PM Modi dedicates six-lane National Highway

PM Modi on Monday dedicates six-lane widening project on NH-19 to nation

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated the six-lane widening project of Handia (Prayagraj)-Rajatalab (Varanasi) section of National Highway 19 to the nation.

While inaugurating the project, Prime Minister Modi said Varanasi is getting better infrastructure on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Dev Deepawali and this will benefit both Varanasi and Prayagraj. “The widening of this highway has made it easier to travel between Kashi and Prayagraj. The problems faced by Kanwariyas during the Kanwar Yatra will be over with this project. Its benefits will also be available during Kumbh,” he said.

“Along with beautification of Kashi in past years, we can now witness the benefit of work done on connectivity here. New highways, flyovers, widening of roads to reduce traffic jams, several such works are now underway in and around Varanasi, which has never happened since independence. Infrastructure development in Uttar Pradesh has improved since Yogi Adityanath has become the Chief Minister. Today work is underway on the development of 12 airports in the state,” PM Modi added.
Prime Minister will also attend Dev Deepawali event, undertake site visit of Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor Project and visit Sarnath Archaeological Site.

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The stairs of the ‘Ghats’ in Varanasi are decorated using flowers and red carpet, while artists were seen making beautiful rangolis and painting pots. As per the officials, arrangements have been made to light 11 lakh diyas on the banks of river Ganga.

Dev Deepawali, which has become a world-famous festival of light and fervour in Varanasi, is celebrated on every ‘Poornima’ (full moon) of the Kartik (Hindu calendar) month.

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CM Nitish Kumar says farmers protesting due to misconceptions

CM Nitish Kumar says farmers protesting due to misconceptions

The farmers are protesting against The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce Act, 2020

India (Bihar)

November 30, 2020: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that the farmers’ protests are taking place on an account of misconceptions and dialogue should take place.

“The central government wants to talk to farmers to dispel the fear of issues in the procurement mechanism. So I believe that dialogue should take place. The protests are happening on account of misconceptions,” said Kumar.

Farmers have been protesting at various places in Delhi and Haryana and have rejected the Central government’s offer to hold talks on December 3 saying that imposing conditions for starting a dialogue is an insult to them.

Around 32 farmer organisations, mostly from Punjab, and a few farmers from Gujarat and Maharashtra as well managed to reach Delhi on Friday and assembled at the border areas to continue their protest.

The farmers are protesting against The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the Central government is ready for talks with the farmers’ unions on December 3

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Central government to create employment in MSME sectors

Central government to create employment in MSME sectors

Centre planning to create 5 cr employment opportunities in MSME sectors

New Delhi [India]: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that the Central government is planning to create 5 crores more employment opportunities from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sectors only.

Addressing the first-ever Virtual 2020 Horasis Asia meeting, Gadkari said: “The government is planning to create 5 crores more employment opportunity from MSME sectors only. In the coming years, India will become the top automobile manufacturing hub in the world.” “As compared with China, India has got huge potential. The availability of young talented manpower, raw material and favourable Policy of Centre and State governments is making India a favourite destination for investors to invest in India,” he said.

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The Union Minister said that the government’s target is to take the MSME contribution to the economic growth from 30 per cent to 40 per cent and also increase the MSME export from 48 per cent to 60 per cent.
The event saw 400 of the foremost business and political leaders from Asia and the world gathered to overcome the profound economic, political and social disruptions caused by COVID-19.

Frank-Jurgen Richter, Chairman of Horasis said that the meeting was a great success – 400 speakers including Ministers from India, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Hong Kong as well as many leading captains of industry attended.

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“Participants agreed to join hands and to cooperate – in the spirit of true multilateralism and public-private partnership. Asia as a region is making impressive progress in containing COVID-19, and at the same time is using the pandemic as a means for transformation – to make their respective economies more resilient and sustainable,” he said.

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NIA Clarifies Regarding Seizure Of Straw and Sipper From Bhima Koregaon Accused Stan Swamy

Stan Swamy recently filed a bail on grounds of his age and disability. The authorities said that he had no illness that couldn’t be treated in jail.

Stan Swamy, an 83-year-old man, is the founder of Bagaicha, an organisation working with tribals in Jharkhand on several issues including the detention of youth who are allegedly Maoists.

Father Stan Swamy as he is called, is a priest and tribal rights activist arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the Elgaar Parishad case, which led to the Bhima Koregaon violence.

He recently filed a bail on grounds of his age and disability. The authorities said that Stan Swamy had no illness that couldn’t be treated in jail.

