Iraq ProtestsTexas Church ShootingUS China Trade DealUkraine Gas Transit DealJamshed Mahmood RazaTOIOPEN APP+WORLD NEWSTHE TIMES OF INDIA | JAN 08, 2020, 18:57:11 ISTUS-Iran tension live updates: Won't give black box to Boeing, says IranWith Iran firing several missiles targeting US troops in Iraq bases, the tension in the Gulf is at an escalation point. Stay with TOI for live updates.18:37 (IST), JAN 08Air India, Air India Express flights overflying Iran temporarily rerouted"In light of tensions within the Iranian airspace, a decision to temporarily reroute flights of Air India and Air India Express overflying Iran has been taken. This may lead to an increase in flying time by approximately 20 minutes for flights from Delhi and 30 to 40 minutes for flights from Mumbai. The situation is being closely monitored," Air India spokesperson Dhananjay Kumar said. Read more17:45 (IST), JAN 08 QUOTEChabahar Port is a symbol of very good friendship between India, Iran, Afghanistan, Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe, whole Persian Gulf. It does not belong only to Iran and India. Chabahar will go on, don't worry about it.Ali Chegeni 17:45 (IST), JAN 08 QUOTEWhatever we have done is a part of our response. Millions of people who participated in the funeral of General Qassem Soleimani had demanded the government for it. We have done it. We are not looking for war.Ali Chegeni, Iranian ambassador to India 17:44 (IST), JAN 08India is a part of the region. It should be a part of de-escalation. We are welcoming any initiative from our good friends from India: Ali Chegeni17:44 (IST), JAN 08We are not looking for war. We are living in this region peacefully with our brothers and sisters including India. We don't want any tension/escalation in this region: Iranian Ambassador to India Ali Chegeni17:42 (IST), JAN 08Airlines avoiding flying through Iran and Iraq airspaceA growing number of airlines said on Wednesday they were avoiding Iranian and Iraqi airspace for flights to the region after Tehran fired ballistic missiles against bases housing US troops in Iraq. Read more17:39 (IST), JAN 08Nato chief Stoltenberg condemns Iran rocket attacks16:52 (IST), JAN 08Ukraine's embassy in Iran issues new statement on the plane crash in IranANI✔@ANI Ukraine's embassy in Iran issues new statement on the plane crash in Iran, omitting the mention of engine failure as the cause: Reuters https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1214828249013862401 …ANI✔@ANICrashed Ukraine plane had 82 Iranians, 63 Canadians on board, reports AFP quoting a Ukraine minister2754:22 PM - Jan 8, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacy66 people are talking about this16:47 (IST), JAN 08Iran will not give black box from crashed Ukrainian airliner to Boeing: ReportThe head of Tehran's civil aviation organisation Ali Abedzadeh said it was not clear which country Iran would send the box to so that its data could be analysed, semi-official Mehr news agency reported. Read more16:16 (IST), JAN 08Iraq says Iran informed it of imminent missile attack on US forces"We received an official verbal message from the Islamic Republic of Iran that the Iranian response to the assassination of Qasem Soleimani had begun or would begin shortly, and that the strike would be limited to where the US military was located in Iraq without specifying the locations," Iraq's prime minister's office said. Read moreGet Breaking News alerts on TOI appOffline mode, real-time notifications, and news briefsOPEN APP16:15 (IST), JAN 08China urges restraint after Iran missile attacks"It is not in the interest of any party that the situation in the Middle East worsens further," China's foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a regular press briefing. "We call on the parties concerned to exercise restraint," he said. Geng said China would "play a responsible role in promoting a de-escalation of the situation as soon as possible".16:12 (IST), JAN 08Iran finds black boxes from crashed plane: Aviation authorityIranian search and rescue teams have found the black boxes from a Ukrainian airliner that crashed on Wednesday soon after take off from Tehran's main airport, the country's civil aviation authority said. "The two black boxes of the Ukranian 737 aeroplane that crashed this morning have been found," said the authority's spokesman, Reza Jafarzadeh, according to ISNA, a semi-official news agency of Iran. Read more16:07 (IST), JAN 08The Indian embassy in Iraq has issued a travel advisory asking Indian nationals to avoid non essential travel to Iraq and also avoid travel