The United States is on the verge of approving its largest-ever arms sale to Israel amid the Gaza conflict.

Meanwhile, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg highlighted Russian President Putin's reliance on authoritarian leaders for weapons, citing North Korea's support.

In other news, the Czech&nbsp;police released a video showing Indian national Nikhil Gupta who has been extradited to the US over a murder-for-hire case targeting Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Finally, the White House has slammed Republicans for spreading "cheapfake" videos depicting President Biden in a state of mental and physical decline.&nbsp;

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The United States is reportedly at the brink of approving an arms sale to Israel, which if ultimately approved, would be the largest-ever arms sales to Israel since the beginning of war in Gaza after October 7 last year.

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NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday (June 17) said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit this week to North Korea, which has supplied shells to Moscow despite being under UN sanctions, points out that Russia is "dependent" on authoritarian leaders for weapons supply.

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The Czech Republic Police on Monday (June 17) released the&nbsp;visuals of Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national who has been extradited to the United States on suspicion of a murder-for-hire plot targeting Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US.

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A day after a video that showed 81-year-old United States President Joe Biden seemingly freeze on stage, his former boss Barack Obama jumping in to save the day, the White House has slammed Republicans for spreading "cheapfake" videos that purport to show Biden in a state of mental and physical decline.&nbsp;

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The United States is on the verge of approving its largest-ever arms sale to Israel amid the Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg highlighted Russian President Putin's reliance on authoritarian leaders for weapons, citing North Korea's support.

The United States is on the verge of approving its largest-ever arms sale to Israel amid the Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg highlighted Russian President Putin's reliance on authoritarian leaders for weapons, citing North Korea's support. In other news, the Czech police released a video showing Indian national Nikhil Gupta who has been extradited to the US over a murder-for-hire case targeting Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Finally, the White House has slammed Republicans for spreading "cheapfake" videos depicting President Biden in a state of mental and physical decline. Click on the headlines to read more Gaza war: US sets finger to trigger one of the biggest arms sales to Israel The United States is reportedly at the brink of approving an arms sale to Israel, which if ultimately approved, would be the largest-ever arms sales to Israel since the beginning of war in Gaza after October 7 last year. Putin dependent on 'authoritarian' leaders for weapons: NATO chief NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday (June 17) said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit this week to North Korea, which has supplied shells to Moscow despite being under UN sanctions, points out that Russia is "dependent" on authoritarian leaders for weapons supply. Pannun murder-for-hire case: First visuals of extradited Indian national Nikhil Gupta released by Czech police The Czech Republic Police on Monday (June 17) released the visuals of Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national who has been extradited to the United States on suspicion of a murder-for-hire plot targeting Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US. White House slams Republicans over deceptive 'cheapfake' videos of Biden's alleged mental decline A day after a video that showed 81-year-old United States President Joe Biden seemingly freeze on stage, his former boss Barack Obama jumping in to save the day, the White House has slammed Republicans for spreading "cheapfake" videos that purport to show Biden in a state of mental and physical decline. Watch | China terms G7 joint statement full of lies

Morning news brief: US' largest-ever arms sale to Israel; NATO chief on Putin, and more

A top US delegation including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are set to visit Dharamshala in India today to meet the Dalai Lama The visit comes days after the US House of Representatives passed a bill urging China to re-engage with the Dalai Lama.

India: Top US delegation including Nancy Pelosi to visit Dharamshala to meet Dalai Lama

The White House has stated that as the world's two oldest and largest democracies, the United States and India share a unique bond of friendship.

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit aims to further strengthen this partnership, fostering a safer and more prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

Sullivan is visiting New Delhi from June 17 to 18, in the first trip to India by a senior Biden administration official after the Modi government came to power for the third term.

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Sullivan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval on Monday (June 17).

 
John Kirby, White House National Security Communications Advisor, said at his daily news conference on Monday, “As the world's two oldest and largest democracies, the United States and India share a unique bond of friendship.”

He added,&nbsp;“Sullivan's trip will further deepen the already strong US-India partnership, contributing to a safer and more prosperous Indo-Pacific.”

“Sullivan will co-chair the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), a landmark partnership to expand strategic cooperation across key technology sectors including space, semiconductors, advanced telecommunications, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology and clean energy,” Kirby said.

