murmu to lead Ambedkar anniv event in Parliament today
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in paying tributes to Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary at Prerna Sthal in Parliament House lawns on Monday, an official said.
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Peaceful protest against Waqf Act constitutional right using police force ‘condemnable’: Jamiat
PROMINENT Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Sunday asserted that a peaceful protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act is a constitutional right and that using force to prevent it is condemnable.
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More govt websites available through Hindi web addresses
SEVERAL Union government websites have started using web addresses in Hindi -- a major step forward in making the internet more inclusive for Indian language users. This move follows years of effort under the Universal Acceptance (UA) initiative, which aims to make the internet accessible in languages other than English.
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India, 9 African nations kick-start naval exercise off Dar-es-Salaam
INDIA and nine African nations on Sunday kick-started a six-day mega naval exercise off Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania, signalling their long-term vision to work unitedly to confront common challenges in the maritime domain.
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Cooperative movement suffered due to policy inaction in past: Amit Shah
IN a veiled swipe at previous Congress-led governments, Union minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that the cooperative movement had remained in shambles as laws were not tweaked for years and \"almost died\" until the Modi government took decisive action.
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Parliamentary panel recommends independent survey, revamp of MGNREGS
AN independent survey of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) should be held to assess its effectiveness, a Parliamentary panel has suggested, stressing on revamping the scheme keeping in view emerging challenges.
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India and Nepal agree on joint steps to check cross-border smuggling of gold, narcotics, fake currency
INDIA and Nepal have decided to strengthen measures to check cross-border smuggling of gold, narcotics, fake currency notes and other goods such as e-cigarettes, according to a statement issued by the Finance Ministry on Sunday.
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Duty amid despair: Unseen sacrifice of India's Agromet workers fighting climate chaos
IN January last year, the government decided to shut down 199 District Agrometeorological Units (DAMUs), which provided farmers with crop and location-specific advice, even though these centres were meant to operate until at least 2026 under a pilot project.
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26/11: Rana’s Parkinson’s could be ploy for feigning memory loss
GIVEN that Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator of 26/11, was reluctant to stand trial in India, his interrogators in NIA suspect that the mention of Parkinson’s and 32 other diseases in his medical history could be a deliberate attempt to justify his fading memory to block direct answers related to the 17-year-old deadly terror attack.
1 min
FDI in India’s pharma sector crosses ₹19,134 cr during 2024-25
INDIA'S pharmaceuticals and medical devices sector has seen a FDI inflow to the tune of Rs 11,888 crore from April to December in the financial year ended on March 31, 2025, apart from which 13 FDI proposals worth Rs 7,246.40 crore for brownfield projects during 2024-25 have been approved, taking the total FDI to Rs 19,134.4 crore, according to figures compiled by the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
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Gold prices hit record high amid global uncertainty
GOLD prices jumped over 6.5 per cent this week, reaching a record high of $3,237 per troy ounce.
1 min
India looking to lead the global AI race, says IT Secretary S Krishnan
INDIA is not just participating in the global artificial intelligence (AI) movement -- it wants to lead it, S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), said.
1 min
Market Outlook: Q4 results, inflation & global economic data key triggers for next week
THE market outlook for next week will be guided by several global and domestic factors such as q4 results, inflation data and updates on tariffs.
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Production of Apple iPhones in India surges 60 pc to ₹1.89L crore in 2024-25
APPLE India has recorded a 60 per cent jump in iPhone production from its Indian supply chain with a turnover close to Rs 1.89 lakh crore during the financial year ended March 31, 2025, according to industry data.
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Piyush Goyal urges construction industry to adopt best practices
UNION Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday urged the construction industry to adopt best practices in sustainability, focus on clean and green construction, and work towards earthquake-resistant and modular infrastructure.
1 min
India’s semiconductor industry likely to double revenue to $108 billion by 2030: Report
THE Indian semiconductor industry's revenues are likely to double from $54 billion to $108 billion between 2025 to 2030, according to a report by financial services firm UBS.
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5 of India’s top 10 firms add %84,559 crore in market value during holiday- shortened week
IN a holiday-shortened trading week, the combined market valuation of five of the top-10 valued companies in India increased by Rs 84,559.01 crore.
