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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.

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.

Dhanush-starrer Ilaiyaraaja Biopic to Go on Floors on THIS Date: Reports

Uttarakhand: First batch of Sikh pilgrims leaves for Hemkund Sahib shrine

World Oral Health Day 2023: 'Be proud of your mouth'

Horoscope: Astrological predictions for March 20, 2023

US to start its Hyderabad Consular Services in Nanakramguda from March 20

Madhya Pradesh: Ex CM Digvijay Singh granted bail in defamation case by BJP state chief

Taj Mahotsav: Murals on military power, freedom fighters enliven Agra walls

Naveen's body to arrive from Ukraine on Monday; body to be donated for research

Decks cleared for 10-day Taj Mahotsav beginning March 20

CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Board exams begin today

MSTC initial public offer extended till March 20

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In a thrilling game between Portugal and Slovenia, the former emerged triumphant and advanced into the Round of 16. They beat Slovenia by 3-0 in the penalty shootout.

Portugal Entered Round Of 16 By Beating Slovenia Via Penalty Shootout

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UAPA Tribunal Says Asking For Plebiscite in J&K is Secessionist Activity: Amit Malviya

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Taking to his X handle, BJP's IT Cell head Amit Malviya informed about the UAPA Tribunal's judgement on confirming the ban on Masrat Alam faction. He said that Alam is lodged in Tihar Jail while his organisation was banned by the Centre in December.

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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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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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Renewal of USA's Focus On Tibet