Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Nearly 2 lakh women build wall in Malappuram

The women’s wall covering 55 km in the district from Ayikkarapadi to Perinthalmanna became a historic event on Tuesday with nearly two lakh women join
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Women line up for gender equality

Wall almost unbroken across 620-km stretch
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Narendra Modi takes aim at ‘Congress First Family’

“The country’s former Finance Minister is making rounds of courts. It is not a small thing,” the Prime Minister said in an interview to news agency ANI.
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Top news of the day: PM Modi speaks on Ram Mandir, Rafale deal; Kerala women form 620-km-long ‘wall’ to uphold gender equality, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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‘State judiciary bogged down by unfilled vacancies’

Judicial officers are hoping that judicial vacancies across the State are filled in 2019, as it would speed up disposal of cases in each district.Spea
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Human rights commission launches probe

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has launched a suo moto probe into the incident in which 25 people from six families sought asylum in
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2019 Lok Sabha elections will be janta vs gathbandhan contest: Narendra Modi

The 2019 Lok Sabha elections will be a “public versus coalition” contest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on January 1 while ridiculing the allianc
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Record daily collection of ₹7.95 crore in KSRTC

The ailing Kerala State Road Transport Corporation’s (KSRTC) management is on cloud nine as the revenue from the fleet has been going up ever since th
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Urjit Patel spoke of resignation for months: Narendra Modi

The PM stresses that institutions like CBI and judiciary are paramount to his government
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Renovated V.R. Krishna Iyer memorial stadium opened

The renovated V.R. Krishna Iyer Memorial Municipal Stadium here was opened by Sports and Industries Minister E.P. Jayarajan here on December 31.The st
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Loan waivers are political stunts, says Prime Minister Modi

The Prime Minister said had the UPA government implemented the Swaminathan Commission report in 2007, there would have been no need for loans.
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Surgical strikes a ‘big risk’ but I was more concerned about safety of soldiers: Narendra Modi

Talking about the Uri attack, the PM said, ‘That incident made me restless and there was rage within me’
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New Creation claims South India Oaks

Padmanabhan-trained New Creation (David Allan astride) won the South India Oaks, the feature event of the races here on Tuesday (Jan. 1). The winner i

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Rishabh Pant ‘babysits’ Tim Paine’s kids

Bonnie Paine, wife of the Australian captain, posts photo with Rishabh Pant and her kids on Instagram

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Presence of invasive mussel confirmed in Kochi backwaters

The fast-growing species can tolerate a wide variety of environmental conditions
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Pakistan would take a lot of time to mend its ways: Narendra Modi

“My (foreign) visits are noticed because I interact with people and take decisions,” the Prime Minister said in an interview to news agency ANI.
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Those accusing me in Rafale deal are weakening the Army: Narendra Modi

Media should have the courage to ask (the Congress) where is the evidence for these allegations, the Prime Minister says.
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Delhi Metro shuts exits at four stations, crowds swell

This is due to heavy footfall in Central Delhi due to New Year celebrations
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Triple talaq is a matter of gender equality, Sabarimala is tradition: Narendra Modi

“Most Islamic countries have banned triple talaq. So it is not a matter of religion or faith. Even in Pakistan, triple talaq is banned,” the Prime Minister said in an interview to news agency ANI.
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Turnout blunts criticism against women’s wall

Women from all communities take part in the campaign
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Decision on Ram Temple Ordinance only after Supreme Court verdict, says Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made it clear that any decision on bringing an Ordinance on Ram temple in Ayodhya can be considered only afte
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At this Bengaluru cafe, repair enthusiasts find their calling

Following its third anniversary, Repair Cafe Bengaluru has started reaching out to schools

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Kerala women form 620-km-long ‘wall’ to uphold gender equality

The event comes days after thousands of devotees lit Ayyappa Jyothis (lamps) and lined up from Hosangadi in Kasargod to Kanyakumari, vowing to protect “the age-old customs and traditions of Sabarimala”.
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Indonesia landslide leaves 15 dead; 20 still missing

Rescuers recovered six more bodies buried under tonnes of mud from a landslide that crashed onto a hilly village on Indonesia’s main island of Java, b
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RWITC’s clarification

In order to clarify rumours that the RWITC has cancelled several Mumbai race days and so on, the Stewards of the club have said in a press release tha

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Multifaceted, Mariachi, Game Changer, Camila and Ultimate Warrior excel

Multifaceted, Mariachi, Game Changer, Camila and Ultimate Warrior excelled when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (Jan. 1)Inner sand:

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Flying Visit and Tasawwur show out

Flying Visit and Tasawwur showed out when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday (Jan. 1) morning.Inner sand:800m: Serenara (Ajinkya) 54, 600/40.