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BJP-AIADMK alliance will oust DMK regime from power, says Nainar
TT is the AIADMK-BJP alliance that is going to dislodge the DMK regime from power following a win in the 2026 Assembly election, newly elect Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagenthran said on Sunday.
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Eight killed in firecracker mfg unit explosion in Andhra, CM orders probe
EIGHT people, including two women, were killed and at least seven others jured ina powerful explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.
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Dalit man’s murder in Karchana sad and worrying, feels Mayawati
BAHUJAN Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday said the murder of a Dalit man in Karchana area of Prayagraj is \"extremely sad and worrying\".
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Karnataka government will not take any hasty decision over caste census, says DK Shivakumar
KARNATAKA Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday said that the government will not take any hasty decision regarding the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, popularly known as the ‘caste census’, that was recently tabled before the state cabinet.
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Mumbai fights back: Complaints on cyber crime helpline 1930 touches 1-lakh mark; Rs 241 cr saved: Official
HELPLINE number 1930 is becoming a potent weapon in Mumbai police's fight against cyber crime in the last three years, with the number of complaints crossing the one lakh figure this week and the amount saved on behalf of victims standing at a whopping Rs 241 crore, an official said on Sunday.
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'Violence is being instigated' over Waqf Bill: Yogi slams opposition
UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday lashed out at the opposition and said \"violence is being instigated\" following the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
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Meeting Sr Pawar at educational body’s event: Why rake up old issues, Ajit Pawar asks scribes
MAHARASHTRA Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar berated reporters for \"raking up old issues\" after they asked him about his attending a meeting with NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar.
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Andhra kicks off %65,000 crore Amaravati project, PM Modi invited for ground-breaking
WORK has commenced on the Rs 65,000 crore Amaravati city project - the new capital of Andhra Pradesh on the banks of River Krishna - with a view to building a ‘people's capital’ that attracts skilled migrants, industries, professionals and businesses from across the globe.
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SC verdict on bills a victory for democracy and federalism, says Kerala Law Minister
KERALA Law Minister P Rajeev on Sunday said the Supreme Court verdict setting a time limit for Governors regarding bills passed by State Assemblies is a judgement that upholds democracy.
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More govt websites now available through Hindi web addresses
SEVERAL Union government websites have started using web addresses in Hindi — a major step forward in making the internet more inclusive for Indian language users.
1 min
Will develop Delhi into a health tourism hub: CM Rekha Gupta
DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said her government has plans to develop the city into a “global health tourism hub.\"
1 min
Manjeet Mahal gang member held with cache of weapon
A member of the Manjeet Mahal gang has been held with a cache of weapons, including an imported 9mm Beretta pistol, with police claiming to have averted a potential gangwar in the Dwarka and Najafgarh areas with the arrest.
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Data shows major crimes dropped in Delhi in first quarter, cops attribute it to intense patrolling
THE national capital has recorded a decline in major crimes in the first quarter of 2025, according to data shared by the Delhi Police.
1 min
6 held for robbing man on pretext of offering escort service in Gurugram
A crime branch team of the Gurugram police has arrested six accused, including two women, for robbing a man on the pretext of providing a call girl, police said on Sunday.
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SC, OBC students to be given full scholarship in govt colleges: Saini
HARYANA Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Sunday that from the current academic session, all students from the Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Class communities studying medical and engineering courses in any government college of the country will be given full scholarship and a portal will be created for it.
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Delhi’s old car no fuel policy to kick in soon, most fuel stations get cameras to scan vehicles
WITH 477 fuel refilling stations in Delhi equipped with a system to detect the age of vehicles, the government was just 23 installations away from rolling out the ‘no fuel for overage vehicles’ policy to curb air pollution.
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Students vandalised vehicle, blocked officials: Ambedkar University justifies suspensions amid protests
AMBEDKAR University Delhi (AUD) on Sunday defended its decision to suspend five more students, saying the action was taken after protesters allegedly vandalised official vehicles and obstructed university functioning.
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Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj fighting for supremacy in Delhi AAP: BJP
DELHI BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday reiterated that there is an ongoing power struggle for control within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) between Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj, with both trying to outdo the other by raising frivolous issues.
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JNU says no hostel reserved based on region, assures priority to northeast students in Barak Hostel
AMID demands for reserving seats in the newly inaugurated Barak Hostel, Jawaharlal Nehru University has clarified that no hostel is reserved based on region or culture but priority is being given to students from the north-east in line with official directives.
