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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.

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<p>Turkey scripted history as the side defeated Austria 2-1 to progress to the quarter-finals of the European Championship for the first time in 16 years.</p>

Euro 2024: Turkey Creates History; Qualify For Quarter-finals For First Time After 16 Years

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Nag Ashwin Trusts Prabhas Starrer Kalki 2898 AD's Content, Says 'I Won't Ask Theatre Owners To Reserve Seat For Ashwatthama'

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Director Nag Ashwin is currently celebrating the success of Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD's box office success. The director emphasises that he won't use promotional schemes, trusting the film's content to attract audiences.

Nag Ashwin Trusts Prabhas Starrer Kalki 2898 AD's Content, Says 'I Won't Ask Theatre Owners To Reserve Seat For Ashwatthama'|episode|all

Apex Court Orders Not 'Just For Fun', Says SC; Raps UP Govt Over POCSO Case

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Justice Amanullah told senior advocate Garima Prasad, appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government, that the apex court direction "was a mandatory order and was to be followed in letter and spirit. "We are not passing orders just for fun," Justice Amanullah said. The top court was hearing the bail application of the man accused of raping the girl.

Apex Court Orders Not 'Just For Fun', Says SC; Raps UP Govt Over POCSO Case|episode|all

Nepal Political Crisis: Deuba Asks PM Prachanda To Quit To Allow Formation Of New Govt; CPN-UML Withdraws Support

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Amid a political crisis in Nepal, NC chief Sher Bahadur Deuba on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' to resign and pave the way for the formation of a new government. The ruling coalition partner CPN-UML withdrew support after a power-sharing deal with the largest party to oust the former guerrilla leader.

Nepal Political Crisis: Deuba Asks PM Prachanda To Quit To Allow Formation Of New Govt; CPN-UML Withdraws Support|episode|all

Tobacco Cessation: WHO Releases First-Ever Clinical Treatment Guidelines for Adults

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Tobacco kills more than 8 million people every year. According to the global health watchdog, over 60 percent of the world’s 1.25 billion tobacco users – more than 750 million people – wish to quit, yet 70 percent lack access to effective cessation services.

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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