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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.

Two CISF personnel go missing in Pakistan: Sources

Pakistan trails Indian diplomat's vehicle in Islamabad

Pak summons Indian envoy over 'unprovoked ceasefire violations'

Pak summons Indian Charge d'Affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia

Pak summons Indian DY HC over PoK action

Pakistan to take logical and legal steps after consular access to Jadhav: Foreign Office

Pakistan summons Indian Dy High Commissioner over ceasefire violations

Pak summons India's Deputy High Commissioner over Kashmir issue

Pak summons Indian Dy Commissioner over alleged ceasefire violations

Jadhav appeared to be under extreme pressure: MEA

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Cancer Patients Prefer To Take Second Opinion, Maximum Queries From Hyderabad: Study

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A survey carried out on over 1,700 cancer patients by a Delhi based NGO has revealed that majority of such patients seek a second opinion to find if their treatment is on correct course. The maximum calls on the NGO's helpline number were received from Hyderabad.

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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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Goods Train Derails in Haryana's Karnal, Rail Traffic Disrupted

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A goods train derailed near Taraori, resulting in several containers tumbling onto the railway tracks. Authorities responded swiftly, suspending train services in both directions as they assessed the situation.

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T20 World Cup Winning Indian Team To Head Home By Chartered Flight

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The victorious Indian Team will travel home via a Chartered Flight and the Barbados government has given the much awaited all clear signal for airport to start functioning, reports Meenakshi Rao. 




The victorious Indian Team will travel home via a Chartered Flight and the Barbados government has given the much awaited all clear signal for airport to start functioning, reports Meenakshi Rao.

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China’s Growing Footprints in Black Sea: Cause for Concern for India and Western Partners?

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At loggerheads with the USA and Europe over Ukraine, Russia seems willing to cede some strategic space to China in the Central Asia and South Caucasus. Recently, a Chinese government-dominated consortium bagged the tender for constructing the strategic Anaklia deep-sea port in Georgia’s Black Sea. India must watch with caution this geopolitical re-alignment in South Caucasus. Writes Amb (Retd) Achal Malhotra.

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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