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In Frames: For India's Garbage Pickers, A Miserable And Dangerous Job Made Worse By Extreme Heat

India generates at least 62 million tons of waste annually, according to federal government records, and some of its landfills are literal mountains of garbage, like the Ghaziabad landfill outside New Delhi. And while a 2016 law made it mandatory to segregate waste so that hazardous material doesn't make its way to landfills, the law has been poorly enforced, adding to the risk of waste pickers.

ETV Bharat English Team

Explained: How Fiscal Data For First 2 Months Comes As Relief For FM Sitharaman Ahead of Budget 2024-25

Revenue collection exceeding expectations in the first two months of the current fiscal comes as a relief for Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of the maiden full budget is likely to be tabled after the commencement of Monsoon Session of the Parliament next month. Krishnanand explains why.

Explained: How US Obesity Drug May Help Treat Sleep Apnea; India Will Have To Wait

Tirzepatide, a drug used to treat diabetes and obesity, may help reduce sleep apnea and can completely resolve the disorder, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Sleep apnea is a dangerous disorder, making people struggle to breathe during their sleep. In India, at least one million persons are diagnosed with sleep apnea every year.

J K Tripathi

Renewal of USA's Focus On Tibet

The United States of America has renewed its focus on Tibet. Recently, a seven-member bipartisan congressional delegation of the US Congress led by Michael McCaul, the Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, met the 14th Dalai Lama in Dharmshala in Himachal Pradesh.

WI recall Bravo, Gabriel for 2nd Test vs South Africa

Eng v WI 3rd Test, Day 2: England on top as Broad's fifty takes team to 369 at Lunch

Stuart Broad still has a big role to play within this team: England coach

Eng v WI Test, Day 2: Gabriel, Holder restrict hosts to 106/5 at Lunch

Shannon Gabriel included in West Indies' 15-man squad for England Tests

ENG VS WI: We will use pace against English batsman, says Shannon Gabriel

Just want to forget that: Gabriel on Root altercation in St. Lucia

Gabriel finally reveals what he said to Root in an apology letter

Shannon Gabriel suspended for four ODIs after homophobic comment

ICC charges Shannon Gabriel for alleged homophobic remark

Shannon Gabriel warned by umpires for abusive language

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Tobacco Cessation: WHO Releases First-Ever Clinical Treatment Guidelines for Adults

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Tobacco kills more than 8 million people every year. According to the global health watchdog, over 60 percent of the world’s 1.25 billion tobacco users – more than 750 million people – wish to quit, yet 70 percent lack access to effective cessation services.

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Free Entry For Victory Parade: Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Secretary Ajinkya Naik

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Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Secretary Ajinkya Naik on Thursday asserted that public can join Team India's grand victory parade celebrating their ICC T20 World Cup win for free. The parade is scheduled to commence from 3 PM.

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Marwar Junction (Pali District, Rajasthan) : With the advent of monsoon rains, the rivers and streams have started overflowing in different parts of Rajasthan. Due to heavy rains in the Aravalli region, streams and drains are in spate in several areas spread over the Marwar Junction region.Here, a ghastly incident has taken place as a young man got swept away along with his bike in the flood waters in a drain near Surya Nagar in Marwar Junction town. It happened on Saturday late evening. A video has emerged showing the young man getting trapped in the middle of a culvert which was overflowing with strong currents of flood water. He was holding onto his bike, which was slipping into the drain from the culvert.Though the young man tried hard to stop the bike from being swept away, he himself got washed away eventually along with the bike. Some youths tried to wade to the strong currents of the flowing water on the culvert to save him, but by then the force of flood water had increased. Marwar Junction Tehsildar Kaluram Prajapat, CO Sojat Derawar Singh Soda along with their staff and a team of local divers reached the spot. The Civil Defense team from Pali was also called for rescue, but the young man could not be traced.<blockquote>Read more<ol><li><a href="https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!bharat/amit-shah-suggests-creation-of-large-ponds-in-northeast-use-of-isro-data-for-flood-control-enn24062304034">Amit Shah Suggests Creation Of Large Ponds In Northeast, Use Of ISRO Data For Flood Control</a></li></ol></blockquote>

WATCH: Youth Swept Away in Flood along with Bike; Heavy Rains Lash Rajasthan's Marwar

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Hina Khan Cuts Her Hair Short Amidst Cancer Battle, Says 'It Will Grow Back, But The Spirit Must Remain Whole'

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Actor Hina Khan, battling stage three breast cancer, shared a video of cutting her hair short on Instagram. The clip shows her comforting her mother. Hina highlights her determination to fight and acknowledges the strength and courage it takes to let go of her hair. She hopes her journey will inspire others facing similar challenges.

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Dead Snake Found in Mid-Day Meal Packet, Claim Parents; Probe Launched

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Authorities in Maharashtra's Sangli are investigating the incident where parents claimed to have found a dead snake in a mid-day meal packet distributed at an Anganwadi. The Food and Drugs Administration has collected samples for testing, highlighting concerns over food safety and supplier accountability.

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In Frames: For India's Garbage Pickers, A Miserable And Dangerous Job Made Worse By Extreme Heat

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Renewal of USA's Focus On Tibet