within Iraq.15:51 (IST), JAN 08Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu warns of 'resounding blow' if Iran attacks Israel"Anyone who attacks us will receive a resounding blow," the premier told a Jerusalem conference after Iran launched a salvo retaliatory missile strikes on bases used by US troops in Iraq. Read more15:50 (IST), JAN 08Iraqi PM says this dangerous crisis threatens a "devastating all-out war" in Iraq, the region, and the worldHe called on all sides to practice self restraint, adhere to international agreements, and respect Iraqi state. He also said Iraq rejects any violation of its sovereignty and attacks on its soil.15:28 (IST), JAN 08Iraqi Kurdish leaders calls for region to be kept out of rivalriesThe leaders of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region said on Wednesday that the support of a US-led military coalition in fighting Islamic State militants was vital and urged its member states not to allow the group's revival. "In regards to the recent events, and in particular this morning's, the Kurdistan Region reiterates that military solution will in no way solves the problems," they said in a statement.15:22 (IST), JAN 08140 US targets identified, Iran saysIran's Revolutionary Guards source said at least 140 targets of the US and its allies had been identified in the region and would be attacked "if the Americans commit any kind of mistake again".14:51 (IST), JAN 08Iran's response to any new US action to be proportional: Defence minister"We used short range missiles ... I hope this will be a memorable lesson for America," Iranian defence minister Amir Hatami said in reference to Wednesday's Iranian strikes on US targets. "Iran's response (to any US retaliation) will be proportional to what America will do," he said, adding that US President Donald Trump "has turned the (US) administration into a terrorist government." Read full story14:46 (IST), JAN 08Pakistan cautions citizens on travel to IraqA spokeswoman for Pakistan's foreign office tweeted that Pakistanis should "exercise maximum caution while planning visit to Iraq at this point". Pakistan has a large Shi'ite population, which reveres a number of sites in Iraq, particularly in the central city of Karbala, where tens of thousands travel throughout the year on pilgrimages.14:38 (IST), JAN 08Israel 'stands completely' beside US, Netanyahu saysIsraeli PM says Trump should be congratulated for acting swiftly, boldly and resolutely over Suleimani, and whoever tries to attack Israel will be hit hard14:34 (IST), JAN 08Ballistic missiles, deadly drones, a web of militias: How Iran plans to confront USInternational sanctions and restrictions on arms imports have made it hard for Iran to develop or buy more sophisticated weaponry. To compensate for the imbalance, Iran has developed "asymmetrical" responses - ballistic missiles, deadly drones and a web of militia allies in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen, among other things - with the aim of being able to inflict pain while avoiding the traditional battlefield. Read full story14:26 (IST), JAN 08UK condemns Iran missile attacks, urges restraint"We condemn this attack on Iraqi military bases hosting Coalition- including British- forces," said foreign secretary Dominic Raab. "We are concerned by reports of casualties and use of ballistic missiles." A separate Ministry of Defence statement said: "We can confirm that there were no UK casualties."14:15 (IST), JAN 08France has no plan to withdraw soldiers from IraqFrance is not planning to withdraw its 160 soldiers deployed in Iraq following Iranian missile strikes targeting U.S.-led forces, a French government source told Reuters on Wednesday. A French army spokesman previously said there had been no French military casualties in Iraq from the Iranian strikes.14:04 (IST), JAN 08Crashed Ukraine plane had 82 Iranians, 63 Canadians on board: Ukraine minister14:04 (IST), JAN 08Crashed Boeing was new, checked two days ago: Ukrainian AirlineUkraine International Airlines says plane involved in iran crash was one of its best with an excellent crew. "The plane was manufactured in 2016, it was received by the airline directly from the (Boeing) factory. The plane underwent its last planned technical maintenance on January 6, 2020," the airline said in a statement.13:55 (IST), JAN 08Ukraine International Airlines declines to comment on theory that plane was shot down by a missile13:54 (IST), JAN 08Responding to US by cutting off America's 'leg' in region: Iran presidentIran's President Hassan Rouhani said that Washington might