However, Kirby did not respond to questions regarding Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who has been accused of involvement in a murder-for-hire plot against Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil and has been extradited to the US from the Czech Republic.

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"I don't have more to add to the conversations that Jake's having. But the main focus of his visit, as I said, was to look for ways to deepen the US-India bilateral relationship, particularly when it comes to emerging technology," he said.

Notably, Gupta was produced before a federal court in New York on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty.

India has publicly said a high-level inquiry is looking into the evidence shared by the US in the alleged plot to kill Pannun.

(With inputs from agencies)

The White House has stated that as the world's two oldest and largest democracies, the United States and India share a unique bond of friendship. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit aims to further strengthen this partnership, fostering a safer and more prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

The White House has stated that as the world's two oldest and largest democracies, the United States and India share a unique bond of friendship. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit aims to further strengthen this partnership, fostering a safer and more prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Sullivan is visiting New Delhi from June 17 to 18, in the first trip to India by a senior Biden administration official after the Modi government came to power for the third term. Also read: Pannun murder plot: India's Nikhil Gupta pleads not guilty in US court Sullivan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval on Monday (June 17). John Kirby, White House National Security Communications Advisor, said at his daily news conference on Monday, “As the world's two oldest and largest democracies, the United States and India share a unique bond of friendship.” He added, “Sullivan's trip will further deepen the already strong US-India partnership, contributing to a safer and more prosperous Indo-Pacific.” “Sullivan will co-chair the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), a landmark partnership to expand strategic cooperation across key technology sectors including space, semiconductors, advanced telecommunications, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology and clean energy,” Kirby said. However, Kirby did not respond to questions regarding Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who has been accused of involvement in a murder-for-hire plot against Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil and has been extradited to the US from the Czech Republic. Also read: Suspect in plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Pannun extradited to US "I don't have more to add to the conversations that Jake's having. But the main focus of his visit, as I said, was to look for ways to deepen the US-India bilateral relationship, particularly when it comes to emerging technology," he said. Notably, Gupta was produced before a federal court in New York on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty. India has publicly said a high-level inquiry is looking into the evidence shared by the US in the alleged plot to kill Pannun. (With inputs from agencies)

US, India share unique bond of friendship, says White House

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived at Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra airport to meet Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala. Pelosi is part of a six-member high-level US delegation that has come to India to meet the Dalai Lama. Watch in for more details!

US delegation in Dharamshala to meet Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi along with a team of top US officials are in India's Dharamshala to meet the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. The delegation visited the parliament of the Tibetan government in exile in Dharamshala. Is it a move that indicates the ever growing partnership with India or is it aimed at overtly provoking China, those are the questions doing the rounds over the US delegation's ongoing India visit. Led by Nancy Pelosi the former speaker of the US House of Representatives the ongoing visit by the American delegation has been attracting a lot of attention. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: Nancy Pelosi-led delegation in India with Tibet bill in focus

US National Security adviser met with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval to strengthen the technology and defence partnership between the two countries. The two-day bilateral that ended on Monday marked the second meeting of the initiative on critical and emerging technologies.

US-India iCET bilateral: Jake Sullivan meets Indian counterpart Ajit Doval

Now, let's look at how markets opened this morning. Asian markets rose in early trade on Tuesday, tracking a surge in several major technology companies, which propelled US Stocks to yet another all-time high.

Asian stocks rise tracking record US Rally

Alphabet's YouTube said on Monday that as part of a new feature, users would soon be able to add "notes" to videos, providing more context. The United States will be the first country to implement this plan.<o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">YouTube invites select users and creators for an initial test<o:p></o:p></h2>

To give viewers a "relevant, timely, and easy-to-understand context" for videos, YouTube will ask selected users and creators to contribute notes during the initial test phase. These comments try to provide clarification on things like whether a song is supposed to be a parody, when updated versions of products are being reviewed, or when older footage is mislabelled as current happenings.<o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Like X's community notes feature<o:p></o:p></h2>

