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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.

Heatwave to Continue in Delhi, UP, Punjab, Haryana for the Next Five Days: IMD

Tough Time for Commuters as Himachal Pradesh Snowfall Blocks Over 700 Roads

School, two houses washed away as cloudburst hits Himachal Pradesh's Mandi

Himachal rains: 2 killed as 8 houses collapse in fresh Shimla landslide

Devastating rains and landslides claim 55 lives and cause havoc in Himachal Pradesh

2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol evacuated, says Himachal CM Sukhu

Roads in Himachal Pradesh go slippery due to heavy snowfall; drivers advised to avoid Atal Tunnel

Heat wave plays spoilsport for tourists in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal: 10 die due to heavy rain in past 24 hours, 432 in 4 months

Heavy snowfall predicted in Himachal Pradesh

Chopper service in tribal areas in HP could become poll issue

Manali, Dalhousie wrapped in white blanket

Tourists make merry in Shimla snow

Snow blankets Manali, Kufri, Dalhousie

Cold wave continues in Himachal, heavy snow likely

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ETV Bharat Health Team

First Dengue Death In Karnataka's Mysuru As Community Health Officer Dies

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According to officials, the victim identified as 35-year-old Nagendra died on Monday morning but the case came to light late. Deceased Nagendra working as health officer at Primary Health Center of Gurupur village in Hunsur Taluk of Mysuru.

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Aroonim Bhuyan

Nepal PM Dahal’s Opting For Floor Test: Is It An Exercise In Futility?

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With the CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress coming to an agreement to form a new coalition government in Nepal, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of the CPN-Maoist Centre has been asked to step down. But he has refused and has instead opted to go for a floor test in the parliament. This is the fifth time that Dahal will be going for a floor test since becoming Prime Minister in December 2022. What does fate hold for him? ETV Bharat takes a look at the latest developments in Nepal politics.

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JIM, WS Teams Set Record With Rapid Summits In Ladakh

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Srinagar-based Defense spokesperson  Lt. Col. MK Sahu informed that team reached the summit of Kang Yatse II (6,250 meters) on June 21, Kang Yatse I (6,415 meters) on June 28, Dzo Jongo II (6,220 meters) on July 1, and Dzo Jongo I (6,307 meters) on July 1.

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Hathras Stampede: 6 People Arrested, Rs 1 Lakh Reward Announced On 'Main Accused' Prakash Madhukar

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Six members of the organising committee who worked as 'Sevadars' have been arrested by police in the Hathras stampede case, while the main accused, chief Sevadar Prakash Madhukar, according to police, is absconding.

Hathras Stampede: 6 People Arrested, Rs 1 Lakh Reward Announced On 'Main Accused' Prakash Madhukar|episode|all

ETV Bharat Business Team

Revenues Of Top 18 States To Grow At 8-10% This Fiscal: CRISIL

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A CRISIL Ratings report states that revenues of top 18 states, which account for 90 per cent of India's gross state doestic product, are likely to grow at a pace of eight to 10 per cent during the current financial year. Buoyant GST collections, and central transfers are the major drivers of this growth.

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