
Researchers say anti-pollution rules have uncertain effects
Air pollution regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are estimated to save thousands of lives annually. A new study by researchers at Indiana University says these estimates ... more
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ISRO to Test Plane-Shaped Reusable Launch Vehicle in July
Come second half of July, India's space agency is likely to test a small model of reusable launch vehicle shaped like an aeroplane, said a senior official.
"It is going to be an important engi ... more
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Solar-driven ionosphere charges may nudge stressed faults toward rupture
Stable black carbon in mangrove soils boosts coastal climate role
Low crystallinity iron minerals show promise for chromium cleanup and carbon storage
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India to buy only 36 French Rafale fighter jets: minister
India will only buy 36 Rafale fighter jets as they are "way too expensive", the defence minister said Sunday, dashing lingering French hopes of a larger deal that has been years in the making. ... more
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Indian Air Force jet test fires Harpoon missile
An anti-ship Harpoon missile has been fired for the first time by an Indian Air Force jet during testing against a target in the Arabian Sea. ... more
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Schools reopen in quake-devastated Nepal
Thousands of children, many still traumatised from losing homes and loved ones, returned to class Sunday as Nepal's schools formally reopened following a devastating earthquake that claimed more than 8,600 lives. ... more
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JA Solar and Essel Infraprojects Limited Sign MOU on 500MW PV Joint Venture
JA Solar Holdings has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU") with its Indian business partner, Essel Infraprojects Limited ("EIL"), to establish a solar cell and modu ... more
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Rain brings relief as India heatwave death toll tops 2,200
Scattered rain on Sunday brought much-needed but only temporary relief to parts of India hit by a long heatwave as the death toll from the blistering temperatures crossed 2,200, officials said. ... more
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