The new tool on YouTube is like Community Notes on social networking platform X, where certain participants can add tags like "misleading" and "out of context" to posts. YouTube intends to improve the dependability and correctness of the data it presents in its videos by using a system like this one.<o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">US mobile users to see notes in English<o:p></o:p></h2>

The notes’ function will be evaluated by outside reviewers after it launches in English and on mobile devices in the United States. YouTube's systems will be trained for a possible larger rollout with the help of these assessors who will rate how helpful the notes are. These annotations will be added to videos in the upcoming weeks and months for American viewers to expect.<o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Potential broader rollout dependent on test results<o:p></o:p></h2>

The wider rollout of the notes function will depend on how well the first phase goes. YouTube is working to rectify false information and improve the viewing experience by producing more dependable and educational video content.<o:p></o:p>

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Alphabet's YouTube said on Monday that as part of a new feature, users would soon be able to add "notes" to videos, providing more context. The United States will be the first country to implement this plan.

Alphabet's YouTube said on Monday that as part of a new feature, users would soon be able to add "notes" to videos, providing more context. The United States will be the first country to implement this plan. YouTube invites select users and creators for an initial test To give viewers a "relevant, timely, and easy-to-understand context" for videos, YouTube will ask selected users and creators to contribute notes during the initial test phase. These comments try to provide clarification on things like whether a song is supposed to be a parody, when updated versions of products are being reviewed, or when older footage is mislabelled as current happenings. Like X's community notes feature The new tool on YouTube is like Community Notes on social networking platform X, where certain participants can add tags like "misleading" and "out of context" to posts. YouTube intends to improve the dependability and correctness of the data it presents in its videos by using a system like this one. US mobile users to see notes in English The notes’ function will be evaluated by outside reviewers after it launches in English and on mobile devices in the United States. YouTube's systems will be trained for a possible larger rollout with the help of these assessors who will rate how helpful the notes are. These annotations will be added to videos in the upcoming weeks and months for American viewers to expect. Potential broader rollout dependent on test results The wider rollout of the notes function will depend on how well the first phase goes. YouTube is working to rectify false information and improve the viewing experience by producing more dependable and educational video content. (With inputs from Agencies)

YouTube to introduce contextual ‘notes’ on videos in the US test phase

Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national accused of hatching a plan to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US, was presented in a federal court in Manhattan on Monday (Jun 17), and pleaded not guilty.

Pannun case: Indian suspect Nikhil Gupta in plot to kill pleads not guilty in US court

Pannun case: Nikhil Gupta pleads not guilty in failed murder plot of Pannun

Donald Trump's conviction in the Hush Money Trial has begun to impact US voters. The latest poll can be a cause for worry for the former US President who is hoping to return to the White House for a second term. Watch in for more details!

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The United States White House has accused Republicans of selectively editing videos as part of a "misinformation campaign" and this campaign of course was to make President Biden appear senile.

White House slams Republicans for making Biden's 'cheap fake' videos

Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan led the second session of the India-US initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) in New Delhi on Monday (June 17).

The iCET, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden during the Quad summit in Tokyo on May 24, 2022, aims to deepen strategic cooperation in sectors like space, AI, semiconductors, advanced telecommunications, biotechnology, clean energy and&nbsp;quantum technology.&nbsp;

Both sides underscored their "commitment to orienting our cooperation around breakthrough achievements in priority critical and emerging technology areas, by focusing our efforts on co-production, co-development, and research and development (R&amp;D) opportunities."&nbsp;

This second iCET meeting, being held over June 17 and 18, builds on the progress made since the first session in January 2023 in the United States, a crucial step forward in the strategic collaboration between the two countries.

Prime Minister Modi also met with Sullivan and expressed India's commitment to strengthening ties with the US for "global good".

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Sullivan’s visit to New Delhi on June 17 and 18 marks the first trip by a senior Biden administration official to India since Modi's re-election. Just days prior, Modi held a meeting with US President Joe Biden at the G7 Summit in Italy.