have "cut off the arm" of General Qassem Soleimani but America's "leg" in the region would be cut off in response, Iran's Fars news agency reported.13:42 (IST), JAN 08Ukraine president warns against 'speculation' after plane crash"I ask everyone to keep from speculating and putting forth unconfirmed theories about the crash," he wrote on Facebook, as he cut short a vacation in Oman and flew back to Ukraine.13:24 (IST), JAN 08Russian lawmaker warns of risk of nuclear war"Reciprocal strikes by the US and Iran may lead to an all-out war in the region,'' Vladimir Dzhabarov, lawmaker with Russia's upper house of parliament said. "If Washington sees that it can't achieve its goals, there's a danger of a nuclear war.''13:16 (IST), JAN 08Resuming nuclear talks with US will pave the way for US dominance: Khamenei13:12 (IST), JAN 08Iran's supreme leader Khamenei says last night was "a slap on the face" of the USIranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an address to the nation says "We slapped them (Americans) on the face last night" with a missile strike "but military action is not enough." Khamenei added that the "corrupt presence of the US in the region should come to an end," saying it has caused war, division, and destruction. Read full story13:11 (IST), JAN 08Iran's supreme leader Khamenei says Suleimani's killing shows that Iran's revolution is alive12:49 (IST), JAN 08Britain condemns missile attacks in Iraq, says foreign minister Raab12:41 (IST), JAN 08Aircraft crash not caused by terrorism, Tehran's Ukrainian embassy tells Iran12:35 (IST), JAN 08Iran will welcome any peace initiative by India for de-escalating its tensions with US: Ali Chegeni, Iranian envoy to India"India usually plays very good role in (maintaining) peace in the world. We welcome all initiatives from all countries, especially India as a good friend for us, to not allow escalation," he said. Read full story12:34 (IST), JAN 08Iraq military says no Iraqi casualties as 22 missiles hit bases"Between 1:45 am and 2:15 am (2245 GMT and 2315 GMT) Iraq was hit by 22 missiles, 17 on the Ain al-Asad air base and...five on the city of Arbil," the Iraqi military command said in a statement, adding they hit sites being used by the US-led international coalition.12:28 (IST), JAN 08Ukrainian flight did not declare emergency before crash: Iranian media12:26 (IST), JAN 08Biden: Iran escalation shows Trump 'dangerously incompetent'Biden said Trump used a “haphazard” decision-making process to order the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Suleimani and has failed to communicate the rationale to Congress or US allies around the world.12:08 (IST), JAN 08Airlines re-route flights away from Iraq, Iran airspaceThe FAA said it issued the airspace ban, which also includes the Gulf of Oman and the waters between Iran and Saudi Arabia. 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DescriptionMeghalaya is a hilly state in northeastern India. The name means "the abode of clouds" in Sanskrit. The population of Meghalaya as of 2016 is estimated to be 3,211,474. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,430 square kilometres, with a length to breadth ratio of about 3:1. WikipediaCapital: ShillongPLAN A TRIPMeghalaya travel guide15 h flightDESTINATIONSShillongGuwahatiCherrapunji‎MawlynnongDawkiMāwsynrāmNongriatUmiamView allPEOPLE ALSO SEARCH FORMizoramArunachal PradeshNagalandManipurSikkimTripuraAssamHimachal PradeshView allMore about MeghalayaPEOPLE ALSO ASKWhat is Meghalaya famous for?Is Meghalaya safe for tourists?

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The state is bounded to the south by the Bangladeshi divisions of Mymensingh and Sylhet, to the west by the Bangladeshi division of Rangpur, and to the north and east by India's State of Assam. The capital of Meghalaya is Shillong. During the British rule of India, the British imperial authorities nicknamed it the "Scotland of the East".[7] Meghalaya was previously part of Assam, but on 21 January 1972, the districts of Khasi, Garo and Jaintia hills became the new state of Meghalaya. English is the official language of Meghalaya. Unlike many Indian states, Meghalaya has historically followed a matrilineal system where the lineage and inheritance are traced through women; the youngest daughter inherits all wealth and she also takes care of her parents.[7]The state is the wettest region of India, recording an average of 12,000 mm (470 in) of rain a year.[6] About 70% of the state is forested.