Indo Daily
July 22, 2015
FIRE STORM
Controlled burns encourage invasive grass
Urbana, Ill. (UPI) Jul 21, 2015
Controlled burns are used to prevent larger, uncontrollable wildfires, and as a strategy for promoting biodiversity and regenerative growth in deciduous forests. But new research suggests the practice also encourages an aggressive species of invasive grass. The grass in question is Microstegium vimineum, sometimes called Japanese stiltgrass or Nepalese browntop. A native of Asia, the low-light annual is now found in 26 U.S. states, mostly in the Southeast. It's also found in southern Illinois, ... read more
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CLIMATE SCIENCE

Oceans slowed global temperature rise
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 ... more
OIL AND GAS

Iran working to renew gas pipeline interest
A project once dubbed the Peace Pipeline could see new life with Chinese and Indian investors working in a post-sanctions Iran, a Pakistani official said. ... more
TRADE WARS

New $100 bn BRICS bank opens in China to challenge US-led lenders
A new $100 billion international bank dedicated to the emerging BRICS countries opened in China's commercial hub Shanghai on Tuesday, officials said, as an alternative to other multilateral lenders. ... more
24/7 News Coverage


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


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
The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 9 - Las Vegas Next Generation Integrated ISR 2015 - Washington DC - July 27-29 Nuclear Decommissioning And Used Fuel Market 2015
Make SMRs a commercial reality Turn key solar systems for domestic and commercial installations
Solar systems for home and business installations
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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
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
Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
Zelensky says Russia must end war, after Trump pressures Ukraine
Iranians struggle with GPS disruption after Israel war
China slams Germany for 'hyping' regional tensions in Asia
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
AEROSPACE

Boeing to collaborate with TASL in aerospace and defense
Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. of India are to collaborate on aerospace and defense manufacturing and opportunities in integrated systems development. ... more
UAV NEWS

Pakistan summons Indian envoy after 'spy drone' shot down
Pakistan summoned the Indian ambassador Thursday after a "spy drone" was shot down in disputed Kashmir, as officials said five people were killed in cross-border shelling between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. ... more
Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Efficiency Summit USA 2015
SUPERPOWERS

China says foreigners held over 'terrorist' materials
A Chinese official said on Thursday that a group of foreigners had been detained for distributing "terrorist" materials after a South African charity said nine were being held. ... more
SINO DAILY

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
24/7 News Coverage
Fossil discoveries in southern Africa reveal life before catastrophic Permian extinction
Liverwort gene discovery reveals ancient mechanism behind plant reproductive growth
Potato traces its ancient roots to tomato hybridization
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
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
TIME AND SPACE

Researcher devises method to untangle, analyze 'controlled chaos'
A researcher at Indiana University has developed a new mathematical framework to more effectively analyze "controlled chaos," or how interactions among highly complex systems affect their operation ... 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
24/7 Energy News Coverage
Low carbon taxes often fail to target emissions reduction
Finding the shadows in a fusion system faster with AI
Macquarie licenses precision silver recovery tech for solar panel recycling
SINO DAILY

Tibetan monk dies in Chinese prison

FLORA AND FAUNA

Sri Lanka bans phones in safari park to save leopards

SINO DAILY

China restricts passports for Tibetans: rights groups

WATER WORLD

NASA Finds Oceans Slowed Global Temperature Rise

THE STANS

India's Modi accepts invite for first Pakistan visit

LAUNCH PAD

India to launch its heaviest commercial mission to date

WAR REPORT

For Sri Lanka's displaced Tamils, homecoming is bittersweet

SHAKE AND BLOW

10 lions, hundreds of dead animals in India floods: report

SINO DAILY

China restricts passports for Tibetans: rights group

SUPERPOWERS

Putin hosts BRICS summit amid standoff with West

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

Scientists study ways to integrate biofuels and food crops on farms

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

Kazakhstan to supply India with 5,000 tonnes of uranium

Sri Lanka probes WFP over tsunami SUV gifts

When a selfie is not enough: India abuzz over 'velfie' craze

SAARC satellite to be launched by December 2016: ISRO

Airbus and Mahindra to make military choppers in India

Rain hampers search for India landslide victims

Using NASA data to show how raindrops could save rupees

Understanding subduction zone earthquakes

India's Upgraded Attack Submarine to Re-Enter Service

Quake aid supplies stuck at Nepal customs: UN official

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

North Dakota refinery completed

Floods kill 55 in western India as relief work continues

Sri Lanka's war widows pin hopes on new president

Sri Lankan soldier handed death sentence for civilian massacre

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