Indo Daily
April 19, 2016
WHITE OUT
Nepal's female climbers blaze trails for their gender
Kathmandu (AFP) April 17, 2016
When a deadly avalanche hit Mount Everest a year ago, Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita, one of the few Nepali women with expertise in climbing the world's highest peaks, headed straight there to help. A gifted mountaineer who had summited Everest by the age of 22, she is part of a new generation of Sherpa women who are climbing peaks that have traditionally only been scaled by their men. "People think mountaineering is a man's job, but I think we need more women in the mountains," the 31-year-old said. ... read more
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TRADE WARS

New BRICS-supported bank approves first set of loans
A new multilateral lender set up by the BRICS nations has approved its first set of loans valued at $811 million for renewable energy projects in four of its member countries, according to the bank. ... more
THE STANS

India trying to destabilise Pakistan, says army chief
Pakistan's powerful military chief accused India Tuesday of being "blatantly" involved in attempts to destabilise the country, saying Delhi was hostile to an ambitious economic plan by Beijing and Islamabad for the region. ... more
MILTECH

Former US defense contractor sentenced for passing secrets to India
A former U.S. defense contractor with access to sensitive U.S. weapons systems has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for passing information on those weapons to India. ... more
24/7 News Coverage


SPACE TRAVEL

China, India pave the way to BRICS cooperation in space
The decision of China and India to work together on a joint system of satellites would allow the members of BRICS to be more independent and implement more complex engineering projects in space with ... more


FLORA AND FAUNA

Royal couple feed baby rhinos, elephants on India safari
Britain's Prince William and Princess Kate jumped into a jeep on Wednesday for a wildlife safari that included feeding rhino and elephant calves, during the latest leg of their India tour. ... more

Human 2 Mars Conference May 17-19 2016 - Washington DC

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SHAKE AND BLOW

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Myanmar
Myanmar was struck by a magnitude 6.9 quake on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey reported, with tremors felt around the region, including in neighbouring India and China. ... more
EARLY EARTH

Supernovae showered Earth with radioactive debris
An international team of scientists has found evidence of a series of massive supernova explosions near our solar system, which showered the Earth with radioactive debris. The scientists found radio ... 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
SUPERPOWERS

US, India agree to strengthen maritime cooperation
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and his Indian counterpart agreed Tuesday to strengthen their cooperation on maritime security, as concerns grow in Washington over Beijing's growing military ambitions. ... more
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
SOLAR DAILY

India: The Future King of Sovereign Solar
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 theoretica ... more
The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 7-9 - Las Vegas
Directed Energy And Next Generation Munitions - 20-22 June - Washington DC Military Network Modernization 2016 - Washington DC - April 25-27
Space Tech Expo - Design - Build - Test - Pasadena CA - May 24-26, 2016 Cryogenic Buyer's Guide
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
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
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
SUPERPOWERS

Sri Lanka PM says Chinese port project 'not a threat'
A port project being built in Colombo by the Chinese is not a threat, Sri Lanka's prime minister said Saturday amid concerns Beijing is trying to boost its influence in the Indian Ocean. ... more
SUPERPOWERS

China tensions top agenda as Pentagon chief heads to Asia
US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter headed Saturday to India and the Philippines for talks on increasing regional defense cooperation, after calling off a planned trip to China amid tensions over Beijing's expansionist ambitions in the South China Sea. ... more
SUPERPOWERS

Maldives launches $800 mn airport expansion
The Maldives government has kicked off a controversial $800-million expansion of the country's main airport by a Chinese company, a move likely to irritate giant neighbour India. ... 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
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
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


MARSDAILY

Scientists find Mars surface replica in India

ENERGY TECH

Bangladesh police charge thousands over coal plant protests

SHAKE AND BLOW

Rescuers race to reach thousands stranded by rains in Pakistan

ENERGY NEWS

Four killed at anti-China power plant protest in Bangladesh

AEROSPACE

Australia says possible MH370 debris found on Mauritius

TRADE WARS

UK govt accused of prioritising China ties over steel jobs

THE PITS

Mega India-backed coal project awarded Australian mining leases

TRADE WARS

Silk Road snaked farther south than previously thought

MISSILE NEWS

India acquiring Stinger missiles for its new helicopters

LAUNCH PAD

India to launch 22 satellites by single rocket in May

Pakistan protests to India after 'spy' arrest

Indian Navy orders submarine rescue systems

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

Protests in Prague as China's Xi signs economic partnership

Protests as China's Xi arrives in Prague

Russia offering new missile system to international market

Nepal agrees fuel deal with China to curb reliance on India

Mozambique debris 'almost certainly from MH370'

Asia most exposed to disasters, Africa most vulnerable: study

Struggle in the city for Tibetan nomads

Prince Harry extends Nepal trip to help quake victims

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


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