[8] The Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion encompasses the state; its mountain forests are distinct from the lowland tropical forests to the north and south. The forests are notable for their biodiversity of mammals, birds, and plants.Meghalaya has predominantly an agrarian economy with a significant commercial forestry industry. The important crops are potatoes, rice, maize, pineapples, bananas, papayas, spices, etc. The service sector is made up of real estate and insurance companies. Meghalaya's gross state domestic product for 2012 was estimated at ₹16,173 crore (US$2.3 billion) in current prices.[9] The state is geologically rich in minerals, but it has no significant industries.[7] The state has about 1,170 km (730 mi) of national highways. It is also a major logistical center for trade with Bangladesh.[6]In July 2018, the International Commission on Stratigraphy divided the Holocene epoch into three,[10][11] with the late Holocene being called the Meghalayan stage/age,[12][13] since a speleothem in Mawmluh cave indicating a dramatic worldwide climate event around 2250 BC had been chosen as the.Ancient EditMeghalaya, along with the neighbouring Indian states, have been of archaeological interest. People have lived here since Neolithic era. Neolithic sites discovered so far are located in areas of high elevation such as in Khasi Hills, Garo Hills and neighbouring states. Here neolithic style jhum or shifting cultivation is practised even today. The highland plateaus fed by abundant rains provided safety from floods and a rich soil.[15] The importance of Meghalaya is its possible role in human history through domestication of rice. One of the competing theories for the origin of rice, is from Ian Glover, who states, "India is the center of greatest diversity of domesticated rice with over 20,000 identified species and Northeast India is the most favorable single area of the origin of domesticated rice."[16] The limited archaeology done in the hills of Meghalaya suggest human settlement since ancient times.[17]After the Conquest of Taraf in 1304, Shah Arifin Rafiuddin, a disciple of Shah Jalal, migrated and settled in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills where he preached Islam to the local people. His khanqah remains in Sarping/Laurergarh on the Bangladeshi border but the part containing his mazar is in Meghalaya on top of Laur Hill.[18]Modern history EditThe British discovery of Camellia sinensis in 1834 in Assam and later companies to renting land from 1839 onwards.[19]Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills on 21 January 1972. Before attaining full statehood, Meghalaya was given semi-autonomous status in 1970.[20]The Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia tribes had their own kingdoms until they came under British administration in the 19th century. Later, the British incorporated Meghalaya into Assam in 1835.[7] The region enjoyed semi-independent status by virtue of a treaty relationship with the British Crown. When Bengal was partitioned on 16 October 1905 by Lord Curzon, Meghalaya became a part of the new province of Eastern Bengal and Assam. However, when the partition was reversed in 1912, Meghalaya became a part of the province of Assam. On 3 January 1921 in pursuance of Section 52A of the Government of India Act of 1919, the governor-general-in-council declared the areas now in Meghalaya, other than the Khasi states, as "backward tracts." Subsequently, the British administration enacted the Government of India Act of 1935, which regrouped the backward tracts into two categories: "excluded" and "partially excluded" areas.At the time of Indian independence in 1947, present-day Meghalaya constituted two districts of Assam and enjoyed limited autonomy within the state of Assam. A movement for a separate Hill State began in 1960.[20] The Assam Reorganisation (Meghalaya) Act of 1969 accorded an autonomous status to the state of Meghalaya. The Act came into effect on 2 April 1970, and an autonomous state of Meghalaya was born out of Assam. The autonomous state had a 37-member legislature in accordance with the Sixth Schedule to the Indian constitution.In 1971, the Parliament passed the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganization) Act, 1971, which conferred full statehood on the autonomous state of Meghalaya. Meghalaya attained statehood on 21 January 1972, with a Legislative Assembly of its own.Meghalaya is one of the Seven Sister States of northeast India. The state of Meghalaya is mountainous, with stretches of valley and highland plateaus, and it is geologically rich. It consists mainly of Archean rock formations. These