Indo Daily
February 22, 2015
ENERGY NEWS
India's Modi says energy pledge not based on foreign pressure
New Delhi (AFP) Feb 15, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday his commitment to ramping up India's renewable energy supplies is not aimed at "impressing the world" following international pressure to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Modi, who stormed to power at May elections pledging to reform the economy, said he was determined to meet the energy needs of India, which suffers regular blackouts and is heavily reliant on polluting coal to produce electricity. "Our stress on renewable energy is not aimed at impressi ... read more
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UAV NEWS

IAI, Alpha Design Technologies in UAV deal for India
The production and marketing in India of mini-unmanned aerial vehicles is to be undertaken by Israel Aerospace Industries and Alpha Design Technologies. ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR

US Names Russian Nuclear Power Plants for India, Iran Best Projects of 2014
The Russian-backed Iranian nuclear power station Bushehr and the Kudankulam Indian nuclear power plant projects were named projects of the year 2014 by the US Power Engineering magazine in the "Nucl ... more
WIND DAILY

Wind energy: TUV Rheinland supervises Senvion sale
TUV Rheinland provided American investor Centerbridge Partners LP important consultancy support and technical due diligence prior to its purchase of German wind-energy facilities manufacturer Senvio ... more
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TECH SPACE

India overtakes China to become top global gold consumer
China lost its place to India as the world's biggest gold consumer in 2014, sector data showed Thursday, hit by collapsing jewellery demand after one year in the top spot. ... more


ENERGY TECH

Novel high-power microwave generator
High-power microwaves are frequently used in civil applications, such as radar and communication systems, heating and current drive of plasmas in fusion devices, and acceleration in high-energy line ... more
Military Radar Summit 2015 26th Space Cryogenics Workshop Small Modular Reactors - USA - 2015 Nuclear Decommissioning Conference Europe May 2015
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Sri Lanka's new leaders seek $4.0 bln IMF bail-out
Sri Lanka's new government will seek to borrow more than $4.0 billion from the IMF and other international lenders as it "restructures" expensive Chinese debt, the finance minister said Thursday. ... more
EPIDEMICS

Swiss tourist dies of swine flu in India as toll mounts
A Swiss tourist died Thursday of swine flu while visiting India, a local health official said, as the country grapples with an outbreak that has killed more than 400 people since the start of 2015. ... more
Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
AST SpaceMobile secures role on MDA SHIELD defense architecture
Slingshot to embed AI agent in US Space Force space warfare training
Energy learning algorithm boosts complex UAV swarm tasking
AEROSPACE

Missing Planes: UK's Inmarsat Says Live Flight Tracking Ready "In Weeks"
London-based communications company Inmarsat says live flight-tracking - that could have established the whereabouts of flight MH370 which disappeared in the Indian Ocean - could be ready within wee ... more
SUPERPOWERS

China denounces interference after Obama welcomes Dalai Lama
China is opposed to foreign countries receiving the Dalai Lama, a government spokesman said Friday, the day after US President Barack Obama held a symbolic first public encounter with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader. ... more
GPS NEWS

India Interested in Russia's Glonass Satellite Navigation System
Indian partners have expressed interest in Russia's Glonass satellite navigation systems, a spokesperson for Glonass Union said Thursday. "At the moment, India is actively developing the marke ... more
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SOLAR DAILY

Chances of saving with solar energy greater for Indiana farms than homes
The probability of saving money by using solar energy rather than standard grid electricity is 92 percent for Indiana farm businesses and about 50 percent for homes, Purdue University energy economi ... more
SUPERPOWERS

Sri Lanka backtracks on Chinese port after opposition protest
Sri Lanka reversed approval for a controversial $1.4 billion Chinese port-related project after the main Marxist party raised objections Friday, a day after giving it the all clear. ... more
24/7 News Coverage
China bids to host secretariat of new high seas treaty
China's birth rate falls to lowest on record: official data
South Africa flood toll rises, large parts of Mozambique submerged
FLORA AND FAUNA

Tiger nations to set up anti-poaching network
Thirteen countries which are home to the world's dwindling population of wild tigers Friday agreed to establish an intelligence-sharing network to fight traffickers, concluding an anti-poaching conference in Kathmandu. ... more
CAR TECH

Uber to launch 'panic button' for users in India
Uber is launching a "panic button" and other safety features for users in India, following news that Mumbai was readying a ban on the ride-sharing service. ... more
SUPERPOWERS

Obama hails Dalai Lama as 'good friend'
President Barack Obama on Thursday hailed the Dalai Lama as a "good friend" during a symbolic first public encounter between the two men that is sure to enrage Beijing. ... more
SUPERPOWERS

Sri Lanka approves Chinese port project
Sri Lanka's new government on Thursday gave the green light for China's $1.4-billion port-related project in the capital despite warning while in opposition that it would scrap the controversial venture. ... more
DEMOCRACY

New Sri Lanka president renews troop deployment orders
Sri Lanka's new President Maithripala Sirisena has renewed orders allowing for troops to be deployed across the island, dampening hopes Thursday of a lower-profile military presence under his rule. ... more

ENERGY NEWS

Climate summit hosts press India on emissions
The French hosts of a UN climate summit later this year insisted Thursday that combatting global warming would not undermine efforts to fight poverty as they lobbied for India's support in cutting emissions. ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR

Russia and US Go Toe-To-Toe for India's Nuclear Industry
President Obama just concluded his landmark visit to India, having been the first US President to attend the country's Republic Day celebrations. This came on the heels of President Putin's monument ... more
24/7 Energy News Coverage
Self-healing composite can make airplane, automobile and spacecraft components last for centuries
Battle over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia rages in Dutch court
Radioactive zinc shipment in Philippines onshore in 'safe' location
CLIMATE SCIENCE

Tens of thousands 'going hungry in drought-hit Madagascar'

BIO FUEL

Biologists partner bacterium with nitrogen gas to make cleaner bioethanol

MISSILE NEWS

India tests long-range missile from mobile launcher

CLIMATE SCIENCE

Minister says India 'walking the talk' on climate change

AEROSPACE

Ecuador probes string of Indian helicopter mishaps

SUPERPOWERS

Calls for louder global "voice" as China, India, Russia meet

MISSILE NEWS

Pakistan test-fires nuclear-capable cruise missile

SUPERPOWERS

Indian PM Modi to visit China in May: foreign minister

SINO DAILY

China opposes Dalai Lama meeting foreign leaders 'in any form'

FLORA AND FAUNA

China demand threatens tiger protection: experts

Sri Lanka says military 'sabotaging' post-war reconciliation

Litchi fruit suspected in mystery illness in India

'Tiger heavyweight' Nepal hosts anti-poaching summit

Westinghouse Accompanies Historic US Delegation To India

Obama wraps India visit with pleas on religion, climate

'No chance' of beating climate change without India: Obama

China media vows punishment for dissenting Tibetan officials

Madagascar storm death toll climbs to 68

Pakistan opposes new India-US nuclear deal

India sends foreign minister to China after Obama visit

Indigenous Peruvians occupy oil wells

Obama, Modi break nuclear impasse, hail new 'friendship'

Modi in diplomatic balancing act as Obama visits India

China pushes India to take steps to meet Nuclear Suppliers Group standards

U.S., India embrace over renewables

U.S. EA-18G Growlers getting new electronic warfare system

End of the road for Nepal's traditional Himalayan 'caravans'

Russia Ready to Supply India With Anaerobic Submarines

Madagascar tropical storm claims 46 lives

Pope Francis leaves door open to Dalai Lama meeting

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