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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.

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.

United Nations General Assembly Prez visits Amber Fort in Jaipur

UNGA President Dennis Francis to begin maiden India visit Jan 22

UNGA President urges Taliban to allow Afghan girls back in school

Security Council needs to be reformed: UNGA President Csaba Korosi

Aspirations and future of next generation are worth fighting for, says outgoing UNGA President Shahid

UNGA President Abdulla Shahid to visit India on Aug 28, 29

Power of yoga is power of unity: UNGA Prez

India calls UNGA Prez's remarks on J&K misleading, prejudiced

UNGA Prez calls upon India, Pakistan to follow peaceful resolution on J-K issue

 UNGA president reaffirms support for boosting biodiversity 

 UNGA Prez welcomes ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan

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Nepal PM Dahal’s Opting For Floor Test: Is It An Exercise In Futility?

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With the CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress coming to an agreement to form a new coalition government in Nepal, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of the CPN-Maoist Centre has been asked to step down. But he has refused and has instead opted to go for a floor test in the parliament. This is the fifth time that Dahal will be going for a floor test since becoming Prime Minister in December 2022. What does fate hold for him? ETV Bharat takes a look at the latest developments in Nepal politics.

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Sumit Saxena

Sexual Harassment Allegation: Bengal Raj Bhavan Employee Moves SC Challenging Governor's Immunity

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The petitioner said she is moving the apex court invoking its extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 32, Constitution, as she is aggrieved by the sexual advances/harassment made by the constitutional authority –Governor, State of West Bengal in the premises of Raj Bhavan itself.

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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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Nepal Political Crisis: Deuba Asks PM Prachanda To Quit To Allow Formation Of New Govt; CPN-UML Withdraws Support

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Amid a political crisis in Nepal, NC chief Sher Bahadur Deuba on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' to resign and pave the way for the formation of a new government. The ruling coalition partner CPN-UML withdrew support after a power-sharing deal with the largest party to oust the former guerrilla leader.

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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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