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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.

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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.

Bhutanese PM to Arrive in Delhi on March 14; Likely to Push Gelephu Project

PM Modi conveys to King Wangchuck India's full support to socio-economic development of Bhutan based on its priorities

PM Modi, Bhutan King meeting: India, Bhutan in close touch regarding security issues says FS  Vinay Kwatra

Bhutanese King to visit India from April 3-5

PM Modi holds telephonic talks with Bhutan's King, Lankan president, prime minister

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Stranded Journalists In The Caribbean Thank Jay Shah For Taking Them In Team India's chartered flight

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The standred Indian scribes in the Caribbean have thanked BCCI secretary Jay Shah fro helping them fly on the special chartered flight with the Indian men's side which will land in New Delhi. An Air India Boeing 777 special charter flight has been arranged for the Indian side for flying back home.

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Nag Ashwin Trusts Prabhas Starrer Kalki 2898 AD's Content, Says 'I Won't Ask Theatre Owners To Reserve Seat For Ashwatthama'

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Director Nag Ashwin is currently celebrating the success of Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD's box office success. The director emphasises that he won't use promotional schemes, trusting the film's content to attract audiences.

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Sexual Harassment Allegation: Bengal Raj Bhavan Employee Moves SC Challenging Governor's Immunity

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The petitioner said she is moving the apex court invoking its extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 32, Constitution, as she is aggrieved by the sexual advances/harassment made by the constitutional authority –Governor, State of West Bengal in the premises of Raj Bhavan itself.

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Best Way To Manage Passwords: What To Do When You Have Too Many To Remember

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An average person has dozens of passwords. That's a lot to keep track of. You might be tempted to recycle them, but it's one of the bad password habits that cybersecurity experts warn against. So, how to manage passwords? Read on.

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Heavy Rains Paralyse Uttarakhand's Kumaon Region; Railway Tracks Submerged, Roads Blocked

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Persistent rainfall in the Kumaon region has led to severe disruptions, with railway tracks submerged at Lalkuan station and multiple roads closed due to landslides. Schools were also closed in Nainital district as heavy rains inundated homes and disrupted transportation.

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