Claiming to be an activist, NIA accused him and he had been detained along with 7 other accused on the 8th October 2020. The NIA believes Swamy is the face and the propagator of the Maoist agenda in the area. As per NIA, incriminating material and documents have been found from Stan’s laptop.

As per the latest statement by the NIA, Stan Swamy’s defence had filed an application in the NIA Court, Mumbai to get back his sipper and straw, which he falsely claimed to have been kept by NIA.

However, NIA has put the complete timeline of events in an official statement on social media.

Swamy’s lawyers allege that he was arrested due to the nature of his work and that the old man should be released.

Several individuals and netizens went berserk at Stan Swamy’s claim and even blamed the NIA for detaining an 83-year-old.

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“Basthi Hamaara, Baldiya Hamaara…” Revanth Reddy Pushes for Public Issue-Related Campaigns against Sentiments

“Basthi Hamaara, Baldiya Hamaara…” Revanth Reddy Pushes for Public Issue-Related Campaigns against Sentiments

Revanth Reddy says Congress is the only alternative for TRS not just in Telangana, Congress will be the one to win even at the central level.

With the elections closing up, key political parties and their reps are in the final gear of their campaigns. Operating under quite a busy schedule, Revanth Reddy, Congress Party working President, and MP, Revanth Reddy, shared his views about the issues concerning the GHMC elections.

Here are some excerpts from the interview:

Congress campaign responsibilities appear to be run by a single hand. How was the people’s mood?

Nothing like that. All the leaders of the party have taken responsibility. Malkajgiri under my Parliamentary constituency is with a majority division. I think that’s the reason to be more visible in the party.

Coming to people’s mood, they are serious about the problems around them. They are angry that the government has failed miserably in handling the floods and coronavirus issues. In the past five years, the city’s social infra has degraded. The feeling of government being irresponsible is born within people’s minds.

There are two major aspects during the campaign of the parties in greater elections. One is public issues and the other is sentimental issues. What were the effects on both aspects?

Sentiments and emotions are temporary – useful for provoking a favorable action. But a responsible political party has  to work towards solving public issues. Few parties have no experience in planning. Both parties are ruling from 7 years but development is null. And that’s why they have chosen sentiments over development as their strategy and MIM as their strategic partner. That is why they believe in sentiment and emotion. My request to the community is to not fall into that trap.

“Basthi Hamaara, Baldiya Hamaara…” Revanth Reddy Pushes for Public Issue-Related Campaigns against Sentiments

Looking at the present scenario, generally, it looks like TRS vs BJP. What is the Congress position?

That is a concept created by these parties with media’s support.. Ultimately it is not good for society. TRS vs BJP is something that is shown on Television. But on the ground, the public is waiting for the solution to their problems and development.

How is Dubbaka affecting the Greater elections?

I’ve already spoken about this on many platforms. Back in 2019, the BJP which has won 4 MPs but later at local elections, it couldn’t win 2 subsequent MPPs. The party which couldn’t reach 2000 votes in Huzur Nagar has won in Dubbaka within 6 months.  Inflating like a balloon from time to time due to circumstances and later bursting out is the nature of the party. It is going to be the same scenario with Dubbaka as well.

Leaders like Vijayashanti are leaving. Will there be an impact?

Absence of any leader would definitely impact the party. But it is a mistake to think that the party is gone if one or two members leave the party. There is indeed an effect while she left the party. Vijayashanti is well aware of the party. It would be better if she rethinks about it.

BJP is looping in national level promotors and TRS with cinema actors and social media influencers. You are the only star campaigner in the party.

Getting such big executives in a corporation campaign is evident to realise what a state of anxiety they are in. If there’s a problem tomorrow, those national leaders & influencers won’t be present. Instead, some corporator handles the situation. So, we do not want to see leaders from some other field. This is my request to the public to realise and vote.

You say that BJP, TRS and MIM are all same. But, KTR said that just because the elements are similar, how can all be the same?

When approaches differ and theories differ, how come the evaluation is similar? Situations like cancellation of large notes and GST were the elements sanctioned by the TRS party. Can TRS agree that these aspects are good? If yes, then why is KTR criticising that it’s all Tughlaq’s decisions, Modi failed in taking decisions in the country’s economic system!? In the interface behind their assessment of the elements, there is support among those three parts. The only agenda for all the three parties is to finish Congress.

“Basthi Hamaara, Baldiya Hamaara…” Revanth Reddy Pushes for Public Issue-Related Campaigns against Sentiments

What is your counterpoint on KCR success in the greater manifesto that’s attracting every common man, these days?

