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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.

Under-Construction Bridge Collapses in Jharkhand's Giridih

Under-construction Bridge Collapses In Bihar's Motihari, Third One In Less Than A Week

Bridge Collapses Continue in Bihar: 30 ft Bridge Across Gandak Canal Crumbles in Siwan

Telangana: Under-Construction Bridge Collapses in Peddapalli District; No Casualties Reported

One person dead as portion of under-construction bridge collapses in Palanpur in Gujarat

Under-construction bridge collapses in Chhattisgarh, video goes viral

Notice being served to infra firm for bridge collapse: Tejashwi Yadav

Bihar Bridge Collapse: Faulty design, strict action against erring officials: Nitish Kumar; Guard missing

Under construction bridge collapses in Bihar's Bhagalpur, crash caught on camera

 3 people missing after suspension bridge collapses in Brazil 

Bridge constructed over river in Bihar collapses, probe ordered

Bridge built with Rs 13.43 crore collapses before inauguration in Bihar

Sounds like Morbi? Woman dead, several injured after foot-over bridge collapses at Maharashtra's Chandrapur

Four-year-old left orphaned as his parents die in Morbi bridge collapse

British-era bridge collapses in MP's Betul, while 138-wheel lorry was crossing it

27 injured as under-construction bridge collapses in J-K's Samba

Part of under-construction bridge collapses in Delhi, one dead

One killed, several injured as bridge collapses in Uttarakhand

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National Doctor's Day 2024: History, Significance & Challenges

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National Doctor's Day marks the birth anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy who was a renowned physician. Dr Roy who was also the former Chief Minister of West Bengal dedicated his life in the medical field.

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Aroonim Bhuyan

Fresh Political Developments In Nepal: Why India Will Keep Fingers Crossed

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A series of political developments in recent days have sparked speculations about the future of the Leftist coalition government in Nepal. KP Sharma Oli, the leader of the CPN-UML and a part of the ruling coalition, held meetings with Sher Bahadur Deuba, former Prime Minister and leader of the opposition Nepali Congress, and then Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in quick succession. What does this indicate? What do all these mean for India? Experts speak to ETV Bharat.

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Sumit Saxena

‘Shocking, Some HC Judges Don’t Sit on Time’, SC Judge Justice B R Gavai

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Supreme Court judge Justice BR Gavai, who is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in May 2025, termed it as shocking that some of the Judges in some high court sit at 11.30 a.m. though the court timing is 10.30 a.m. He further said that the lawyers are often humiliated by judges, forgetting the fact that no one is superior or inferior in the administration of justice.

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Rs 2000 Notes: 97.87 PC Returned; Rs 7,581 Cr Worth Notes Still With Public

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In November 2016, the Rs 2000 banknotes were introduced post-demonetisation of the then-prevailing Rs 1000 and Rs 500 banknotes.

Rs 2000 Notes: 97.87 PC Returned; Rs 7,581 Cr Worth Notes Still With Public|episode|all

Akshay Kumar Delays Own Payment to Ensure Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Cast Are Paid; Jackky Bhagnani Thanks Actor

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Vashu Bhagnani's production house Pooja Entertainment faced controversy over non-payment to artistes. Jackky Bhagnani expressed gratitude to Akshay Kumar, who offered to defer his payments until all cast and crew members of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, are paid in full.

Akshay Kumar Delays Own Payment to Ensure Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Cast Are Paid; Jackky Bhagnani Thanks Actor|episode|all

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