Indo Daily
July 21, 2015
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Oceans slowed global temperature rise
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 20, 2015
A new study of ocean temperature measurements shows that in recent years, extra heat from greenhouse gases has been trapped in the subsurface waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans, thus accounting for the slowdown in the global surface temperature increase observed during the past decade, researchers say. A specific layer of the Indian and Pacific oceans between 300 and 1,000 feet below the surface has been accumulating more heat than previously recognized, according to climate researchers from ... read more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Nepal quake forces 'living goddess' to break decades of seclusion
When a massive earthquake struck Nepal in April, Nepal's longest-serving "living goddess" was forced to do the unthinkable - walk the streets for the first time in her life, she told AFP in a rare interview. ... more
SINO DAILY

China held tourists after 'watching Genghis Khan video'
Tourists who were held in China after being accused of looking at "terrorist" materials were detained after they viewed a documentary on Genghis Khan, a spokesman for two members of the group said. ... more
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China cremates revered Tibetan monk againt family wishes: groups
Chinese authorities have cremated the body of a revered Tibetan monk against his family's wishes, rights groups said Thursday, after protests erupted following news of his death. ... more
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POLITICAL ECONOMY

ADB trims China, developing Asia growth forecasts
The Asian Development Bank Thursday trimmed its growth forecasts for China and developing Asia this year and next owing to weakness the world's number two economy. ... more


OUTER PLANETS

10 year journey to Pluto achieves historic encounter
After a decade-long journey through our solar system, New Horizons made its closest approach to Pluto Tuesday, about 7,750 miles above the surface - roughly the same distance from New York to Mumbai ... more
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UAV NEWS

Pakistan says it has shot down an Indian spy drone
The Pakistani military said Wednesday it had shot down an Indian spy drone on its side of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir. ... more
LAUNCH PAD

30 launches planned in next three fiscals: ISRO chief
The Indian space agency has a roadmap of 10 launches per year for the next three financial years or a total of 30 launches in the period, its chief A.S.Kiran Kumar said on Monday. The Indian S ... more
Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
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Iranians struggle with GPS disruption after Israel war
China slams Germany for 'hyping' regional tensions in Asia
MILPLEX

India clears $4.74 billion defence purchase
India's defence ministry has cleared the purchase of military equipment worth $4.74 billion, including four long-range patrol aircraft from US aerospace giant Boeing, an official said Wednesday. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Nepal unveils subsidy-heavy $8.19 bn post-quake budget
Nepal's government Tuesday unveiled the first budget drawn up since April's massive earthquake, with a focus on funding reconstruction and reviving the battered economy through subsidies and low-cost loans. ... more
SINO DAILY

China holds 9 foreigners over 'propaganda video': charity
Nine tourists from South Africa, Britain and India have been detained in China and may face criminal charges after being accused of watching "propaganda videos", a charity said Wednesday. ... more
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TECH SPACE

China Focus: Sino-UK remote sensing satellite constellation launched
Three one-meter resolution optical Earth observation satellites were successfully launched early Saturday, according to operator Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology Co. Ltd. (21AT). The satell ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION

India Launches EO Constellation for UK-China Project
India haslaunched five UK satellites, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said Friday. The launch took place at 9:58 p.m. local time (16:28 GMT) from the Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikot ... more
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SINO DAILY

Tibetan monk dies in Chinese prison
A Tibetan monk has died in a Chinese prison, a rights group and Tibet's exiled government said Monday, 13 years into a sentence for terrorism and separatism observers said was deeply flawed. ... more
FLORA AND FAUNA

Sri Lanka bans phones in safari park to save leopards
Sri Lanka's largest safari park banned the use of cell phones Monday to stop leopards and other wildlife being killed by speeding vehicles which have been tipped off about their whereabouts. ... more
SINO DAILY

China restricts passports for Tibetans: rights groups
Beijing effectively bans Tibetans and other ethnic minorities from obtaining passports, rights groups said Monday, amid a surge in Chinese tourists travelling abroad. ... more
WATER WORLD

NASA Finds Oceans Slowed Global Temperature Rise
A new NASA study of ocean temperature measurements shows that in recent years, extra heat from greenhouse gases has been trapped in the waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans. Researchers say this ... more
THE STANS

India's Modi accepts invite for first Pakistan visit
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted an invitation Friday from his counterpart Nawaz Sharif to pay his first visit to Pakistan, signalling a new thaw in ties between the nuclear-armed rivals. ... more
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LAUNCH PAD

India to launch its heaviest commercial mission to date
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to undertake its heaviest commercial mission to date, launching five British satellites on July 10. The ISRO and its commercial arm Antrix will u ... more
WAR REPORT

For Sri Lanka's displaced Tamils, homecoming is bittersweet
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SHAKE AND BLOW

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SINO DAILY

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SUPERPOWERS

Putin hosts BRICS summit amid standoff with West

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Nepal quake: Flat owners baulk at return to high-life

BIO FUEL

Scientists study ways to integrate biofuels and food crops on farms

CIVIL NUCLEAR

Nuclear Friendship: Kazakhstan to deliver 5K tons of uranium to India

CIVIL NUCLEAR

Kazakhstan to supply India with 5,000 tonnes of uranium

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Sri Lanka probes WFP over tsunami SUV gifts

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SPACEMART

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India business leaders pledge billions in WiFi campaign

Hundreds protest against Dalai Lama in Britain

Brazil, China, India, South Africa in push for climate financing

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Sri Lanka's war widows pin hopes on new president

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Donors pledge $4.4bn in aid to quake-hit Nepal

Quake-hit Nepal appeals for aid to rebuild country

Tibetans pray for Dalai Lama at 80th birthday celebration

Frustration as tourists stay away from quake-hit Nepal

Desalination technology goes off the grid in India

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