There’s a saying, “Amma ku annam pettanodu, pinnammaki bangaru gajulu techadanta” (The one who couldn’t afford food to mother has gifted their aunt with golden bangles). It’s the same with KCR. The guarantees given last time on manifestos aren’t done yet. Upon that, he’s been continuously crying in anguish for financial crises due to coronavirus. The fear of defeat had caught him, that if he loses, his son will lose everything. To win the elections in any way, he’s putting everything for free.

KTR said that in the past 5 years the party has beautified the city with 67000 crores, brought companies like Apple and Amazon to the city.

Utter lies! Of all the 67000 crores, only 6000 crores investment was on the capital city. All others are spent on salaries, pensions and other useless expenses. Places like Rayadurgam, Gachibowli and other relative ventures were developed by four flyovers. The rest of the city is all filled with pot-holes and it’s not even covered. Water problems are still existing. They spoke of drainage modernisation but nothing is implemented. There are no minimum measures for flood prevention. There is no Disaster manager and administration is an utter failure. Amazon and Apple are here in the city because of the previous parties’ executions. Those companies aren’t here after listening to his English or after seeing his father’s face. Hyderabad was already a renowned city in 2014 itself. TRS is not even there to rescue that city right now.

Congress and BJP both parties have failed and there needs to be an alternative is what KCR is saying!?

KCR always says, “I will not be a man with lace when election comes.” We all listen. And he said it again. It’s all a cliche’, we don’t have to care about it.

KCR says, “Without the co-operation of the state government, nothing can be done in the Greater Corporation, so it is useless to win Congress and BJP.”

This is a lie too! Greater Municipal Corporation Budget is Rs.12,000 crores. About 75-80 per cent of Telangana’s revenue comes from Hyderabad. Greater Corporation is self-sustained. KCR is bringing down the state with all the debts. He is even trying to get loans from other places. Our state is already in debts, we need to at least save our corporation.

What are the 5 great failures of TRS, according to you?

I would say utter failure rather than telling 5 failures. But, if I have to say, he made a deception about the double bedroom. He exploited the funds during the floods. 4000crores on CM relief fund was initiated. The public was left behind when corona was killing them. Roads and drainage system are completely destroyed.  Many unexpected land capturing and Naala capturing were done like never before.

KCR told that he has initiated giving Rs 10000 to the affected during floods, before being asked by the public?

The intention of helping the public is never wrong. But the malice reasons behind them should not be present. If you really are concerned and have humanity, many farmers have also died in these floods. Farmer suicides are always news nowadays. There are no predictions done on the loss of crops during floods, and there’s no help done for them. He has been cheating the public because there are elections in greater. Do you name it as ‘help’ or ‘cheating’, must be decided by the public?

In the name of sensational news, media is behind TRS, MIM and BJP only. Do you think your party went behind in this?

I’ve already spoken about this. Provocative statements made provide a space to them in the media. And now, sentiments and emotions are not what the public is waiting for. They want solutions to their problems.

TRS has a reputation in Telangana. There’s no BJP or Congress to them. What is your argument on Congress must be their alternative?

BJP is polluting the Indian politics. Wherever they step, looting MLAs, selling, exploiting government and making their own rules are evident. If it starts in Telangana, it is going to be another Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh. The repetition of conflicts of religion like 25 years back is risky to the country.

If this occurs here, we may lose the reputation of our city. We have seen BJP promises in neighbouring states and how they got cheated later. We shouldn’t let such parties get popular in our state. Our country relies on Unity in diversity. Hyderabad and Telangana must not be affected by such problems. The Congress party that has secular, democratic for the country must be the deserving one.

You have asked for 25 to 30 Corporates, seems like it is a known fact that the party is not going to win in elections. Did you get a clarity that they’ll be only limited to the opposition?

That’s not my intention. My concept is that no party should have a brutal majority. That’s the only intention we need to focus on my statement. I intend to strengthen the point in bringing the public fighters and questioning voices. We definitely want our Mayor Congress to win. At the same time, we wish to see a power that’s fighting for the public.

Can we think that this greater election results could decide the alternative to TRS in Telangana?

Congress is the only alternative for TRS not just in Telangana, Congress will be the one to win even at the central level. This is not something that will be decided over one election, it is pre-destined that Congress will always lead.

What is your message to the public for greater elections?

Think and vote. Emotions and sentiments are temporary. Don’t get decisions in the provocation. These provocative leaders won’t be seen anywhere once the elections are done. Right from ration cards to pension, from the double bedroom to drainage system problems, from issues on road to water connections, the Corporates are crucial. Homes, blackouts, currents, LRS, BRS and all are very crucial to Corporators. So, choose the party like Congress who works hard, questions the government, fights for the public, and solves their problems.

