Indo Daily
April 21, 2016
WATER WORLD
Drinking water: Carbon pricing revenues could close infrastructure gaps
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 20, 2016
"It's possible to finance the drinking water supply in the majority of countries worldwide by the year 2030," says Dr. Michael Jacob, lead author of the study from the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) in Berlin. In India alone, a carbon tax would generate around 115 billion US dollars a year, "and only a fraction of that would be needed for clean water, meaning that enough money would remain for sanitation and electricity," said the researcher. In fact, the ne ... read more
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CLIMATE SCIENCE

India says 330 million people suffering from drought
About 330 million people are suffering from drought in India, the government has said, as the country reels from severe water shortages and desperately poor farmers suffer crop losses. ... more
AEROSPACE

Experts examine new debris for MH370 clues
Investigators were Tuesday examining two more pieces of debris for clues to the fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, along with marine life found on two other items which "almost certainly" came from the lost jet. ... more
WHITE OUT

Nepal's female climbers blaze trails for their gender
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. ... more
24/7 News Coverage


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


AEROSPACE

India to pay $8.8 bn for Rafale fighter jets
India has agreed to pay $8.8 billion to France's Dassault for 36 fighter jets, reports said Friday, as sources from both countries hinted a long-delayed deal to purchase the aircraft was imminent. ... more

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

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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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

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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
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


SUPERPOWERS

Sri Lanka eyeing Chinese investments with law reforms: PM

OIL AND GAS

Support builds behind Turkmenistan gas pipeline for Pakistan

TRADE WARS

Britain urges China to cut steel production

TRADE WARS

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka looks to restructure $8 bn China debt

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

Mega India-backed coal project awarded Australian mining leases

Silk Road snaked farther south than previously thought

India acquiring Stinger missiles for its new helicopters

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


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