rock formations contain rich deposits of valuable minerals like coal, limestone, uranium and sillimanite.Meghalaya has many rivers. Most of these are rainfed and seasonal. The important rivers in the Garo Hills region are Ganol, Daring, Sanda, Bandra, Bugai, Dareng, Simsang, Nitai and the Bhupai. In the central and eastern sections of the plateau, the important rivers are Khri, Umtrew, Digaru, Umiam or Barapani, Kynshi (Jadukata), Umngi, Mawpa, Umiam Khwan, Umngot, Umkhen, Myntdu and Myntang. In the southern Khasi Hills region, these rivers have created deep gorges and several beautiful waterfalls.Farming on hilly terrain (tea plantation).The elevation of the plateau ranges between 150 m (490 ft) to 1,961 m (6,434 ft). The central part of the plateau comprising the Khasi Hills has the highest elevations, followed by the eastern section comprising the Jaintia Hills region. The highest point in Meghalaya is Shillong Peak, which is a prominent IAF station in the Khasi Hills overlooking the city of Shillong. It has an altitude of 1961 m. The Garo Hills region in the western section of the plateau is nearly plain. The highest point in the Garo Hills is Nokrek Peak with an altitude of 1515 m.The town of Sohra (Cherrapunji) in the Khasi Hills south of capital Shillong holds the world record for most rain in a calendar month, while the village of Mawsynram, near Sohra (Cherrapunji), holds the record for the most rain in a year.[23]Flora and fauna EditSee also: Meghalaya subtropical forestsMeghalaya's forests host 660 species of birds[24] and numerous species of other wildlife. Peacock pheasant (top) and hoolock gibbon (bottom) are found in Meghalaya.[25]About 70% of the state is forested, of which 9,496 km2 (3,666 sq mi) is dense primary subtropical forest.[8] The Meghalayan forests are considered to be among the richest botanical habitats of Asia. These forests receive abundant rainfall and support a vast variety of floral and faunal biodiversity. A small portion of the forest area in Meghalaya is under what are known as "sacred groves" (see Sacred groves of India). These are small pockets of an ancient forest that have been preserved by the communities for hundreds of years due to religious and cultural beliefs. These forests are reserved for religious rituals and generally remain protected from any exploitation. These sacred groves harbour many rare plant and animal species. The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in the West Garo Hills and the Balphakram National Park in the South Garo Hills are considered to be the most biodiversity-rich sites in Meghalaya. In addition, Meghalaya has three wildlife sanctuaries. These are the Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary, the Siju Sanctuary, and the Baghmara Sanctuary, which is also the home of the insect-eating pitcher plant Nepenthes khasiana also called "Me'mang Koksi" in local language.Due to diverse climatic and topographic conditions, Meghalaya forests support a vast floral diversity, including a large variety of parasites, epiphytes, succulent plants and shrubs. Two of the most important tree varieties are Shorea robusta (sal tree) and Tectona grandis (teak). Meghalaya is also the home to a large variety of fruits, vegetables, spices, and medicinal plants. Meghalaya is also famous for its large variety of orchids — nearly 325 of them. Of these, the largest variety is found in the Mawsmai, Mawmluh and Sohrarim forests in the Khasi hills.Nepenthes khasianaMeghalaya also has a large variety of mammals, birds, reptiles and insects.[26] The important mammal species include elephants, bear, red pandas,[27] civets, mongooses, weasels, rodents, gaur, wild buffalo,[28] deer, wild boar and a number of primates. Meghalaya also has a large variety of bats. The limestone caves in Meghalaya such as the Siju Cave are home to some of the nation's rarest bat species. The hoolock gibbon is found in all districts of Meghalaya.[29]Common reptiles in Meghalaya are lizards, crocodiles and tortoises. Meghalaya also has a number of snakes including the python, copperhead, green tree racer, Indian cobra, king cobra, coral snake and vipers.[30]Meghalaya's forests host 660 species of birds, many of which are endemic to Himalayan foothills, Tibet and Southeast Asia. Of the birds found in Meghalaya forests, 34 are on worldwide threatened species list and 9 are on the critically endangered list.