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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.

Explained: Implications Of India-Iran Deal On Chabahar port

SCO Summit: Access to Central Asia, Afghanistan situation to be among India’s priorities

Blinken in Central Asia as tensions soar over Ukraine war

Priority should be given to countering terror financing: NSA Doval at India-Central Asia meet

Customised course for diplomats from Central Asian countries commences at SSIFS

Central Asian youth delegation to visit India between Nov 17-23

PM Modi underscores importance of circular economy at BRICS Summit

Developments in Afghanistan will have wider ramifications to Central Asia region: India at UN

India-Central Asia Summit to be held every two years

Tajikistan President Rahmon focuses on new effective resolution, additional joint efforts to promote India-Central Asia ties

Uzbekistan welcomes India's greater strategic presence in Central Asia

Central Asia is central to India's vision of integrated, stable extended neighbourhood: PM Modi

PM Modi to host first India-Central Asia Summit today

India must adopt a policy that envisages competition, containment to counter Beijing: Expert

The New Great Game: Why is Central Asia important to India?

PM Modi to host first India-Central Asia meet virtually on Jan 27

Foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries call on PM Modi

India, 5 Central Asian countries pitch for immediate humanitarian assistance to Afghan people

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SCO Summit: In Meet With Chinese FM Yi, Jaishankar Pushes For India's 'Maintain LAC Sanctity' Message

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During his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar reaffirmed the importance of fully abiding by relevant bilateral agreements, protocols, and understandings reached between the two countries in the past.

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Congress MP Writes To Lok Sabha Speaker, Seeks Action Over 'Inaccurate, Misleading' Statements by PM Modi, Anurag Thakur

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Congress MP Manickam Tagore wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting that provisions of direction 115(1) be invoked over the statements made by PM Narendra Modi and BJP MP Anurag Thakur over "factually incorrect, inaccurate and misleading statements".

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Chapra (Bihar): A bridge has collapsed again in Bihar's Saran. A bridge has collapsed in Sareya Panchayat of Baniyapur block of the district. The collapse of this bridge has disrupted traffic. Villagers say that the bridge was in a dilapidated condition for a long time but despite complaints, no effort was made to repair it.In the first rain, three bridges collapsed in the river in Saran. The bridge collapsed in Baniyapur on Thursday morning. Villagers say that the foundation of the bridge weakened due to rain, due to which it collapsed. This bridge connected seven villages of Sareh Panchayat.On Tuesday, two bridges collapsed in Lahalhadpur block of the district. People have demanded the administration and the government to repair bridges and roads as soon as possible.Cracks have started appearing in the Malahi bridge built on the Dabra River on the Repura Madhaura highway connecting National Highway 722 in the jurisdiction of the Bheldi police station area. This bridge was completed this year but cracks appeared in the first rain itself.&nbsp;In Bihar, on average, one bridge is collapsing in the river every day for the last two weeks. So far 12 bridges have collapsed. Incidents of bridge collapse have been reported in many places including Araria, Kishanganj, and Motihari.

Bihar: Third Bridge Collapses in Saran in Last 24 hours, Total 12 Bridges Collapsed In 2 Weeks

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Bihar: Third Bridge Collapses in Saran in Last 24 hours, Total 12 Bridges Collapsed In 2 Weeks|episode|all

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Natasa Stankovic Shares Cryptic Post As Hardik Pandya Returns From T20 World Cup, Fans say 'Getting Ready To Welcome...'

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Rumours of a potential split between Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and his wife Nataša Stanković were fueled by the latter's silence following India's T20 World Cup win and her cryptic social media posts. Fans continue to speculate, though the true status of their relationship remains unclear.

Natasa Stankovic Shares Cryptic Post As Hardik Pandya Returns From T20 World Cup, Fans say 'Getting Ready To Welcome...'|episode|all

ETV Bharat Announces Media Partnership With Maiden 24HourProject International Photo Exhibition 2024

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ETV Bharat is thrilled to announce media partnership for the 24HourProject International Photo Exhibition 2024 which makes its debut in India and is being held at the esteemed State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad, from July 6-14, 2024. The groundbreaking event will showcase 127 framed photos curated by international judges and supports self-sustainable women's programs run by Responsible Charity in Kolkata.

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