Indo Daily
April 13, 2016
SOLAR DAILY
India: The Future King of Sovereign Solar
Tokyo (JPN) Apr 06, 2016
Basking in sunshine for an average of 300 days every year, the Republic of India may be set to become the eventual champion of solar power producing nations. Experts have put the nation's theoretical solar electricity output from land sources alone at some 5,000 trillion kilowatt-hours annually, the largest sovereign potential in the world. Such tremendous upside is not lost on executives of solar power systems designer Wave Energy. From its base on the southern island of Shikoku, it has installed ... read more
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WATER WORLD

Monsoon forecast offers cheer to India's farmers
India's meteorological department on Tuesday said it forecast an above-average monsoon this year, offering hope for farmers at a time when several regions are facing severe drought. ... more
SUPERPOWERS

Sri Lanka eyeing Chinese investments with law reforms: PM
Sri Lanka will bring legal reforms to encourage much needed foreign investment, as the cash-strapped island tries to turn its $8 billion Chinese debt into equity, the prime minister said Sunday. ... more
TRADE WARS

Sri Lanka hopes to raise $1 bn in Chinese bonds
Sri Lanka will start issuing bonds in China in the coming months in a bid to raise up to $1 billion, the central bank governor said Tuesday, as the country faces a balance of payments crisis. ... more
24/7 News Coverage


IRAQ WARS

Washington to discuss Iraq aid with Gulf allies
The United States and its Gulf allies will discuss providing economic aid to oil-rich Iraq, US defence chief Ashton Carter said Monday, as low global crude prices and ongoing conflict batter Baghdad's economy. ... more


OIL AND GAS

Support builds behind Turkmenistan gas pipeline for Pakistan
Bringing natural gas through a pipeline from Turkmenistan will help address chronic energy shortages in Pakistan, the Asian Development Bank said. ... more

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TRADE WARS

Britain urges China to cut steel production
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond on Saturday urged China to reduce its steel production levels as the UK grapples with an industry crisis that could see thousands of jobs lost. ... more
TRADE WARS

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka looks to restructure $8 bn China debt
Sri Lanka's prime minister will seek to restructure some of the cash-strapped island's $8 billion Chinese debt, Colombo said Thursday, as he met his Chinese counterpart in Beijing. ... more
Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
Navy F-35 jet crashes in California
Slingshot unveils TALOS AI to simulate and support strategic space operations
Designing compact drones to safely navigate air ducts
MARSDAILY

Scientists find Mars surface replica in India
Why wait for a million-dollar ticket to Mars when you can have an inter-planetary experience a la Oscar nominated blockbuster "The Martian" right here in India? One simply needs to head over t ... more
ENERGY TECH

Bangladesh police charge thousands over coal plant protests
Bangladesh police on Tuesday charged thousands of villagers with vandalism and assault after demonstrations against a Chinese-backed power plant in which four protesters were shot and killed by police. ... more
SHAKE AND BLOW

Rescuers race to reach thousands stranded by rains in Pakistan
Rescuers were battling Monday to reach thousands of people stranded by floods and landslides in Pakistan's northwest and parts of Kashmir, officials said, as the death toll rose to 61. ... more
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ENERGY NEWS

Four killed at anti-China power plant protest in Bangladesh
Four people were killed after police opened fire on villagers as a protest against two China-backed power plants turned violent in southeastern Bangladesh Monday. ... more
AEROSPACE

Australia says possible MH370 debris found on Mauritius
Australia's transport minister Sunday said new debris found on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius would be examined to see if it belonged to MH370, just weeks after two Mozambique fragments were linked to the missing flight. ... more
24/7 News Coverage
Airbus CO3D satellites begin mission to generate high precision global 3D map
NASA teams with India to launch Earth-tracking satellite
Beijing officials admit 'gaps' in readiness after rain kill dozens
TRADE WARS

UK govt accused of prioritising China ties over steel jobs
Is a new special relationship threatening an old staple of British industry? Prime Minister David Cameron's government faced damaging claims Friday that its push for closer ties with China is holding back efforts to save 15,000 steel jobs. ... more
THE PITS

Mega India-backed coal project awarded Australian mining leases
A controversial India-backed giant coal project near Australia's Great Barrier Reef was Sunday awarded mining leases, but developer Adani said it would not commit to a final investment decision until legal challenges against it were resolved. ... more
TRADE WARS

Silk Road snaked farther south than previously thought
Researchers have identified silk and dyes from China and India among ancient textiles recovered from dig sites in the Nepalese Himalayas. The materials have been dated between A.D. 400 and 650. ... more
MISSILE NEWS

India acquiring Stinger missiles for its new helicopters
India is acquiring hundreds of Stinger air-to-air missiles for its new combat helicopters. ... more
LAUNCH PAD

India to launch 22 satellites by single rocket in May
India is planning to launch a record 22 satellites by a single rocket in May this year from the southern spaceport of Sriharikota, a top space official said. The state-owned Indian Space Resea ... more

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THE STANS

Pakistan protests to India after 'spy' arrest
Pakistan on Friday protested to India after arresting a man suspected of being an Indian spy, sparking a new diplomatic tiff between the nuclear-armed neighbours. ... more
FLOATING STEEL

Indian Navy orders submarine rescue systems
The Indian Navy has given Britain-headquartered James Fisher Defense a $252.3 million contract to provide and support a submarine rescue capability. ... more
24/7 Energy News Coverage
Bridges gain new voice through real time GNSS monitoring of structural behavior
Famous double-slit experiment holds up when stripped to its quantum essentials
Planet expands Pelican satellite fleet with launch of two new spacecraft


EARLY EARTH

Land bridges linking ancient India and Eurasia were 'freeways' for biodiversity

TRADE WARS

Protests in Prague as China's Xi signs economic partnership

SUPERPOWERS

Protests as China's Xi arrives in Prague

MISSILE NEWS

Russia offering new missile system to international market

OIL AND GAS

Nepal agrees fuel deal with China to curb reliance on India

AEROSPACE

Mozambique debris 'almost certainly from MH370'

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Asia most exposed to disasters, Africa most vulnerable: study

THE STANS

Struggle in the city for Tibetan nomads

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Prince Harry extends Nepal trip to help quake victims

AEROSPACE

MH370 analysis starts on debris: Australia

Kepler Catches Early Flash of an Exploding Star

Exiled Tibetans elect leader as Dalai Lama steps back

Sorghum: Not so ho-hum

Indian city bans gatherings over water riot fears

Bangladesh bans ships in rare dolphin sanctuaries

Prince Harry hopes to draw focus to quake-hit Nepal with visit

Network of germ sleuths heads off nearly 276,000 foodborne illnesses a year

Exiled Tibetans elect leader as Dalai Lama steps back

Hindu cow activists drink pesticide in India, one dies

Satellites to help check unauthorised construction at monuments

Ruby red improves in the microwave oven

IU physicist leads discovery of new particle: '4-flavored' tetraquark

NASA Selects Scientists for Mars Rover Research Projects

ISRO to test plane-shaped reusable rocket

Trafficked Nepali, Bangladeshi women trapped in Syria

NASA Glenn technology pumps hope into broken hearts

ISRO Developing 'Front-End Chip' for Satellite Navigation System

India nuclear reactor shut down after water leak

Dalai Lama urges education reform to end human cruelty

China gets go-ahead for contentious Sri Lanka port city


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