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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.

Civil Aviation Secy meets private airport operators over vaccination, Air India issue

Domestic aviation sector expected to return to normal

Almost 65 pc of domestic air travel back to pre COVID-19 level: Kharola

Government likely to float bids for Air India sale next month

Civil Aviation Secretary chairs review meeting of Air India

30 more daily flights from 4 Kerala airports

Air India freezes promotions, new appointments amid stake sale preparations

Air India seeks nod for Rs 2,400 crore loan from NSSF

Prabhu seeks report on allocation of Jet Airways slots to other airlines

Jaitley promised to look into Jet Airways issues: Vinay Dube

Don't resort to predatory pricing of tickets: Government to airlines

DGCA asks airlines to reduce airfares on 10 routes to 'reasonable levels'

Jet Airways operating 5 planes, seeks emergency funds: Kharola

Prabhu directed aviation secretary to review Jet Airways  issues

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<p>The triumphant Indian team's celebrations at the Kensington Oval lasted close to four hours after a roller-coaster T20 World Cup final with players grooving to their favourite dance numbers and amid a general sense of relief for ending a lengthy title drought.</p>

T20 World Cup Final: Bhangra, Fist Bumps, And A Huddle: Team India Revels In World Cup Glory

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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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Rs 2000 Notes: 97.87 PC Returned; Rs 7,581 Cr Worth Notes Still With Public

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In November 2016, the Rs 2000 banknotes were introduced post-demonetisation of the then-prevailing Rs 1000 and Rs 500 banknotes.

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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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Sumit Saxena

‘Shocking, Some HC Judges Don’t Sit on Time’, SC Judge Justice B R Gavai

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Supreme Court judge Justice BR Gavai, who is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in May 2025, termed it as shocking that some of the Judges in some high court sit at 11.30 a.m. though the court timing is 10.30 a.m. He further said that the lawyers are often humiliated by judges, forgetting the fact that no one is superior or inferior in the administration of justice.

‘Shocking, Some HC Judges Don’t Sit on Time’, SC Judge Justice B R Gavai|episode|all

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