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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.

Jawan box office collection: Shah Rukh Khan starrer records lowest numbers on day 22 in India

Jawan box office collection day 21: After drastic decline, Shah Rukh Khan starrer remains steady in India

Jawan box office collection: Shah Rukh Khan's action-packed flick mints lowest numbers so far on day 16

Jawan box office collection: SRK's action thriller to surpass Rs 500 cr mark on day 13, Pathaan took 23 days to achieve the feat

Jawan box office collection day 10: After slight dip, SRK starrer to witnesses over 55% growth

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India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph on June 29 against South Africa was a special occasion for the Indian team and their fans as well. The team ended the trophy drought as they won an ICC event after a huge span of 11 years. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are now set to celebrate India’s triumph in a grand style.The plans include an open bus ride, a ceremony at Wankhede and a meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.India's win was special as three of the players in the team - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja bid farewell to the T20Is. The team carved an unbeaten run in the tournament becoming the first side to win a T20 World Cup withoput losing any of the matches during their unbeatean run. The emotiosn were running high amongst the players some of them got emotioanal after the historic win.

T20 World Cup Winners Team India Return home Live: Indian Cricket Team Receives Grand Welcome

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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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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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For Elephants 'Mama', 'Chandu' And Others: A Special Restaurant, Playing Field, And Bathing Area In Odisha

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Six elephants in Odisha namely Mama, Chandu, Uma, Kartik, Master Jaga, and Shankar have been kept in a centre with comprehensive facilities including kitchen, restaurant, night shelter, bathing area and a playing field for these gentle giants

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96-Year-Old Lal Krishna Advani Admitted to Hospital Again, Kept Under Observation

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The 96-year-old BJP stalwart was admitted under the care of Dr Vinit Suri at Apollo Hospital in Sarita Vihar and is currently stable under observation. This follows his recent discharge from AIIM in June where he received treatment in the urology department.

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