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January 13, 2016
WHALES AHOY
Dozens of whales die after southern India stranding
Chennai, India (AFP) Jan 12, 2016
Dozens of whales have died after stranding themselves on a southern Indian beach, a forestry official said Tuesday, with local fishermen struggling to save others. The pod of more than 50 small whales started beaching themselves on Monday afternoon along a 15-kilometre (9-mile) stretch of coast near Tiruchendur on India's southernmost tip. "It's very strange and we are examining the whales. We found some of the whales are still alive and struggling for their lives," said local forest officer S.A ... read more
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FROTH AND BUBBLE

Delhi court rejects challenge to car restrictions
A Delhi court on Monday rejected a legal challenge to driving restrictions aimed at reducing pollution in the smog-choked Indian capital. ... more
TECTONICS

Scientists show why Himalayas grow
An international team of scientists has shed new light on the earthquake that devastated Nepal in April 2015, killing more than 8,000 people. A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience shows ... more
TECTONICS

Nepal landslides in Nepal raise parallels for Pacific Northwest
Research teams have evaluated the major 7.8 magnitude subduction zone earthquake in Gorkha, Nepal, in April 2015, and identified characteristics that may be of special relevance to the future of the ... more
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AEROSPACE

India, France to finalize Rafale deal ahead of Hollande visit
Indian and French government officials have reportedly finalized negotiations for the estimated $9 billion sale of 36 French Rafale fighter jets to India. ... more


THE STANS

Chinese pressure sees Pakistan mull status of region disputed by India
Pakistan is considering upgrading the constitutional status of its northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, which is also claimed by India, in a bid to provide legal cover to a multi-billion-dollar Chinese investment plan, officials said Thursday. ... more

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POLITICAL ECONOMY

Weak world markets signal fresh global crisis: Soros
American financier George Soros warned Thursday that weaker world markets, triggered by a slowdown in China, were showing signs of a financial crisis reminiscent of the 2008 crash. ... more
THE STANS

India urges Pakistan to act after air force base attack
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged his Pakistani counterpart Tuesday to take "firm and immediate action" against those behind an attack on an Indian air force base that left seven soldiers dead. ... more
Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
Dogs of war: China touts killer robot 'wolves'
US government gets a year of ChatGPT Enterprise for $1
Russia hints at deploying mid-range missiles after ending INF moratorium
FARM NEWS

Over 160 killed in Madagascar cattle theft clashes: army
At least 161 people, including nearly a dozen soldiers, were killed in cattle-rustling violence in Madagascar last year, authorities announced on Wednesday. ... more
FLORA AND FAUNA

Florida Indian tribe's last alligator wrestler bows out
On billboards across the Florida Everglades, a burly Native American man pries open an alligator's mouth, pressing his face dangerously close to the reptile's 80 glinting teeth. "Adventures Await," the ads promise, as motorists whiz by. ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE

India court challenges Delhi to show car ban cuts smog
An Indian court on Wednesday challenged the Delhi city government to prove that its restrictions on cars were improving air quality in the world's most polluted capital. ... more
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EARTH OBSERVATION

NASA image: Haze hovers over Indo-Gangetic Plain
A new image from NASA's Earth Observatory mission shows what happens when widespread pollution meets a temperature inversion. ... more
INTERNET SPACE

Netflix becomes 'global TV network' in 190 countries
Streaming pioneer Netflix said Wednesday it had significantly expanded its global footprint to 190 countries, making its Internet TV service available in 130 new markets including India - but not China. ... more
24/7 News Coverage
SMOS mission reveals 15-year global forest carbon storage trends
Pacific microstate sells first passports to fund climate action
Great Barrier Reef suffers most widespread bleaching on record
SPACEMART

SSL wins Telkom bid for new comsat
Space Systems Loral (SSL) has announced that it was selected to provide a communications satellite to PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, the largest telecommunication and network provider in Indones ... more
THE STANS

Pakistan seeks closer military ties with Sri Lanka
Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called Tuesday for closer military cooperation with Sri Lanka on an official visit to the island. ... more
FLOATING STEEL

Japan to deliver 12 amphibious aircraft to Indian Navy
Japan is scheduled to deliver 12 Utility Seaplane Mark 2 amphibious search-and-rescue aircraft to the Indian Navy. ... more
BIO FUEL

IU scientists create 'nano-reactor' for the production of hydrogen biofuel
Scientists at Indiana University have created a highly efficient biomaterial that catalyzes the formation of hydrogen - one half of the "holy grail" of splitting H2O to make hydrogen and oxygen for ... more
RUSSIAN SPACE

Russia, India Agree to Boost Cooperation in Space Exploration
Russia and India have affirmed common dedication to further collaborate in developing space exploration, rocket manufacture and engine manufacture, according to a joint statement published Thursday ... more

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THE STANS

Siege near India's Afghan consulate ends after 25 hours
A 25-hour gun and bomb siege near the Indian consulate in Afghanistan's Mazar-i-Sharif city ended late Monday, after a bloody weekend assault on an air base in India near the Pakistan border. ... more
THE STANS

Indian troops search air force base after weekend battles
Indian troops backed by helicopters searched an air force base Monday after a weekend of fierce fighting with insurgents left seven soldiers dead. ... more
24/7 Energy News Coverage
Major climate-GDP study under review after facing challenge
Putin decree allows Russia to increase greenhouse gas emissions
Sticky business: India's purchases of Russian oil


SHAKE AND BLOW

Eight dead as strong quake hits northeast India

SHAKE AND BLOW

Nine dead as strong quake hits northeast India

THE STANS

Fresh gunfire at Indian air force base in Punjab: police

MISSILE NEWS

Indian Navy test-fires long range surface-to-air missile

INTERNET SPACE

India hits one billion mobile phone subscribers

CIVIL NUCLEAR

Bangladesh inks 12.65 bln USD nuclear power plant construction deal with Russian company

CIVIL NUCLEAR

Moscow, Dhaka Sign Contract on Construction of First Bangladeshi NPP

SPACE TRAVEL

ISRO's year in review 2015

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Nepal appoints quake reconstruction chief

OIL AND GAS

Dreaming of energy security, India pumps desert oil

India's Modi on surprise 'goodwill' Pakistan visit

Modi meets Putin in Russia with eye on defence deals

Delhiites urged to accept controversial car ban plan

India donates Mi-25 helicopters to Afghanistan

Tibetan monks shy away from self-immolation as families threatened

India to purchase Russian S-400 Triumf defense system

Anger, fear at Delhi's pollution ground zero

Studies of Recent and Ancient Nepal Quakes Yield Surprises

Pakistan moves on gas pipeline funding

Australia approves coal port expansion near Barrier Reef

Russia May Equip Indian Aircraft Carrier With Air Defense Systems

Catastrophic medieval earthquakes in the Nepal

Red palm weevils can fly 50 kilometers in 24 hours

African lions are 'endangered,' must be protected: US

World coal demand tapers off but Asia still heavy user: IEA

Indian Defense Ministry admits almost half its planes can't fly

Sri Lanka revives stalled Chinese-funded projects

Growth potential remains at risk on even the most remote coral reefs

India to develop its own stealth combat drones

Nepal passes long-delayed bill on quake rebuilding


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