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May 22, 2015

Greenpeace India vows to win 'malicious' funds battle
New Delhi (AFP) May 21, 2015
Greenpeace India vowed Thursday to overcome any attempt to silence its voice, with staff ready to work for free if funds run out, as it accused the government of waging a "malicious" campaign against it. Executive director Samit Aich said the environmental pressure group was "hopeful" the Delhi High Court would uphold its petition challenging the government's move to freeze its accounts at a hearing next Tuesday. But Aich warned that the group would not be silenced in its criticism of the right- ... read more

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				Azure Power commissions solar power plant in India Azure Power has announced the commissioning of its largest (100 MW) solar plant under India's National Solar Mission (NSM) policy in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Azure Power had won this project under the NS ... more		Sri Lanka's president marks anniversary of war's end Sri Lanka's new president pledged his support for the military as he marked six years since the end of the civil war on Tuesday, a day after his predecessor accused him of forgetting the country's "war heroes". ... more

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India launches anti-submarine warfare corvette A fourth anti-submarine warfare corvette for the Indian Navy was launched Tuesday by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd in Kolkata, India. ... more		India's Modi in Mongolia seeking stronger ties in China's backyard Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks Sunday with his counterpart during a visit to Mongolia, with the two nations upgrading relations as Delhi tries to strengthen its influence in China's backyard. ... more		SpaceX launches secretive US military spacecraft Documents show New Zealand unease over Chinese warships in South Pacific North Korea's Kim decorates troops who fought for Russia against Ukraine		Nepalis hit by twin quakes left to rebuild lives alone Krishna Prajapati's house in the historic Nepali town of Bhaktapur only just withstood last month's massive earthquake, but a second one this week proved too much for the weakened structure to take. ... more
				Nepal PM appeals for $2bn to rebuild country after quakes Nepal's prime minister on Sunday appealed for $2 billion to rebuild his country, shattered by two massive earthquakes in three weeks that have killed thousands and devastated the impoverished nation's infrastructure. ... more		British aid helicopters turned back from Nepal Three British helicopters sent to help with rescue efforts in Nepal following a devastating earthquake are to return without being used, the British government said on Saturday. ... more

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Rosatom Says India's Kudankulam Nuclear Energy Plant On Schedule The second energy block of India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant will go on line this summer, Rosatom Deputy Director Alexander Lokshin said Friday. "The second block [will go on line] this y ... more		India's Modi brings home $22 billion in China deals Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi got down to business on the final day of his trip to China on Saturday, saying his country was open for investment as firms signed deals worth more than $22 billion. ... more		Comet water analysis strengthens link to Earth origins Do you want to freeze a cloud? Desert dust might help Genetic traits behind hibernation may offer new hope for treating metabolic disease		Taliban justify killing foreigners after Kabul guesthouse siege The Afghan Taliban justified targeting foreigners after a brazen hours-long siege on a Kabul guesthouse that killed 14 people, saying people from "invading countries" do not count as civilians. ... more
Nepal unprepared for second quake, says PM Nepal's prime minister on Thursday said his government was unprepared for the strong earthquake that hit two days ago, as he visited one of the areas worst hit by the disaster. ... more		Long-term study on ticks reveals shifting migration patterns, disease risks Over nearly 15 years spent studying ticks, Indiana University's Keith Clay has found southern Indiana to be an oasis free from Lyme disease, the condition most associated with these arachnids that a ... more		Reform doubts grow as India's Modi marks year in office Narendra Modi marks the first anniversary of his landslide election win in a bullish mood about his mission to transform India into a great power, despite doubts about the delivery of economic reforms. ... more		Indian PM meets China's Xi on home ground Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his ancestral home province Thursday, highlighting ancient ties as the Asian giants reportedly discussed a simmering border dispute. ... more

	India awards Airbus $1.9 billion military plane order India's defence ministry has agreed to buy 56 planes from Airbus for $1.87 billion, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi moves to modernise the country's military, an official said Thursday. ... more		Rescuers battle to reach survivors of new Nepal quake Rescuers battled Wednesday to reach survivors of a deadly new earthquake in Nepal that triggered landslides and brought down buildings, as hundreds of troops searched for a missing US military helicopter. ... more

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Nepal quake leaves century-old library in ruins

Quake-hit Nepal denies entry to British helicopters

India's endangered lion numbers increase

Red Cross, Nepal firm launch emergency texting service

NY nuclear plant spills oil into Hudson

Investigators probe cause of fire at New York nuclear plant

France, India pledge swift conclusion to fighter jet deal

Nepal warns against post-quake rent increases

Nepali netizens drive quake relief effort online

UN says it has received fraction of $415 mn appeal

Modi says China has 'right' to seek regional influence

Prayers and ritual baths as Nepal ends quake mourning

Beyond repair, Nepal's quake-hit homes await bulldozers

Nepal devastation a 'wake-up call' for vulnerable region

Greenpeace says India office may close within a month

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