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September 28, 2016

Indian Space Organization Gears Up for First Multi-Orbit Mission
New Delhi (Sputnik) Sep 26, 2016
ISRO hopes to outperform other stakeholders in the lightweight satellite launcher category by exhibiting its capability to carry out multi-orbit missions. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will achieve another milestone next week when the PSLV-C35, in its thirty-seventh flight, will launch 8 payloads in two different orbits. This will be ISRO's first multi-orbit mission. It will be the longest ever PSLV flight which will last for more than 2 hours 15 minutes. The launch will be c ... read more

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Russia, Pakistan to carry out first joint military exercise Russia and Pakistan will carry out their first joint military exercise this weekend, the Pakistani military said Friday, at a time of heightened tensions between Islamabad and nuclear-armed rival India. ... more		In Tibet, religious freedom with Chinese characteristics The sun has yet to rise over Lhasa, but dozens of colourfully dressed pilgrims are already gathered and reciting prayers at the entrance to Jokhang, the most sacred temple in Tibetan Buddhism. ... more		Asia growth holds stable thanks to China and India: ADB The Asian Development Bank said Tuesday that growth across the region was holding stable despite global headwinds, with resilience in China and India keeping it on track. ... more
				Indian ministers approve Rafale fighter jet deal An Indian cabinet committee gave its approval Wednesday to a long-delayed deal to buy 36 fighter jets from France's Dassault, as the country looks to bolster its military in the face of China's growing clout. ... more		India's government backs gas pipeline build The government in New Delhi said it was committed to covering about 40 percent of the capital investments needed to build natural gas links in the country. ... more

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India's Modi thrashes out response to deadly Kashmir raid India's prime minister on Monday summoned top security advisers to thrash out a response to a deadly raid on a Kashmir army base blamed on militants from Pakistan, amid calls for tough action against the nuclear-armed nation. ... more		China pushes Tibetan tourism while critics fear impact China has unveiled a sparkling new hotel as part of its drive to get tens of millions more tourists to visit Tibet, even as critics say the push is slowly eroding the local culture. ... more		China, India should work towards 'win-win' cooperation: Chinese FM US delays Patriot arms deliveries to Switzerland in switch to Ukraine US 'moving at haste' to get Ukraine weapons: envoy		Stalagmites in Indiana cave may record past earthquakes Stalagmites rising from the floor of a cave in southern Indiana may contain traces of past earthquakes in the region, according to a report published September 13 in the Bulletin of the Seismologica ... more
				China slams EU over Dalai Lama visit China slammed the European Union's parliament Monday for receiving the Dalai Lama, saying the move could damage relations between the EU and the world's second largest economy. ... more		Bangladesh inks loan agreement with HSBC for satellite project funding Bangladesh has signed a 14 billion taka (about 180 million U.S. dollars) loan agreement with the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) to finance the country's first-ever satellite "Banga ... more

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India naval chief blames France for submarine data leak A massive leak of secret technical data on Scorpene-class submarines did not originate in India but in France, Delhi's naval chief said Saturday, pointing to initial probe findings. ... more		Sri Lanka to shift farmers from elephant corridors Sri Lanka Wednesday announced it was planning to relocate farmers living on the edges of forests inhabited by elephants to reduce the numbers killed on both sides. ... more		New deep sea mining rules lack consensus despite US pressure Lightning strikes kill 33 people in eastern India From Antarctica to Brussels, hunting climate clues in old ice		Indian helicopter takes first flight with Safran's Ardiden 1U engine The first flight of the Indian Light Utility Helicopter powered by Safran's Ardiden 1U engine successfully took place on Sept. 6, the company announced. ... more
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US reaches civil nuclear cooperation accord with Bahrain

American firms flag hit from US export controls targeting China

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India likely to launch 68 foreign satellites in one mission next year		France condemns submarine secrets leak		Javelin Joint Venture team inks deal with India's Tata Power Company		US, India bolster ties, warn Pakistan over extremists		India tests new scramjet rocket engine

Torrential monsoon rains bring Indian capital to halt

Kerry to meet India's leaders after defence pact sealed

60% of key S.Asian water basin not usable: study

Court dismisses challenge to Adani's Australia mine

Cyclops beetles hint at answer to chicken-and-egg problem

Secret data leak hits French submarine maker: report

Economy of energy-hungry India may face headwinds

Flooding in Indian holy city halts cremations

In Nepal's Himalayas, hopes of closer China ties

Better understanding seismic hazards

Powerful quake hits Myanmar, damaging famed Bagan temples

Australia to study drift of MH370 debris

Coca-Cola halts India plant over pollution issue

Sick throng Indian capital's new, high-tech clinics

New research throws light on stone artifacts' use as ancient projectiles

India to Provide Cost Incentives to Use Homemade Version of GPS

Flood-hit elephant that travelled 1700km dies in Bangladesh

World's Largest Telescope Unlikely to Find Home in India

Court lifts ban on large diesel cars in Delhi

Top China official slams foreign influence on Tibetan Buddhism

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