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Correction of names, particulars in Assam NRC to begin from Jan 2

The filing of claims and objections to decide the fate of 40 lakh people whose names were excluded from the draft list (released on July 30 last) had begun on September 25, 2018 and ended on December 15 that year.
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Centre approves Allahabad renaming

Centre has given consent to rename at least 25 towns and villages across the country in the past year; a proposal to rename West Bengal as Bangla is pending.
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India to welcome 69,944 babies on New Year’s Day: UNICEF

India would be followed by China which would welcome 44,940 babies, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund said in a report. In Nigeria, 25,685 babies will be born.
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At this Bengaluru cafe, repair enthusiasts find their calling

Following its third anniversary, Repair Cafe Bengaluru has started reaching out to schools
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‘The car, for me, was a necessity’

Bollywood actress Neena Gupta goes down memory lane with her first car, a green Padmini Standard

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Siddaganga seer is fine: M.B. Patil

Home Minister M.B. Patil said on Tuesday that the seer of Siddaganga Mutt, Shivakumara Swami, is healthy and his condition is stable. After visiting
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Sold on sedans?

The sedan segment will have a lot to offer this year. Here’s what you can look forward to

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The first time I…

We asked India’s top auto journalists for extraordinary experiences when they did something new

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Back to the future

In 2018, there were signs that electric vehicles were beginning to regain ground they lost long ago

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Pushing for a smooth ride

Cycling challenges, liaisoning with the authorities and convincing people to take up cycling... our bicycle mayors had a lot on their plates last year, but they’re raring to go in 2019. Three of them tell us about their plans ahead

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NHRC notice to HRD Ministry over reported suicide of 49 JNV students from 2013-17

Half of them were Dalit and tribal students, and a majority of them were boys, it said.
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Prakash Raj announces entry into politics, will contest 2019 LS elections

The actor has been vocal about his views on the current BJP-led government at the Centre.
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The unacceptable, but so very acceptable condition of our roads

Road accidents do not seem to raise the same chorus of clamour other tragedies befalling the general public do

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6 killed as truck rams into hutment in UP’s Chandauli district

At least six people were killed when a truck rammed into a hutment in Uttar Pradesh’s Chandauli district on New Year’s Day, police said. The incident
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Bulandshahr violence: Man who attacked inspector with an axe held

Mob violence erupted in the Syana area of Bulandshahr on December 3 after right-wing groups alleged cow slaughter and brought the carcasses to the police outpost in a tractor- trolley.
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For the love of music

Sigaram, a concert by SP Balasubrahmanyam, was a treat for a Tamil film buff
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Up and down and round and round

Forty-five cyclists savoured the sights, sounds and taste of Northwest Tamil Nadu as they visited four waterfalls in seven days
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Up and down and round and round

Forty-five cyclists savoured the sights, sounds and taste of Northwest Tamil Nadu as they visited four waterfalls in seven days

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Riding into the sunrise

There are many functions to mark New Year’s Day but probably two unique events were the Kulkuain or pigeon-fancying competition and the tonga race fro

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New Zealand bowler returns 3rd-best figures in T20 cricket

Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson took six wickets for seven runs during a match on Tuesday in New Zealand’s domestic Super Smash competition. It was the thi

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‘The Countdown’: Another world in the city

Filmed in open-cast mines in Hyderabad, ‘The Countdown’ has a lot of the makings of a big-budget short — despite its ₹5,500 spend
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Koregaon Bhima anniversary: Security stepped up as people pay tributes at war memorial

The ‘jay stambh’ was erected by the British as a memorial for soldiers killed in the Koregaon Bhima battle on January 1, 1818.
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Vietnam's draconian cybersecurity bill comes into effect

Tech giants such as Facebook and Google will have to hand over user data if asked by the government
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Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar visits Secretariat

This is his first visit since his return from New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences on October 14, last year.
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Pakistan shares with India list of nuclear installations

The agreement, which was signed on December 31, 1988 and entered into force on January 27, 1991, provides, that the two countries inform each other of nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the agreement on the first of January of every calendar year.
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Strategic Command apologizes for tweet about dropping bomb

The U.S. Strategic Command, which oversees America’s nuclear and missile arsenal, boasted in a New Year’s Eve tweet that it’s ready if ever needed “t
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Administration red-flags black dress at PM venue in Jharkhand

Apprehending that some people may show black flag to the Prime Minister, the Palamu district administration has banned entry of all black materials i
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8-year-old boy dies of bullet injuries during New Year’s eve celebrations

An eight-year-old boy died of bullet injuries he suffered during New Year’s eve celebrations in northeast Delhi’s Usmanpur area, police said on Tuesd
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537 Indian prisoners lodged in Pakistani jails: Foreign Office

India will also share the list of Pakistani prisoners lodged in Indian jails with the High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi, the FO said.
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Kovind, Modi greet nation on New Year

The President, PM and the Congress chief took to twitter on the occasion.
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Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

The mud that rolled from the surrounding hills late Monday buried 30 houses, leaving 61 people displaced.
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Train services restored on entire purple line after three days

After stopping train services for over three days, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) finally restored services between M.G. Road and Indir
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T.B. Radhakrishnan takes charge as first Chief Justice of Telangana High Court

The separate High Court for Telangana came into existence following the division of the High Court at Hyderabad
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42 arrested in U.P.’s Muzaffarnagar district in drive against illegal arms

A large number of arms and country-made weapons seized during raids.
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Van slams into pedestrians on Tokyo road, injuring 8 people

