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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.

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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.

MP: Curfew relaxed for 11 hours in Khargone, petrol pumps allowed to open

Eid, Parashuram Jayanti festivals being celebrated in Khargone under the shadow of curfew

MP: Khargone administration changes decision, relaxes curfew for 9 hours on Monday

After Ram Navami violence, demolition drive begins in riot-hit Gujarat's Sabarkantha

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Khargone violence: MP govt to bear cost of treatment of injured boy

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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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Post Cup Euphoria, Team Stranded In Caribbean Island As Hurricane Beryl Nears; BCCI Arranging Charter Flight

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The Indian Cricket Team, that won the T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa, are stuck in the Caribbean due to Beryl, the category 4 Hurricane. The BCCI is trying to arrange a Charter Flight for the team, so that players can reach New Delhi, reports Meenakshi Rao.

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The triumphant Indian team's celebrations at the Kensington Oval lasted close to four hours after a roller-coaster T20 World Cup final with players grooving to their favourite dance numbers and amid a general sense of relief for ending a lengthy title drought.

T20 World Cup Final: Bhangra, Fist Bumps, And A Huddle: Team India Revels In World Cup Glory

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Delhi: First Case Under New Penal Code Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Lodged Against Street Vendor

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The Kamla Market Police Station in Delhi registered the first case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, against Pankaj Kumar, a street vendor from Bihar. He was charged under Section 285 for obstructing a foot-over bridge at New Delhi Railway Station with his cart.

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Sonakshi Sinha Shows off Husband Zaheer Iqbal's Romantic Side in New Instagram Video, Tags Him Greenest Flag Ever

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Sonakshi Sinha shares a sneak peek of a random outing with her hubby Zaheer Iqbal. The adorable moment captures Zaheer holding the actor's heels in his hand, hence being referred to as the greenest flag ever.

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