<h2>Defence talks, IMEC&nbsp;</h2>

Earlier in the day, Sullivan, who is&nbsp;accompanied by a high-level delegation of senior US officials and industry leaders, had extensive talks with Ajit Doval on bilateral defence ties and regional security situation.&nbsp;

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Discussions during Sullivan’s visit also covered the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).&nbsp;

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Sullivan also met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.&nbsp;"Delighted to welcome US NSA Jake Sullivan to New Delhi today morning. A comprehensive discussion on a broad range of bilateral, regional and global issues," Jaishankar wrote on X.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan led the second session of the India-US initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) in New Delhi on Monday (June 17).

Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan led the second session of the India-US initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) in New Delhi on Monday (June 17). The iCET, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden during the Quad summit in Tokyo on May 24, 2022, aims to deepen strategic cooperation in sectors like space, AI, semiconductors, advanced telecommunications, biotechnology, clean energy and quantum technology. Both sides underscored their "commitment to orienting our cooperation around breakthrough achievements in priority critical and emerging technology areas, by focusing our efforts on co-production, co-development, and research and development (R&D) opportunities." This second iCET meeting, being held over June 17 and 18, builds on the progress made since the first session in January 2023 in the United States, a crucial step forward in the strategic collaboration between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi also met with Sullivan and expressed India's commitment to strengthening ties with the US for "global good". Also Read | India: National Investigation Agency to probe Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi bus attack Sullivan’s visit to New Delhi on June 17 and 18 marks the first trip by a senior Biden administration official to India since Modi's re-election. Just days prior, Modi held a meeting with US President Joe Biden at the G7 Summit in Italy. Defence talks, IMEC Earlier in the day, Sullivan, who is accompanied by a high-level delegation of senior US officials and industry leaders, had extensive talks with Ajit Doval on bilateral defence ties and regional security situation. Also Read | Kerala Congress in hot water over Pope-Modi post; issues apology Discussions during Sullivan’s visit also covered the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Watch | Goods train crashes into Kanchanjunga Express in West Bengal × Sullivan also met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. "Delighted to welcome US NSA Jake Sullivan to New Delhi today morning. A comprehensive discussion on a broad range of bilateral, regional and global issues," Jaishankar wrote on X. (With inputs from agencies)

India, US hold key meeting on critical and emerging technologies

Ukrainian officials are pressing the U.S. and other countries to ramp up their F-16 pilot training, saying the current pipeline isn’t producing enough aviators to fly the jets that will be soon donated to Kyiv. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine frustrated with US over F-16 pilot training

A water spot transformed into a weak tornado upon reaching land in Florida. According to the Citrus County Sheriff's office, there were no injuries or significant damage reported.

US: Funnel cloud caught on camera in Florida, no injuries reported

The US surgeon general Vivek Murthy has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. Watch in for more details!

US surgeon general calls for cigarette-style warning labels on social media platforms

NSA Ajit Doval held extensive talks with his American counterpart Jake Sullivan, focusing on the implementation of the ambitious India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), bilateral defence ties and regional security situation on Monday. Watch in for more details!

NSA Ajit Doval meets his US counterpart Jake Sullivan in New Delhi

US delegation including Nancy Pelosi arrives in Dharamshala to meet Dalai Lama

Imagine scrolling down your phone and seeing a warning label on your favorite social media app much like the ones on cigarette packs, it could soon become a reality. One of America's top health officials is calling for Action to protect young minds from the hidden dangers of social media. Watch in for more details!

US Surgeon General calls for warning labels on social media

The US President Joe Biden and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed the situation in Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific region during their meeting in Washington. Watch in for more details!

US President Joe Biden hosts NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Dharamshala to meet Dalai Lama

Top US doctor calls for warning labels on social media platforms

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Monday (June 17) called for warning labels to be placed on social media apps to alert users, especially youths, of the dangers associated with the use of such applications.&nbsp;

<h2>'Surgeon General's warning label'</h2>

In an opinion piece he penned for the New York Times, Murthy pointed out that while&nbsp;a warning label alone might not alleviate all the issues around&nbsp;social&nbsp;media, it could at least increase awareness&nbsp;and perhaps change behaviour — much like the impact warning labels have had on tobacco.&nbsp;

"It is time to require a surgeon general's warning label on social media platforms, stating that social media is associated with significant mental health harms for adolescents," wrote Murthy.&nbsp;

Such a step would not be carried out on Murthy's advice alone and would need the US Congress legislation.&nbsp;

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<h2>Social media and the threats children face online</h2>

The recent call by Murthy for a warning label is part of broader concerns around growing mental health problems among youngsters stemming from the use of social media, reports Reuters.