A minivan slammed into pedestrians early on Tuesday on a street where people had gathered for New Year’s festivities in downtown Tokyo, injuring eigh
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Trinamool Congress turns 21, Mamata greets cadre

The West Bengal CM thanks ‘Maa-Mati-Manush’ for support
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Engineering ancillaries in Tiruchi in dire straits, look for RBI rescue

Their immovable properties classified by banks as non-performing assets
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Over 5,000 UDID cards issued in Tiruchi district

The office of the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer has issued over 5,000 Unique Disability Identity (UDID) cards in Tiruchi district since
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MoU on ₹650-cr. investment in MSME sector

The Global Investors Meet 2019 Road Show in Tiruchi on Monday witnessed assurances from entrepreneurs for investment of ₹650 crore in MSME sector in
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Banks urged to extend credit to rebuild assets

In cyclone-affected Thanjavur district
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President Tsai says Taiwanese want to maintain self-rule

Taiwanese officials should not enter into any secret dialogue with China, President Tsai Ing-wen warned in a New Year’s speech.
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Hundreds exchange plastic for cloth bags ahead of ban

Local body establishes 16 collection centres
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Chinese engineer gets fingers reattached in city hospital

Surgeons at Ganga Hospital here have reattached the severed portions of two fingers of a Chinese engineer, who met with an accident when he was instal
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NGT orders clean-up of dump yard in Udhagamandalam

Over the years, a total of 1.34 lakh tonnes of waste has accumulated
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Stalin for CBI inquiry into Jayalalithaa's death

DMK president M.K. Stalin on Monday said that only an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) would solve the mystery surrounding the dea
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Govt. Estate Metro station to be linked to subway

Commuters will have easy access to concourse level
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Kim ready to talk more with Trump but says not to test North

Kim’s speech was closely watched as North Korean leaders traditionally use New Year’s statements to reflect on the past year and issue major policy goals for the year ahead.
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Trader, his two painter aides held, stolen booty recovered

‘The main accused committed crimes to clear his debt’
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Tribal youth fall prey toganja smuggling ring

‘Lured by easy money, they work as pedlars and couriers’
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Brisbane International tennis tournament, security beefed up at Bhima-Koregaon, and other news in pictures

Brisbane International tennis tournament11.45 amBritain's Andy Murray on Tuesday, won his first round Brisbane International clash, defeating Australi
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UGD, water supply remain top priorities for GVMC

‘Work launched to ensure 24x7 water supply to 65,000 households’
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Vizagites welcome New Year in style

Beach-side venues for celebrations remain major crowd pullers; food delivery apps make brisk business
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Ending the year with zest

Cultural programmes, food fest mark celebrations
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Major projects in the pipeline

Kozhikode witnessed implementation of multi-crore projects last year
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Morning digest: 30 lakh reapply for inclusion in Assam NRC, Mayawati puts Congress govts. on notice, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen centenary fete from Thursday

The Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen, a Bhatkal-based organisation that runs a cluster of educational institutions, will begin its centenary celebrations with
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They came in different shapes and sizes

A large number of people watchKite Festival on Malpe Beach
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Murray makes winning return in Brisbane after hip injury

Former world number one Andy Murray made a successful return to competitive tennis on Tuesday with a 6-3 6-4 victory over local favourite James Duckwo

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Ranji Trophy: Warrier’s five-for restricts Punjab

Azharuddeen’s delightful knock highlights Kerala’s fightback

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Del Potro to miss Australian Open with knee injury

World number five Juan Martin del Potro will miss next month's Australian Open as he continues to recover from a kneecap fracture he suffered during a

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La Rondine for South India Oaks

La Rondine appeals most in the South India Oaks (2,400m), the feature event of the races to be held here on Tuesday (Jan. 1). There will be no false

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Rockets fly high

Mumbai Rockets recovered from an early loss to power past Awadhe Warriors in the Premier Badminton League on Monday. Anders Antonsen and Sameer Verma

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Pawan does the star turn for Bulls

Trailing 26-20 at one stage, the Bengaluru side rallies past Gujarat

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Prajnesh falls to Mmoh

Gulbis overcomes a gritty Sousa in three sets

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2018 — a breakout year for Sasi Kumar Mukund

Sasi Kumar Mukund could not have asked for a better start to the new year after he was handed his maiden Davis Cup World Group qualification call-up o

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Myneni named in Davis Cup team

Sasi Kumar announced as the reserve

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Apurvi, Anjum likely to keep their spots

Elavenil, who has been in top form, lies in the second position

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Gnaneshwar comes good again

Guides Andhra to a position of strength against Hyderabad

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Vinay and Pankaj take the spotlight

Karnataka batsman hits unbeaten 90, while the Chhattisgarh pacer scalps seven

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Pogba continues to impress

Scores a double to seal victory against Bournemouth

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Bumrah — the evolution of a match-winner

Unleashed into the Test arena at the right time, the paceman leaves the men facing him with physical and psychological scars

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Foreign tourists can now fly directly to Andamans

Foreign tourists can now directly fly to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the government has designated Port Blair airport as an authorised immigrat

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