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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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Kubera: New Poster From Dhanush-Nagarjuna Starrer Hints at Rashmika Mandanna's Layered Role

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Dhanush's upcoming film Kubera, directed by Sekhar Kammula and also featuring Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh has generated significant excitement. A newly released poster on social media shows Rashmika Mandanna's mysterious character, with a full reveal set for July 5, 2024.

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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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Boro Seeks CBI Probe Into Rs 1,500 Crore Financial Irregularities In BTR Under Previous Regime

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Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) chief Pramod Boro has accused the previous administration under Hagrama Mahilary of a massive Rs 3,000 crore scam. According to Boro, Rs 1,500 crore of this amount involved fake infrastructure and construction orders, indicating significant corruption and misuse of funds during Mahilary's tenure.

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World UFO Day: History, Significance And How To Celebrate

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World UFO Day, observed annually on July 2, aims to raise awareness about unidentifled flying objects and commemorate significant events like the 1947 Roswell incident. It celebrates the UFO community's beliefs and serves as a platform for discussions, events, and educational talks worldwide.

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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.

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