[24] Prominent birds spotted in Meghalaya include those from the families of Phasianidae, Anatidae, Podicipedidae, Ciconiidae, Threskiornithidae, Ardeidae, Pelecanidae, Phalacrocoracidae, Anhingidae, Falconidae, Accipitridae, Otididae, Rallidae, Heliornithidae, Gruidae, Turnicidae, Burhinidae, Charadriidae, Glareolidae, Scolopacidae, Jacanidae, Columbidae, Psittacidae, Cuculidae, Strigidae, Caprimulgidae, Apodidae, Alcedinidae, Bucerotidae, Ramphastidae, Picidae, Campephagidae, Dicruridae, Corvidae, Hirundinidae, Cisticolidae, Pycnonotidae, Sylviidae, Timaliidae, Sittidae, Sturnidae, Turdidae, Nectariniidae and Muscicapidae.[24] Each of these families have many species. The great Indian hornbill is the largest bird in Meghalaya. Other regional birds found include the grey peacock pheasant, the large Indian parakeet, the common green pigeon and the blue jay.[31] Meghalaya is also home to over 250 species of butterflies, nearly a quarter of all butterfly species found in India.Meghalaya is one of three states in India to have a Christian majority. About 75% of the population practices Christianity, with Presbyterians, Baptists and Catholics the more common denominations.[33] .The religion of the people in Meghalaya is closely related to their ethnicity. Close to 90% of the Garo tribe and nearly 80% of the Khasi are Christian, while more than 97% of the Hajong, 98.53% of the Koch, and 94.60% of the Rabha tribes are Hindu.[citation needed]Hindus are the largest religious minority in Meghalaya with 11.52% of the total state's population as of 2011 census[33]Hindus are concentrated mainly in West Garo Hills, East Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi with 19.11 percent, 17.55 percent and 11.96 percent respectively.The Nartiang Durga Temple in Meghalaya is a famous Hindu temple and it is one of the 51 Shakti peethas on Earth.[34]Muslims constitute 4.39% of the population[33] The Muslims are concentrated mainly in West Garo Hills with 16.60 percent.[35]Conversion from indigenous to Christianity began in the 19th century under the British era. In the 1830s, American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society had become active in Northeast to convert indigenous tribes to Christianity.[36] Later, they were offered to expand and reach into Cherrapunji Meghalaya, but they lacked the resources to do so and declined. Welsh Presbyterian Mission took the offer and they began work at the Cherrapunji mission field. By the early 1900s, other Protestant denominations of Christianity were active in Meghalaya. The outbreak of World Wars forced the preachers to return home to Europe and America. It is during this period that Catholicism took root in Meghalaya and neighbouring region. In the 20th century, Union Christian College started operations at Barapani, Shillong. Currently, Presbyterians and Catholics are two most common Christian denominations found in Meghalaya.[37]State government EditThe Meghalaya Legislative Assembly has 60 members at present. Meghalaya has two representatives in the Lok Sabha, one each from Shillong and Tura. It also has one representative in the Rajya Sabha.Since the creation of the state the Gauhati High Court has jurisdiction in Meghalaya. A Circuit Bench of the Guwahati High Court has been functioning at Shillong since 1974. However recently in March 2013 the Meghalaya High Court was separated from the Gauhati High Court and now the state has its own High Court.Local self-government EditNE Autonomous divisions of India.svgTo provide local self-governance machinery to the rural population of the country, provisions were made in the Constitution of India; accordingly, the Panchayati Raj institutions were set up. However, on account of the distinct customs and traditions prevailing in the northeast region, it was felt necessary to have a separate political and administrative structure in the region.[citation needed] Some of the tribal communities in the region had their own traditional political systems, and it was felt that Panchayati Raj institutions may come into conflict with these traditional systems. The Sixth Schedule was appended to the Constitution on the recommendations of a subcommittee formed under the leadership of Gopinath Bordoloi, and the constitution of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) is provided in certain rural areas of the northeast including areas in Meghalaya. The ADCs in Meghalaya are the Khasi Hills Autonomous District CouncilGaro Hills Autonomous District CouncilJaintia Hills Autonomous District CouncilEconomy Urban areas Culture and society EditThe main tribes in Meghalaya are the Khasis, the Garos, and the Jaintias. Each tribe has its own culture, traditions, dress, and language.

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