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Development Starts at Grassroots Level: V. Gangadhar Reddy, BJP Contestant, GHMC Elections, Gachibowli Division

Development Starts at Grassroots Level: V. Gangadhar Reddy, BJP Contestant, GHMC Elections, Gachibowli Division

Shri Gangadhar Reddy has been active in politics for over 15 years now and has been mentored by the likes of Gachibowli’s iconic leaders, Shri Bikshapathi Yadav and Shri Ravi Kumar Yadav.

Hyderabad, India, November  28, 2020

Elections, be it at the ward level, or national, define the course of a community’s growth. The upcoming Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections Telangana 2020, has emerged as an opportunity for young leaders to take charge and drive a positive change for the community and the area.

One such leader, Shri. Gangadhar Reddy is contesting from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket from Gachibowli (105) division. Shri Gangadhar Reddy lived all his life in the Nallagandla region – where he saw the region transform from a small cluster of impoverished villages in the outskirts of Hyderabad – to a thriving residential hub for professionals from around the nation.

Shri Gangadhar Reddy has been active in politics for over 15 years now. Mentored by the likes of Gachibowli’s iconic leaders, Shri Bikshapathi Yadav, and Shri Ravi Kumar Yadav, he has been serving the community in his personal capacity – standing up for anyone who needed a helping hand.

Development Starts at Grassroots Level: V. Gangadhar Reddy, BJP Contestant, GHMC Elections, Gachibowli Division - Digpu News
Left: Shri Dharmapuri Arvind (Lok Sabha MP), Shri Nityananda Rai ( Minister of State for Home Affairs in the Government of India), Shri Ravi Kumar Yadav, Shri Bhupender Yadav, Shri Bikshapathi Yadav( Ex-MLA )
Right: Ravi Kumar Yadav, Shri Dharmapuri Arvind ( Lok Sabha MP), Shri V. Gangadhar Reddy (Gachibowli Division Contestant )

Commenting on why he decided to contest in these elections, Shri Gangadhar Reddy stated, “I have lived all my life here and got the first-hand experience of the problems our people face. For the last 15 years, I operated in my personal capacity, helping anyone and everyone – but the  impact, I believe, will be much larger if the same social initiatives were implemented via formal government channels.”

Most candidates have a little idea of the community’s challenges, and hence talk about solving problems that don’t even exist. Shri Gangadhar Reddy, on the other hand, personally knows the nook and  corner of every slum, street, locality, gated community, colony and  so on. Being an active part of the community, he understands key issues and the obstacles in solving them.

Talking about his inspiration, Shri Gangadhar Reddy added, “I am a true believer in Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s ideals and initiatives. What his predecessors could just talk about – he actually implemented on the ground. Like him, I view serving the people as an accomplishment only a few can achieve.”

During the lockdown, Shri Gangadhar Reddy spearheaded food arrangements for over 80,000 people near Tellapur circle. He also provided essential supplies to daily wage earners at construction sites in areas other than Gachibowli as well. At nights, he would go around in his car, feeding stray dogs, who too were hungry, but were largely ignored by people stuck in their homes.

The inspiration behind all this, Shri Gangadhar Reddy spoke, “Since childhood, my parents and mentors made me stand for people during times of natural calamities. What started out as some initiatives towards helping  the poor, has grown into a way of life for me.” He further added, “Whether elected or not, I stay accessible, 24X7X365 days a year, to all my citizens of the Gachibowli division, ready to fight for their cause.”

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PM to visit three cities tomorrow to review the vaccine development

PM will visit the Zydus Biotech Park in Ahmedabad, Bharat Biotech in Hyderabad and Serum Institute of India in Pune

India (New Delhi)

November 27, 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will embark on a three-city visit to personally review the vaccine development and manufacturing process, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Friday.

 “Tomorrow, PM Narendra Modi will embark on a three-city visit to personally review the vaccine development and manufacturing process. He will visit the Zydus Biotech Park in Ahmedabad, Bharat Biotech in Hyderabad and Serum Institute of India in Pune,” PMO tweeted.

 “As India enters a decisive phase of the fight against COVID-19, PM Narendra Modi’s visit to these facilities and discussions with the scientists will help him get a first-hand perspective of the preparations, challenges and roadmap in India’s endeavour to vaccinate its citizens,” PMO added.

 Meanwhile, preparations are underway at Serum Institute of India (SII) where PM Modi will be visiting to review the COVID-19 vaccine production and its distribution mechanisms.

 The SII has partnered with a UK-based company AstraZeneca and Oxford University for the production of a vaccine against COVID-19. The SII is the largest producer of vaccines in the world by volume.

 The trial movement of the road routes and the landing of Air Force chopper were conducted today. The police security was also beefed up ahead of PM Modi’s visit.

