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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.

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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.

Water crisis in Silicon Valley of India presents pressing challenge, say industry players

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Peenya Industrial Area Faces Imminent Shutdown; Workers' Livelihood at Stake

It's now or never for India to take lead in semiconductor industry: SEMI CEO

In US, Rahul Gandhi says "Hello! Mr Modi" on his iPhone, claims it is being tapped

Indian-Americans in Silicon Valley meet US justice department officials over embassy attack

Big banks create USD 30B rescue package for First Republic

Long way to go for India is to benchmark itself with Singapore, Hong Kong: USISPF chief

Silicon Valley Bank's demise disrupts the disruptors in tech

Sensex, Nifty rise in early trade

HSBC to buy UK subsidiary of collapsed Silicon Valley Bank; Bank of England backs decision

From wine country to London, bank's failure shakes worldwide

Yellen says no federal bailout for Silicon Valley Bank

After Twitter Musk eyes Silicon Valley

Explained: Silicon Valley Bank failed; here's why it's not 2008 again

Silicon Valley Bank turmoil: Regulators seize assets of bank

FM urges Indian diaspora to become partners in growth of country

Karnataka's polarising politics casts a shadow on Bengaluru's 'Silicon Valley'

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Record Heatwave Grips Kashmir; Srinagar Records Hottest July Day In Over Two Decades

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According to a Meteorological Department official, Srinagar experienced its hottest July day in over two decades on Wednesday, with the mercury soaring to 35.6 degrees Celsius. The intense heatwave has forced people indoors and led to an increasing demand for cooling appliances.

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PIL Filed in SC for Structural Audit of Bihar Bridges After 10 Collapse Incidents in 15 Days

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A PIL in the apex court highlights urgent safety concerns after multiple bridge collapses in Bihar's flood-affected districts. The petition stresses the need for a high-level expert committee and adherence to national safety standards to prevent further disasters affecting lives.

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Sensex, Nifty Hit Fresh Lifetime High Levels in Early Trade

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Equity markets in India, represented by the Sensex and Nifty indices, reached all-time highs driven by strong global market trends, substantial foreign investor inflows, and significant gains in blue-chip stocks like Tata Motors, ICICI Bank and Infosys.

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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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<p>Turkey scripted history as the side defeated Austria 2-1 to progress to the quarter-finals of the European Championship for the first time in 16 years.</p>

Euro 2024: Turkey Creates History; Qualify For Quarter-finals For First Time After 16 Years

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In Frames: For India's Garbage Pickers, A Miserable And Dangerous Job Made Worse By Extreme Heat

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Explained: How US Obesity Drug May Help Treat Sleep Apnea; India Will Have To Wait

Renewal of USA's Focus On Tibet