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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.

Haryana NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Kota as Shrill for Anti-Hanging Device Grows Louder

Tamil Nadu: Udhayanidhi Stalin describes NEET aspirant's death as 'murder'; blames Centre

Another NEET aspirant hangs self in Kota, blames study-related stress in suicide note

Another student dies by suicide in Kota, seventh case this year

Female NEET aspirant allegedly commits suicide inside hostel room in Rajasthan's Kota

Rajasthan: Four students, three of them in Kota, die by suicide in separate incidents

 Facebook alert saves life of NEET aspirant in UP 

Tamil Nadu teenager ends life ahead of NEET test

NEET aspirant from Vijayawada ends life days before exams

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National Doctor's Day 2024: History, Significance & Challenges

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National Doctor's Day marks the birth anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy who was a renowned physician. Dr Roy who was also the former Chief Minister of West Bengal dedicated his life in the medical field.

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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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RCB Appoints Dinesh Karthik As Batting Coach And Mentor

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Dinesh Karthik has been appointed as the new Batting Coach and Mentor for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). With extensive experience in international and IPL cricket, Karthik aims to nurture talent and enhance RCB's batting prowess ahead of the upcoming seasons.

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Akshay Kumar Delays Own Payment to Ensure Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Cast Are Paid; Jackky Bhagnani Thanks Actor

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Vashu Bhagnani's production house Pooja Entertainment faced controversy over non-payment to artistes. Jackky Bhagnani expressed gratitude to Akshay Kumar, who offered to defer his payments until all cast and crew members of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, are paid in full.

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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>

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