 On the other hand, Bharat Biotech has partnered with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for a country-made COVID-19 vaccine using the virus strain isolated by ICMR’s National Institute of Virology (NIV) based in Pune.

 On November 24, Prime Minister while speaking with chief ministers of various states over the deteriorating pandemic situation in their states at a virtual meeting advised the states to establish cold storage facilities for COVID-19 vaccine beforehand and suggested them to prepare and send a plan for its distribution to the Central government.

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Australia has shown outstanding performance in the first ODI: Vaughan

Australia has shown outstanding performance in the first ODI: Vaughan

India’s performance with the ball was not up to the mark

Australia (Sydney) –

November 27, 2020: Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has said that India’s body language was “defensive” and bowling ordinary while praising Australia for their “outstanding” performance in the first ODI, being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

“India’s over rate is appalling … !!! Body language defensive … fielding is my standard (shocking) … Bowling ordinary !!! Aussies on the other hand have been outstanding … Long tour for India methinks … #AUSvIND @FoxCricket @cricbuzz !!!,” Vaughan tweeted.

In another tweet, he wrote: “This Indian ODI team is to (too) old school for me …. Just 5 bowling options & the batting isn’t deep enough !!! #AUSvsIND.”

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Australia put up an enthralling performance as the hosts set India a mammoth target of 375. Australia skipper Aaron Finch and Steve Smith played knocks of 114 and 105 runs respectively.

India’s performance with the ball was not up to the mark. Also, during Australia‘s innings, Yuzvendra Chahal registered an unwanted record as he became the Indian spinner to concede most runs in an ODI.

Chahal gave away 89 runs in his 10 overs against Australia. Interestingly, the spinner broke his own record of conceding 88 runs in an ODI. Chahal had conceded the most number of runs by an Indian bowler in a World Cup match against England in 2019.

Vaughan even went on to say that Australia will “convincingly” defeat India in all formats.

“Early call … I think Australia will beat India this tour in all formats convincingly … #AUSvIND,” Vaughan tweeted.

India’s chase did not start well as they lost skipper Virat Kohli for just 21 while youngsters Shreyas Iyer (2) and KL Rahul (12) failed to rise to the challenge.

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India signs an agreement with Vietnam

India, Vietnam sign implementation agreement on hydrography

New Delhi [India]: India and Vietnam on Friday signed an implementation agreement (IA) on hydrography.

The agreement was signed during a virtual bilateral meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Vietnamese counterpart General Ngo Xuan Lich. “An Implementation Agreement (IA) on Hydrography was signed between India and Vietnam in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh and his counterpart General Ngo Xuan Lich during a virtual bilateral meeting today,” tweeted Defence Minister’s Office.

During the noted that the defence cooperation between the two countries has expanded considerably.

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“Had a fruitful interaction with my Vietnamese counterpart General Ngo Xuan Lich during a virtual bilateral meeting,”‘ Singh tweeted.

“We discussed ways to further the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and friendship between both countries. Our defence cooperation has expanded considerably,” he added.

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Sonakshi Sinha has become a licensed scuba driver

Sonakshi Sinha has become a licensed scuba driver

Sonakshi shared her 100 percent scorecard and images on the social media

Mumbai (Maharashtra)

November 27, 2020: Bollywood star Sonakshi Sinha who is on a dreamy vacation in the Maldives, on Friday announced that she is a licensed scuba driver, and flaunted her 100 percent score in the open water diver course test.

 The ‘Holiday’ star took to Instagram and shared pictures featuring her receiving the license, and the scorecard in which she had scored outright.

 In the first picture, Sonakshi is knelt down on the deck as she receives the honour of becoming a trainer by her coach and mentor. In the backdrop is the picturesque view of a beach and a cloudy sky – with palm trees and rich flora.

 The ‘Dabangg’ star penned a note explaining her fascinating experience, alongside the post. She noted, “Knighted by the holy fins!!! I am now a licensed scuba diver… something i have been wanting to do for years, and finally got down to it! My love for the ocean has just grown ever since my first snorkel experience and this is taking it to a whole new level…”

 “Thank you @oceanicworldmaldives for giving me my super strict and super cool instructor Mohammed, I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher(i mean this is the first time I’ve scored a 100% in ANY exam)! And thanks @grandparkkodhipparu @kapilmathur1985 (the post certification photographer) for making it happen!!!,” she added.

 Of late, the actor has been treating her fans on mesmerising pictures from the exotic location.

 Sonakshi Sinha who has been enjoying a vacation in the Maldives, earlier, treated her fans to a mesmerising picture of the sunset.

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