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Multi-racial society precious amid global troubles, says Singapore PM
SINGAPORE'S multi-racial and diverse society is precious and amid global troubles, all efforts must be made to protect it, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Sunday.
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India needs ‘nuclear energy renaissance’, US ready to help: Holtec CEO Kris Singh
INDIA needs a “nuclear energy renaissance” and the US is interested in helping the country develop a nuclear infrastructure as both nations have a vital shared interest in this area, Holtec CEO Dr Kris Singh has said, voicing optimism that things will move forward under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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UK cuts import tariffs on 'everyday essentials' in effort to boost growth
THE UK on Sunday announced a cut in import tariffs to slash prices on several foreign products, including everyday essentials ranging from pasta, fruit juices and spices, in an effort to boost economic growth.
1 min
Over 30 people killed, 84 injured in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy
AT least 32 people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, officials said.
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Iran and US envoys hold 1st negotiation over Tehran’s nuclear programme, talk face-to-face
IRAN and the United States will hold more negotiations next week over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme, Iranian state television has reported at the end of the first round of talks between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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B'desh court issues arrest warrant against Hasina in plot allocation case
BANGLADESH court on Sunday issued arrest warrants against 51 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and her sister Sheikh Rehana, in three separate cases filed over irregularities in plot allocation in the Purbachal New Town project.
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Trump’s tariffs against China major test for Jinping’s leadership: Nicholas Burns
THE US' high tariffs on China will be a major test for President Xi Jinping's leadership amid the economic slowdown while the Trump administration's levies on Beijing could be far more effective if the US takes allies along, former US ambassador to China Nicholas Burns has said.
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Bangladesh reintroduces 'except Israel' inscription on passports amid public anger over Gaza situation
BANGLADESH has reintroduced \"except Israel” inscription on passports debarring its citizens from travelling to the Jewish state as public anger mounted against Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, officials said on Sunday.
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Desperate CSK look to arrest steep slide against LSG
CHENNAI Super Kings have never experienced a worse phase in the Indian Premier League and their faltering batters will have to deliver to arrest their steep slide in a must-win game against an upbeat Lucknow Super Giants here on Monday.
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Lukas Martens sets new swimming world record in men's 400-metre freestyle
OLYMPIC champion Lukas Martens of Germany has broken the men's 400-meter freestyle record at the Swim Open Stockholm.
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I was enjoying there: Jaiswal after scoring fifty vs RCB
RAJASTHAN Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal said he was enjoying his stay in the middle as he played a knock of 75 runs to guide his side to 173/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here in Jaipur.
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McIlroy has masterful start at Augusta and closes in on career Grand Slam
THE greatest start in the 91-year history of the Masters wasn't enough for Rory Mellroy. He delivered what looked to be a haymaker late Saturday afternoon, a 6-iron so majestic and pure that he walked 10 yards before he saw it land 6 feet away for eagle on the 15th hole.
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Trials underway in Sonipat for Asian Yogasana Sport C’ship
THE national trials for the upcoming 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship are underway here at the Sports University of Haryana to determine the athletes who will represent Team India in the continental championship, scheduled to take place from April 25 to 27 at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi.
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Sundays on Cycle: India pedals forward with over 300 events nationwide on Sunday
INDIA witnessed yet another vibrant edition of the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’, with over 300 events conducted simultaneously across the country. Sujata Chaturvedi, secretary, Sports, flagged off the national capital's edition at New Moti Bagh, energising the crowd and reinforcing the national momentum towards fitness.
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Thinking of season ahead not LA28, says Jyothi after India win gold, bronze in archery World Cup
AS India became the first mixed team to claim 2025 World Cup glory as the compound archery world builds towards its Olympic debut in Los Angeles 2028, Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav faced questions over India's chances in the Olympic Games.
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IPL 2025: Virat Kohli completes 100 half-centuries in T20s
STAR batter Virat Kohli, on Sunday, added another record to his illustrious career as he became the first Asian batter to complete 100 half-centuries in T20s.
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Salt, Kohli power RCB to 9-wicket win over Royals
PHIL Salt's explosive 33-ball 65 laid the foundation and Virat Kohli's 100th T20 fifty provided the finishing touch as Royal Challengers Bengaluru cruised to a dominant nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL here on Sunday.
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