Although social media companies such as TikTok, Snap, and Meta Platforms (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) have yet to comment on Murthy's proposal, they have already got into hot water with policymakers over online child safety.

Previously, in January, US Senators&nbsp;grilled the CEOs&nbsp;of the three companies about online child safety. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham had even accused them of having "blood on your hands," for failing to protect young users from sexual predators.

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The concerns have also led to some US states regulating social media use by minors. New York recently passed legislation restricting certain algorithmic content for those under 18 without parental consent. In Florida, a bill passed in March requires children aged 14 and 15 to receive parental consent for the use of social media; children under 14 are banned from using such apps.

Critics of social media include youth advocates and lawmakers, who say it is breeding shortened attention spans, a negative body image&nbsp;and heightened susceptibility to online bullying and predators. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Monday (June 17) called for warning labels to be placed on social media apps to alert users, especially youths, of the dangers associated with the use of such applications.

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Monday (June 17) called for warning labels to be placed on social media apps to alert users, especially youths, of the dangers associated with the use of such applications. 'Surgeon General's warning label' In an opinion piece he penned for the New York Times, Murthy pointed out that while a warning label alone might not alleviate all the issues around social media, it could at least increase awareness and perhaps change behaviour — much like the impact warning labels have had on tobacco. "It is time to require a surgeon general's warning label on social media platforms, stating that social media is associated with significant mental health harms for adolescents," wrote Murthy. Such a step would not be carried out on Murthy's advice alone and would need the US Congress legislation. Also read | White House slams Republicans over deceptive 'cheapfake' videos of Biden's alleged mental decline Social media and the threats children face online The recent call by Murthy for a warning label is part of broader concerns around growing mental health problems among youngsters stemming from the use of social media, reports Reuters. Although social media companies such as TikTok, Snap, and Meta Platforms (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) have yet to comment on Murthy's proposal, they have already got into hot water with policymakers over online child safety. Previously, in January, US Senators grilled the CEOs of the three companies about online child safety. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham had even accused them of having "blood on your hands," for failing to protect young users from sexual predators. Also read | Florida bans children under 14 from using social media The concerns have also led to some US states regulating social media use by minors. New York recently passed legislation restricting certain algorithmic content for those under 18 without parental consent. In Florida, a bill passed in March requires children aged 14 and 15 to receive parental consent for the use of social media; children under 14 are banned from using such apps. Critics of social media include youth advocates and lawmakers, who say it is breeding shortened attention spans, a negative body image and heightened susceptibility to online bullying and predators. (With inputs from agencies)

Warning labels on social media? Vivek Murthy calls for 'surgeon general's warning label' for child safety

Top US delegation in India to meet Dalai Lama

Funnel cloud caught on camera in Florida, no injuries recorded

White House accuses Republicans of spreading misinformation about President Biden

A top US delegation including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed at Kangra Airport in India today to meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala. The visit comes days after the US House of Representatives passed a bill urging China to re-engage with the Dalai Lama.

US delegation including Nancy Pelosi lands at Kangra Airport

The intense heat also continues to persist into the week as a relentless heat Dome envelopes the Eastern United States. Keep watching WION to know more!

US Heatwave: High temperatures expected to persist all week

United States' National Security Adviser (NSA) Jake Sullivan, who is on a two-day official visit to India, met External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and his India counterpart Ajit Doval in New Delhi Monday.

US NSA Jake Sullivan meets Indian counterpart Ajit Doval in New Delhi

We turn our focus to how markets opened this morning. Asian stocks fell in early trade as concerns over France's political turmoil added to the fear in global markets. Traders anxiously eye policy announcements from major central banks that are due this week.

Traders eye decisions from major Central banks due this week'

Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national imprisoned in a Prague jail, the suspect in the plot to kill Khalistani Terrorist Pannun was extradited to the United States and dismissed on allegations of murder-for-hire related to an alleged attempt on the life of a Khalistani terrorist on American soil. Watch to know more.

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