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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.

Rahul Gandhi Wants Congress To Win Three State, One UT Polls, Warns Leaders Against Infighting

Upbeat over Lok Sabha Gains, Congress Plans Strategy Sessions to Keep Momentum Going for Coming State Polls

After Lok Sabha, Congress Targets Victory in Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand Assembly Polls

Telangana assembly elections: Battle for Hyderabad - parties clash over development claims

INDIA action plan to roll out after five state polls, says Congress

AAP ready to contest Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh polls; candidates to be announced soon: Kejriwal

MP: Nath calls Scindia 'politically redundant'; confident of Cong win in state polls

Full Steam Ahead: BJP revs up its election juggernaut for upcoming state polls

Congress to go without CM face in state polls

Punjab CM Channi alleges Delhi night curfew a ploy to put off Punjab polls

BJP national executive meets on Sunday as party gears up for 5 state polls

Cong has capacity to fight UP polls without alliance with SP or BSP: PCC chief Lallu

Ahead of state polls, Goa CM announces 10,000 jobs bonanza

Budget pushes BJP's confidence in poll-bound states

West Bengal's Chandrakanta khadi holds sway in Bihar polls

Republicans suffer setback in US state polls

Congress strives to quell dissidence as state polls near

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China’s Growing Footprints in Black Sea: Cause for Concern for India and Western Partners?

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At loggerheads with the USA and Europe over Ukraine, Russia seems willing to cede some strategic space to China in the Central Asia and South Caucasus. Recently, a Chinese government-dominated consortium bagged the tender for constructing the strategic Anaklia deep-sea port in Georgia’s Black Sea. India must watch with caution this geopolitical re-alignment in South Caucasus. Writes Amb (Retd) Achal Malhotra.

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<p>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.</p>

Portugal Entered Round Of 16 By Beating Slovenia Via Penalty Shootout

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Deputy Surveyor Takes Bribe For Chandrababu Naidu's Plot, Suspended

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Saddam Hussain, deputy surveyor has been suspended for taking a bribe of Rs 1.80 lakh from CM Chandrababu Naidu and Rs 1 lakh from a farmer in land related work. Prior to his suspension, a departmental inquiry was conducted into the two cases.

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Zimbabwe Tour: Sudharsan, Jitesh, Rana Added To India’s Squad For First 2 T20Is

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have made some changes to the Indian squad and the team now includes Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana in the roster. Rana has earned a maiden call-up.

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Sensex, Nifty Hit Fresh Lifetime High Levels in Early Trade

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The BSE Sensex and Nifty reached record highs buoyed by global market rallies and strong buying in IT stocks. The Sensex surged to 79,855.87 points, while the Nifty hit 24, 236.35 points. However, profit booking later in the day caused indices to dip slightly with the Sensex at 79,398.26 and Nifty at 24, 116.30 points.

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