Indo Daily
September 23, 2015
DEMOCRACY
New Nepal constitution leaves revolution 'unfinished'
Kathmandu (AFP) Sept 18, 2015
Former Maoist guerrilla Sukh Bahadur Roka Magar spent his youth fighting for greater equality in his native Nepal, a goal he had hoped to see enshrined in a new constitution that was voted into law this week. But the 47-year-old farmer says the long-delayed bill, aimed at cementing the Himalayan nation's transformation from feudal Hindu monarchy to secular democratic state, has left the revolution he fought unfinished. "Thousands of lives were lost during the conflict for the sake of a new const ... read more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Nepal quake survivors turn porters to deliver aid
Her back hunched over, Nepali villager Sanchimaya Thami strained to make the last stretch of a five-hour trek to deliver critical relief supplies to other victims of April's devastating earthquake. ... more
OIL AND GAS

Low oil prices help slowing India
The low price of crude oil is a silver lining in an otherwise downbeat forecast for growth in the Indian economy, the Asian Development Bank said. ... more
TECH SPACE

De Beers says 'challenging' time for diamonds
De Beers, the world's largest diamond producer, said Monday the economic slowdown in China and a strong US dollar meant a "challenging" year for the industry, while India would be key to future growth. ... more
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DEMOCRACY

Nepal's parliament passes new constitution
Nepal's parliament passed a new national constitution on Wednesday, weeks after political leaders reached a historic agreement to create a federal state following an earthquake that killed nearly 9,000 people. ... more


FROTH AND BUBBLE

Dirty air sends millions to early grave: study
Outdoor air pollution from sources as varied as cooking fires in India, traffic in the United States and fertiliser use in Russia, claim some 3.3 million lives globally every year, researchers said Wednesday. ... more
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POLITICAL ECONOMY

Asia's millionaires to become world's richest: report
Asia Pacific millionaires are set to become the world's richest next year, a report said Wednesday, driven largely by wealthy individuals in India and China. ... more
SOLAR DAILY

A turn-key solar irrigation solution for farmers
Stand-alone irrigation pumps which are now being piloted in India to address the need for clean and affordable means to irrigation for rural farmers have yet to solve the issue of affordability. The ... more
Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
Russia hosts first military meeting with Sahel juntas; Mali junta accuses foreign powers of destabilisation plot
US Space Force launches first reprogrammable navigation satellite from L3Harris
Globalstar strengthens defense reach with resilient satellite and 5G solutions
WATER WORLD

Study reveals need for better understanding of water use
A new study reveals a pressing need to better understand water use in America's rivers, with implications for drought-stricken regions of the country. Findings from the study showed that virtu ... more
POLITICAL ECONOMY

India escapes the worst of emerging markets misery
Three years ago India was the weakling of the emerging markets clan, politically stagnant and struggling to grow - but as gloom engulfs other developing economies, the subcontinent is enjoying a moment in the sun. ... more
FLOATING STEEL

Several countries eyeing French warships withheld from Russia
Canada, India, Singapore and Egypt are "seriously" interested in buying France's two Mistral warships, a senior French official has said, after Paris scrapped a deal to sell the vessels to Russia over the Ukraine crisis. ... more
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CIVIL NUCLEAR

More safeguards before India uranium exports: Australia review
Australia should not sell uranium to India until the South Asian giant establishes an independent nuclear regulator, a parliamentary committee recommended Tuesday, as it called for more safeguards on a landmark energy deal between the two countries. ... more
SUPERPOWERS

India announces major pensions overhaul for army veterans
Three million Indian army veterans won a decades-long battle Saturday to change the way their pensions are calculated, as the government bent to protesters' demands and announced it would overhaul the controversial scheme. ... more
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Pakistan rescuers recover bodies after monsoon rains kill 320
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SUPERPOWERS

China denounces Dalai Lama at Tibet anniversary
China on Tuesday stressed Communist party control over Tibet, with a senior official denouncing the Dalai Lama at a giant ceremony condemned by rights groups. ... more
INTERNET SPACE

Google expands home delivery in US
Google on Tuesday expanded its shopping home delivery service into the midwestern portion of the United States, covering an additional 25 million people. ... more
THE STANS

Pakistan marks 50th anniversary of India war amid tensions
Pakistan on Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of its second war with arch-rival India, weeks after the two nuclear powers faced off in some of their deadliest skirmishes for over a decade. ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS

GSAT-6 military satellite put in its orbital slot
The Indian space agency on Sunday said it had successfully positioned the country's military communication satellite GSAT-6 in its orbital slot. According to Indian Space Research Organisation ... more
SINO DAILY

China says Tibet Lama appointee missing for 20 years 'living normally'
A man detained by Chinese authorities 20 years ago after the Dalai Lama named him as one of the most senior figures in Tibetan Buddhism is living a normal life and does not want to be disturbed, government officials said. ... more
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SHAKE AND BLOW

Indian Kashmir shuts down on anniversary of deadly floods
Indian Kashmir largely shut down Monday to protest at government delays in rebuilding the region hit by devastating floods a year ago, as hundreds of police and troops patrolled the streets. ... more
FLORA AND FAUNA

Indian elephant tramples Chinese man to death: police
A wild elephant on Monday trampled a Chinese man to death as he was taking a morning stroll through a dense central Indian forest, police said. ... more
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FROTH AND BUBBLE

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AEROSPACE

Confirmed MH370 wing part won't change search: Australia

DEMOCRACY

Amal Clooney to visit jailed ex-leader of Maldives

AEROSPACE

France confirms wing part found on Reunion is from MH370

CAR TECH

French electric car-sharing service launches in US

TECH SPACE

GSAT-6A's big antenna deployed by ISRO

TECH SPACE

Combined disciplines, computational programs determine atomic structure

LAUNCH PAD

GSLV Launches India's Latest Communication Satellite GSAT-6

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Fears grow for Nepal's pregnant women after quake

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Nepal honours quake victims in festival of the dead

23 dead as Madagascar troops battle cattle rustlers

Countdown for Indian rocket GSLV launch to begin on August 26

Pneumonic plague kills eight in Madagascar

First Aircraft Launch of Russian-Indian BrahMos Missile to Occur in 2016

Study: Tropical forests to disappear faster than expected

Sumatran rhino no longer found in Malaysia

Indian PM offers solar power to Pacific island nations

Chinese hackers most likely targeting India: experts

Uproar in India's 'Valley of Gods' over green ruling

EU urges major economies to submit climate summit targets

Australia moves to reduce legal challenges to mining projects

India to Set Up Space Research and Satellite Monitoring Station in Fiji

Chinese Military Giving US Troops the Boot in Djibouti

Paleobotanist identifies what could be the mythical 'first flower'

South Indian state orders temples to pray for rain

Deutsche Bank mulls selling activities in China, India: report

Seven killed as landslide hits Sikh temple in India

India summons Pakistan envoy over civilian deaths in Kashmir

Quake-hit Nepal sets up new reconstruction authority

France calls off search for MH370 wreckage off Reunion

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